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Reserve champ in Austin

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Congratulations go to Lampasas FFA member Kord Bumpus, who placed first in his class for the flatbed trailer he entered and took Reserve Champion honors in the division at Rodeo Austin.
Jennifer Storm now has donated two gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. COURTESY PHOTO

Jennifer Storm now has donated two gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. COURTESY PHOTO

Red Cross holds March blood drive

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive saw 72 donors scheduled for its March 10 event at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, drive coordinator Wanda Lang reported.Sixty-seven units of blood were collected.
From left, Deidra Morris Nixon, Shannin Berry Johnson, Becci Scarborough Hooten, Molly Roesler Faught and Amanda Neely Patterson honor the late Catey Edwards’ love for the Lone Star State. COURTESY PHOTO

From left, Deidra Morris Nixon, Shannin Berry Johnson, Becci Scarborough Hooten, Molly Roesler Faught and Amanda Neely Patterson honor the late Catey Edwards’ love for the Lone Star State. COURTESY PHOTO

Local family honored by Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Hunter King
Monday, March 16, 2026
Earlier this month, the Oran Milo Roberts chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a program hosted by Jani Edwards that highlighted her daughter, Caety Edwards, and her love for Texas.Caety Edwards is the late daughter of Jani and Mickey Edwards of Lampasas.

Patriot Academy class to be offered at library

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lampasas-area residents are invited to a twosession, video-based course on “A Blueprint for Rebuilding Liberty, Just in Time for America’s 250th.”The class will be led by Charley Kennington and is hosted by the Lampasas Public Library and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.
Cast members a part of Lampasas High School’s UIL One-Act Play production pose for a photo after a top distict performance that saw students advance to the bi-district round. COURTESY PHOTO

Cast members a part of Lampasas High School’s UIL One-Act Play production pose for a photo after a top distict performance that saw students advance to the bi-district round. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS One-Act Play advances to bi-district

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lampasas High School students participating in the UIL One-Act Play competition have clinched their place in the bi-district round after a stellar performance at the district meet on Tuesday.
COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble band poses for a photo after garnering superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on March 3.

COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble band poses for a photo after garnering superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on March 3.

Badger Bands earn top honors at UIL competition

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic bands achieved superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation March 3.In the event held at Lago Vista High School, both bands achieved division-one ratings for the concert and sight-reading portions.
Kalm’s St. John’s Wort is a bee-friendly shrub. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Kalm’s St. John’s Wort is a bee-friendly shrub. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Boost landscape beauty with bee-friendly shrubs

Melinda Myers
Monday, March 9, 2026
Plant a variety of beefriendly shrubs, and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season.
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