Young students at Hanna Springs Elementary School head toward the exit at the end of their first day of the 2023-24 school year. .

Roots erupting through the soil surface that extend beyond the tree trunk are known as surface roots. This is a normal part of aging for shallowrooted trees. The aging roots increase in circumference just like the tree’s branches and trunk. As they thicken, the upper portion of the roots appear above the soil surface.

Two grass fires near Lometa engulfed more than 130 acres of ranch land on Monday. Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart, who also is a Lometa Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, said both fires were contained around 8 p.m.

The Albert and Florence White Hill family reunion will be held Saturday at the Jonesboro Community Center. Doors should be open by 10 a.m.

Class of 1958 The Lampasas High School Class of 1958 will hold its 65-year reunion Oct. 28 at the Keystone Star Hotel for an 11:30 a.m.

As I walked over to the microwave in the breakroom at the Dispatch Record office, I noticed something I'd never seen before: a homemadelooking fly swatter crafted out of an old handle and a bent-up window screen.

A free clinic on how to properly maintain home septic systems will be held Aug. 22 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Office, 1793 U.S.

Those interested in learning more about growing plants in Central Texas or who simply want to meet new friends are invited to consider joining Browning Community Garden Club. The garden club will hold its annual Meet and Greet event on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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Teachers, parents and students get to know each other during Monday’s open house at Kline Whitis Elementary School before the first day of school on Thursday..