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SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYSThe holidays can be challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. GriefShare’s “Surviving the Holidays” seminar provides encouragement, support and resources to navigate the season. The seminar will be offered Saturday from 10 a.m.
A City of Lampasas graphic shows a counter-clockwise route for water pickup along Brown, Mills and Briggs streets at the Lampasas Fire Department.

A City of Lampasas graphic shows a counter-clockwise route for water pickup along Brown, Mills and Briggs streets at the Lampasas Fire Department.

KWSC notifies of main line leak

Updates: At 1:44 p.m. Wednesday, city of Lampasas officials said work to repair the line was ongoing. “Repair work continues with excavators and welders on site. We currently do not have a time frame for completion; however, we should have a better idea of restoration in the next 2 to 3 hours.
Lampasas County Livestock Association Reverse Raffle attendees stand in line to receive their food during Saturday’s event festivities. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas County Livestock Association Reverse Raffle attendees stand in line to receive their food during Saturday’s event festivities. erick mitchell | dispatch record

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Entertainment at LCLA Reverse Raffle

Local musician Derek Groves performs Saturday night as guests at the Lampasas County Livestock Association’s Reverse Raffle event enjoy their steak dinner at the county show barn. The annual fundraiser was well attended, and participants had opportunities to win a variety of prizes.
Three generations join together to work the cattle. At the heart of agriculture is a recognition of the vital role youth will play in nurturing and promoting our ranching and farming future. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Three generations join together to work the cattle. At the heart of agriculture is a recognition of the vital role youth will play in nurturing and promoting our ranching and farming future. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

From fields to futures

Agriculture is worth preserving and celebrating for the apparent reason: food security. Without agriculture, we are hungry, without various medications and potentially unclothed.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Mike Irvin has begun demolition on property at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Hackberry Street near the Lampasas downtown square. Irvin plans to develop the site for an upscale restaurant that overlooks Sulphur Creek.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Mike Irvin has begun demolition on property at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Hackberry Street near the Lampasas downtown square. Irvin plans to develop the site for an upscale restaurant that overlooks Sulphur Creek.

Irvin eyes upscale restaurant along banks of Sulphur Creek

Lampasas-area developer Mike Irvin of Irvin Steel Construction is eyeing plans for an upscale restaurant along Sulphur Creek at the intersection of East Fourth and Hackberry Street.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Badger Man’ hypes up students

“Badger Man” brings words of encouragement to Hanna Springs Elementary School students during Friday’s pep rally celebrating the end of the first nine weeks of the 2024-25 school year.

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Lampasas County Historical Commission will host Ryan Murray, editor and publisher of Texas Cache magazine, for a special archaeology program on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Lampasas Public Library Foundation Room.BLOOD DRIVEAmerican Red Cross will hold its next Community Blood Drive Nov.