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Corinna Pope is pictured here with her son, Dante Chadwick, in his infancy. courtesy photo

Corinna Pope is pictured here with her son, Dante Chadwick, in his infancy. courtesy photo

Fundraiser to benefit son of woman killed in I-14 collision

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The family of a Lampasas woman killed on Interstate 14 in November is hosting a benefit for her young son. On Feb. 11 at 11 a.m., a benefit for the son of Corinna Lee Anne Nadine Pope will be held at Lampasas VFW Post 8539. Chili will be served until sold out, and a silent auction will be held.
Spring Ho donates toward Christmas event

Spring Ho donates toward Christmas event

Spring Ho donates toward Christmas event

News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
After recent vandalism damaged holiday decorations at W.M. Brook Park, the Spring Ho Committee offered a donation to the Christmas on the Creek committee.
Balsam wreaths such as this one on the grave of John Carroll Casbeer are placed during Wreaths Across America observances in remembrance of those who served to protect freedom and liberty. GREG SMITH | COURTESY PHOTO

Balsam wreaths such as this one on the grave of John Carroll Casbeer are placed during Wreaths Across America observances in remembrance of those who served to protect freedom and liberty. GREG SMITH | COURTESY PHOTO

Group pays tribute to nation’s heroes

News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Volunteers across the United States placed more than 2.7 million wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of the National Wreaths Across America event. The recognition takes place annually on the third Saturday of December.
Ashlynn Adams, at left, and Lyla Skiles serve food at a veterans dinner offered in partnership with Community Kitchen. courtesy photo

Ashlynn Adams, at left, and Lyla Skiles serve food at a veterans dinner offered in partnership with Community Kitchen. courtesy photo

Wings of Eagles Outreach helps local students take flight

Anna Sylvestre
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
ALampasas youth ministry helps students with school and in times of difficulty, but most of all its Wings of Eagles volunteers just want to give kids the grace and space to simply be themselves.
David Flores, center, poses for a photo with his new bicycle, a gift from Vicki Taylor and Wendi Boylan Wulstein, left to right. COURTESY PHOTO

David Flores, center, poses for a photo with his new bicycle, a gift from Vicki Taylor and Wendi Boylan Wulstein, left to right. COURTESY PHOTO

A Christmas gift of kindness

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 22, 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: English is a second language for Ana Flores. This story was communicated through digitl transltion, and therefore her quotes may contain slight errors. One Lampasas boy received possibly the best Christmas gift of all: the selflessness of friends. On Dec.
Eve Sanchez is shown with her son, Marc Clevenger, who helps run the restaurant on East Third Street. File photo

Eve Sanchez is shown with her son, Marc Clevenger, who helps run the restaurant on East Third Street. File photo

Eve’s Cafe named among top 30 German restaurants in U.S.

News Staff
Monday, December 19, 2022
Yelp blog writer Samantha Visone has authored a post on “The top 30 German eateries worth traveling to this winter,” in which she names restaurants around the U.S. that would satisfy a craving for traditional German fare such as schnitzel, spätzle and bratwurst. Coming in at No.
Clovia Ketchum, second from right, is sworn in as president of the National Young Farmers Education Association. Also installed were, from left, James Wood of Indiana, secretary; and Rusty Tipton of Kentucky, president-elect. Handling the officer installation is Donnie Carter of Georgia, past president of NYFEA. courtesy photo

Clovia Ketchum, second from right, is sworn in as president of the National Young Farmers Education Association. Also installed were, from left, James Wood of Indiana, secretary; and Rusty Tipton of Kentucky, president-elect. Handling the officer installation is Donnie Carter of Georgia, past president of NYFEA. courtesy photo

Ketchum to lead national Young Farmers group

News Staff
Monday, December 19, 2022
Clovia Ketchum of Bend has been installed as president of the National Young Farmers Education Association. She will serve until December 2023, at which time Texas will host the 2023 National Young Farmers Education Association Institute in College Station.

cattle auction

News Staff
Monday, December 19, 2022
The report from the Dec. 7 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 631, compared to 864 last sale and 904 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers were $10-$15 higher, and heifers were $5-$10 higher.
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