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The science behind ‘forest bathing’

The science behind ‘forest bathing’

The science behind ‘forest bathing’

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 8, 2022
It’s called shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, nature therapy, earthing and known by a host of other names, but why is this phenomenon taking notice with urban dwellers? Because it works. Forest bathing as an intentional practice began in Japan in the 1980s.

Local VFW offers student scholarships

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Lampasas Veterans of Foreign Wars post and its Auxiliary are sponsoring scholarships this year for students attending public, private, parochial or home schools in the high school and middle school grades. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.
Hill Country Radio is a new Lampasas station that was founded by Christy Bartt, Ken Gontarek and Casey Campbell, pictured left to right. courtesy photo | hill country Radio

Hill Country Radio is a new Lampasas station that was founded by Christy Bartt, Ken Gontarek and Casey Campbell, pictured left to right. courtesy photo | hill country Radio

Hill Country Radio new home to ‘Ken & Casey Morning Show’

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
A new radio station has come to town, and it’s the new home for the popular “Ken & Casey Morning Show.” Hill Country Radio aired for the first time in July and already has an average daily listener count of 3,000, said cofounder Christy Bartt.

Sign-up now open for hay workshop

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Central Texas Hay Production Workshop is set Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration that morning is at 8:30 a.m. at the Burnet County Extension Office, 607 N. Vandeveer St. in Burnet. Cost of the workshop is $15. An RSVP to 512-756-5463 is requested by Sept. 26.
The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show draws artifact and gemstone enthusiasts from across the state. file photo

The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show draws artifact and gemstone enthusiasts from across the state. file photo

Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show set Sept. 17

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has been set for Sept. 17. Hosted by Vision Lampasas, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Show Barn at 283 North U.S. Highway 183. “It’s educational and historic,” said Warren Bluntzer, an event organizer.
Zachary Inglis, at right, is shown with other Cooke Scholars at the 2022 Scholars Weekend, held recently in Washington, D.C. courtesy photo

Zachary Inglis, at right, is shown with other Cooke Scholars at the 2022 Scholars Weekend, held recently in Washington, D.C. courtesy photo

Student named recipient of national scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has announced that Zachary Inglis of Lampasas is among 49 high school graduates participating in the Cooke Young Scholars program who have been named Cooke College Scholars.

Cattle Auction

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
The report from the Aug. 31 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 308, compared to 312 last sale and 499 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers were $1-$3 higher; heifers were steady to $3 lower.
Local sign war creates entertainment in town

Local sign war creates entertainment in town

Local sign war creates entertainment in town

Veronica Butler
Friday, September 2, 2022
Fun. Community-building. Wholesome. These words don’t generally come to mind when thinking of “war,” but Lampasas’ recent sign war is all these things. The first volley was lobbed when Bush’s Chicken asked, “Hey Storm’s! Sign War?” on its outdoor sign.
Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Randy Lake will retire next week after his 38-year tenure with the department. monique brand | dispatch record

Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Randy Lake will retire next week after his 38-year tenure with the department. monique brand | dispatch record

Randy Lake to retire from Lampasas VFD next week

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, September 2, 2022
After nearly four decades of service to the community, Randy Lake, assistant chief for the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, will step down. Lake will have served 38 years in the department as of Saturday. His last official day with the volunteer department will be Sept. 6.
Lampasas County sheriff featured in crime series

Lampasas County sheriff featured in crime series

Lampasas County sheriff featured in crime series

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, August 29, 2022
Those who watch “True Crime” on the Oxygen television network may have seen a familiar face last week: Sheriff Jess Ramos. Ramos was interviewed late last year for the “Mastermind of Murder” documentary series. His interview was part of Season 2, Episode 6, which aired Aug. 21.
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