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The straw bale gardening technique begins with the conditioning process, which is done to start the inside of the straw bale composting so it can support plant growth. MELINDAMYERS.COM | COURTESY PHOTO

The straw bale gardening technique begins with the conditioning process, which is done to start the inside of the straw bale composting so it can support plant growth. MELINDAMYERS.COM | COURTESY PHOTO

Create a garden anywhere with straw bale gardening

Melinda Myers
Monday, June 7, 2021
Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows you to create a raised bed garden on the patio, lawn or poor compacted soil.
Shown with their plaques are the overall grade-level winners of the Lampasas Middle School Art Show. They are, from left, seventhgraders Sumiko Lemari and Aubrey Stubbs, and eighth-graders Cheyenne Hannibal and Lillie Jones. COURTESY PHOTO

Shown with their plaques are the overall grade-level winners of the Lampasas Middle School Art Show. They are, from left, seventhgraders Sumiko Lemari and Aubrey Stubbs, and eighth-graders Cheyenne Hannibal and Lillie Jones. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas Middle School announces Art Show winners

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The students in Misti Harrell’s seventh- and eighth-grade art classes at Lampasas Middle School recently had a virtual art show in which each student’s artwork was displayed on the school’s website.
Fred and Melba Westerman will celebrate their 69 th wedding anniversary on Monday. COURTESY PHOTO

Fred and Melba Westerman will celebrate their 69 th wedding anniversary on Monday. COURTESY PHOTO

Couple to celebrate anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Lampasas residents Fred and Melba Westerman will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary on Monday. Both were born and raised in Brownwood.

Kinsey-Coskrey annual reunion scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Descendants of pioneer families of Coryell County – the Kinseys and the Coskreys – will gather for their annual reunion June 11-13. The family will gather for dinner and fellowship on June 11 at the Senior Citizen Center, 208 N. Lutterloh in Gatesville.
Robby Vann has been part of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers for more than two decades. COURTESY PHOTO

Robby Vann has been part of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers for more than two decades. COURTESY PHOTO

Vann recognized for longtime agribusiness membership

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Robby B. Vann of Lampasas, an Accredited Rural Appraiser with Chas. S. Middleton & Son, recently was recognized by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers for 25 years of membership with the organization.

CLASS REUNIONS

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
CLASS OF 1976 The Lampasas High School Class of 1976 will have its 45-year class reunion on July 10 from 4-8 p.m. at the Crawford Party House off U.S. Highway 190 East. Appetizers, tea and water Appetizers, tea and water will be served. Cost is $10 per person for those who wish to eat.
Second-semester and all-year Perfect Attendance Award recipients had their names entered into a drawing for a bicycle. Bicycle winners, pictured left to right, are Colt Wilson, Alexander Martin, Allie Weinheimer, Amy Weinheimer, Taylor Creek, Alex Torrez, Kylie Davis and Kayleigh Harper. COURTESY PHOTO

Second-semester and all-year Perfect Attendance Award recipients had their names entered into a drawing for a bicycle. Bicycle winners, pictured left to right, are Colt Wilson, Alexander Martin, Allie Weinheimer, Amy Weinheimer, Taylor Creek, Alex Torrez, Kylie Davis and Kayleigh Harper. COURTESY PHOTO

Kline Whitis students recognized for end-of-year honors

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Principal Wes Graham’s office has released the names of Kline Whitis Elementary School students who received end-of-year recognition for academic performance, perfect attendance and character awards.

CLASS REUNIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
CLASS OF 1956 The Lampasas High School Class of 1956 will hold its 65-year reunion July 10 from 2-6 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center. Contact Roland Lang at 512-556-7956 for more details. A head count is requested by June 2.
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