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Blood Drive
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place May 13-14 at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas. Donation hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days.The May blood drive is in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January.
Stylish garden gloves and a pruner with comfort grip handles are functional gifts, allowing mom to garden longer. courtesy photo | corona tools

Stylish garden gloves and a pruner with comfort grip handles are functional gifts, allowing mom to garden longer. courtesy photo | corona tools

Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

Melinda Myers
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Even though your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts,” you want to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how much you appreciate all she does throughout the year. No matter your budget, it’s possible to give mom a gift that provides days, months and even years of joy.
Ways to improve and maintain the water quality of the Lampasas River watershed will be discussed at a May 19 workshop at the Oakalla Community Center. courtesy photo | texas a&m agrilife

Ways to improve and maintain the water quality of the Lampasas River watershed will be discussed at a May 19 workshop at the Oakalla Community Center. courtesy photo | texas a&m agrilife

Lampasas River water quality training session set for May 19

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board will host a Texas Watershed Steward workshop on the Lampasas River watershed May 19 in Oakalla.The free event will be held at the Oakalla Community Center, 29011 Farm-to-Market Road 963, from 1-5 p.m.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

GOP contributes toward K9 program

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Wendy Daugherty, chairman of the Lampasas County Republican Party, presents a $1,000 check to Sheriff David Parker as a contribution to the sheriff’s department K9 fund. The local Republican Party made this donation to show its support for law enforcement.

Class Reunion

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
class of 1962The Lampasas High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 63rd anniversary on May 17.The event will be hel at the home of Carol Wright, 3668 County Road 2200, starting at noon. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., catered by Nothin’ Butts BBQ.Please call 512-556-1542 for more information.
Car enthusiasts plan cruise to vineyard

Car enthusiasts plan cruise to vineyard

Car enthusiasts plan cruise to vineyard

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Members of Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 were in Lometa this week to present annual awards to its honorees in the school district. Saratoga Lodge representatives Paul Plourde, at left, and Bob Caughron, right, are pictured with Lamar Medal student recipient Diego Garrido, who also earned a $1,000 scholarship with this award. courtesy photo

Members of Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 were in Lometa this week to present annual awards to its honorees in the school district. Saratoga Lodge representatives Paul Plourde, at left, and Bob Caughron, right, are pictured with Lamar Medal student recipient Diego Garrido, who also earned a $1,000 scholarship with this award. courtesy photo

Saratoga Lodge presents Lamar Medals to Lometa recipients

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Jimmy Lee Kernes of Lampasas entered a plea of guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
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