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Flint Geagley will retire from his 36-year career with the city electric department on June 24. COURTESY PHOTO

Flint Geagley will retire from his 36-year career with the city electric department on June 24. COURTESY PHOTO

Electric Superintendent Geagley to retire June 24

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Lampasas Public Works Department Electric Superintendent Flint Geagley will retire June 24 after 36 years of service with the city. Geagley began his employment with Lampasas in 2006 as a meter reader and said he stayed with the department because he enjoyed working in the community.
Since its early days, Hancock Springs has been a popular site for visitors, various encampments and social activities. The open-air pool has even served as a baptistery. COURTESY PHOTO

Since its early days, Hancock Springs has been a popular site for visitors, various encampments and social activities. The open-air pool has even served as a baptistery. COURTESY PHOTO

Time to cool off in our historical spring-fed pool

Sherry Boultinghouse
Thursday, June 16, 2022
This exceptionally hot weather has us all trying to find some relief from the high temperatures. There is a great place at the juncture of U.S. Highway 281 South, right here in town, that will take you back to a time in historic Lampasas.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The report from the June 15 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 688, compared to 379 last sale and 593 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 higher. Slaughter cows were $4-$6 higher, and slaughter bulls were steady.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free. Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho Committee accepts donation

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Members of the Spring Ho Committee were on hand to receive an $8,500 check from employees of the Benny Boyd auto dealership for the annual festival.

Drought webinar scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Zoom session Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon on “Range Management Considerations During Drought.” Dr. Jeff Goodwin, program director for Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, will be the featured speaker.

NEWSMAKERS

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Sam Houston State University The 2022 spring graduates at Sam Houston State University have been announced. Heather Inman of Lampasas received a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Braden Terry of Lampasas received a Bachelor of Arts in history, graduating magna cum laude.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Good attendance at reunion

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thirty-five family members were in attendance at the Whitehead reunion, held June 11 at the Lometa Church of Christ annex. Those family members represented four of the seven children of Elzie and Mary Whitehead: Leroy, Mary Lou, Faye and Adele.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Cousins gather for reunion

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Seven of the 15 Whitehead first cousins still living were able to gather in Lometa. Shown here, from left, are Maxine Anderson, Bobbye Machen, Elzie “Bubba” Jones, Glynn Whitehead, Nancy Carlson, Rita Boren and Kathye Riofrio.
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