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South Plans College
Monday, January 15, 2024
Cody Hinson of Lampasas was named to the South Plains College Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Hinson was among more than 700 students who qualified for the recognition. Students must earn a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours to earn the honor.

Lometa students prep for One-Act Play contest

Mason Hines
Monday, January 15, 2024
Lometa High School’s storied One-Act Play program will take the stage once again on March 4, when the school hosts the district contest. The department will be beginning its path to another state contest appearance with a production of the play “Loving” by Peter Manos.

Lampasas officials offer winter weather tips

News Staff
Monday, January 15, 2024
With subfreezing temperatures across Texas starting the week and projected to return this weekend, Lampasas city officials urge citizens to remember the '4' P's' during winter weather events. People, Pets, Pipes and Plants are all vulnerable during cold temperatures.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, January 15, 2024
The report from the Jan. 10 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 530, compared to 485 last sale and 804 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady. Slaughter cows were $2-$4 higher, and slaughter bulls were steady.

Lometa council advertises open city positions

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Monday, January 15, 2024
Meeting in regular session in City Council Chambers with all members present last week, the Lometa City Council moved quickly through a brief agenda. The council approved an item pertaining to the advertisement of a job vacancy at City Hall.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Grand champion steer named

News Staff
Monday, January 15, 2024
The grand champion market steer in the 2024 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show was awarded to Kari Greiner for her heavyweight entry. Greiner is pictured here with parents Emily and Corey Greiner, and brother Braxton Greiner.
Three generations of the Benny Boyd family will celebrate the local car dealership’s 30th anniversary with a special barbecue for the public on Friday. Pictured here are Benny Boyd Sr., grandson Blaine Boyd and Benny Boyd Jr. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Three generations of the Benny Boyd family will celebrate the local car dealership’s 30th anniversary with a special barbecue for the public on Friday. Pictured here are Benny Boyd Sr., grandson Blaine Boyd and Benny Boyd Jr. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Auto dealership to celebrate 30th anniversary this week

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 15, 2024
Benny Boyd Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram is celebrating its 30th anniversary of serving Lampasas County. The dealership started by Benny Boyd Sr. and his son Benny Boyd Jr. has seen consistent success since coming to Lampasas in January 1994. Although the traffic along U.S.

BRIEFLY

Kingsbery Meet And Greet
Monday, January 15, 2024
Lampasas County residents are invited to meet Republican candidate Kerri Kingsbery on Jan. 20 from 3-5 p.m. in the county annex building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas. Kingsbery is running for the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat.
Erick mitchell | dispatch record Hanna Springs Elementary students in Mrs. White’s fifth-grade homeroom class stand in front of the Lampasas Fire Department engine as they hoist the winning flag on Tuesday morning.

Erick mitchell | dispatch record Hanna Springs Elementary students in Mrs. White’s fifth-grade homeroom class stand in front of the Lampasas Fire Department engine as they hoist the winning flag on Tuesday morning.

Hanna Springs Elementary crowned champs in fire prevention flag-design contest

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Hanna Springs Elementary School fifth-graders earned the top prize from the Lampasas Fire Department in its flag contest for National Fire Prevention Week, which was held in October.

Creating Badger Builders seeks donations for March fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
A nonprofit organization that teaches local students homebuilding skills is seeking donation items for a live and silent auction event set for late March. Officials with Creating Badger Builders have announced their second annual dinner and fundraiser event will be held March 23 from 4-10 p.m.
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