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News Staff
Monday, June 3, 2024
Angelo State UniversityAngelo State University in San Angelo conferred 844 undergraduate and graduate degrees during its 2024 spring commencement exercises May 10-11 at the ASU Junell Center/ Stephens Arena.Among the graduates is Katelyn Jones of Kempner.

Masonic Lodge plans special meetings in June

News Staff
Monday, June 3, 2024
Saratoga Lodge #546 of Lampasas will hold two called meetings in June.On June 10 at 7 p.m., the public is invited to join for the presentation of a Community Builder Award. A Master Masons-only meeting has been called for June 12.The lodge is at 1209 Central Texas Expressway.
Research has shown that gardening and spending time in nature is beneficial to kids, including but not limited to better vision, increased focus and a stronger immune system. courtesy photo | corona tools

Research has shown that gardening and spending time in nature is beneficial to kids, including but not limited to better vision, increased focus and a stronger immune system. courtesy photo | corona tools

Gardening helps grow healthy, happy kids

Melinda Myers
Monday, June 3, 2024
Gardeners know and research is proving that gardening, even viewing a garden, as well as spending time in nature is good for the mind, body and spirit.

Summer College for Kids classes announced

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Lampasas County Higher Education Center will host four courses in its College for Kids program, which begins in June.Available classes include “The Case of the Missing Mascot,” babysitter’s trainer with pediatric CPR, “Nuts for Needlepoint” and dog/cat CPR plus basic aid training.The Nuts for...

Community Bridge to continue this summer

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Community Bridge group met May 13 for six rounds of bridge, with lunch in the middle.Winners for the day were Sue Whited, first; Jim Hutchinson, second; and Christine Vann, third.Christine Vann and Carolyn Anderson won the prize for the highest single round, and Judy Smith took the low...
Janice Allen

Janice Allen

CTC Lampasas site director now located at LCHEC campus

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Central Texas College Lampasas Site Director Janice Allen is shifting locations from Lampasas High School to the Lampasas County Higher Education Center.Allen will assist those in the community with academic advising, CTC class registration, GED or ESL courses and potential additional classes.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas Trails awarded $25,00 grant

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Lampasas Trails, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and maintaining bike trails, will be able to complete the first phase of a trail project, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the city of Lampasas.The Community Development Partnership Program grant,...
Pictured left to right are speech and debate competitors Lamar Linton, Sholee Turner, Jewel Groves, coach Cheri Jay-Wienecke, Bao Nguyen, Liberty Potts and Wyatt Potts. COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured left to right are speech and debate competitors Lamar Linton, Sholee Turner, Jewel Groves, coach Cheri Jay-Wienecke, Bao Nguyen, Liberty Potts and Wyatt Potts. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa speech, debate teams compete well at state UIL meet

Mason Hines
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Lometa Speech and Debate students are continuing the school’s legacy of competing at a high level during the UIL state championships.
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