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Maples secures big win in San Antonio

News Staff

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Cort Maples, a seventh-grader at Lampasas Middle School, exhibited the Grand Champion Miniature Hereford Heifer in both the Youth and Open Shows at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. The San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest Miniature Hereford shows in Texas.

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Todd Burkett smokes brisket to the perfect temperature during last year’s event. This year’s BBQ and Auction Fundraiser is set for April 18. FILE PHOTO

Kempner VFD seeks donations for briskets to be served at annual fundraiser

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations to cover the cost of food to be served at this year’s 46th Annual BBQ and Auction Fundraiser in April.The Kempner VFD is seeking donations to pay for briskets, spices, kitchen and serving supplies for the event.

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

2030: See you in the French Alps

Mark Montgomery

Thursday, February 19, 2026

It appears this year’s Winter Olympics is all but in the books. I missed another chance at rousing international competition.I don’t think this was entirely my fault, as I saw no circulars in the mail, like the Little League sends, announcing sign-up times.

FILE PHOTO Attendees at last year’s Creating Badger Builders Dinner and Fundraiser event enjoy the dinner served by Lampasas ISD CTE students. This year’s event is set for March 21.

Creating Badger Builders to hold annual fundraiser

Erick Mitchell

Monday, February 16, 2026

Despite being more than a month away, only 50 tickets remain for the Creating Badger Builders’ Fourth Annual Dinner & Fundraiser event.The evening dedicated to supporting Lampasas ISD‘s Career and Technical Education programs is set for March 21 from 5-10 p.m. at the Lampasas County Livestock...

America 250: $150K civics contest

News Staff

Monday, February 16, 2026

High school students have the chance to win $150,000 in scholarship money in this year’s Presidential 1776 Award competition.The national civics competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Education is being held this year in honor of America’s 250th birthday.The competition challenges...

College honors

News Staff

Thursday, February 12, 2026

University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas has recognized students who earned a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.Addison Borchardt of Lampasas joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.0 grade-point...

The Lampasas Ministerial teamed up with Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting global hunger, to pack 10,000 meals on Jan. 31. A group of 76 volunteers from five local churches participated in the event that was held at New Covenant Church. COURTESY PHOTO

Ministerial alliance partners with nonprofit to feed hungry

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Lampasas Ministerial Alliance partnered with Rise Against Hunger on Jan. 31 to pack more than 10,000 meals that will be shipped across the globe to feed those in need.Churches involved in the endeavor included the event’s host, New Covenant Church, as well as First Baptist Church, First...

COLLEGE HONORS

Abilene Christian University

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Olivia Zmolik of Waxahachie and an LHS graduate, has graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University.Zmolik was among 646 students who received degrees at ACU’s December Commencement.SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Sam Houston State University in Huntsville...

The annual Wild West Casino night serves as the main fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Vision Lampasas. The evening offers casino favorites, a steak dinner, auction items, and more. COURTESY PHOTO

Tickets remain on sale for Wild West Casino Night

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The annual Wild West Casino Night is just around the corner, but there still is time to secure a seat at the gaming tables.The event, set for Feb. 28 at the Lampasas County Livestock Association showbarn, serves as a fundraising opportunity for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Vision...

Assistant Principal Kristin Montague and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance were on hand to recognize Heath Hohmann as Teacher of the Month for December. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS recognizes its staff members of the month

News Staff

Monday, February 9, 2026

For the months of December and January, Lampasas High School administrators have selected Heath Hohmann, Queszarrah Olson, Rebecca Veroneau and Jaden Napolez for special recognition.Assistant Principal Ryan Race offered some information on these Teachers of the Month.“Coach Hohmann is new to us...

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