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Enrollment growth continues at Taylor Creek Elementary

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 10, 2025
Taylor Creek Elementary School’s student population is on the rise, according to Principal Mark Sheppard.The first-year principal provided Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees members an update last week on the campus’ enrollment growth.“One of the areas I will point to is pre-K,” Sheppard said.

Hospital to unveil new 3D mammography system

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025
AdventHealth Rollins Brook hospital has announced the installation of a new state-of-the-art 3D Mammography System.An open house, ribbon cutting and tour will be offered Feb. 17 to show off the specialized equipment.
At center with their graduation gowns, Mary DeBellis and Maribel Rivera stand alongside the Lampaas McDonald’s team. Both DeBellis and Rivera received their college degrees through the McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity program. Erick Mitchell | dispatch record

At center with their graduation gowns, Mary DeBellis and Maribel Rivera stand alongside the Lampaas McDonald’s team. Both DeBellis and Rivera received their college degrees through the McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity program. Erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Golden Arches lead to golden ticket for pair of employees

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 6, 2025
McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Lampasas has served as the pathway to golden opportunities for employees Mary DeBellis and Marbel Rivera. The pair earned their college degrees from Colorado Tech University via the restaurant chain’s Archways to Opportunity program.

Cemetery associations

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
high valley cemetery associationThe annual meeting of the High Valley Cemetery Association will be Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. at High Valley Baptist Church, located off FM 501 west of Bend.Election of officers and board members must take place.

college honors

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
sam houston state universitySam Houston State University has announced its Fall 2024 Dean's List. The students listed on the Dean's List of Academic Honors are undergraduates who have achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.
A cabbage worm feeds on mustard greens. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

A cabbage worm feeds on mustard greens. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens

Melinda Myers
Thursday, February 6, 2025
You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, beneficial insects, and pollinators to visit the gardens.

TxDOT encourages teens to buckle up

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Texas teenagers have big dreams for the future, and a simple click can help keep them alive.TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up — every seat, every ride.
Lampasas Middle School theatre students had a public performance of their One-Act Play “Wiley and the Hairy Man” on Friday at Lampasas High School. Wiley, portrayed by Holley Wakeman, receives some assistance from Mammy, played by Adalya White, who stands behind Wakeman. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Middle School theatre students had a public performance of their One-Act Play “Wiley and the Hairy Man” on Friday at Lampasas High School. Wiley, portrayed by Holley Wakeman, receives some assistance from Mammy, played by Adalya White, who stands behind Wakeman. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LMS theatre performs One-Act Play

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
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