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First-year World Changer McKaylynn McKinnon prepares to open the door for a fellow student during morning drop-off patrol. erick mitchell | dispatch record

First-year World Changer McKaylynn McKinnon prepares to open the door for a fellow student during morning drop-off patrol. erick mitchell | dispatch record

‘World Changers’ lead by example at Hanna Springs

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
At Hanna Springs Elementary School, students in the “World Changers” group are learning to set a shining example for their peers.The leadership group was initiated for the 2023-2024 school year by campus counselor Carisa Brown.
erick mitchell | dispatch record Fifth-grade Kline Whitis Elementary School students presented a tree last week to Hanna Springs Elementary in remembrance of former school nurse Tobi King.

erick mitchell | dispatch record Fifth-grade Kline Whitis Elementary School students presented a tree last week to Hanna Springs Elementary in remembrance of former school nurse Tobi King.

Students honor former school nurse who was slain

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A group of Kline Whitis Elementary School students delivered a tree to the campus last Tuesday in remembrance of former Hanna Springs Elementary nurse Tobi King.King served as a nurse at the campus from 2023-2024.

Sheep, goat auction

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The Aug. 28 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,540. Previous week: 2,239.Trends: Light kids $5 lower. Slaughter kids, slaughter nannies, replacement nannies all steady. Wool lambs, Dorpers and Barbados all steady. Prices follow.WOOLLambs: 50-70 lb.
Historian and author Bill O’Neal, center, talks with Mark Bumpus, who was a student of his at the Lampasas junior high in the 1960s. DRT member Judy Smith, O’Neal’s sister, stands beside him. She introduced O’Neal at last week’s District V gathering. COURTESY PHOTO

Historian and author Bill O’Neal, center, talks with Mark Bumpus, who was a student of his at the Lampasas junior high in the 1960s. DRT member Judy Smith, O’Neal’s sister, stands beside him. She introduced O’Neal at last week’s District V gathering. COURTESY PHOTO

Daughters of Republic of Texas host district meeting here

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas hosted a District V meeting on Aug. 24 at Lampasas Methodist Church.DRT consists of 94 chapters in 10 districts, with multiple towns in each district.
The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center staff is composed of, left to right, Jan Rogers, Melissa Unger and Tasha Bates. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center staff is composed of, left to right, Jan Rogers, Melissa Unger and Tasha Bates. COURTESY PHOTO

Chamber staff promote area businesses, serve as hub for tourism information

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce has introduced a new member to its team. Project Manager Tasha Bates has served the chamber in various capacities in the past and is a business owner in Lampasas.

Kitchen renovation complete at hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Advent Health Rollins Brook has announced the completion of a muchneeded kitchen renovation and expansion project at the hospital. A celebration of the occasion is set for Sept. 16 at a Kitchen Reveal Party and Tour.
Hailey Hays is seeking a career as an EMT after completing her EMT certification which was powered by Lampasas High School's Career and Technical Education Program. COURTESY PHOTO

Hailey Hays is seeking a career as an EMT after completing her EMT certification which was powered by Lampasas High School's Career and Technical Education Program. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS graduates set to become EMTs

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 26, 2024
Bryce Neeley and Hailey Hays's career paths were transformed by the Lampasas High School’s Career and Technical Education Emergency Medical Technician course.Last Thursday, the pair successfully acquired their EMT test to make themselves eligible to serve in the field.
Attendees view offerings at last year's Indian Artifact, Gem, and Mineral Show. FILE PHOTO

Attendees view offerings at last year's Indian Artifact, Gem, and Mineral Show. FILE PHOTO

Indian artifact show coming soon

News Staff
Monday, August 26, 2024
Lampasas residents will have the chance next month to see historic arrowheads and more displayed at the Indian Artifact, Gem, and Mineral Show.The annual event sponsored by Vision Lampasas will take place at the old Lampasas Middle School cafeteria on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LHS color guard members wave flags with the nuclear symbol, an ode to the nuclear blasts that take place in the “Fallout” universe. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS color guard members wave flags with the nuclear symbol, an ode to the nuclear blasts that take place in the “Fallout” universe. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger Band ready to showcase ‘Fallout’ performance

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Lampasas High School Badger Band is taking inspiration from the popular video game and TV series “Fallout” for this year’s marching performance.Last year, the Badger Band’s marching show “Dia De Los Muertos” featured songs from the popular Disney movie “Coco.
COURTESY PHOTO Folded Owl founder Lacey Schwab, at right, stands alongside Amber Slatton, who received donations from the Hunting4Hope event last year to help her son Cole battle cancer.

COURTESY PHOTO Folded Owl founder Lacey Schwab, at right, stands alongside Amber Slatton, who received donations from the Hunting4Hope event last year to help her son Cole battle cancer.

Benefit concert Sept. 7 to raise money to fight childhood cancer

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Folded Owl, a local non-profit organization, will host its second annual childhood cancer awareness event with a “CONCERT4HOPE” at Putters & Gutters Fun Center on Sept. 7.The Folded Owl seeks to promote youth education, entrepreneurship and volunteerism for humanitarian causes.
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