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Class celebrates 55-year reunion

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Members of the Lampasas High School Class of 1969 held their 55-year reunion Oct. 12 at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.

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Lord, thank you for the cellulite

Alexandria Randolph

Thursday, November 21, 2024

I recently met a very interesting woman in a writing forum online who had nothing less than an exceptionally inspiring story. In her young adult life, she was in a very serious car collision that left her a paraplegic and without the use of her legs.

Carol of Lights set for Dec. 7

Alexandria Randolph

Thursday, November 21, 2024

The annual Carol of Lights festival and Holidazzle Christmas Parade are right around the corner, Lampasas!The event is set for Dec. 7, and the festivities will take place all day long around the courthouse square, hosted by Vision Lampasas.

Community Bridge plans special lunch for December gathering

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Four veterans were among the bridge players at Community Bridge on Nov. 11. Five tables competed for the prizes, with Sharon Newsom taking first place; Jim Hutchinson, second; and Linda Williams, third. Jim Hutchinson and Linda Williams also won the prize for the high round.

Toy Run seeking volunteers

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

The 32nd Annual TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas is scheduled for Dec. 1.Event organizers are seeking volunteers to run the event. The toy run is the longest-running event of its kind in Texas. Proceeds benefit children across the area.

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Community blood drive sees high turnout

News Staff

Monday, November 18, 2024

The last American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of the year took place Nov. 12 inside the Family Life Center at First Street Church of Christ.The drive served as a memorial event to honor the late Daniel Hodges. Eighty-three units were collected, drive coordinator Wanda Lang reported.

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Celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting

News Staff

Monday, November 18, 2024

The Browning Community Garden Club celebrated Texas Arbor Day Nov. 1 by planting a burr oak at the 580 Sports Complex in Lampasas. Club members, from left to right, Gail Eltgroth, Mayella Banks and Betty Secrest work to secure the tree in place.

Creating Badger Builders President Herb Pearce speaks to students after the non-profit organization donated a new ECG simulator and stretcher on Tuesday for various CTE programs. erick mitchell | dispatch record

CTE department receives ECG simulator, stretcher

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Lampasas High School EMT, law enforcement and health science students were surprised this week with new equipment. On Tuesday, the Creating Badger Builders group donated a new electrocardiogram simulator and stretcher for use in those programs.