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The Rev. Paul Allan speaks to a group of Christians observing the National Day of Prayer. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Christians gather for National Day of Prayer

Alexandria Randolph

Monday, May 9, 2022

New Covenant Church in Lampasas hosted an observance of the 71 st annual National Day of Prayer at 7 a.m. Thursday.

Team places at state FFA competition

News Staff

Monday, May 9, 2022

The Lampasas FFA Veterinary Science team placed 10th at state competition April 30 at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Team members are, from left, Alyssa Foust, Savannah Caudle, adviser Judy Hail, and team members Daniel Rounds and Karli Robertson. COURTESY PHOTO

TxDOT to hold district transportation meetings May 17-19 on highway projects

News Staff

Monday, May 9, 2022

The TxDOT Brownwood District will conduct a virtual public meeting, along with a series of in-person meetings, for the proposed 2023-2026 Rural Transportation Improvement Program. These meetings offer the public an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed projects in the district.

CLASS REUNIONS

News Staff

Monday, May 9, 2022

CLASS OF 1972 The Lampasas High School Class of 1972 will celebrate its 50-year reunion on July 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas. Cost is $15 per classmate. Food and beverages will be at the individual’s expense.

A local phone company has partnered with a app to help first responders.

AT&T partners with first responders in new wireless network

News Staff

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Whatever the situation, FirstNet is the wireless network you need to connect and communicate every day – especially when lives are at stake. But it’s so much more than that.

Auctioneer Rex Hooten calls out bids during the auction portion of the fundraising event. The overall money raised was over $50,000, according to Fire Chief Dan Hause. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Annual KVFD fundraiser tops $50K

Monique Brand

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Karen Ashburger was determined to make it to Kempner Saturday. She admitted to taking the day off work. She lives in Victoria. “This barbecue is worth the drive. It’s so good,” Ashburger said. “I think they should consider having a restaurant business on the side.”

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

News Staff

Thursday, May 5, 2022

HILLSDALE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Hillsdale Cemetery Association will be May 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the cemetery on Slater Road northeast of Izoro. The address is 278 Hillsdale Rd. in Coryell County.

Pictured from left to right are Staff Sgt. Steven Martin, Gunnar Osborne, Collin Martin, Cameron Pfeifer and Sgt. Janette Pfeifer. CHRIS MILES | COURTESY PHOTO

Three LHS seniors enlist in military

Chris Miles

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Three Lampasas High School seniors were recognized Monday morning for taking the oath of enlistment for the United States Army and Texas National Guard. Principal Joey McQueen gave opening comments before the three students rose their right hand to pledge to serve their country.

The Jingle Bell Jukebox Drama Club is pictured here: front row, student Madelynn Scott and teacher Linda Lapierre (seated); middle row from left, Madison Orr, Kaylee Berg, Madison Martin and Zoey Rivas; back row, Gabby Schlipp, Hadley Perry, Emma Miller, John Lake and Ava Ramirez. COURTESY PHOTO

Elementary school fine arts programs thrive at LISD

Anna Timmis

Monday, May 2, 2022

All three Lampasas ISD elementary schools have fine arts programs, an exception to the trend for American schools. Arts programs in public elementary schools can be the first item eliminated in the schedule.

Classmates hold reunion at Casbeer home

News Staff

Monday, May 2, 2022

Lampasas High School graduates from the Class of 1962 met at the home of Tom and Martha Casbeer to celebrate their 60-year reunion. In the evening, they gathered at Bill’s Burgers for dinner and music by the Elderly Brothers, which includes class member Robbis Storm.

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