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FCC authorizes funding for rural broadband in Texas

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission has authorized more than $362 million in federal funding over the next decade to maintain, improve and expand affordable rural broadband to approximately 311,000 unserved homes and businesses in Texas.
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Volunteers prepare gifts for residents

News Staff
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
In the community room at Pecan Creek Village and Pecan Grove Apartments, volunteers sort items such as socks, soap and razors to be donated to residents in need.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

FFA delivers Christmas greetings

News Staff
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Lampasas FFA President Bryli Wilson, left, presents Christmas cards and posters made by FFA members to Linda Bates at Cedar Hill Healthcare Center.

Planetary conjunction offers rare Christmastime view

Madeleine Miller
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The two largest planets in our solar system passed more closely than in 400 years on Dec. 21 to form a “Christmas star” visible to the naked eye. According to the Nationa Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jupiter and Saturn last aligned so closely in 1623 as Jupiter overtook Saturn.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Middle school students qualify for All-Region Band

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
Lampasas Middle School had 51 students make All-Region Band. Auditions were done by video in November. The students had one opportunity to record their audition music once they logged in. “This was a new procedure this year,” a band spokesperson said.
Gina Garner found 672 wooden tokens redeemable for a donation from the Hoffpauir Auto Group to the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. COURTESY PHOTO

Gina Garner found 672 wooden tokens redeemable for a donation from the Hoffpauir Auto Group to the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa woman’s discovery to benefit scouting program

Madeleine Miller
Friday, December 18, 2020
A woman found something unexpected while renovating her Lometa home in early December, and she anticipates it will benefit area youth.

UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held commencement services for the fall 2020 semester on Dec. 11 at Crusader Stadium. UMHB President Dr. Randy O’Rear commended students for their determination to finish their degrees during unprecedented times.
Leonila Gill assembles tamales, which she often makes in batches of 12 dozen at Christmastime. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Leonila Gill assembles tamales, which she often makes in batches of 12 dozen at Christmastime. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents share their holiday food traditions

Madeleine Miller
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Lampasas residents enjoy a variety of holiday food traditions, both sweet and savory. Here, three Lampasas women share how they make their favorite treats.
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