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The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show draws artifact and gemstone enthusiasts from across the state. file photo

The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show draws artifact and gemstone enthusiasts from across the state. file photo

Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show set Sept. 17

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has been set for Sept. 17. Hosted by Vision Lampasas, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Show Barn at 283 North U.S. Highway 183. “It’s educational and historic,” said Warren Bluntzer, an event organizer.
Zachary Inglis, at right, is shown with other Cooke Scholars at the 2022 Scholars Weekend, held recently in Washington, D.C. courtesy photo

Zachary Inglis, at right, is shown with other Cooke Scholars at the 2022 Scholars Weekend, held recently in Washington, D.C. courtesy photo

Student named recipient of national scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has announced that Zachary Inglis of Lampasas is among 49 high school graduates participating in the Cooke Young Scholars program who have been named Cooke College Scholars.

Cattle Auction

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
The report from the Aug. 31 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 308, compared to 312 last sale and 499 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers were $1-$3 higher; heifers were steady to $3 lower.
Local sign war creates entertainment in town

Local sign war creates entertainment in town

Local sign war creates entertainment in town

Veronica Butler
Friday, September 2, 2022
Fun. Community-building. Wholesome. These words don’t generally come to mind when thinking of “war,” but Lampasas’ recent sign war is all these things. The first volley was lobbed when Bush’s Chicken asked, “Hey Storm’s! Sign War?” on its outdoor sign.
Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Randy Lake will retire next week after his 38-year tenure with the department. monique brand | dispatch record

Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Randy Lake will retire next week after his 38-year tenure with the department. monique brand | dispatch record

Randy Lake to retire from Lampasas VFD next week

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, September 2, 2022
After nearly four decades of service to the community, Randy Lake, assistant chief for the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, will step down. Lake will have served 38 years in the department as of Saturday. His last official day with the volunteer department will be Sept. 6.
Lampasas County sheriff featured in crime series

Lampasas County sheriff featured in crime series

Lampasas County sheriff featured in crime series

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, August 29, 2022
Those who watch “True Crime” on the Oxygen television network may have seen a familiar face last week: Sheriff Jess Ramos. Ramos was interviewed late last year for the “Mastermind of Murder” documentary series. His interview was part of Season 2, Episode 6, which aired Aug. 21.
COURTESY PHOTO Tammy Sheard is a fifth-grade math teacher at Taylor Creek Elementary School.

COURTESY PHOTO Tammy Sheard is a fifth-grade math teacher at Taylor Creek Elementary School.

Community rallies to support teacher battling cancer

Anna Sylvestre
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Acancer diagnosis didn’t stop fifthgrade math teacher Tammy Sheard from pouring into her new students at Taylor Creek Elementary School. Principal Shona Moore said Sheard “keeps knocking it out of the park,” with her students scoring highest in the district on their STAAR math tests.

Catholic church to host pancake breakfast

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The Knights of Columbus will offer an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pancake breakfast is $3; egg, sausage and pancake meal is $5; beverages are $1. Children ages 10 and under may eat free.
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