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Summer meal program available to Lampasas families

News Staff
Monday, May 8, 2023
Lampasas ISD Nutrition Services has announced it will offer a summer meal program this year. Thanks to a Seamless Summer Option program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, meals will be offered at no cost during the summer.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD John Hines, left, and Mason Hines both received their Aggie rings on April 13.

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD John Hines, left, and Mason Hines both received their Aggie rings on April 13.

Legacy in the making

Mason Hines
Thursday, May 4, 2023
“ From the outside looking in, you can’t understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can’t explain it.” These words, found as the tagline for Texas A&M University’s Traditions page, have never been truer than in the past few weeks.
LHS state-qualifiers in computer applications are, from left to right, Sophia Munoz, Laura Webb and Kailey Morgan. judith ann mcghee | courtesy photo

LHS state-qualifiers in computer applications are, from left to right, Sophia Munoz, Laura Webb and Kailey Morgan. judith ann mcghee | courtesy photo

Students head to state in UIL academic, speech competition

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
The Lampasas High School UIL Academics team and Speech & Debate qualifiers had a successful weekend recently in Nacogdoches, where several qualified for state competition.
The latest graduates of the Central Texas College–Ford Technicians of Tomorrow program received certificates of completion at a ceremony on the CTC campus. Each will begin working as a technician at a Ford dealership, including Benjamin Ferris and Sofia Hastings who have positions at Hoffpauir Ford in Lampasas. courtesy photo

The latest graduates of the Central Texas College–Ford Technicians of Tomorrow program received certificates of completion at a ceremony on the CTC campus. Each will begin working as a technician at a Ford dealership, including Benjamin Ferris and Sofia Hastings who have positions at Hoffpauir Ford in Lampasas. courtesy photo

CTC recognizes graduates of Ford technicians’ program

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
Central Texas College, Ford, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas and Transitions Assistance Support of San Angelo co-hosted a ceremony to recognize 13 students who recently completed the Ford Technicians of Tomorrow program.

cemetery associations

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
Hines chapel cemetery A meeting of the Hines Chapel Cemetery Association will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. All members are welcome to attend.

Teddy Bear Tea Party set for May 6

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Grab your plushie! The Lampasas County Museum’s annual Teddy Bear Tea Party will be held May 6 at 2 p.m. This event is for children ages 4 to 8. Children are encouraged to dress in their best and bring their favorite plush animal.

cemetery associations

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
cauble cemetery Cauble Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting and workday on May 6 at Cauble Cemetery. Workday will begin at 8 a.m., with lunch and the business meeting planned for noon. Those coming to work should bring rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows.

correction

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A story in Tuesday’s edition on the annual “Do You See Me Now?” motorcyle ride, set for Sunday, included an incorrect location for the finish line of the ride. The ride will begin and end at Horny Toad Harley Davidson in Temple.
District 68 State Rep. David Spiller, in center, stands with a group of emergency responders who assisted with a river rescue last month when two Kempner-area boys were trapped in a cave. The Texas House passed HR 1080 last week to recognize the service of these first responders. courtesy photo

District 68 State Rep. David Spiller, in center, stands with a group of emergency responders who assisted with a river rescue last month when two Kempner-area boys were trapped in a cave. The Texas House passed HR 1080 last week to recognize the service of these first responders. courtesy photo

River rescuers honored at Texas Capitol

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 27, 2023
On April 20, the Texas House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 1080 to honor first responders who participated last month in the river rescue of 9-yearold Luke Sappenfield and his 15-year-old brother, Hunter.
ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD Group workouts, even in organized settings like this east Houston competition, encourage rapport, healthy competitiveness and accountability.

ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD Group workouts, even in organized settings like this east Houston competition, encourage rapport, healthy competitiveness and accountability.

Fitroversion: Even introverts should try group fitness

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, April 24, 2023
I am a massive introvert. Despite my career in journalism, where talking to people and forming connections is the number-one aspect of my job, I prefer to spend my time in solitude. That attitude ends abruptly, however, when it comes to exercise.
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