Life

by alexandria randolph

by alexandria randolph

Reflections of a ‘city girl’

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 23, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial complements our Salute to National FFA Week special section. See Section B of today’s edition for student profiles and features on this year’s local FFA accomplishments. Iwas raised on westerns.
Randolph Scott was nicknamed “Toby” during his time in the United States Forest Service as a Region 4 smokejumper. courtesy photo

Randolph Scott was nicknamed “Toby” during his time in the United States Forest Service as a Region 4 smokejumper. courtesy photo

Nix native recalls life as a CIA smokejumper

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, February 20, 2023
With no job waiting for him and $72 in his pocket, Nix native Randolph Scott left home with his heart set on the western wilderness. Little did he know that choice would lead to an opportunity to serve the nation as a CIA smokejumper.
Taylor Creek Principal Shona Moore holds school dog Nessy as she stands in front of a paper racetrack. Every class at each grade level has a car on the track. Classes that have perfect attendance move to the finish line to obtain a Coke float as a reward. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Taylor Creek Principal Shona Moore holds school dog Nessy as she stands in front of a paper racetrack. Every class at each grade level has a car on the track. Classes that have perfect attendance move to the finish line to obtain a Coke float as a reward. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Moore leads Taylor Creek Elementary to new heights

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 16, 2023
In only her second year at the helm, Shona Moore’s vision as principal of Taylor Creek Elementary School has turned struggling test scores into A’s for her campus.Last week, Moore presented a campus update to the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees.
erick mitchell | dispatch record Three people were displaced after a fire significantly damaged a home in the 1400 block of East Third Street on Monday morning.

erick mitchell | dispatch record Three people were displaced after a fire significantly damaged a home in the 1400 block of East Third Street on Monday morning.

Home on East Third Street damaged in early-morning fire

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 16, 2023
A household of three people was displaced Monday morning after a kitchen fire led to significant damage to their home on East Third Street. Lampasas Fire Chief Jeff Smith said firefighters received a report of a structure fire in the 1400 block of East Third at 6:05 a.m.
Lampasas Senior Center cook Theresa Waechter, left, and volunteer Marsha Schaffer work to prepare the day’s meals before they go out to those who participate in the program for homebound seniors. courtesy photo | Lampasas Senior Center

Lampasas Senior Center cook Theresa Waechter, left, and volunteer Marsha Schaffer work to prepare the day’s meals before they go out to those who participate in the program for homebound seniors. courtesy photo | Lampasas Senior Center

Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers with heart for service

Veronica Butler
Monday, February 13, 2023
Disabilities or mobility issues due to advanced age can present challenges for some Lampasans to attend to their needs such as shopping for groceries and cooking, but local organizations like Meals on Wheels can help.

Sheep and goat auction

News Staff
Monday, February 13, 2023
The Feb. 9 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,927. Previous week: 969. Trends: Light kids $10-$15 higher. Slaughter kids $10- $15 higher; slaughter nannies $10 higher; replacement nannies steady.
teresa thornton | dispatch record

teresa thornton | dispatch record

New spa holds ribbon-cutting event

News Staff
Monday, February 13, 2023
Southern Glamour Med Spa owner Amanda Matthews holds the ceremonial scissors at the ribbon- cutting event for her business. With her are family members, friends and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce members. The spa is located at 402 E. Eighth St. in Lampasas, inside the AJS Construction office.
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