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Music Performances
Monday, March 27, 2023
Lampasas County Museum’s Saturday afternoon concert series extends through the month of April. The free performances are offered in conjunction with the exhibit “And the Beat Goes On” that highlights the area’s musical legacy. On Saturday, the guest musicians at 1 p.m.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Rattlers on display at Lometa Diamondback Jubilee

News Staff
Monday, March 27, 2023
Snake hunters and volunteers Stephen Hamilton, James Smith, Mikle Armstrong and Doug Houston wrangle a large rattlesnake during Saturday’s Diamondback Jubilee. The annual event featured approximately 160 snakes turned in for measurement.
Ukrainian violinist Victor Voloschuk poses in front of a Lampasas music mural. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Ukrainian violinist Victor Voloschuk poses in front of a Lampasas music mural. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The sound of music

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 27, 2023
Ukrainian Victor Voloschuk arrived in the United States on Sept. 16, 2021, to learn more about the ties between his country’s Hutsul sound and American country music. What he didn’t foresee was the Russian invasion of his native homeland.

KWSC notifies of waterline repair

News Staff
Monday, March 27, 2023
The Kempner Water Supply Corp. has announced customers may experience discolored water due to a Friday repair. According to KWSC officials, a “quick repair” was necessary on a six-inch water line at FM 2808.
COURTESY PHOTO L-M Garden and Civic Club is holding a raffle for this 54x54inch handmade quilt. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the club’s Diamondback Jubilee booth on Saturday, or from any Garden Club member.

COURTESY PHOTO L-M Garden and Civic Club is holding a raffle for this 54x54inch handmade quilt. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the club’s Diamondback Jubilee booth on Saturday, or from any Garden Club member.

Garden club to host booth at Diamondback Jubilee

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its March meeting Monday evening at the garden club building. About 12 members were present for the business session and short program. Hostesses for the evening were Laurie Davis and Debbie Hicks.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The report from the March 22 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 269, compared to 1,269 last sale and 417 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady to $5 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were steady.
Judy Hail, standing at right, and some of her students display the “Hank the Cowdog” books given to the LISD agriscience program. COURTESY PHOTO

Judy Hail, standing at right, and some of her students display the “Hank the Cowdog” books given to the LISD agriscience program. COURTESY PHOTO

Farm Bureau donates popular books to LHS

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Lampasas County Farm Bureau has donated John Erickson’s “Hank the Cowdog Ranch Life” books, “Ranching and Livestock” and “Cowboys and Horses” to the agriscience program at Lampasas High School. These books were given in honor of longtime Farm Bureau directors Barney and Christine Groves.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

LMS earns UIL academics title

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Lampasas Middle School Principal Wes Graham, at left, and campus UIL Coordinator Courtney Young hold the UIL academics banner with Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe. The middle school earned the district championship after recent competition across a variety of academic subjects.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The March 16 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,317. Previous week: 3,185. Trends: Light kids $10-$15 higher. Slaughter kids $15 higher; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies steady.
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