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Pat Morin is pictured with hia wife, Mitzi Henderson Morin. COURTESY PHOTO

Pat Morin is pictured with hia wife, Mitzi Henderson Morin. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas mourns loss of community member

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Pat Morin was a man known for his integrity, work ethic and dedication to his family, friends and community. As the owner of City Automotive Services, he adhered to the values of being reliable and honest.
Kerry Coates Kavanaugh

Kerry Coates Kavanaugh

Tow truck driver killed in hit-and-run collision

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 15, 2022
A Buchanan Dam man with ties to Lampasas was killed Saturday in what authorities have said was a hit-and-run crash near Goldthwaite. Texas DPS authorities said 61-year-old Patrick Morin of Buchanan Dam was killed by a passing vehicle while operating his tow truck on U.S. 183 near Goldthwaite.
Throngs of Lampasans strolled through Candy Cane Lane at W.M. Brook Park on Saturday to view the holiday lights and festive decorations set up to celebrate the Christmas season. The Christmas on the Creek event offered rides on the Candy Cane Express, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a stroll through the North Pole Village while sipping on hot chocolate. The special lights display will be available in the park through the New Year’s holiday. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Throngs of Lampasans strolled through Candy Cane Lane at W.M. Brook Park on Saturday to view the holiday lights and festive decorations set up to celebrate the Christmas season. The Christmas on the Creek event offered rides on the Candy Cane Express, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a stroll through the North Pole Village while sipping on hot chocolate. The special lights display will be available in the park through the New Year’s holiday. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Christmas on the Creek brings crowds to park

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court presented retiring County Clerk Connie Hartmann with a plaque to recognize her service over the last four decades. Standing behind Hartmann are Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges, at left, and Precinct 4 Mark Rainwater as County Judge Randy Hoyer, at right, reads from Hartmann’s plaque. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court presented retiring County Clerk Connie Hartmann with a plaque to recognize her service over the last four decades. Standing behind Hartmann are Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges, at left, and Precinct 4 Mark Rainwater as County Judge Randy Hoyer, at right, reads from Hartmann’s plaque. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court says goodbye to County Clerk Connie Hartmann

Hunter King
Thursday, December 15, 2022
On Monday, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court and many county employees gathered to celebrate the extensive career of County Clerk Connie Hartmann before her official retirement. “Thirty-nine and a half years ago I applied for a job; wow, 39 and a half years.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
FOOD PANTRY St. Mary Catholic Church’s Food Pantry Ministry will hold its next drive-through food distribution on Friday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church parking lot, 701 N. Key Ave. in Lampasas. All in need are welcome to come. No appointment is needed.

Christmas-themed events, closures on tap at library

Veronica Butler
Monday, December 12, 2022
Events are available at the Lampasas Public Library this month for people of all ages. “How Pinteresting!” will be held in the library’s Foundation Room today from 5-7 p.m. The project this month is decorating two ornaments for a Christmas tree.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Carolers bring joy during Carol of Lights

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
A group of Christmas carolers brought the Christmas spirit to the recent Carol of Lights festivites. They serenaded a large crowd assembled outside the county courthouse before the parade rolled through the downtown square.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

LHS florist team competes in Battle ofthe Blooms

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
Lampasas High School FFA florist team competed at “Battle of the Blooms” in Haltom City last week. Pictured from left to right are Kadyn Atkins, Sarah Jordan, Seth Norton, Avery Bolm, Maggie Fletcher and Emily Cain. Fletcher advanced to the top 10 finalists.
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