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Singers to entertain at park gazebo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
While at W.M. Brook Park to visit vendors and concessionaires, Spring Ho visitors also will be treated to musical entertainment from area singers on July 12 and July 13. On the schedule for Spring Ho Friday are Brandy & Mike at 2 p.m., Clara Elkins at 3 p.m. and Catfish Baird at 5 p.m.
At left, Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan leads discussion at Monday’s meeting as Board Vice President Rob Borchardt looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan leads discussion at Monday’s meeting as Board Vice President Rob Borchardt looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD revisits vape policy, incentive program for teachers

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees readdressed the district’s vape policy during Monday’s regular meeting and approved an agreement with the Region 12 Service Center to receive support for a potential Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
After year-long preparations by committee volunteers, the 2024 Spring Ho Festival is ready to begin on Monday. The Spring Ho Committee responsible for all the planning is comprised of, front row from left, Annie Trotter, Spinner Dimas, Mandy Johnson and Tricia Sneed; middle row, Jason Bobo, Blake Parrish, Stacy Oncke, Megan Tabor and Bryan Ellis; top row, Chuck Stermer, Bart Clary and Bobby Bumpas. COURTESY PHOTO | LAUREN CRAWFORD PHOTOGRAPHY

After year-long preparations by committee volunteers, the 2024 Spring Ho Festival is ready to begin on Monday. The Spring Ho Committee responsible for all the planning is comprised of, front row from left, Annie Trotter, Spinner Dimas, Mandy Johnson and Tricia Sneed; middle row, Jason Bobo, Blake Parrish, Stacy Oncke, Megan Tabor and Bryan Ellis; top row, Chuck Stermer, Bart Clary and Bobby Bumpas. COURTESY PHOTO | LAUREN CRAWFORD PHOTOGRAPHY

Ready for the festival to commence!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Stacey Ybarra

Stacey Ybarra

Economic development director for Lampasas resigns

Alexandria Randolph
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The city of Lampasas may soon seek a new Economic Development Corp. director after the resignation of Stacey Ybarra in June.City Manager Finley deGraffenried said Ybarra’s last day was June 24.“I’m going into the private sector,” Ybarra said. “I’m looking for those types of opportunities.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
LAMPASAS MISSION HOURS Lampasas Mission has announced that its site will be closed July 11.Regular dates and client hours will resume after that.INDEPENDENCE DAY BASHThe city of Lometa will celebrate America’s birthday on Saturday at the Lometa Regional Park with numerous family-friendly activities.
hunter king | Lampasas Dispatch Record A group of kids enjoys playing in the foam on Friday morning. Lampasas Public Library held its annual Foam Party on the library grounds.

hunter king | Lampasas Dispatch Record A group of kids enjoys playing in the foam on Friday morning. Lampasas Public Library held its annual Foam Party on the library grounds.

Summer of suds

News Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Celebrating 60 years together

News Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024
Jimmy and Dorothy Summerville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married in Lampasas on July 3, 1964. Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a celebration for the couple June 28 to mark the special event.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

An abundance of summer blossoms

News Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024
Crepe myrtle trees are visible all across the city, with their vibrant blossoms in pink, purple, red and white varieties. The plants flourish in full sun, and they add gorgeous color to the summertime landscape.

Council clarifies grass height rule in Kempner

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 1, 2024
Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson apologized to council members last week for having misread the city’s ordinances on weed length.In the council’s previous meeting June 11, members discussed changing the maximum weed height of 48 inches. But it turns out that was not the true regulation.
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