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Movie night offers cool entertainment

Movie night offers cool entertainment

Movie night offers cool entertainment

News Staff
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The annual Dive-In Movie Night was held at the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool on July 15. Swimmers could enjoy snacks and time in the pool while watching a movie on the big screen. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner collects school supplies for donation drive

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The city of Kempner is hosting its annual school supply drive in preparation for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Donations will be collected at local businesses including the Log Cabin Café and Jessie Dalllas Boutique, both located along U.S. Highway 190, until Aug. 8.

Back to School Bash slated for Aug. 2

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Lampasas ISD Back to School Bash will be held Aug. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lampasas High School. The Back to School Bash is an opportunity for local businesses and services to introduce themselves to community members, LISD faculty and teachers.
Local Vietnamese restaurant PhoLicious, owned by Joseph and Anh Trousdale, is expanding with its soup kits that will be stocked nationwide at Walmart stores. COURTESY PHOTO | ALLY MEDIA

Local Vietnamese restaurant PhoLicious, owned by Joseph and Anh Trousdale, is expanding with its soup kits that will be stocked nationwide at Walmart stores. COURTESY PHOTO | ALLY MEDIA

‘Sky’s the limit’: Local business picked up by Walmart, Sam’s Club

Anna Sylvestre
Monday, July 18, 2022
Lampasas-based PhoLicious has been picked out of thousands of businesses to sell its product through Sam’s Club and Walmart stores across the United States. Making instant pho kits started as a COVID-time project for Joseph and Anh Trousdale, but the business exploded past their expectations.
Parade marshal rides in style

Parade marshal rides in style

Parade marshal rides in style

News Staff
Monday, July 18, 2022
Dick Parker, flanked by grandchildren, heads up the Spring Ho Grand Parade as it proceeded down East Third Street. Parker served as parade marshal for the 2022 festival. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD
Theme winners for the Pet Parade were announced: first place, Marlee, Chett and Ky with Dixie, Harvey and June; second, a float titled “Let Cousins Spring”; and third, Brodie with dog Avery. They are pictured here left to right. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Theme winners for the Pet Parade were announced: first place, Marlee, Chett and Ky with Dixie, Harvey and June; second, a float titled “Let Cousins Spring”; and third, Brodie with dog Avery. They are pictured here left to right. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Pretty pets on parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Judging for the Pet Parade took place July 8, and winners were announced from the courthouse bandstand. Grand champions were Deklan Roesner, Sutton and Sailor Ford with Oliver. Reserve grand champion honors went to Kylan Bartley, Chett and Kembri Craft with Dixie, Harvey and June.
Parents encourage their child to cross the mat, using apples, phones and even keys as enticement during the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Parents encourage their child to cross the mat, using apples, phones and even keys as enticement during the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Diaper Derby winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The 2022 Spring Ho Diaper Derby results, as submitted by “race” officials follow. 0-9 MONTHS Heat 1: 1. Wren McCarville, parents Lucy & David McCarville. Heat 2: 1. Fox Weilbacher, parents Janci & Wes Weilbacher 2. Emma Phillips, parents Kirby & Clay Phillips 3.
A “waiter’s hold” is a press and hold overhead with a single hand. Flat objects like books, pans or even a flat rock present a challenge to the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

A “waiter’s hold” is a press and hold overhead with a single hand. Flat objects like books, pans or even a flat rock present a challenge to the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Odd objects and their uses in your workout

Straight Shooting On Health By Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 11, 2022
What comes to mind when you hear the term “odd objects”? Perhaps it’s the early ’90s rock album, or perhaps it’s nothing much at all. In truth, odd objects can be the foundation of a workout and are often a key aspect of functional fitness training.
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