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Emmanuel Prado’s welding trailer took first place in its class at the 2026 Ag Mechanics Show in Lampasas. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Emmanuel Prado’s welding trailer took first place in its class at the 2026 Ag Mechanics Show in Lampasas. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa FFA star balances time in sports and welding shop

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 23, 2026
Ever since he can remember, Lometa High School senior Emmanuel Prado has had a creative mind and has been willing to get busy with his hands.The Lometa FFA student has produced several ag mechanics projects over the years while juggling life as a student-athlete.
From left, Selie Hodge, Leah Walker and Bailey Gutierrez show off the banners and cash prizes they earned at the inaugural public speaking contest hosted in conjunction with the county stock show. COURTESY PHOTO

From left, Selie Hodge, Leah Walker and Bailey Gutierrez show off the banners and cash prizes they earned at the inaugural public speaking contest hosted in conjunction with the county stock show. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas students compete in new public speaking contest

Hunter King
Monday, February 23, 2026
A new public speaking competition offered FFA students another chance to compete during the annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. The grand champion and reserve grand champion talked about their experiences.
Students discuss the meaning behind FFA

Students discuss the meaning behind FFA

Students discuss the meaning behind FFA

Lampasas Ffa Students
Monday, February 23, 2026
When most people think of FFA, they think of stock shows or kids who live on a farm or ranch. But that’s just not the case all the time.In fact, in our ag classes at Lampasas High School, only 20% to 25% actually live on a working farm or ranch.Gone are the days of old Ag I, Ag II, Ag III and Ag IV.
Lampasas FFA members, from left, Chandler Boultinghouse, Ava Rojas, Jacie Resa, and Janie Turner. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas FFA members, from left, Chandler Boultinghouse, Ava Rojas, Jacie Resa, and Janie Turner. | COURTESY PHOTO

More Lampasas students seek ag majors, reflecting renewed importance of FFA

Lampasas Ffa Students
Monday, February 23, 2026
Lampasas High School has seen an increase in the number of senior FFA members who are choosing to major in an agriculture field in college. That highlights both their personal passions and the growing importance of agricultural education in today’s world.
Raising goats has helped build Mason Luna’s work ethic, although he plans to enter a different field after high school graduation. COURTESY PHOTO

Raising goats has helped build Mason Luna’s work ethic, although he plans to enter a different field after high school graduation. COURTESY PHOTO

Sophomore exhibitor learns business side of breeding goats

Hunter King
Monday, February 23, 2026
One Lampasas FFA student is working to build his own breeding stock of goats to show and sell through the next couple of years.Sophomore Mason Luna recently had success at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show with goats that he has raised, and he has seen it as an amazing experience.
Kari Greiner is shown with her father, Corey, at a major show. Greiner competed in San Antonio, Houston and Fort Worth in each of the three years she showed animals. COURTESY PHOTO

Kari Greiner is shown with her father, Corey, at a major show. Greiner competed in San Antonio, Houston and Fort Worth in each of the three years she showed animals. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa senior on path to veterinary studies

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 23, 2026
Without FFA, life wouldn’t quite be the same for Lometa High School senior and FFA chapter vice president Kari Greiner.Since her freshman year, Greiner has been involved in multiple FFA events along with exhibiting steers in the show ring.“FFA means everything to me. I love FFA so much,” she said.
Dusty Mahan

Dusty Mahan

Advisor has 25 years’ experience teaching ag

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
Name: Dusty Mahan Hometown: Colleyville High school graduation: Grapevine High SchoolFFA participation in high school/college: Showed cattle and swine, Livestock judging, Chapter Conducting, TSU Saddle and Sirloin.
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Maintenance work on bridge

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
Texas Department of Transportation announced last week that it would have a contractor in Lampasas to work on the U.S. Highway 183 bridge at Sulphur Creek. Crews planned to perform routine maintenance that would require brief closures overnight on the structure.
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