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The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a bid from a Liberty Hill contractor to remove asbestos and demolish an old house on the north end of the Lometa ISD property. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a bid from a Liberty Hill contractor to remove asbestos and demolish an old house on the north end of the Lometa ISD property. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Old house on Lometa ISD property to be demolished

Mason Hines
Monday, November 22, 2021
Some of the most pressing decisions for school districts come in the form of building maintenance. For the Lometa Independent School District, one of these choices was made at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, November 22, 2021
BRUSH CHIPPING The city is offering free curbside brush chipping through Wednesday on the northeast side of town, north of First Street and east of Key Avenue. Also, there will be no charge this month for brush drop-off at the Citizens Collection Station.
Robert Groves is set to retire Friday after 40 years as an Ajinomoto Foods industrial maintenance technician. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Robert Groves is set to retire Friday after 40 years as an Ajinomoto Foods industrial maintenance technician. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasan retires after four decades at Ajinomoto

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Today, Robert Groves will retire after 40 years at the Ajinomoto Foods North America plant in Lampasas. “I guess I figured 40 years was enough,” he joked. Groves began working at the plant on Nov. 16, 1981, at the age of 29.
Chamber of commerce welcomes new business

Chamber of commerce welcomes new business

Chamber of commerce welcomes new business

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
CEFCO recently celebrated its grand opening at 1699 Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas. Pictured at far right are District Manager Kenny Carroll, holding the ribbon with Melissa Unger, Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce executive director.
Mums add beauty and fall color, whether growing them indoors or in the garden. MELINDAMYERS.COM | COURTESY PHOTO

Mums add beauty and fall color, whether growing them indoors or in the garden. MELINDAMYERS.COM | COURTESY PHOTO

Mums are a traditional fall favorite

Melinda Myers
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The rich colors and fall bloom of chrysanthemums represent fall for many. It’s also the November birth flower, symbolizing cheerfulness, optimism and friendship. Add a few to your indoor décor, and help improve the indoor air quality in your home.

Garden club celebrates Thanksgiving early

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its annual Thanksgiving meal with family and friends Monday at 7 p.m. at the club building. Approximately 13 garden club members were present with family, for a total of almost 30 people.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Variety troupe offers entertainment this weekend

Variety troupe offers entertainment this weekend

Variety troupe offers entertainment this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The L-M Garden and Civic Club of Lometa will sponsor the Part-Time Players in a musical variety show called “Towns in Texas.” Performances will be Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Lometa School cafetorium.
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