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13-year-old killed in ATV wreck

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, November 30, 2023
A 13-year-old Pearland girl was killed when she overturned an all-terrain vehicle at a Lampasas County ranch the day after Thanksgiving, authorities said. Sheriff Jess Ramos said his deputies responded to a private property in the 5800 block of East FM 580 on Nov. 24 at 4:55 p.m.
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Celebrating a new location

News Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023
Blue Springs Pool and Construction recently held a ribbon-cutting event with the chamber of commerce. The business now is located at 1505 Central Texas Expy. in Lampasas. Holding the scissors is owner TJ Wright, in center, and he is surrounded by family, friends, and chamber members and staff.
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Bringing home a leadership banner

News Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023
Twenty-one Lampasas FFA members traveled to Blanco to participate in the Area VII FFA Leadership contests. The Ag Advocacy team – composed of, from left, Darin Tristan, Brooklyn Farmer, Janie Turner, Aubrey Stubbs and Chandler Boultinghouse – placed seventh in the area.
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Team earns FFA banner at area contest

News Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023
The Lampasas FFA Ag Issues team captured eighth place at the Area VII competition. The team includes students, from left to right, Saige Koger, Kaitlin Arp, Michaela White, Emma Clark, Neely Miller, Devin Lively and Abigail Justice.
Tracy Stone, Ed.D., has earned the highest level of certification as a Registered Texas School Business Administrator. COURTESY PHOTO

Tracy Stone, Ed.D., has earned the highest level of certification as a Registered Texas School Business Administrator. COURTESY PHOTO

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Tasbo Certification Earned
Monday, November 27, 2023
The Texas Association of School Business Officials has announced that Dr. Tracy Stone has earned her Registered Texas School Business Administrator certification.
Darryl Richards

Darryl Richards

Harker Heights man indicted on drug charge

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 27, 2023
A Harker Heights man was indicted on a first-degree felony drug charge this month after the initial dismissal of his charge in June. Darryl Thomas Richards, 56, was indicted Nov. 8 on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver with a habitual felony offender’s notice.
Black Baldy cattle stand in a healthy native pasture on a commercial cattle ranch in Lampasas County. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Black Baldy cattle stand in a healthy native pasture on a commercial cattle ranch in Lampasas County. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Restoration from Drought’ workshop on tap

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, November 27, 2023
Even though Lampasas County has enjoyed some recent rains, many residents recognize the drought that has plagued the county has not been resolved. Forage and livestock continue to be affected by prolonged dryness.
Volunteers from area churches rehearse for the 75th annual Christmas Cantata. The program has delighted listeners and ushered in the Christmas season for three-quarters of a century, and this year promises to be just as inspirational. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Volunteers from area churches rehearse for the 75th annual Christmas Cantata. The program has delighted listeners and ushered in the Christmas season for three-quarters of a century, and this year promises to be just as inspirational. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Cantata recognizes 75th anniversary

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 27, 2023
Dec. 10 will mark the 75th annual Christmas Cantata performance in Lampasas, or so it’s believed. “We think this is our 75th,” said Mary Tittle, cantata choral director. “We have no records back that far. We picked a year after World War II, figuring that they weren’t held during the war.
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