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Historian Bill O’Neal, at left, is shown at a March 2020 Daughters of the Republic of Texas event at the Hostess House during which he signed books and spoke on the Texas Rangers in film. O’Neal will return to Lampasas March 7 for a presentation on World War II hero Audio Murphy. FILE PHOTO

Historian Bill O’Neal, at left, is shown at a March 2020 Daughters of the Republic of Texas event at the Hostess House during which he signed books and spoke on the Texas Rangers in film. O’Neal will return to Lampasas March 7 for a presentation on World War II hero Audio Murphy. FILE PHOTO

DRT to host presentation on Audie Murphy

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas will offer a special program March 7 at 5:30 p.m. upstairs at the Hostess House in recognition of Texas Independence Day. Former state historian Bill O’Neal will speak on Texan and World War II hero Audie Murphy.
This Texas flag flies over a pecan tree, the official state tree. FILE PHOTO

This Texas flag flies over a pecan tree, the official state tree. FILE PHOTO

Texas history quiz offered

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Lampasas County Historical Commission has provided the following Texas History Quiz to help residents observe Texas Independence Day. Answers will appear in an upcoming edition of the Dispatch Record 1. Who is known as “the father of Texas”? 2.
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Copperas Cove Rotary Club donates to Lampasas Mission

News Staff
Monday, February 21, 2022
The Rotary Club of Copperas Cove has donated $1,000 to the Lampasas Mission to support its efforts to provide food, clothing and household items to the Lampasas community, according to Rotary Club District 5870 Assistant Govenor Eric Armstrong.

Free tax prep available

News Staff
Monday, February 21, 2022
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free, in-person tax preparation services at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak, through April 12 by appointment only. Appointments are available on Tuesdays. Call 512-525-3854 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to schedule a time.
The late Henry V. Campbell Jr. and his wife, Amy Weichsel Campbell, were the inspiration behind the “Echoes” piece to be unveiled at the Feb. 26 dedication of the Library Park. The Campbells’ daughter, Amy Campbell Cole, remains a Lampasas resident. FILE PHOTO

The late Henry V. Campbell Jr. and his wife, Amy Weichsel Campbell, were the inspiration behind the “Echoes” piece to be unveiled at the Feb. 26 dedication of the Library Park. The Campbells’ daughter, Amy Campbell Cole, remains a Lampasas resident. FILE PHOTO

‘Echoes’ sculpture honors third-generation Campbell family

Library Foundation Trustees
Thursday, February 17, 2022
The Library Foundation of Lampasas, Texas has announced the sculpture “Echoes” by Joe Kenney will be unveiled at the Library Park dedication on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend the unveiling of the sculpture at the Library Park, located at the intersection of East First Street...

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY Howard Payne University in Brownwood recognized 239 students for academic success during the fall 2021 semester. Among those honored were Monica Garza of Kempner and Austin Martin of Lampasas. Both earned recognition on the President’s List.
Donna Clark, the director of school health services for the Lampasas ISD, holds a COVID test strip. She said the district is being proactive regarding student health and is focused on keeping students healthy and in class. FILE PHOTO

Donna Clark, the director of school health services for the Lampasas ISD, holds a COVID test strip. She said the district is being proactive regarding student health and is focused on keeping students healthy and in class. FILE PHOTO

Lampasas ISD reports decline in COVID-19 cases on campuses

Anna Timmis
Monday, February 14, 2022
Following a spike in COVID-19 cases after Christmas, the Lampasas Independent School District now is seeing a decline, with only one case reported districtwide last week.
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