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“Propaganda and Influence,” by Mervyn Roberts, is now available from Amazon. courtesy photo

“Propaganda and Influence,” by Mervyn Roberts, is now available from Amazon. courtesy photo

New book published on propaganda systems of Russia and China

News Staff
Monday, October 10, 2022
Central Texas author and military veteran Mervyn Roberts has announced publication of his book “Propaganda and Influence: Russia and China Targeting of America.” The book is available from online retailer Amazon.com in Kindle, paperback or hardcover editions.
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courtesy photo

Cornhole fundraiser benefits St. Mary’s

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
After a Cornhole Tournament fundraiser on Sept. 24, the Alycia Hooper Real Estate Team and Murray Events raised $500 for St. Mary Catholic Church’s Food Pantry. Kenny Murray, left, and fellow event organizer Val Sanchez, at right, present the check to Beth James of St.
What do bananas, bacon and almonds have in common? They all support healthy balances of fatty acids in the body. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

What do bananas, bacon and almonds have in common? They all support healthy balances of fatty acids in the body. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Goldilocks and the three fats

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 6, 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the seoncd in a series on fats and the role they play in our health. We all know the story of Goldilocks: She needed her porridge just right … but despite its temperature, wasn’t the porridge all really the same?

Sheep and goat auction

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Sept. 29 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,503. Previous week: 2,212. Trends: Light kids steady to $5 lower. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies also steady.

Next blood drive planned for Nov. 8

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ in Lampasas, 201 W. First St. Since Hurricane Ian caused devastation in Florida, there is a great need for more blood, drive coordinator Wanda Lang said.
Drakkar Canales and Ashton Straley are planning their wedding in San Antonio for New Year’s Eve. courtesy photo

Drakkar Canales and Ashton Straley are planning their wedding in San Antonio for New Year’s Eve. courtesy photo

Couple to wed Dec. 31

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wayne Straley of Lampasas have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ashton Elizabeth, to Drakkar Dekayn Canales, son of Mr. & Mrs. Cody Dean Canales of Lampasas.
Nora Lawson has begun her studies at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she is pursuing a degree in diagnostic genetics and genomics. Courtesy photo

Nora Lawson has begun her studies at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she is pursuing a degree in diagnostic genetics and genomics. Courtesy photo

newsmakers

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The University of Texas Nora Lawson, salutatorian of the Lampasas High School Class of 2018, graduated in May with honors and a grade-point average of 3.

LCLA Reverse Raffle set for Oct. 22

News Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022
The Lampasas County Livestock Association will host its annual Reverse Raffle fundraiser on Oct. 22 from 5-9 p.m. The event will be held at the Lampasas County Show Barn, 283 U.S. Highway 190.
Lampasas High School agriscience teachers Erica Edwards, at left, Judy Hail and Justin Wood were among the participants at the Lampasas ISD AgScience Advisory Council’s annual meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School agriscience teachers Erica Edwards, at left, Judy Hail and Justin Wood were among the participants at the Lampasas ISD AgScience Advisory Council’s annual meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

AgScience council holds annual meeting

News Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022
The Lampasas ISD AgScience Advisory Council gathered last week for its annual meeting. Local AgScience councils consist of community members, agriscience faculty and school administrators who provide input and support to the ag programs in their communities.
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