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Flower show open to the public

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The public is invited to view the Browning Community Garden Club’s annual Flower Show and Design Competition on April 24 from 2-4 p.m. at the social hall of Clear Creek Baptist Church, 3350 FM 2657 in Kempner.

Food pantry to distribute on April 16

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
St. Mary Catholic Church’s food pantry will hold one drive-through distribution this month: April 16 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Large bags of nonperishable canned and boxed groceries will be offered. Pantry organizers also hope to have eggs, meat, bread and produce available.

Venue changed for Band Boosters event

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Badger Band Boosters will hold a Tunes-n-Taters dinner and concert May 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. This is a change from the original plans. The event serves as a scholarship fundraiser. A loaded baked potato dinner with dessert will be served.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The April 1 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,850. Previous week: 2,822. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $5-$10 lower; slaughter nannies $10 lower; replacement nannies steady.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Company donates to non-profit ministry

Company donates to non-profit ministry

Company donates to non-profit ministry

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Chris Huffman of Nextlink, at right, presents a check of $500 to New Beginning of Restoration and Hope Pregnancy Center’s Executive Director JoAnn Mensch and her husband, treasurer James Mensch, on Wednesday. The donation is part of the company’s Giving Back Campaign. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Despite dry weather in recent months — and extreme cold during winter storm Uri in February -- bluebonnets are blooming across the Lampasas area. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Despite dry weather in recent months — and extreme cold during winter storm Uri in February -- bluebonnets are blooming across the Lampasas area. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Wildflowers in full bloom despite February’s hard freeze

Monique Brand
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Texas native bluebonnets and other wildflowers are here. After harsh winter weather, experts at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center say Texans can look forward to a wonderful spring wildflower season.
Water or wine bottles can be combined with commercial products to help regulate the flow of water to container gardens while the family is away on vacation. MELINDAMYERS.COM | COURTESY PHOTO

Water or wine bottles can be combined with commercial products to help regulate the flow of water to container gardens while the family is away on vacation. MELINDAMYERS.COM | COURTESY PHOTO

Vacation care for container gardens

Melinda Myers
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Planning a few long weekends or a vacation may have you rethinking your garden plans. Don’t let time away from home stop you from growing flowers and vegetables in containers. Irrigation systems with timers and self-watering pots are options to make container gardening and vacation care easier.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The report from the April 7 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 503, compared to 458 las sale and 79 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feede steers and heifers were steady Slaughter cows were $2-$4 higher, and slaughter bulls were steady to $2 higher.
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