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Tree trimming begins

Tree trimming begins

Tree trimming begins Dec. 11 in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The city of Lampasas’ annual tree-trimming program begins Monday to clear hanging limbs and encroaching branches in three city sections. Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward said the program has gone on annually for at least five years, if not several more.

Kempner VFD receives grant for equipment

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $5,000 grant on Nov. 17 through Project Axell, courtesy of the Daniel Stark Law Firm. Project Axell is a mission of Daniel Stark, inspired by Amanda Ruble’s efforts to raise funds for the Leroy Volunteer Fire Department in Axtell.

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Pierian Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The 36th annual Pierian Christmas Concert is set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave. in Lampasas. The concert will include carols by D’Anne Willis and Alicia Straley, as well as a performance of “Comfort and Joy” by the Children in Action youth choir.
Alex Johnson, 5, has a conversation with Santa about what he sure would like to have under his tree Christmas morning. Santa was set up at the Ajinomoto Foods lobby to visit with area residents. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Alex Johnson, 5, has a conversation with Santa about what he sure would like to have under his tree Christmas morning. Santa was set up at the Ajinomoto Foods lobby to visit with area residents. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

The Clauses come to town

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Festive holiday spirit

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
Bentley Monroe, 9, and Presley Peck, 1, are dressed in festive attire as they wait patiently for their turn to see Santa.
Museum visitors look over the Christmas displays. Several offered their thoughts on holiday traditions they enjoy. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum visitors look over the Christmas displays. Several offered their thoughts on holiday traditions they enjoy. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents share their favorite Christmas traditions

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 4, 2023
Whether it be watching the movie “A Christmas Story” on Christmas Day, setting the house and front yard ablaze with holiday lights, or just focusing on time with family, every family has its own Christmas traditions. Christmas cheer was in full swing during Saturday’s Carol of Lights festivities.
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JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Holiday lights adorn downtown area

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
Mayor Herb Pearce is all smiles as he turns the switch to bathe the Lampasas courthouse square in jeweled Christmas lights. The lighting ceremony ushers in the Yuletide season for the city.
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