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Myra Meyer along with Jensyn Meyer holding a baby chick. The Children’s Barnyard was a Spring Ho activity hosted by Lampasas County Farm Bureau. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

Myra Meyer along with Jensyn Meyer holding a baby chick. The Children’s Barnyard was a Spring Ho activity hosted by Lampasas County Farm Bureau. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

Kids of different ages participate in activities for Spring Ho

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Scorching afternoon temperatures may have kept some away from the Kids’ Day Activities on July 8, but those who spent the afternoon at Gavin Garrett Soccer Field had numerous competitions to enter. The Lampasas Boys & Girls Club hosted the activities for youth ages 3-10. Results follow.
Alycia Cantu races to the first base bag during the bi-district round of the playoffs in her senior year. FILE PHOTO

Alycia Cantu races to the first base bag during the bi-district round of the playoffs in her senior year. FILE PHOTO

Former Lady Badger softball player named to all-state team

Hunter King
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Alycia Cantu was a standout for the Lady Badgers during her time on the softball field, and following her senior year she was named an honorablemention selection on the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A all-state team.

Spring Ho Kayakers paddle their way to victory

Hunter King
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The kayak races at Spring Ho are a fun and competitive tradition for the Saturday afternoon of the annual weeklong festival. The results from this year’s races follows. The grand champions were Jerry O’Hair and Cameron Johnson.
Peyton Spore, left, and Nick Haas pose with their second-and third-place medals from the San Saba tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Peyton Spore, left, and Nick Haas pose with their second-and third-place medals from the San Saba tournament. COURTESY PHOTO

Two Lampasas golfers place in summer tournament

Hunter King
Monday, July 11, 2022
Peyton Spore and Nick Haas, both incoming juniors at Lampasas High School, played in a recent event at the San Saba River Golf Course. Both placed in the top three. Spore came in second, shooting 76, and Haas finished third with a 80.
Toughest 10K runners compete

Toughest 10K runners compete

Toughest 10K runners compete

News Staff
Monday, July 11, 2022
Over 100 runners take off from the starting line at the Toughest 10K on Saturday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD .
Bobby Chaney is all smiles with his catch from the fishing derby. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Bobby Chaney is all smiles with his catch from the fishing derby. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Reelin’ it in: Fishing derby draws hundreds

Monique Brand
Thursday, July 7, 2022
On a humid and sunny Wednesday morning, mother-daughter duo Shante and Evalynn Seward were quite active along the creek at W.M. Brook Park. While Mom was patient holding the fishing pole, her 8-year-old was calf deep in the water, with cup in hand, grabbing the fish.
The Sluggers pose for a photo after winning district, and they will be on to the state tournament next week. COURTESY PHOTO

The Sluggers pose for a photo after winning district, and they will be on to the state tournament next week. COURTESY PHOTO

Youth baseball team wins district, heading to state tournament

Hunter King
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The 14U baseball team the Sluggers won their district championship and now will be playing in the state tournament this month. The state competition is set to start next Monday, and the Sluggers – which consists of mostly incoming freshman to Lampasas High School – will look to bring home the win.
Kenneth Murray, left, hands a check to Lometa ISD Superintendent Rob Moore. COURTESY PHOTO

Kenneth Murray, left, hands a check to Lometa ISD Superintendent Rob Moore. COURTESY PHOTO

Tournament proceeds donated to school districts

Hunter King
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Keller-Williams golf scramble, held last month in collaboration with Murray Events Inc. and the Alycia Hooper Real Estate team, has donated $3,000 to local school districts. The Lampasas ISD received $2,200, and $800 went to the Lometa ISD.
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