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Child Abuse Prevention Month

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
April was Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the local CPS board offered its appreciation to the community for helping support this cause. Storefront windows were painted by Sarah Santini and Jeanie Smith to bring awareness to child abuse prevention, and XFX members helped place signs around town.
Ensemble members show off their moves during the performance of the musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the 2024 LIttle Badger Theatre Camp. More than 30 youngsters were involved in the production last year. This year’s campers will perform “Honk,” a variation of the ugly duckling story. File Photo

Ensemble members show off their moves during the performance of the musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the 2024 LIttle Badger Theatre Camp. More than 30 youngsters were involved in the production last year. This year’s campers will perform “Honk,” a variation of the ugly duckling story. File Photo

A few spots remain for Little Badger Theatre Camp

Morgan Parker
Monday, May 5, 2025
The Lampasas Theatre Company will host its annual Little Badger Camp for incoming first- through sixth-graders May 19-23 at Lampasas High School.The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Class Reunions

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
class of 1962The Lampasas High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 63rd anniversary on May 17.The event will be held at the home of Carol Wright,3668 County Road 2200, starting at noon. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., catered by Nothin’ Butts BBQ.Please call 512-556-1542 for more information.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp # 2353 have taken on the responsibility of maintaining Nix Cemetery in western Lampasas County. Pictured at the cemetery are, from left to right, William “Bill” Ables, Stephen C. Brister, Larry Chipman, William “Bill” Dunson III, David Spradley, Michael R. Oliver, Roger D. Hamrick and Ross J. Cox Sr. courtesy photo

Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp # 2353 have taken on the responsibility of maintaining Nix Cemetery in western Lampasas County. Pictured at the cemetery are, from left to right, William “Bill” Ables, Stephen C. Brister, Larry Chipman, William “Bill” Dunson III, David Spradley, Michael R. Oliver, Roger D. Hamrick and Ross J. Cox Sr. courtesy photo

Sons of Confederate Veterans adopt local cemetery

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp No. 2353 has taken on the responsibility of caring for and maintaining the Nix Cemetery in Lampasas County.

CLASS REUNIONS

Class Of 1962
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Lampasas High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 63rd anniversary on May 17.The event will be held at the home of Carol Wright,3668 County Road 2200, starting at noon. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., catered by Nothin’ Butts BBQ.Please call 512-556-1542 for more information.
Teresa Stewart, at right, took home the Sweepstakes award for earning the most blue ribbons in the horticulture division of the L-M Garden and Civic Club Flower Show. Pictured with her is Sheri Stone, who served as the flower show judge. COURTESY PHOTO

Teresa Stewart, at right, took home the Sweepstakes award for earning the most blue ribbons in the horticulture division of the L-M Garden and Civic Club Flower Show. Pictured with her is Sheri Stone, who served as the flower show judge. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club holds annual Flower Show

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
On the evening of April 21, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its annual Flower Show at the club building in Lometa.“All the entries were just fabulous,” said a club spokesperson.Sheri Stone served as judge for the event and provided critiques for each entry.

Blood drive May 13-14

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place May 13-14 at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas.Donation hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days.The May blood drive is in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January.

Cemetery associations

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
hillsdale cemeteryA meeting of the Hillsdale Cemetery Association will be held May 17 (the third Saturday of the month) at 10 a.m.The GPS address is 278 Hillsdale Rd., Gatesville, however the physical address is near Izoro off FM 1690 and Slater Road.For more information, call 254-291-4506.

Lometa to observe National Day of Prayer May 1

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
The Lometa community will gather to observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday at the new Lometa Volunteer Fire Department located at 201 E. Olive St.The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner of brisket and all the trimmings. At 6 p.m.
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