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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWE students shine in state poster contest

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
Kline Whitis Elementary School students, from left, Addison Hammons and Olivia Hart were recognized for their efforts in the Texas Department of State Health Service’s annual Rabies Awareness and Prevention poster contest.

Brewer shares citizenship story

Dianne Mouw
Friday, May 23, 2025
On May 13, the Texas First Conservative Alliance members held their monthly gathering and featured a presentation by Frida Brewer, a resident of Lampasas since 2020.Brewer explained her decision to become a citizen of the United States in 1997 as a personal goal.
Bill Yick is a Registered Piano Technician with 50 years of experience. file photo

Bill Yick is a Registered Piano Technician with 50 years of experience. file photo

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News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
PIANO TECHNICIANS GUILDBill Yick, RPT*, of Lampasas recently completed an intensive, two-day seminar conducted by the Piano Technicians Guild.The “Polyester & Lacquer Finish Touch-Up Academy” taught attendees how to perform professional repair and touchup to damage on piano finishes.

Bridge players win prizes, donate to Senior Center

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
Community Bridge players met on May 12 for their monthly session of card playing.Beth Griess came in first, Linda Williams was second, and Lou Wiginton placed third. Kathy Griffis-Bailey and Barbara Mullican took home the high-round prize, and no one won the slam prize.
Lampasas FFA Agriculture Communications team members -- back row from left, Emory Vineyard and Chandler Boultinghouse, and front row, Cara Fitzner and Darren Tristan -- pose during the state competition held May 2-3 at Texas Tech University. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas FFA Agriculture Communications team members -- back row from left, Emory Vineyard and Chandler Boultinghouse, and front row, Cara Fitzner and Darren Tristan -- pose during the state competition held May 2-3 at Texas Tech University. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas FFA Plant ID, Ag Comm teams reflect on state trip

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 19, 2025
Before the school year ended, the Lampasas FFA Plant ID and Agriculture Communications teams competed in their state competitions at Texas Tech University.
Kline Whitis Elementary School kindergarten teacher Magan Vann seeks to create a family-like atmosphere in her classroom. She was recognized as Lampasas ISD’s elementary school teacher of the year for her efforts. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kline Whitis Elementary School kindergarten teacher Magan Vann seeks to create a family-like atmosphere in her classroom. She was recognized as Lampasas ISD’s elementary school teacher of the year for her efforts. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Vann relishes chance to help students fall in love with learning

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 15, 2025
From walking the hallways at Kline Whitis Elementary School to becoming the campus’ teacher of the year, everything has come full circle for Magan Vann.

Oak Hill Cemetery plans workdays

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Oak Hill Cemetery staff and the Oak Hill Cemetery Association will continue spring cleaning efforts this month. Families with loved ones at the cemetery are encouraged to come help “spruce up” gravesites on May 19-23 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Lampasas High School science teacher Dejah Bushong and her ball python each shed a smile for the camera. Bushong was named Lampasas ISD’s secondary teacher of the year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School science teacher Dejah Bushong and her ball python each shed a smile for the camera. Bushong was named Lampasas ISD’s secondary teacher of the year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Bushong’s high school classroom brings science to life

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 15, 2025
It's safe to say Lampasas High School science teacher Dejah Bushong’s classroom lives on the wild side.From mock body farms to arson labs, Bushong has a little bit of everything in her forensic science and anatomy and physiology courses.
The Lampasas FFA Agriculture Sales and Farm/Agribusiness Management teams pose for a photo at the state competition at Sam Houston State University last month. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas FFA Agriculture Sales and Farm/Agribusiness Management teams pose for a photo at the state competition at Sam Houston State University last month. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas FFA ag business management, ag sales teams enjoy competing at state level

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For the first time, Lampasas FFA Agricultural Sales and Farm/Agribusiness Management teams competed in their respective state competitions at Sam Houston State University.The Ag Sales team was made up of Chandler Boultinghouse, Jacie Resa, Ava Rojas and Janie Turner.
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