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The screwworm fly, which is a metallic green-blue color with large orange eyes, is about twice the size of a common house fly. COURTESY PHOTO| DENISE BONILLA, USDA-APHIS

The screwworm fly, which is a metallic green-blue color with large orange eyes, is about twice the size of a common house fly. COURTESY PHOTO| DENISE BONILLA, USDA-APHIS

Screwworm a burrowing concern for Texas ranchers

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. In May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended importations of cattle, horses and bison from Mexico into the U.S.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Honoring our fallen servicemembers

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
In advance of the Memorial Day remembrance event, American Legion volunteers have placed the flags of various armed services branches so they flank the Lampasas County Courthouse. A ceremony to honor those who sacrificed their lives for their country will begin at 11:30 a.m.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
FLAGS AT OAK HILL CEMETERY Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will place flags on more than 1,000 graves of veterans buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in recognition of Memorial Day.Volunteers are welcome to join on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. to assist with flag placement.
This stained-glass depiction of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is one of the windows project manager Olivier Fournier and his crew restored at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. More photos are inside on page 3. COURTESY PHOTO

This stained-glass depiction of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is one of the windows project manager Olivier Fournier and his crew restored at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. More photos are inside on page 3. COURTESY PHOTO

Casting brilliant light

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, May 23, 2025
For several weeks within the chapel of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas, one could hear the lyrical ring of French spoken under the dappled light filtering through the stained-glass windows. It was an experience harkening back to the chapels and cathedrals of the Old World.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
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COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Grant to provide life-saving devices

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative representatives present a $4,943 grant to the Lometa Police Department to purchase automated external defibrillators and other emergency equipment.
Candice Valdez received a certificate marking her two-gallon donation milestone. COURTESY PHOTO

Candice Valdez received a certificate marking her two-gallon donation milestone. COURTESY PHOTO

Two-day blood drive sees good turnout

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive last week collected 72 units from donors.Donation appointments were available May 13-14 at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center.
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