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Cattle Auction

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
The report from the Aug. 9 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 511, compared to 540 last sale and 795 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady. Slaughter cows were steady to $2 lower, and slaughter bulls were $1-$3 lower.
The brass section raises the roof at the final Lampasas High School Badger Band summer rehearsal on Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The brass section raises the roof at the final Lampasas High School Badger Band summer rehearsal on Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS Badger Band holds final summer rehearsal before football season

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The brass section raises the roof at the final Lampasas High School Badger Band summer rehearsal on Monday evening.  HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD The woodwind section performs their part during rehearsal on Monday evening.

Donors reach new milestones at blood drive

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held this week in Lampasas, and 67 units of blood were collected. “We thank each one of you who donated for sharing to help other people live,” local coordinator Wanda Lang said.
Battling heat and stereotypes

Battling heat and stereotypes

Battling heat and stereotypes

Anna Sylvestre
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Every year, local business owner Christopher Dunlap donates a large amount of bottled water and sports drinks to the Lampasas Police Department to help the officers with their Spring Ho duties. Spring Ho, Lampasas’ annual summer festival, is a weeklong celebration with multiple events per day.
Business has new retail location

Business has new retail location

Business has new retail location

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Anelicia Cheney-Campbell, owner of The Wild Bunch Homestead, holds the ceremonial scissors at a ribbon-cutting event for her new retail location. The store has moved to 301 South U.S. Highway 281, Suite B in Lampasas. Cheney-Campbell is pictured with staff, friends and chamber of commerce members.
New salon holds grand opening

New salon holds grand opening

New salon holds grand opening

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Sandy Irvin, owner of Blue Rose Salon & Spa, holds the scissors at a ribbon-cutting for the opening of her new business while chamber members and friends look on. Blue Rose Salon & Spa is located at 301 South U.S. Highway 281, Suite D in Lampasas.
Blood drive begins Tuesday

Blood drive begins Tuesday

Blood drive begins Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The next American Red Cross Lampasas Community Blood Drive will begin Tuesday at the First Street Church of Christ fellowship hall, 201 W. First St. Drive hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Blood drive hours Aug. 9 are 12:30-5:30 p.m.
A second home 5,000 miles away

A second home 5,000 miles away

A second home 5,000 miles away

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Most would say a skunk’s scent reeks. But for Adam Jablonski, it reminds him of the memories made during his years in Lampasas. “It is funny, because when we drove today I smelled the skunk scent, and it was fun for me!
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