Life

Three Lampasas entities nominated for Rural Impact Awards

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The local arts and culture nonprofit organization Vision Lampasas and two local businesses -- Merk & Tilley’s and Hoffpauir’s Ranch & Supply -- have been nominated for Rural Impact Awards through Ranch House Designs.The Wharton-based company is dedicated to celebrating the heart of rural America.
Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 63.5% of the state in drought conditions as of Dec. 31, 2024. Darker shaded areas show more intense drought. courtesy graphic |US Drought monitor

Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 63.5% of the state in drought conditions as of Dec. 31, 2024. Darker shaded areas show more intense drought. courtesy graphic |US Drought monitor

County remains in moderate wildfire risk

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 6, 2025
Lampasas County is one of many in Texas that registers “moderate drought.” According to U.S. Drought Monitor data, as of Dec. 31, 2024 at 7 a.m., Lampasas County was primarily considered in moderate drought, with the eastern-most corner registering “severe drought.
John W. Harvey III graduated in December from the Texas Challenge Academy, a residential military program sponsored by the Texas National Guard. He is pictured with the commencement speaker, who presented his diploma. courtesy photo

John W. Harvey III graduated in December from the Texas Challenge Academy, a residential military program sponsored by the Texas National Guard. He is pictured with the commencement speaker, who presented his diploma. courtesy photo

newsmakers

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
Texas Challenge academyOn Dec. 21, 2024, John William Harvey III completed the Texas Challenge Academy program. By doing so, Harvey was able to accelerate the high school process and graduated in what would have been equivalent to his junior year.

college honors

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
angelo stat e universityAngelo State University conferred 645 undergraduate and graduate degrees during 2024 fall commencement exercises Dec. 14 at the Junell Center/ Stephens Arena in San Angelo.

Blood Drive set for Jan. 14

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive in Lampasas is set for Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, 201 W. First St.To make an appointment to donate, call 800-RedCross, go online to RedCrossBlood.
Consciously focusing on self-affirmation and appreciation not only can benefit our confidence and mental health but also can set a positive example for those around us, including our children, to speak well of themselves. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Consciously focusing on self-affirmation and appreciation not only can benefit our confidence and mental health but also can set a positive example for those around us, including our children, to speak well of themselves. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

RIP, resolutions

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 2, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are dead.Honestly, how often do we keep them? If you’re like most Americans, you’re 25% likely to break a resolution within the first week. Or, if you last a month, you’re 60% likely to break them by February. I’m not trying to discourage you – those are just the statistics.

Rollins Brook named a top rural hospital

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
AdventHealth Rollins Brook in Lampasas has been recognized as a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization known for setting the highest standards for healthcare safety and quality.
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2025 as the Year of the Monstera, calling it “the world’s most iconic indoor plant.” COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

The National Garden Bureau has declared 2025 as the Year of the Monstera, calling it “the world’s most iconic indoor plant.” COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

2025 is ‘Year of the Monstera’ for gardeners

Melinda Myers
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Kick off 2025 with the addition of a monstera plant to your indoor garden. You’ll join other gardeners observing 2025 as the Year of the Monstera.Each year, the National Garden Bureau selects and celebrates one plant in each of the following categories: annual, perennial, bulb, edible and shrub.
For November, Melanie Younger was named Teacher of the Month at Lampasas High School, where she is a math instructor and special education teacher. On hand to congratulate Younger are Clay Phillips, at left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and Assistant Principal Ryan Race, who said Younger “does a fabulous job building relationships and promoting learning with some of our students that struggle.” COURTESY PHOTO

For November, Melanie Younger was named Teacher of the Month at Lampasas High School, where she is a math instructor and special education teacher. On hand to congratulate Younger are Clay Phillips, at left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and Assistant Principal Ryan Race, who said Younger “does a fabulous job building relationships and promoting learning with some of our students that struggle.” COURTESY PHOTO

LHS recognizes staff for November, December

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
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