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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
Holly Hines gave a presentation on how to use the app GroupMe, which will allow the club to have an easy-to-use group chat. Laura Beth Henniger joined in the festivities. COURTESY PHOTO

Holly Hines gave a presentation on how to use the app GroupMe, which will allow the club to have an easy-to-use group chat. Laura Beth Henniger joined in the festivities. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Club holds annual Christmas Party

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
On Dec. 16, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its Christmas party at the club building in Lometa. Hostesses were Tico Hicks, Lewvon Hicks and Sue Anderson.Members enjoyed lots of great food dishes and had a fun time with the Chinese Christmas gift exchange.
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COURTESY PHOTO

Nanny goat births quadruplets

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
This momma goat named Dottie had a rare birth of four kids each a different color combination -- born on Dec. 20 at 2:05 p.m. All were reported healthy and rambunctious. The kids weighed in at 4.8 lbs., 4.8 lbs., 5.3 lbs. and 6.1 lbs. The mother was an F3 Boer goat, and the babies are F4.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Caraday Christmas gathering

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
A Christmas party was held recently at Caraday of Lampasas to celebrate the holiday season with the sharing of gifts and a Christmas meal with residents. Pictured, from left, are staff members Geneva Hernandez and Tish Dewees.
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