Turning 100

Anderson reflects on life as milestone birthday inches closer
  • Almost 100 years old, Jim Anderson still finds time to catch up on the latest news and enjoy sports while living in the Lampasas Assisted Living facility. Despite not being a soccer expert, like millions of Americans, Anderson tuned into the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Almost 100 years old, Jim Anderson still finds time to catch up on the latest news and enjoy sports while living in the Lampasas Assisted Living facility. Despite not being a soccer expert, like millions of Americans, Anderson tuned into the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Turning 100
    Turning 100

    From the Great Depression to the AI explosion, Jim Anderson has seen it all in his 99 years on Earth. On Aug. 4, the longtime Lampasas resident will celebrate his 100th birthday.

    These days Anderson resides in the Lampasas Assisted Living facility, spending his time reading, watching the news and taking life one day at a time. As his centennial closes in, the milestone was something he never though…