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LAFTA board members stand alongside sculpture artists after five new pieces were installed at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden within Campbell Park on Sept. 12. COURTESY PHOTO

LAFTA board members stand alongside sculpture artists after five new pieces were installed at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden within Campbell Park on Sept. 12. COURTESY PHOTO

LAFTA ready for Boots and Blazers Ball after sculpture installation

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Whether it be promoting the arts for children or bringing new sculptures to Campbell Park, the Lampasas Association for the Arts initiatives wouldn’t be possible without support from the community.On Oct. 10, the local nonprofit will host its annual Boots and Blazers Ball at the Hanna Springs...
Cat Cotman at right gives instructions on how to make a succulent fairy garden. COURTESY PHOTO

Cat Cotman at right gives instructions on how to make a succulent fairy garden. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club hosts first meeting of new year

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
On Sept. 21, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its first meeting of the 2026-2027 calendar year.Tico Hicks and Val Cash were hostesses for the evening.
Lampasas High School has named Bob Davis, center, its Teacher of the Month for August. Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, said Davis “is an amazing English I and General Employability teacher. He shows what a good teacher looks like with his calm demeanor and great relationships with his students.” Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance also was on hand to recognize Davis. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School has named Bob Davis, center, its Teacher of the Month for August. Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, said Davis “is an amazing English I and General Employability teacher. He shows what a good teacher looks like with his calm demeanor and great relationships with his students.” Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance also was on hand to recognize Davis. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS selects faculty of the month

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
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‘Give Like Dolly Day’ set for Sept. 25

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
The Dollywood Foundation has set Sept. 25 as “Give Like Dolly Day,” dedicated to supporting local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs and honoring her legacy of inspiring children to dream big and develop a lifelong love of reading.The Lampasas Public Library and Library Foundation of...

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY Southern New Hampshire University has announced the following students were named to the Summer 2026 President’s List: Samantha Blythe of Kempner Ashley Maupin of Kempner Sandra Hawkins Hall of Kempner Alexandria Calhoun of Kempner Kayleah Harkins of Kempner...
COURTESY PHOTO Visitors for the Taylor Creek Elementary observance of 9/11 included veterans and the campus Adopt-A-Unit, the 720th Military Police Brigade.

COURTESY PHOTO Visitors for the Taylor Creek Elementary observance of 9/11 included veterans and the campus Adopt-A-Unit, the 720th Military Police Brigade.

Taylor Creek hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
Students, faculty and community members gathered at Taylor Creek Elementary School for an inspiring ceremony that reflected on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honored the service of first responders and military personnel.This fourth annual 9/11 remembrance event was chaired by faculty member...
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Abbott adviser talks election integrity

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
More than 40 Lampasas residents attended last week’s Texas First Conservative Alliance meeting to hear Nate Schatzline speak about his former role working with President Trump and his position now in the Texas Governor’s Office.

‘A Matter of Balance’ classes set for October

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The award-winning program, “A Matter of Balance,” has been so popular that the AgriLife Extension Service will offer it again next month.These classes will be held at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak St. and are open to the community.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Sittin’ on the side of the road

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ihad some difficulty with the “White Whale.” For me, it has nothing to do with Moby Dick but everything to do with a big, high-topped, white 2008 Ford van. I bought it several years ago to make it into a simple camper.
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