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Chane Rascoe

Chane Rascoe

Rascoe named to task force on staffing challenges

Gail Lowe
Monday, March 21, 2022
Lampasas Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe has been named to serve on a Teacher Vacancy Task Force to help address staffing issues that Texas public schools face. The Texas Education Agency announced its creation of the task force last week.

Green Thumb program to focus on turf pests, diseases

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
The April 2022 Green Thumb Program, sponsored by the Highland Lakes Master Gardeners, will be held April 19 at the Herman Brown Free Library from 1-2 p.m. The library is at 100 E. Washington St. in Burnet Guest speaker will be Burnet County AgriLife Extension Agent Kelly Tarla.

Tax assistance available

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free, inperson tax preparation services at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak, by appointment only through April 12. Appointments are available on Tuesdays. Call 512-525-3854 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to schedule a time.
Plant protection tents protect plants from cold and wind, animals and insect pests. COURTESY PHOTO | GARDENER’S SUPPLY COMPANY

Plant protection tents protect plants from cold and wind, animals and insect pests. COURTESY PHOTO | GARDENER’S SUPPLY COMPANY

Boost the garden’s harvest while reducing pest problems without chemicals

Melinda Myers
Monday, March 21, 2022
Boost this year’s harvest and reduce pest problems with less effort, while being kind to the environment. Try employing row covers, chicken-wire cloches and crop cages to prevent damage without the aid of chemicals.
Diamondback Jubilee queen, princess to be crowned

Diamondback Jubilee queen, princess to be crowned

Diamondback Jubilee queen, princess to be crowned

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Lometa Diamondback Jubilee returns to the Lometa Regional Park after coronavirus concerns forced its cancellation the last two years. Three candidates have signed up for the Miss Diamondback Jubilee Queen Contest, with four Princess candidates.
Teammates TJ Wright, at left, Brodi Bocnegra and Wes Canales prepare their meat in last year’s LTX BBQ Fest competition. FILE PHOTO

Teammates TJ Wright, at left, Brodi Bocnegra and Wes Canales prepare their meat in last year’s LTX BBQ Fest competition. FILE PHOTO

Riata Roundup Rodeo, LTX BBQ Fest move to April

News Staff
Monday, March 14, 2022
The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center will host this year’s Riata Roundup Rodeo & LTX BBQ Fest, presented by Hoffpauir Auto & Outdoor Group. The event will run April 28-30 at the 580 Sports Complex in west Lampasas.
Sunflower Concert Bell 5 grows 10-12 flowers on each stem. COURTESY PHOTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS

Sunflower Concert Bell 5 grows 10-12 flowers on each stem. COURTESY PHOTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS

From seed to bouquet: grow your own flowers for cutting

Melinda Myers
Monday, March 14, 2022
You don’t need a lot of space or a big budget to grow and enjoy gardenfresh bouquets. Just fill a few vacant spaces, add an extra row in garden beds or fill a container with easy-care flowers started from seeds.
Technology teacher Cathy Kuehne, at left, is pictured with students who had their work featured at the UIL state film festival last month: Mali Windhorst, Katlyn Greer, Zali Windhorst and Kailey Morgan. COURTESY PHOTO

Technology teacher Cathy Kuehne, at left, is pictured with students who had their work featured at the UIL state film festival last month: Mali Windhorst, Katlyn Greer, Zali Windhorst and Kailey Morgan. COURTESY PHOTO

Students qualify for UIL state film competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
A Lampasas High School film debuted at the UIL state film festival in February. Katlyn Greer’s traditional animation, “Rabbit Trouble,” placed fourth, making LHS the only Division 1 school to have had a film in the finals in all four categories, LHS technology teacher Cathy Kuehne said.
Flames members who performed in their novelty routine at the March 5 Liberty Hill event are, front row from left, April Smith, Kelsey Grimmett and Brooklyn Morris; back row, left to right, Anna Jorstad, Sydney Lesley, Isabell Marks, Madisyn Moreland, Keely Carl and Jaycee Lockhart. COURTESY PHOTO | CHRIS MILES

Flames members who performed in their novelty routine at the March 5 Liberty Hill event are, front row from left, April Smith, Kelsey Grimmett and Brooklyn Morris; back row, left to right, Anna Jorstad, Sydney Lesley, Isabell Marks, Madisyn Moreland, Keely Carl and Jaycee Lockhart. COURTESY PHOTO | CHRIS MILES

Drill team takes awards in recent competitions

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The Lampasas High School Flames recently competed in two contests and brought home numerous awards. On Feb. 26, the officers and drill team competed in Georgetown against four squads. The Flames won Officers Sweepstakes and Team Sweepstakes.
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