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Kempner Church of Christ’s preacher is helping his congregation create a social media presence and posts short video lessons each week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Kempner Church of Christ’s preacher is helping his congregation create a social media presence and posts short video lessons each week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

McNiel relishes role leading Kempner congregation

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Jack McNiel Jr. became Kempner Church of Christ’s first full-time preacher in 20-plus years when he assumed his role the last Sunday in June.So far, McNiel said he is settling well into his role after having spent the last 16 years in ministry away from the Lone Star State.“It is going really well.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New building goes up along the creek

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Construction continues on a new NAPA Auto Parts location at the site of the former AMVETS building near Sulphur Creek. The old building was demolished earlier this spring. MW Hail Construction is the contractor on the project. A date for completion of the structure is yet to be determined.

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Genealogy Time Correction
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A story in the Sept. 27 edition listed an incorrect time for the Lampasas County Historical Commission’s genealogy workshop.The free workshop will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lampasas Public Library, 201 S. Main St.
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Lampasas Mission fundraiser held at fire station

News Staff
Monday, September 30, 2024
Lampasas Mission volunteers hand out pork chop dinners to residents inside the Lampasas Fire Department station on East Fourth Street. Benny Boyd sponsored the event Sept. 21 to benefit the non-proit organization.
courtesy photo Members of the GFWC ’36 Club gathered at Putters & Gutters Fun Center for a luncheon to kick off the new club year.

courtesy photo Members of the GFWC ’36 Club gathered at Putters & Gutters Fun Center for a luncheon to kick off the new club year.

’36 Club participates in National Day of Service

News Staff
Monday, September 30, 2024
The ’36 Club recently kicked off the 2024-2025 season with a luncheon at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, presided by Juliann Chaney, president of the club.Guest speaker was Gwen Caviness of the Modern Review Club of Killeen.
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courtesy photo

Preparing for county meeting

News Staff
Monday, September 30, 2024
Lampasas County Farm Bureau directors Janet Machen and Stephen Ruzicka met recently to craft resolutions for consideration at the upcoming County Convention on Oct. 8. Two critical items deal with water rights and squatters.
Lampasas County commissioners and County Judge Randy Hoyer (holding a resolution) pose for a photo with area 4-H students and leaders after approval of the proclamation highlighting National 4-H Week that runs Oct. 6-12. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas County commissioners and County Judge Randy Hoyer (holding a resolution) pose for a photo with area 4-H students and leaders after approval of the proclamation highlighting National 4-H Week that runs Oct. 6-12. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Commissioners Court recognizes upcoming 4-H week

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 30, 2024
Lampasas County Commissioners Court recognized 4-H students and leaders during last week’s regular meeting in advance of the upcoming 4-H week.The court also approved a resolution celebrating National 4-H Week, which runs from Oct. 6-12.
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