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courtesy photo Hunter Sanguinet, a firefighter for the communities of Leander and Lampasas, rings the ceremonial bell upon completing the San Antonio 110. The bell toll memorializes a fallen first responder.

courtesy photo Hunter Sanguinet, a firefighter for the communities of Leander and Lampasas, rings the ceremonial bell upon completing the San Antonio 110. The bell toll memorializes a fallen first responder.

Lampasas firefighter climbs to recognize 9/11 fallen

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 23, 2024
ALampasas firefighter recently climbed 110 flights of stairs to memorialize those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It’s a climb he makes every year.The attack on the Twin Towers in New York City took the lives of 2,977 people, including 344 first responders.
A new oven, stovetop and walkup refrigerator are among the equipment upgrades and additions from the kitchen remodel at AdventHealth Rollins Brook. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A new oven, stovetop and walkup refrigerator are among the equipment upgrades and additions from the kitchen remodel at AdventHealth Rollins Brook. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

AdventHealth kitchen renovation becomes reality

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 19, 2024
AdventHealth Rollins Brook’s kitchen makeover is the latest renovation to be completed to boost the hospital’s facilities. The project’s fulfillment was celebrated Monday during a Kitchen Reveal Party and tour.
COURTESY PHOTOS Classics at the Classic Car Show organizer Sharon Carrigan reported the event had its best turnout thus far. Held Sept. 14 at the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-In, more than 70 vehicles participated in the 26th annual car show. Best of Show was a 1867 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Don Horrocks, and runnerup honors went to this 1931 Ford pickup above, owned by Randall Cantrell.

COURTESY PHOTOS Classics at the Classic Car Show organizer Sharon Carrigan reported the event had its best turnout thus far. Held Sept. 14 at the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-In, more than 70 vehicles participated in the 26th annual car show. Best of Show was a 1867 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Don Horrocks, and runnerup honors went to this 1931 Ford pickup above, owned by Randall Cantrell.

26th Annual Classics at the Classic Car Show draws good turnout

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Daniella Claussen has cumulative donations of six gallons of blood. Courtesy photo

Daniella Claussen has cumulative donations of six gallons of blood. Courtesy photo

Red Cross blood drive collects over 75 units

News Staff
Monday, September 16, 2024
A total of 77 units were collected from the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive in Lampasas at First Street Church of Christ last Tuesday.Drive coordinator Wanda Lang said blood donations were taken from 72 donors.

Tracy Irvin to speak at MORE women’s event

News Staff
Monday, September 16, 2024
The non-denominational women’s ministry event MORE will take place Oct. 7 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at The Adelphia.Guest speaker will be Tracy Irvin.The annual get-together offers a time of fellowship and refreshment for women from all across the county.Casual dress is encouraged.
Retired Army veteran Terwan Crowley gives an address to Taylor Creek Elementary School students on the importance of first responders and U.S. military members. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Retired Army veteran Terwan Crowley gives an address to Taylor Creek Elementary School students on the importance of first responders and U.S. military members. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Taylor Creek hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Taylor Creek Elementary School students, staff and parents gathered Wednesday morning to honor the sacrifices by first responders on Sept. 11, 2001.Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Remmington Wright got involved in Young Life as a freshman at Lampasas High School in 2019. Five years later he is still involved in the group, but now as a student leader. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Remmington Wright got involved in Young Life as a freshman at Lampasas High School in 2019. Five years later he is still involved in the group, but now as a student leader. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Wright details his journey with Young Life

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 9, 2024
Remington Wright’s life has been transformed through his involvement in Young Life, a ministry that helps youth learn how to grow their faith in Jesus Christ.
Mother and baby are doing just fine after delivery. COURTESY PHOTO

Mother and baby are doing just fine after delivery. COURTESY PHOTO

‘Broken limb moments’: an ode to modern medicine

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Have you ever had a broken limb? Something for which you absolutely had to visit the hospital? These moments are a wrench lodged in our well-intended plans.I often sing the praises of holistic medicine, natural remedies and prescriptionfree solutions.

Donations sought for clothing drive

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 is holding a clothing drive to collect new or gently used clothing. Donations will be given to New Beginning of Restoration and Hope, a Lampasas-based non-profit community outreach organization.Donations will be accepted through Sept. 16.
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