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“We Are Family” by Stephen Potter is one of 10 new sculptures that were placed at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on Sept. 16. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

“We Are Family” by Stephen Potter is one of 10 new sculptures that were placed at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on Sept. 16. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LAFTA adds new pieces to Sculpture Garden

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Lampasas Association for the Arts placed 10 new art pieces in the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on Sept. 16. The sculptures were installed with assistance from the Odom family, local citizens and members of the all-volunteer LAFTA board.
Mr. Morris

Mr. Morris

No service planned for former sheriff Morris

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Former sheriff Gordon Earl Morris, 76, died on Aug. 31, 2023 in Lampasas. No services are planned at this time. He was born on May 9, 1947, in Fort Davis to Edmond Duane Morris and Lillian Margaret Clark Morris. Morris grew up in West Texas and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1965.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Sept. 14 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,238. Previous week: 3,020. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10- $15 lower; slaughter nannies $15 lower; replacement nannies $10 lower.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Refilling stock tanks

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
After good rainfall over the weekend, Lampasas County farmers and ranchers began to see their tanks replenished with runoff. More precipitation is needed, however, as the area remains under severe drought conditions.
This screenshot is a real example of a phishing text or human contact tracing scam. Messages like this urge the victim to reply, click a link or call the scammer, which opens them up to other potential scamming methods. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

This screenshot is a real example of a phishing text or human contact tracing scam. Messages like this urge the victim to reply, click a link or call the scammer, which opens them up to other potential scamming methods. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Scammed

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 18, 2023
Lampasan Linda Rials answered the phone three weeks ago to a call from people claiming to be Medicare professionals. She later realized they weren’t.
Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race assists Guadalupe “Wally” Dimas as he waits to receive his hgh school diploma last week – something Dimas has yearned for most of his adult life. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race assists Guadalupe “Wally” Dimas as he waits to receive his hgh school diploma last week – something Dimas has yearned for most of his adult life. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Dimas receives high school diploma at special recognition ceremony

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 18, 2023
For 96-year-old Guadalupe “Wally” Dimas, he officially has become a graduate of Lampasas High School. On Thursday morning, a special graduation service was held to provide Dimas the opportunity of a lifetime.

Rain has little bearing on water restrictions

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 18, 2023
Despite recent rainfall, area residents should not expect water restrictions to loosen anytime soon. Water levels in Stillhouse Hollow Lake, the main water source for Lampasas and Kempner customers, remains low. Lampasas water customers and Kempner Water Supply Corp.

BRIEFLY

Meals On Wheels
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Lampasas Multi-Service/ Senior Center is seeking volunteers to assist with the Meals on Wheels program. Drivers are needed for a new delivery route, and substitutes are always welcome. For more information, call the center at 512-556-2550. SARATOGA LODGE MEETING Lodge Master Guy R.
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