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.

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

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

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

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.

Blood drive begins Tuesday

The next American Red Cross Lampasas Community Blood Drive will begin Tuesday at the First Street Church of Christ fellowship hall, 201 W. First St. Drive hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Blood drive hours Aug. 9 are 12:30-5:30 p.m.

A second home 5,000 miles away

Most would say a skunk’s scent reeks. But for Adam Jablonski, it reminds him of the memories made during his years in Lampasas. “It is funny, because when we drove today I smelled the skunk scent, and it was fun for me!

college honors

Angelo state university More than 150 Angelo State University studentathletes qualified for the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2023 spring semester. Among those recognized is Leeann Parker of Lometa. To be eligible, studentathletes must have at least a 3.

sheep and goat auction

The Aug. 3 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,911. Previous week: 2,040. Trends: Light kids $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10-$20 higher; slaughter nannies $10 higher; replacement nannies steady. Wool lambs $15 higher; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs $5 higher.