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Scout Pack 100 is pictured during a visit to Lyndon B. Johnson State Park in mid-July. The pack will host a yard sale Sept. 16 to fund more of their adventures. COURTESY PHOTO | PAIGELYN MARTIN GARCIA

Scout Pack 100 is pictured during a visit to Lyndon B. Johnson State Park in mid-July. The pack will host a yard sale Sept. 16 to fund more of their adventures. COURTESY PHOTO | PAIGELYN MARTIN GARCIA

Cub Scouts to hold yard sale

Cub Scout Pack 100 will host a yard sale Sept. 16 to benefit the pack. The yard sale will be held at Lampasas Methodist Church, 2 Alexander Lane. All sales and donations will benefit Cub Scout Pack 100 and its ventures. Brenda Klinger told the Dispatch Record about a recent excursion in mid-July.
Gaylee Hamrick is the new branch director at the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Gaylee Hamrick is the new branch director at the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas Boys and Girls Club names new branch director

In May, Lometa native Gaylee Hamrick was named the new branch director for the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. With childcare experience and grandchildren who attend Lampasas public schools, Hamrick was intrigued by the role. “I feel like I wanted to help out more in the community,” she said.

Cattle Auction

The report from the Aug. 9 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 511, compared to 540 last sale and 795 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady. Slaughter cows were steady to $2 lower, and slaughter bulls were $1-$3 lower.
The brass section raises the roof at the final Lampasas High School Badger Band summer rehearsal on Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The brass section raises the roof at the final Lampasas High School Badger Band summer rehearsal on Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS Badger Band holds final summer rehearsal before football season

The brass section raises the roof at the final Lampasas High School Badger Band summer rehearsal on Monday evening.  HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD The woodwind section performs their part during rehearsal on Monday evening.

Donors reach new milestones at blood drive

The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held this week in Lampasas, and 67 units of blood were collected. “We thank each one of you who donated for sharing to help other people live,” local coordinator Wanda Lang said.
Battling heat and stereotypes

Battling heat and stereotypes

Battling heat and stereotypes

Every year, local business owner Christopher Dunlap donates a large amount of bottled water and sports drinks to the Lampasas Police Department to help the officers with their Spring Ho duties. Spring Ho, Lampasas’ annual summer festival, is a weeklong celebration with multiple events per day.
Business has new retail location

Business has new retail location

Business has new retail location

Anelicia Cheney-Campbell, owner of The Wild Bunch Homestead, holds the ceremonial scissors at a ribbon-cutting event for her new retail location. The store has moved to 301 South U.S. Highway 281, Suite B in Lampasas. Cheney-Campbell is pictured with staff, friends and chamber of commerce members.
New salon holds grand opening

New salon holds grand opening

New salon holds grand opening

Sandy Irvin, owner of Blue Rose Salon & Spa, holds the scissors at a ribbon-cutting for the opening of her new business while chamber members and friends look on. Blue Rose Salon & Spa is located at 301 South U.S. Highway 281, Suite D in Lampasas.