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GABRIELA SANGACHE | DISPATCH RECORD

GABRIELA SANGACHE | DISPATCH RECORD

Candy Cane Lane sparkles at nighttime

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024
Christmas displays and specialty lighting will remain at W.M. Brook Park through the holiday season. Candy Cane Lane, depicted here, is a popular place to stroll along the creek. A nativity scene and Santa’s village are other lighted features available throughout the Christmas season.
Pictured from left to right are T.J. Verver, Farm Bureau field director, who introduced Lampasas County Farm Bureau member and outgoing TFB Director Mickey Edwards and his wife Janie at the District 8 Caucus held during the annual Texas Farm Bureau state conference in Round Rock. courtesy photo

Pictured from left to right are T.J. Verver, Farm Bureau field director, who introduced Lampasas County Farm Bureau member and outgoing TFB Director Mickey Edwards and his wife Janie at the District 8 Caucus held during the annual Texas Farm Bureau state conference in Round Rock. courtesy photo

Large Lampasas delegation attends Texas Farm Bureau Conference

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Lampasas County Farm Bureau delegation returned from the annual state conference held Dec. 6-8 in Round Rock at the Kalahari Resort Complex. The local members were among the more than 1,100 registered Texas Farm Bureau delegates from 149 counties who participated in the three-day meeting.

Cedar fever season begins in Texas

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again.Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, one doesn’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to have an adverse effect.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
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Christmas spirit on full display

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The home of Rick and Martha Messinger at 201 N. Arnold St. in west Lampasas offers a multitude of Yuletide decorations sure to delight young and old alike. It is evident many hours of preparation went into setting up the lighted extravaganza to celebrate the Christmas holiday.

Bridge group closes out year with special lunch gathering

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Community Bridge met for the last time this year on Dec. 9, with 20 players in attendance.Christine Vann took home first place, Tom Griess placed second, and Margaret Oberender was third. Two slams were bid and made, by Christine Vann/Jim Hutchinson and Barbara Smith/Linda Williams.
courtesy photo Tommy and Clovia Ketchum were in Albuquerque to attend the 59th annual National Young Farmer’s Educational Association Convention.

courtesy photo Tommy and Clovia Ketchum were in Albuquerque to attend the 59th annual National Young Farmer’s Educational Association Convention.

Ketchums return from recent convention in Albuquerque

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Tommy and Clovia Ketchum of Bend traveled to New Mexico recently to attend the 59th annual National Young Farmer’s Educational Association Convention.While in Albuquerque, the couple visited the King Brothers ranch and a New Mexico State University agricultural experiment station.
The grand champion steer was shown by Kari Greiner. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

The grand champion steer was shown by Kari Greiner. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa Livestock Show has good run in 2024

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Complete show results follow from the Dec. 14 event.STEERSClass 1 – American 1. Kari Greiner2. Selie Hodge Class 2 – British 1. Tyler Outten Class 3 – British 1. Emma Outten2. Tayson Taylor Class 4 – British 1. Karlee Hyden2. Jonathan Harris Class 5 – Exotic 1. Jewel Groves Class 6 – Exotic 1.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Band entertains with holiday music

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Brass instrument members of the Lampasas Middle School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band perform “A Nutcracker Assortment” during last week’s Christmas concert. For more photos from the holiday performance, see page 2.
John Greenwood

John Greenwood

Greenwood reflects on time as county attorney in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 19, 2024
John Greenwood’s 10-year tenure as Lampasas County attorney is coming to an end this month.Greenwood has served Lampasas County for 23 years, including 13 years as the assistant county attorney before assuming the role as district and county attorney. His term will conclude at the end of 2024.
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