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Crafting flower arrangements

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Lampasas High School Junior Pierians were treated to a floral arrangement session at their March meeting provided by Karen Cambon, a longtime member of the Pierian Club.
From left, Michelle Spruiell, Gabiel Moore, Alicia Bocanegra, and Michelle Spruiell were recognized at last week’s Lometa ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

From left, Michelle Spruiell, Gabiel Moore, Alicia Bocanegra, and Michelle Spruiell were recognized at last week’s Lometa ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa ISD trustees receive 2024-2025 academic performance report

Mason Hines
Monday, March 2, 2026
Board members for Lometa Independent School District met Tuesday to discuss various district projects and functions.

Vegetable gardening to be topic for next Green Thumb Program

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association invites the public to the first of eight Green Thumb Programs slated for 2026.“Backyard Vegetable Gardening: Growing Vegetables from Seeds to Harvest” will be presented by gardener Keith Atwood. The session begins at 2 p.m.
Cale Wheeler, in center, holds his National Merit Scholarship Finalist certificate. With him are his brother, Cole Wheeler, at left, and father Shawn Wheeler. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Cale Wheeler, in center, holds his National Merit Scholarship Finalist certificate. With him are his brother, Cole Wheeler, at left, and father Shawn Wheeler. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Wheeler named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 26, 2026
From the gridiron to the speech-and-debate contest stage, Cale Wheeler has done it all at Lampasas High School. Now, he is a National Merit Scholar.Last week, Wheeler became the first National Merit Scholar Finalist at LHS since 2019.
L-M Garden and Civic Club members pose for a group photo at their February gathering. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden and Civic Club members pose for a group photo at their February gathering. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club members enjoy a Mardi Gras-style meal together

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
On Feb. 16, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its monthly meeting after a week of hard work selling Valentine’s Day carnation arrangements.“It took a village to have this fundraiser, and it was an absolute success,” the club reported.
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Maples secures big win in San Antonio

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Cort Maples, a seventh-grader at Lampasas Middle School, exhibited the Grand Champion Miniature Hereford Heifer in both the Youth and Open Shows at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. The San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest Miniature Hereford shows in Texas.
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