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Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Todd Burkett smokes brisket to the perfect temperature during last year’s event. This year’s BBQ and Auction Fundraiser is set for April 18. FILE PHOTO

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Todd Burkett smokes brisket to the perfect temperature during last year’s event. This year’s BBQ and Auction Fundraiser is set for April 18. FILE PHOTO

Kempner VFD seeks donations for briskets to be served at annual fundraiser

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations to cover the cost of food to be served at this year’s 46th Annual BBQ and Auction Fundraiser in April.The Kempner VFD is seeking donations to pay for briskets, spices, kitchen and serving supplies for the event.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

2030: See you in the French Alps

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, February 19, 2026
It appears this year’s Winter Olympics is all but in the books. I missed another chance at rousing international competition.I don’t think this was entirely my fault, as I saw no circulars in the mail, like the Little League sends, announcing sign-up times.
FILE PHOTO Attendees at last year’s Creating Badger Builders Dinner and Fundraiser event enjoy the dinner served by Lampasas ISD CTE students. This year’s event is set for March 21.

FILE PHOTO Attendees at last year’s Creating Badger Builders Dinner and Fundraiser event enjoy the dinner served by Lampasas ISD CTE students. This year’s event is set for March 21.

Creating Badger Builders to hold annual fundraiser

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 16, 2026
Despite being more than a month away, only 50 tickets remain for the Creating Badger Builders’ Fourth Annual Dinner & Fundraiser event.The evening dedicated to supporting Lampasas ISD‘s Career and Technical Education programs is set for March 21 from 5-10 p.m.

America 250: $150K civics contest

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
High school students have the chance to win $150,000 in scholarship money in this year’s Presidential 1776 Award competition.The national civics competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Education is being held this year in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

College honors

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas has recognized students who earned a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.Addison Borchardt of Lampasas joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.
The Lampasas Ministerial teamed up with Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting global hunger, to pack 10,000 meals on Jan. 31. A group of 76 volunteers from five local churches participated in the event that was held at New Covenant Church. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas Ministerial teamed up with Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting global hunger, to pack 10,000 meals on Jan. 31. A group of 76 volunteers from five local churches participated in the event that was held at New Covenant Church. COURTESY PHOTO

Ministerial alliance partners with nonprofit to feed hungry

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Lampasas Ministerial Alliance partnered with Rise Against Hunger on Jan. 31 to pack more than 10,000 meals that will be shipped across the globe to feed those in need.

COLLEGE HONORS

Abilene Christian University
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Olivia Zmolik of Waxahachie and an LHS graduate, has graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University.Zmolik was among 646 students who received degrees at ACU’s December Commencement.
The annual Wild West Casino night serves as the main fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Vision Lampasas. The evening offers casino favorites, a steak dinner, auction items, and more. COURTESY PHOTO

The annual Wild West Casino night serves as the main fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Vision Lampasas. The evening offers casino favorites, a steak dinner, auction items, and more. COURTESY PHOTO

Tickets remain on sale for Wild West Casino Night

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The annual Wild West Casino Night is just around the corner, but there still is time to secure a seat at the gaming tables.The event, set for Feb.
Assistant Principal Kristin Montague and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance were on hand to recognize Heath Hohmann as Teacher of the Month for December. COURTESY PHOTO

Assistant Principal Kristin Montague and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance were on hand to recognize Heath Hohmann as Teacher of the Month for December. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS recognizes its staff members of the month

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
For the months of December and January, Lampasas High School administrators have selected Heath Hohmann, Queszarrah Olson, Rebecca Veroneau and Jaden Napolez for special recognition.Assistant Principal Ryan Race offered some information on these Teachers of the Month.

Dark Skies Party set for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky will celebrate the evening skies with a Star Party at Stoneledge Winery on Saturday from 6-10 p.m.Amateur astronomers will have powerful telescopes focused on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades and several other star clusters.
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