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Catherine Hill

Catherine Hill

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News Staff
Monday, July 19, 2021
THE CITADEL Catherine Hill of Kempner earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Citadel. Hill graduated during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremonies on May 8.
A lemonade stand fundraiser is set for July 27. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

A lemonade stand fundraiser is set for July 27. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lemonade fundraiser to benefit Little Badger Center

News Staff
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Kline Whitis Little Badger Center is holding a lemonade stand fundraiser July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the corner of North and Key avenues, by the Benny Boyd lot. There will be a variety of sweet treats and fresh lemonade to purchase on a donation basis.
Archives division, Texas state library

Archives division, Texas state library

History of Lampasas includes the good and the bad

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
BY JEFF JACKSON SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH RECORD This story of history is the news 150 years too late, but when this story happened Lampasas did not have a newspaper to report it. This untold story is found in the deed records of the county.
Division champions named at the County Fair include, back row from left, Bonnie Wales, Brandy Tower, Delores Tower, Gary Franklin, Katy Darden and Megan Caddies; and front row, Payton Crawford, Grant Gill, Anna Gray and Mattie McBeth. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Division champions named at the County Fair include, back row from left, Bonnie Wales, Brandy Tower, Delores Tower, Gary Franklin, Katy Darden and Megan Caddies; and front row, Payton Crawford, Grant Gill, Anna Gray and Mattie McBeth. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Best of Show winners in County Fair represents diverse talents

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Lampasas County Fair honored its Best of Show winners, selected from among the multitude of entries. Popular this year were the categories of baked goods, crafts and photography. In the adult division, Susan Detrick garnered Best of Show for her handpieced/hand-appliqued quilt.
Carnival rides

Carnival rides

Carnival rides

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Carnival rides are an ever-popular entertainment activity during Spring Ho. CHRIS YBARRA | DISPATCH RECORD
The Texas Elderly Brothers band members are, from left, Trent Lancaster, Zane Lancaster, Pete Henniger, Clark Corbin and Robbis Storm. COURTESY PHOTO

The Texas Elderly Brothers band members are, from left, Trent Lancaster, Zane Lancaster, Pete Henniger, Clark Corbin and Robbis Storm. COURTESY PHOTO

Texas Elderly Brothers selected for Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame

Anna Timmis
Monday, July 12, 2021
When Robbis Storm found out his Lampasas-based band was going to be inducted into the Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame, he was thrilled and honored, he said. His band, The Texas Elderly Brothers, will perform July 16 at the Gatesville City Auditorium.
Lampasan displays Corvette at classic car gathering

Lampasan displays Corvette at classic car gathering

Lampasan displays Corvette at classic car gathering

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
Dr. Craig Benton joined in the Classics at the Classic gathering July 3 and showed off his 1975 Corvette convertible, a 350 with automatic transmission. Benton purchased the classic in San Angelo. COURTESY PHOTO
Holding the “Banana” -- or hollow hold -- position is a great way to build core strength. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH MURRELL | COURTESY PHOTO

Holding the “Banana” -- or hollow hold -- position is a great way to build core strength. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH MURRELL | COURTESY PHOTO

Superman! Banana! A fun, easy way to create core strength

Straight Shooting On Health By Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Superman! Now, banana! Now, Superman!” If you attended an elementary school P.E. class in the 1990s, you’ve probably heard of this game before. It’s usually conducted in a class of wiggly, giggling students who think they’re simply having fun.
Sue Whitis, who grew up outside Lampasas, has her work displayed this month at Highland Art Gallery in Marble Falls. COURTESY PHOTO

Sue Whitis, who grew up outside Lampasas, has her work displayed this month at Highland Art Gallery in Marble Falls. COURTESY PHOTO

Whitis named July Artist of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
A field of bluebonnets and a winding gravel road are favorite themes in paintings by Sue Whitis. She also is adept at painting live oak trees and skies that look very real. She has studied with Bob Wygant, Frank Covino, Doug Prine, Clyde Espevig and Jim Wilcox.
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