Jack Stewardson’s entry claimed the grand champion steer title at the 2022 Lometa FFA Livestock Show, held Saturday. More results from the annual show will appear in Friday’s edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record.

BOOK SIGNING Lampasas County Museum representatives are planning a book signing at the museum on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

With the holiday season here, charity initiatives are in full force. Non-profits have organized events like Thanksgiving initiatives, fundraising banquets or Christmas toy drives. But the holiday spike in giving can bring some uncertainty for charitable organizations that depend on year-round donations to function.

The Lampasas County Museum Foundation, in cooperation with Arcadia Publishing, has released a new book entitled “Lampasas County: Past & Present.” The book depicts how local iconic structures have changed through the years, featuring “then” and “now” photographs of many of the historical homes, places to eat, businesses, schools and government properties in the county. The historical photos included in the book are, for the most part, in the collection of the Lampasas County Museum, whereas the contemporary photos represent the work of John Fingerhut, Amy McDaniel and Donnie Price.

St. Mary Catholic Church’s Food Pantry Ministry will hold its next drive-through food distribution on Dec. 16 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church parking lot, 701 N. Key Ave. in Lampasas. All in need are welcome.

This gingerbread tableau depicts the fire department rescuing Santa from atop a tree, where his Christmas delivery must have gone awry. Good thing first responders were on hand to assist..

Lampasas County Museum has released the names of winners in its Decorated Tree Contest. The trees will remain on display at the museum until Dec.

While her husband greeted children in the Ajinomoto Foods lobby, Mrs. Claus is joined by friends from the Lampasas Public Library who welcomed her to town for the Carol of Lights. She is pictured here with, from left to right, Ruthie Martin, Sheryl Hausmann, Judy Lansford and Sarah Watson. Later, Mrs. Claus offered a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” to those gathered at the MD Abel Building.