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Darby Maceyra pressure-washes the algae from the Hancock Spring pool before it is refilled. Pool season in Lampasas begins Saturday. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Pools open for Memorial Day weekend

Mason Hines

Thursday, May 26, 2022

As temperatures rise and the calendar moves into June, residents will want to stay cool this summer. A trip to one of the local swimming pools could be the perfect way to accomplish that goal.

Bryli Wilson center, is pictured with LHS Assistant Principal Donna LeJeune, Assistant Principal Paul Weinheimer and Principal Joey McQueen, left to right. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School names Students of the Year

News Staff

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Faculty at Lampasas High School have selected four students to be recognized as Students of the Year for 2021-2022. Declan Davenport, Meredith McBeth, Quinn Pace and Bryli Wilson were the winners for this school year. The program is in its second year at the campus.

Air Evac member Tawyla Bomar serves Killeen Fire Department Battalion Chief Justin Kemp at last week’s first responder cookout during National EMS Week. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Care Flight team serves fellow first responders during EMS week

Mason Hines

Thursday, May 26, 2022

With firefighters, police officers and EMTs being prepared to answer any calls of distress, it is important to recognize their willingness to serve, especially during National EMS Week.

CORRECTION

News Staff

Thursday, May 26, 2022

The May 24 edition of the Dispatch Record had a story on “Local ag advocates serve Alaskan students.” Some references to the FFA chapter were incorrect. Silent Springs FFA is the correct chapter name.

STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH MURRELL

Drive hard: Create power in your golf swing

Alexandria Randolph Murrell

Monday, May 23, 2022

My husband played a round of golf last weekend, and it was my first time to go as an observer. While it’s still not my favorite sport, I gained a completely new appreciation for the challenge.

Wildlife rehabilitation is subject of next Green Thumb program in Burnet

News Staff

Monday, May 23, 2022

The next Green Thumb Program, sponsored by the Highland Lakes Master Gardeners, will be offered June 7 at Herman Brown Free Library from 1-2 p.m. The library is located at 100 E. Washington St. in Burnet.

Historian to speak about World War II

Randy Mcguire

Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Lampasas County Museum is hosting an Operation Longhorn exhibit to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the “invasion” and “liberation” of Lampasas during the largest military exercise ever held in the United States. The exhibit will run through July 9.

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff

Thursday, May 19, 2022

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY Southern New Hampshire University has announced its honor lists for the Winter 2022 semester. Named to the President’s List are these Lampasas residents: Victorya Wellons, Melissa Wagoner, Rachel Driskell, Allen Kennemore, Samantha Hinson and Daniela Kilian.

Clementine Walker looks over family photos in her home on Third Street. She retired last month after caring for patients for 56 years at Lampasas Nursing & Rehabilitation. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Longtime nurse retires after 56 years

Monique Brand

Thursday, May 19, 2022

On a warm Wednesday afternoon, Clementine Walker sat in her recliner with a smile watching one of her favorite “stories” or soap operas: “The Bold and Beautiful.” “I stay on CBS and watch whatever is on,” the 86-year-old new retiree said. “But I do like my stories.”

Lydia Breuer, left, and Amelia Stanley, at right, stand with the LHS newspaper adviser and UIL coach Kayla Cain after placing at the state meet. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Two LHS students place at State UIL Academic competition

Veronica Butler

Monday, May 16, 2022

Two Lampasas High School journalism students qualified for the State Academic UIL Meet, held May 6 at The University of Texas in Austin.

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