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These students have advanced as UIL regional qualifiers after their district triumphs. Front row, left to right, are James Vasquez, Joey Neuenschwander, Jade Arzola, Katie Johnson, Kilana Baird, Morgan Parker, Amelia Stanley, Veronica Butler, Sophia Munoz and Ben Stone. Back row: Mackenzie Jefferies, Kailey Morgan, Phoebe Rounds, Callie Bekker, Ciara Carnes, Anna Burgess, Cameron Parker, Jodiah Holland, Laura Webb and Lena Jefferies. Not pictured: Lulu Lopez. erick mitchell | dispatch record

These students have advanced as UIL regional qualifiers after their district triumphs. Front row, left to right, are James Vasquez, Joey Neuenschwander, Jade Arzola, Katie Johnson, Kilana Baird, Morgan Parker, Amelia Stanley, Veronica Butler, Sophia Munoz and Ben Stone. Back row: Mackenzie Jefferies, Kailey Morgan, Phoebe Rounds, Callie Bekker, Ciara Carnes, Anna Burgess, Cameron Parker, Jodiah Holland, Laura Webb and Lena Jefferies. Not pictured: Lulu Lopez. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas to send 22 students to UIL regional meet

The Lampasas High School UIL Academics team competed at the district meet March 24 in Burnet. LHS Speech & Debate teams had their district meet March 25 in Lampasas.
miss cora of the courthouse

miss cora of the courthouse

miss cora of the courthouse

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dispatch Record has been asked to revive the “Miss Cora of the Courthouse” column, so readers can learn more about the history of our county courthouse. Readers may send inquiries to Miss Cora at the address listed below in her column.

NEWSMAKERS

Wings of Eagles Outreach will be honored later this month by the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership as part of its activities in proclaiming April as Sustainable Environment Month.
An athlete stretches in preparation for a competition outside of Houston. The assumption that daily exercise is the only requirement for an athlete negates the invisible percentage of work and effort such a lifestyle requires, including nutrition, programming, routine and rest. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

An athlete stretches in preparation for a competition outside of Houston. The assumption that daily exercise is the only requirement for an athlete negates the invisible percentage of work and effort such a lifestyle requires, including nutrition, programming, routine and rest. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

The invisible percentage

Forbes published an article several months ago stating that the best leaders are ones who make time for what needs to be done, not just what they have to do.

Community groups offer variety of egg hunts for Easter

On the hunt for some eggs?  Several Easter celebrations are planned this weekend, as churches and local businesses offer family fun to young ones on the lookout for prizes and candy. Here are a few Easter egg hunts scheduled across the area.
Federated club women

Federated club women

Federated club women hold spring convention

On March 22, GFWC Texas Capitol District held its 63rd Annual Spring Convention at the Christ Lutheran Church in Georgetown. Thirty-three district clubwomen attended, including seven from Lampasas.

Good Friday fundraiser to benefit area 100 Club

In honor of the Hill Country 100 Club’s mission to support families of first responders killed or critically injured in the line of duty, McDonald’s in Lampasas will host its annual Good Friday fundraiser. On Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bridge players to meet April 10; reservations due

Winners at the March gathering of Community Bridge were Jim Hutchinson, first; Mary Lou Laird, second; and Billye Lively, third. The slam prize went to Barbara Mullican and Billye Lively. The next scheduled date for Community Bridge will be April 10 at 1 p.m.

class reunions

class of 1983 The Lampasas High School Class of 1983 will hold its 40-year reunion on July 8 at 175 Private Road 3020 in Lampasas. “There will be time to visit that Friday evening as we set up, so join us,” reunion organizer Kaye Neumann McDaniel said.
New officers named for Vision Lampasas

New officers named for Vision Lampasas

New officers named for Vision Lampasas

Vision Lampasas officers for 2023-2034 are, from left to right, Nancee Stevens, vice president; Lori Hickson, treasurer; and Dorinda Barrett, president.