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LHS Cheer fundraiser set for Monday

News Staff
Friday, June 2, 2023
Lampasas High School Cheer will host a pork chop drive-through fundraising event on Monday, June 5.  The fundraiser will offer a plate of pork chops, potato salad and green beans for a $10 donation. All proceeds will benefit the LHS Cheer program. Food prep costs are paid for by Benny Boyd Lampasas.
From left to right are Teri Gernentz, Shelby Hilbert and Lee Gernentz with the plaque honoring the Gernentzes for being named the Area V Outstanding Conservation Rancher. courtesy photo

From left to right are Teri Gernentz, Shelby Hilbert and Lee Gernentz with the plaque honoring the Gernentzes for being named the Area V Outstanding Conservation Rancher. courtesy photo

Couple named ‘Outstanding Conservation Rancher’

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, June 1, 2023
In 2011, Lee and Teri Gernentz purchased 242 acres and settled in to make their home. The land they bought had been a working wheat farm, and while Gernentz had a background in farming, it was not what he wanted to continue doing. 'We wanted to raise cattle,' Gernentz said.
Pictured from left to right are members of this year’s Lometa High School Speech and Debate team: Jewel Groves, Phallon Jones, coach Cheri Jay-Wienecke, Sholee Turner and Bao Nguyen. courtesy photo

Pictured from left to right are members of this year’s Lometa High School Speech and Debate team: Jewel Groves, Phallon Jones, coach Cheri Jay-Wienecke, Sholee Turner and Bao Nguyen. courtesy photo

Lometa claims gold in state Speech and Debate contests

Mason Hines
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Lometa’s Speech and Debate program added two more state championships to its legacy, with senior Phallon Jones winning a gold medal in Lincoln-Douglas Debate as well as in Persuasive Speaking. Jones was the defending champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, after her win in 2022.

Carter BloodCare

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
H-E-B will host a Carter BloodCare community blood drive June 6 from noon to 6 p.m. at the store’s Lampasas location, 705 S. Key Ave. The sign-up link is https://ww3.greatpartners. org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/138932 or call 512-556-3461. Each donor will receive a free insulated lunch bag.

Chambers reunion set for June 10

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The 85th annual Chambers family reunion will be held June 10 at Christ the Rock Church, 2514 U.S. Highway 190 East in Lampasas. Those interested in attending should contact Colette Chambers Ragsdale at 254-681-3254 for more information.
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Business celebrates at its new location

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Lotus Beauty Spa & Salon recently held a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new location at 1009 E. Fourth St. in Lampasas. Owner Pam Ekizian is holding the scissors, surrounded by friends and Chamber of Commerce board members.

sheep and goat auction

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The May 25 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,061. Previous week: 3,641. Trends: Light kids $5 higher. Slaughter kids $10 higher; slaughter nannies $10-$15 higher; replacement nannies $10 higher.

Lodge to hold award ceremony

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 will have a ceremony Thursday at 7 p.m. to present its Golden Trowel Award. The lodge is at 1209 Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas.
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