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Those who have unwanted prescription drugs but could not participate in the April 24 National Prescription Take Back Day can drop off the medicines at the Lampasas Police Department’s CVS Medication Disposal receptacle inside the lobby of the police station, located at 301 E. Fourth St. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Those who have unwanted prescription drugs but could not participate in the April 24 National Prescription Take Back Day can drop off the medicines at the Lampasas Police Department’s CVS Medication Disposal receptacle inside the lobby of the police station, located at 301 E. Fourth St. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

More than 100 pounds of unwanted medicines collected during Take Back Day

Through a partnership between the Lampasas Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, more than 100 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were received during the recent National Prescription Take Back Day.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Team places in state contest

The Lampasas FFA Ag Communications team placed eighth in the virtual state contest. Team members are, from left, Haylee Finley, Avery Hopson, Jaxon Tomme and Katie Procter.
Courtesy of City of Copperas Cove

Courtesy of City of Copperas Cove

KCCB Arbor Day Community Planting rescheduled to May 22

Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful  will host an Arbor Day Community Planting event from from 8 to 10 a.m. May 22. It was originally scheduled for Saturday but was rescheduled due to "pending inclement weather this weekend."
From a lunge position, as shown above, focus on pressing the pelvis toward the ground. This “upright lizard pose” can help stretch the hip flexors. COURTESY PHOTO

From a lunge position, as shown above, focus on pressing the pelvis toward the ground. This “upright lizard pose” can help stretch the hip flexors. COURTESY PHOTO

Standing room only

You’re the hero of a horror thriller. You enter a dingy, poorly lit room. In front of you is the metal chair where the psychopathic doctor will strap you in with leather fasteners and electrify you before giving you a lethal lobotomy. Ready to scream?
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Kline Whitis Elementary Principal Wes Graham are shown with the LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Marley Wiggins. COURTESY PHOTO

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Kline Whitis Elementary Principal Wes Graham are shown with the LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Marley Wiggins. COURTESY PHOTO

LISD names its Teachers of the Year for 2021

Two teachers have been selected to represent Lampasas Independent School District as the Teachers of the Year for 2021. Marley Wiggins, a third-grade teacher at Kline Whitis Elementary School, is the LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Lampasas High School qualifiers for the UIL state meet in speech and academics are, from left, Makayla Osburn (alternate), Callie Bekker, Juliana Dwamena, Cole Wheeler and Chris Ybarra (alternate). COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School qualifiers for the UIL state meet in speech and academics are, from left, Makayla Osburn (alternate), Callie Bekker, Juliana Dwamena, Cole Wheeler and Chris Ybarra (alternate). COURTESY PHOTO

Students qualify for UIL state meet

Lampasas High School qualifiers for the UIL state meet in speech and academics are Callie Bekker (prose interpretation), Juliana Dwamena (ready writing), Cole Wheeler (informative extemporaneous speaking and current events), Makayla Osburn (alternate in prose interpretation) and Chris Ybarra...