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A competitor in a functional fitness competition pushes a sled with a total weight of 187 pounds across a distance in a timed trial. Pushing one’s own limits is the only way to experience significant change, whether that be in fitness, habits and routine, or matters of lifetime accomplishment. alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

A competitor in a functional fitness competition pushes a sled with a total weight of 187 pounds across a distance in a timed trial. Pushing one’s own limits is the only way to experience significant change, whether that be in fitness, habits and routine, or matters of lifetime accomplishment. alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

The science of doing more

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 28, 2023
In the past, my holiday season messages have encouraged giving yourself some slack during challenging seasons and how to eat healthy during a time of parties and pastries. But we’re shedding any sense of excuse and swinging the other way for the turn of the year.
COURTES Y PHOTO

COURTES Y PHOTO

Toys make the holiday brighter

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Lampasas firefighters arrive to collect donations of toys brought to the annual Lampasas County Republican Party Christmas dinner. Pictured with GOP county chairman Wendy Daugherty are, from left, Lampasas Volunteer Fire Chief Tim Weinrick, and LFD firefighters Frank Potter, Morris Wilkins and Capt.
Erin Wehland courtesy photo

Erin Wehland courtesy photo

4-H district names its Silver Clover Award recipients

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Damon Cleaton and Erin Wehland each received the Silver Clover Award recently at a 4-H district event in Coleman. The Silver Clover Award is a special district-level recognition given to outstanding adult leaders who contribute much to their local 4-H programs.
Law enforcement teams: Pictured are LHS students who competed at the regional law enforcement competition in San Antonio on Dec. 9. Back row left to right, Willow Collins, Jonathan Harris, Bryce Neeley, Hailey Hays, Brice Miller, Connor Ferreira, Loreily Mejia, and Lena Jefferies. Front row left to right, Jason Brock, Mr. Michael Tatum, and Lilian Stephen. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

Law enforcement teams: Pictured are LHS students who competed at the regional law enforcement competition in San Antonio on Dec. 9. Back row left to right, Willow Collins, Jonathan Harris, Bryce Neeley, Hailey Hays, Brice Miller, Connor Ferreira, Loreily Mejia, and Lena Jefferies. Front row left to right, Jason Brock, Mr. Michael Tatum, and Lilian Stephen. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

LHS law enforcement teams find success at regionals

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Lampasas High School students in EMT, law enforcement and firefighting teams competed at the Texas Public Service Teachers Association Region 3 competition Dec. 9 in San Antonio. LHS students excelled at the event, with three teams and two individuals earning first-place honors.
Greg Smith and Tish Casbeer stand behind the newly installed Historical Texas Cemetery medallion that honors Smith Cemetery at School Creek. Smith is the great-great-grandson of Philip Smith who initiated the cemetery in 1854. courtesy photo

Greg Smith and Tish Casbeer stand behind the newly installed Historical Texas Cemetery medallion that honors Smith Cemetery at School Creek. Smith is the great-great-grandson of Philip Smith who initiated the cemetery in 1854. courtesy photo

Wreaths Across America holds ceremony at Smith Cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
A group of Lampasas County residents participated Dec. 16 in a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the historic Smith Cemetery at School Creek.
Mrs. Mickan’s kindergarten class poses for a photo with Santa Claus and two of his elves. COURTESY PHOTO

Mrs. Mickan’s kindergarten class poses for a photo with Santa Claus and two of his elves. COURTESY PHOTO

Taylor Creek students muse over holiday happenings

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Kindergartners from Taylor Creek Elementary School and second-graders from Lometa School submitted responses to some fun Christmas questions. See selected Taylor Creek kindergarten responses below and the Lometa School second-grade student responses on page 5.
Lampasas Animal Shelter Director Casey Schwartzer walks Poppy, a terrier mix available for adoption at the shelter. “She wants to find her people,” Schwartzer said. Adoptable animals seek their forever homes, not a temporary stay. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

Lampasas Animal Shelter Director Casey Schwartzer walks Poppy, a terrier mix available for adoption at the shelter. “She wants to find her people,” Schwartzer said. Adoptable animals seek their forever homes, not a temporary stay. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

Pet adoption: a lifelong gift

Anna Sylvestre
Monday, December 18, 2023
Christmas is a time of gift giving, and for some, that will include a new furry pet. But before surprising children or grandchildren with a puppy on Christmas morning, families should weigh the logistics necessary for responsible pet adoption.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Taylor Creek names employees of the month

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
Grace Varnado, at left, a paraprofessional at Taylor Creek Elementary School, and coach/ teacher Chris Wienecke, third from left, were honored as November employees of the month at the campus. Clay Phillips of Farm Bureau Insurance presented them with Farm Bureau mugs and Mojo gift cards.
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