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CLARIFICATION

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
In the June 10 edition of the Dispatch Record, information provided to the newspaper about the location of the upcoming Lometa Lions Club ceremony to honor a Lometa ISD teacher was incorrect.The ceremony is scheduled for June 17 at 7:15 p.m. at the Lometa Church of Christ annex building.
Tyler Byrd and his sister Elizabeth Byrd pose for a photo with the plaque honoring their late parents, Becky and Larry Hart. A donation from Elizabeth in honor of her parents helped launch the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Lampasas in 2021. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Tyler Byrd and his sister Elizabeth Byrd pose for a photo with the plaque honoring their late parents, Becky and Larry Hart. A donation from Elizabeth in honor of her parents helped launch the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Lampasas in 2021. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The 1,000th Lampasas County child signs up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Lampasas Public Library celebrated its 1000th signee for the local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program with a party on Monday.The program, which came to Lampasas in 2021, provides a free book each month to children until they reach the age of 5.
Browning Community Garden Club members have placed decorative planters in the flower bed at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department building as part of a beautification project in honor of National Garden Week. COURTESY PHOTO

Browning Community Garden Club members have placed decorative planters in the flower bed at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department building as part of a beautification project in honor of National Garden Week. COURTESY PHOTO

Browning Garden Club begins beautification project in Kempner

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Members of the Browning Community Garden Club got a head start on National Garden week recently when they began a beautification project at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department building.National Garden Week was recognized June 1-7.

Lometa Lions Club to award grant to local teacher

News Staff
Monday, June 9, 2025
The Lometa Lions Club will award a grant for continuing education to a Lometa ISD teacher on June 17.The award ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m., which will include the pledge, a prayer and welcoming remarks, in the Lometa ISD cafeteria.
courtesy photo Vannetta Chapman is a prolific Lampasas writer who recently decided to switch gears away from Amish romances. Her newest project is a women’s fiction genre book.

courtesy photo Vannetta Chapman is a prolific Lampasas writer who recently decided to switch gears away from Amish romances. Her newest project is a women’s fiction genre book.

51 books in 15 years: Chapman discusses future of writing

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, June 9, 2025
With a 15-year writing career and 51 books under her belt, Vannetta Chapman says she’s diving into new waters.The Lampasas writer hit the New York Times Best Sellers list in April with the book, “An Amish Widow’s New Love,” published through Love Inspired, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises.
Community members of all ages enjoyed viewing Lampasas County Fair submissions at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall last summer. FILE PHOTO

Community members of all ages enjoyed viewing Lampasas County Fair submissions at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall last summer. FILE PHOTO

County Fair to be held July 9-11 during Spring Ho festivities

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Now is the time to start preparing entries for the Lampasas County Fair.The annual fair is an integral part of the Spring Ho Festival. Entries will be on public display July 9-11 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 401 S. Chestnut St.The competition is open to all who are interested.
STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH

STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH

If Mama ain’t happy, change her gym routine

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 5, 2025
My mom spends over an hour a day in the gym. That sounds far more intense than it is. As she ages, I’ve seen her lose strength, struggle with weight, and get burned out with her routine. In fact, we had a recent conversation that went something like this: “I just feel like I’m wasting my time.
Cole Wheeler, at left, will teach world history at Lampasas High School, where brother Cale Wheeler will be a junior this next year. The elder brother also will serve as a UIL Speech and Debate coach, seeking to secure a state championship in the event with his younger brother and Cale’s teammates. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Cole Wheeler, at left, will teach world history at Lampasas High School, where brother Cale Wheeler will be a junior this next year. The elder brother also will serve as a UIL Speech and Debate coach, seeking to secure a state championship in the event with his younger brother and Cale’s teammates. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Civil debate, not sibling rivalry, fuels Wheeler brothers

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 2, 2025
Cole Wheeler is bringing a bit of brotherly love and wisdom to help his younger brother, as Cale Wheeler follows in his footsteps as a UIL Informative Speaking state champion.
Time spent outdoors doesn’t have to be ruined by ticks and mosquitoes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Time spent outdoors doesn’t have to be ruined by ticks and mosquitoes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks, mosquitoes

Melinda Myers
Monday, June 2, 2025
Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbecues, lawn games, hikes and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventive strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.

college honors

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
university of texasThe University of Texas at Austin celebrated the accomplishments of more than 9,000 spring 2025 graduates at its commencement ceremonies May 10.Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind television shows such as 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman,' was the featured speaker.
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