With the Doggy Day Out challenge, Lampasas Animal Shelter staff hope to encourage volunteers, especialy youths like the members of this local Girl Scout Troop, to walk dogs, which not only helps alleviate staff hours, but also aids them in learning about the personalities and needs of each shelter dog. courtesy photo

courtesy photo Hunter Sanguinet, a firefighter for the communities of Leander and Lampasas, rings the ceremonial bell upon completing the San Antonio 110. The bell toll memorializes a fallen first responder.

A new oven, stovetop and walkup refrigerator are among the equipment upgrades and additions from the kitchen remodel at AdventHealth Rollins Brook. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

COURTESY PHOTOS Classics at the Classic Car Show organizer Sharon Carrigan reported the event had its best turnout thus far. Held Sept. 14 at the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-In, more than 70 vehicles participated in the 26th annual car show. Best of Show was a 1867 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Don Horrocks, and runnerup honors went to this 1931 Ford pickup above, owned by Randall Cantrell.

Daniella Claussen has cumulative donations of six gallons of blood. Courtesy photo

Retired Army veteran Terwan Crowley gives an address to Taylor Creek Elementary School students on the importance of first responders and U.S. military members. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Remmington Wright got involved in Young Life as a freshman at Lampasas High School in 2019. Five years later he is still involved in the group, but now as a student leader. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Mother and baby are doing just fine after delivery. COURTESY PHOTO