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Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest opens

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Any Texas high school senior attending public, private or home school who plans to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the fall 2023 semester is eligible to apply.

Class of 1956 seeks info on classmate

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lampasas High School Class of 1956 is searching for a former classmate. Ola Mae Webb was in the graduating class, an in her senior year she was listed as Ola Mae Smith in the yearbook. Anyone who might have information about her may contact Roland Lang.
Erick Mitchell has joined the Dispatch Record staff. courtesy photo

Erick Mitchell has joined the Dispatch Record staff. courtesy photo

News editor, a San Antonio native, joins Dispatch Record team

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 9, 2023
Hello, Lampasas! I am extremely excited to embark on this journey as your reporter in this amazing community. After spending a couple of years doing community organizing, I am over-themoon to be back in the world of journalism, especially here in the great state of Texas.
courtesy photo An unclipped horse can go without a blanket, even when temperatures dip to 30-40 degrees F., according to The Horse magazine’s checklist for equine health. A clipped horse, however, will need a blanket to protect it from hypothermia.

courtesy photo An unclipped horse can go without a blanket, even when temperatures dip to 30-40 degrees F., according to The Horse magazine’s checklist for equine health. A clipped horse, however, will need a blanket to protect it from hypothermia.

Help pets, horses stay healthy during cold winter months

Anna Sylvestre
Thursday, January 5, 2023
With temperatures dipping lower at night and more winter weather expected this month, efforts to keep pets warm require a few extra steps and precautions. One means is to bring pets inside, said Rachel White, shelter staff and animal control officer at the Lampasas Animal Shelter.
Courtesy photo Texas Tech enrollee Morgan Stewart will work as a studentteacher this spring at Academy High School, where Massey and Forsythe will provide supervision and mentoring.

Courtesy photo Texas Tech enrollee Morgan Stewart will work as a studentteacher this spring at Academy High School, where Massey and Forsythe will provide supervision and mentoring.

Forsythe serves as mentor for new ag instructors

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Former longtime Lampasas High School agriculture science instructor/FFA adviser Steve “Doc” Forsythe keeps busy in “retirement” with mentoring activities to support others in the field.

Newsmakers

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
angelo state university Angelo State University has announced the names of students who achieved the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester.
Lampasas High School students, from left, sophomore Lena Jeffries, freshman Lilian Stephen, and juniors Jason Brock and Bryce Neeley celebrate their first-place regional victory in the Felony Traffic Stop category. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School students, from left, sophomore Lena Jeffries, freshman Lilian Stephen, and juniors Jason Brock and Bryce Neeley celebrate their first-place regional victory in the Felony Traffic Stop category. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS law enforcement, fire, EMT students advance to state

Veronica Butler
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Law enforcement, EMT and firefighting classes at Lampasas High School participated in a skills competition Dec. 10 in San Antonio.

Community Bridge group to meet Jan. 9

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The December Community Bridge gathering was held Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hall. Six tables played, with Diane Richie taking first, Melanie Anderson of Stonewall earning second and Martha Casbeer third. There was no slam winner. The next play date is Jan. 9 at 1 p.m.
Zach Carnley of Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel & Cremations accepts the December Community Champions award from Lampasas Mayor TJ Monroe. COURTESY PHOTO

Zach Carnley of Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel & Cremations accepts the December Community Champions award from Lampasas Mayor TJ Monroe. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas recognizes December community champions

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Zach Carnley of Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel & Cremations accepts the December Community Champions award from Lampasas Mayor TJ Monroe. Lampasas Police Department was honored with the December Community Champions award.
Weightlifters build up to their max weights in increments as they strengthen, so why would we expect do do any differently when setting life-changing goals and habits for ourselves? alexandria Randolpho | Dispatch recorde

Weightlifters build up to their max weights in increments as they strengthen, so why would we expect do do any differently when setting life-changing goals and habits for ourselves? alexandria Randolpho | Dispatch recorde

Three easy New Year’s resolutions you should make

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Millions of Americans are readying themselves for New Year’s resolutions this week, and nearly half will resolve to exercise or begin healthier habits.
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