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At a recent Squared Silly, participants could take photos using Halloween cutouts such as this. A variety of activities will be offered on the downtown square this year. FILE PHOTO

At a recent Squared Silly, participants could take photos using Halloween cutouts such as this. A variety of activities will be offered on the downtown square this year. FILE PHOTO

Square up for Squared Silly in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 23, 2023
Gear up for ghouls, ghosts, goblins, goodies and gobs of fun! Squared Silly, an annual fall festival, will take place Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the Lampasas courthouse square.

BRIEFLY

Flu Shot Clinic
Monday, October 23, 2023
AdventHealth Central Texas will host a drive-through flu shot clinic Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. behind the hospital near the Emergency Department entrance at 2201 S. Clear Creek Rd. in Killeen. No appointment is necessary. A second clinic will be held at AdventHealth Rollins Brook, 608 N. Key Ave.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A story in the Oct. 17 edition that listed various Halloween-related events included Lampasas Methodist Church’s Fall Festival. A church spokesman said, however, that the festival has been canceled. No pumpkin patch or festival activities will be held at the church this year.
Plant trees this fall for decades of benefits

Plant trees this fall for decades of benefits

Plant trees this fall for decades of benefits

Melinda Myers
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Fall is a great time to plant trees in the landscape. The soil is warm, and air temperatures are generally a little cooler, creating a better environment for the tree and the gardener doing the planting.

Sign-up available for ranching programs in Goldthwaite, San Saba

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
AgriLife Extension Service has a couple of seminars planned before the end of the month. Hill Country Cattleman’s Conference is set for Oct. 25 at Jordan Cattle Auction, 1310 U.S. Highway in San Saba. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program to extend from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free. Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
Go Texan cookoff names winners

Go Texan cookoff names winners

Go Texan cookoff names winners

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Kyle Kirk, at right, was named Grand Champion of the Lampasas County Area Go Texan BBQ Cook Off last Saturday at the 580 Sports Complex. At left is a representative of the Doodle Q team that took first place in ribs.
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