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Theme winners for the Pet Parade were announced: first place, Marlee, Chett and Ky with Dixie, Harvey and June; second, a float titled “Let Cousins Spring”; and third, Brodie with dog Avery. They are pictured here left to right. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Theme winners for the Pet Parade were announced: first place, Marlee, Chett and Ky with Dixie, Harvey and June; second, a float titled “Let Cousins Spring”; and third, Brodie with dog Avery. They are pictured here left to right. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Pretty pets on parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Judging for the Pet Parade took place July 8, and winners were announced from the courthouse bandstand. Grand champions were Deklan Roesner, Sutton and Sailor Ford with Oliver. Reserve grand champion honors went to Kylan Bartley, Chett and Kembri Craft with Dixie, Harvey and June.
Parents encourage their child to cross the mat, using apples, phones and even keys as enticement during the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Parents encourage their child to cross the mat, using apples, phones and even keys as enticement during the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Diaper Derby winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The 2022 Spring Ho Diaper Derby results, as submitted by “race” officials follow. 0-9 MONTHS Heat 1: 1. Wren McCarville, parents Lucy & David McCarville. Heat 2: 1. Fox Weilbacher, parents Janci & Wes Weilbacher 2. Emma Phillips, parents Kirby & Clay Phillips 3.
A “waiter’s hold” is a press and hold overhead with a single hand. Flat objects like books, pans or even a flat rock present a challenge to the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

A “waiter’s hold” is a press and hold overhead with a single hand. Flat objects like books, pans or even a flat rock present a challenge to the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Odd objects and their uses in your workout

Straight Shooting On Health By Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 11, 2022
What comes to mind when you hear the term “odd objects”? Perhaps it’s the early ’90s rock album, or perhaps it’s nothing much at all. In truth, odd objects can be the foundation of a workout and are often a key aspect of functional fitness training.
Allison Martin file photo

Allison Martin file photo

Local student to participate as delegate in Texas 4-H Congress

News Staff
Monday, July 11, 2022
Texas 4-H Congress will take place at the State Capitol July 17-20. This four-day mock legislative experience allows 4-H members in grades 9-12 to assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists and press corps to gain a firsthand understanding of how the legislative process works in Texas.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Range workshop held in Junction

News Staff
Monday, July 11, 2022
Lampasas FFA members Clayton Shaw, left, and Zechariah Randall attended a Range Management Youth Range Workshop June 19-24 at the Texas Tech campus in Junction. The workshop included sessions on range management, plant identification, soil science, wildlife management and fire ecology.
Andy Fish will have a collection of automobiles available for viewing Sunday afternoon outside his Keystone Star Hotel and at the Lampasas Auto Company Museum on Western Street. FILE PHOTO

Andy Fish will have a collection of automobiles available for viewing Sunday afternoon outside his Keystone Star Hotel and at the Lampasas Auto Company Museum on Western Street. FILE PHOTO

Sunday afternoon to feature ‘West(ern) Side Story’

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
After most Spring Ho festival activities have wrapped up this weekend, residents and visitors to Lampasas can round out the activities with a visit to East Second Street and Western Avenue. From 1-4 p.m., the Lampasas Heritage Foundation will host its "West(ern) Side Story" celebration at 404 E.
Lampasas Police Chief Jody Cummings (far right) congratulates new cadets, from left to right, John Reza, Jameson Varnado and Brandon English at the Central Texas College Police Academy graduation ceremony. courtesy photo

Lampasas Police Chief Jody Cummings (far right) congratulates new cadets, from left to right, John Reza, Jameson Varnado and Brandon English at the Central Texas College Police Academy graduation ceremony. courtesy photo

LPD gains three new officers through CTC academy

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Lampasas Police Department celebrated the graduation of three cadets from the Central Texas College Police Academy on June 24. Jameson Varnado, John Resa and Brandon English, three Lampasans, are newly licensed police officers.
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