Albert Einstein has been attributed as saying, “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left.” Even if the quote is misattributed, many would assert the sentiment is true.

The 12th annual “Do You See Me Now?” ride is set for Sunday at 8 a.m. This Central Texas motorcycle safety ride aims to raise awareness of motorcyclists and safe roadway practices.

Six Lampasas High School students competed in a Disney-hosted cooking competition in Orlando, Forida, from April 21-25. The competition, held at Walt Disney World, is called “Cook Around the World.” Lampasas students were entered along with 86 teams from high schools across the U.S.

smith cemetery at school creek The annual meeting for Smith Cemetery at School Creek will be held Saturday at School Creek Baptist Church, 11228 County Road 3420, in the fellowship hall on the south side of the main building.

Deer are common visitors to landscapes, even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect your plants but is not always practical or desirable. Some communities may have restrictions on fencing, your budget may not support this option, or you may prefer not to hide plantings behind a fence.

Two standing Lampasas City Council members will vie for the mayoral position in the May 6 municipal election. Both have identified historical renovation and utility infrastructure as priorities for the city.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dispatch Record provided a questionnaire to Lometa City Council candidates so residents could learn more about them and their interest in holding public office. Three candidates will be elected May 6 to fill the at-large positions that are up for election. Candidates responses follow.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the most recent period of business activity reflected a trend of significant but slowing growth for sales tax revenue. His statement came in a news release announcing the latest sales tax allocations to Texas cities, counties and special-purpose districts.

The Lampasas County Museum hosted a ceremony Friday to begin a year of celebrating Lampasas’ sesquicentennial. Museum board president Boyce Cabaniss opened the event by introducing Mayor TJ Monroe and reminding attendees to stay for refreshments that included Blue Bell ice cream.