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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD State Senator Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton), at right, visits with Lampasas County residents before speaking at Thursday’s local Republican Party gathering.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD State Senator Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton), at right, visits with Lampasas County residents before speaking at Thursday’s local Republican Party gathering.

Sen. Flores makes stop in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 7, 2024
State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) spoke on legislative achievements and plans for the next session to the several dozen residents at Thursday’s Lampasas County Republican Party gathering at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.

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‘surviving The Holidays’
Monday, October 7, 2024
The holidays can be challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. GriefShare’s “Surviving the Holidays” seminar provides encouragement, support and valuable tools to navigate the season.The seminar will be offered Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave.
Mr. Hodges

Mr. Hodges

Mr. Hodges

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
Daniel Hodges, 71, died on Oct. 3, 2024, in Lampasas.He is survived by his wife, Dianna Hodges; and two daughters, Annah Hodges and Karen Limmer. The service for Daniel Hodges will be held Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at First Street Church of Christ, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
COURTESY GRAPHIC | DOLAMPASAS doLampasas handed out bracelets last year to inspire community involvement and compassion. This year, a festival will be held Saturaday to engage neighbors.

COURTESY GRAPHIC | DOLAMPASAS doLampasas handed out bracelets last year to inspire community involvement and compassion. This year, a festival will be held Saturaday to engage neighbors.

Love Thy Neighbor Festival slated for Saturday

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Lampasans will have an opportunity to show their love on Saturday, with the first Love Thy Neighbor Festival planned to kick off.Ashleigh Elizabeth, founder of doLampasas, said she hopes the festival will celebrate community connection.

Go Texan BBQ cookoff slated for Oct. 11-12

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Lampasas County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff State Championship is set for the weekend of Oct. 11-12. The fifth annual cookoff will take place at the 580 Sports Complex all day Friday and Saturday.The list of sanctioned meats for this year’s cookoff includes chicken, ribs, pork and brisket.
Amethyst geodes sparkled on display at the Lampasas Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show last weekend. Artifact, mineral and gem enthusiasts came from across the state to view the collections presented. GABRIELA SANGACHE |DISPATCH RECORD

Amethyst geodes sparkled on display at the Lampasas Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show last weekend. Artifact, mineral and gem enthusiasts came from across the state to view the collections presented. GABRIELA SANGACHE |DISPATCH RECORD

Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show dazzles

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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