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Holiday deadlines in effect for Thanksgiving

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
With the Thanksgiving holidays approaching, early deadlines are in effect at the Dispatch Record for next week.News and advertising items for the Friday, Nov. 29 edition are due by Tuesday at noon.News and advertising items for the Tuesday, Dec. 2 edition are due by Wednesday at noon.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Mrs. Claus plans a visit here

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Mrs. Claus and Santa are preparing for their trip to Lampasas Dec. 7 to participate in Carol of Lights festivities. For more on their upcoming visit, see page 2.
Juan Saucedo comes to Lampasas from Real County, where he served as chief appraiser. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Juan Saucedo comes to Lampasas from Real County, where he served as chief appraiser. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Saucedo brings experience to LCAD

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Juan Saucedo is bringing more than 10 years of experience as a chief appraiser to the Lampasas Central Appraisal District.Saucedo started his new role on Monday, taking over for former chief appraiser Susan Jones who finished her LCAD tenure at the end of July.

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Meet And Greet
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The city of Lampasas will host a Meet and Greet today from 2-4 p.m. at the City Administration building, 312 E. Third St. Stop by to visit with City Manager Erin Corbell.

Whooping cough on the rise at LISD

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 18, 2024
Last week, Lampasas ISD Director of School Health Services Donna Clark issued a letter to parents and guardians of students who have been diagnosed with whooping cough, also known as pertussis.Clark said six students across multiple campuses within LISD have been diagnosed with whooping cough.
The Thanksgiving cactus has toothed or jagged segments and typically blooms earlier than the Christmas cactus. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

The Thanksgiving cactus has toothed or jagged segments and typically blooms earlier than the Christmas cactus. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Holiday cacti add weeks of color, enjoyment

Melinda Myers
Monday, November 18, 2024
Add weeks of colorful flowers and decades of enjoyment to your indoor plant collection with holiday cacti. Dress one up with a decorative basket, container or foil wrap, and give it to a favorite gardener or holiday hostess. You’ll find a variety for sale at the local garden center or florist.

Lometa council names new mayor

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Monday, November 18, 2024
In its shortest meeting of the year, the Lometa City Council met in special session Friday at 6:30 p.m. to accept the resignation of the city’s mayor and to appoint a new leader.The council moved to its business quickly, reading a letter of resignation submitted Nov. 8 by Mayor Bob Butler.
Lampass City Manager Finley deGraffenried announced in July he would step down. FILE PHOTO

Lampass City Manager Finley deGraffenried announced in July he would step down. FILE PHOTO

Lampasas bids farewell to deGraffenried

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 18, 2024
Outgoing City Manager Finley deGraffenried expressed a heartfelt farewell to the Lampasas City Council on Tuesday night.Due to the emotions of the moment, deGraffenried’s words were relayed by his wife, Missy deGraffenried.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD Firefighters practice hose advancement and fire suppression as they enter the training building behind the Lampasas Fire Station. The all-day Saturday session offered a controlled environment in which firefighters from across Lampasas County could collaborate and hone their skills to be better prepared for emergencies that might arise.

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD Firefighters practice hose advancement and fire suppression as they enter the training building behind the Lampasas Fire Station. The all-day Saturday session offered a controlled environment in which firefighters from across Lampasas County could collaborate and hone their skills to be better prepared for emergencies that might arise.

Fire departments hold live fire training

Adam Barrios
Monday, November 18, 2024
Lampasas, Kempner and Adamsville volunteer fire departments came together for a live burn training event that was both an impressive display of skill and a critical exercise in public safety preparedness.Taking place at the Lampasas Fire Station at 1107 E. Fourth St.
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