By the numbers:
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61 million/53 million - Number of women/men who have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
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Sun goes dark during eclipse
Sun goes dark during eclipse
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This photo shows the outer edge of the sun as viewed through eclipse glasses Saturday shortly before noon. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and appears to cover all but the outer ring of the sun.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Domestic violence can have devastating effects on a family, but resources are available locally to assist. COURTESY PHOTO | METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Erick Mitchell
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized throughout October. It serves as a time to recognize victims and bring awareness to the devastation that can be caused by domestic violence.
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Monday, October 16, 2023
The ag barn to assist area students in housing their animals is nearing completion. Proceeds from the fundraiser event are expected to finish out the work. erick mitchell | dispatch record
Livestock association’s Reverse Raffle on tap this weekend
Erick Mitchell
The Lampasas County Livestock Association will host its Reverse Raffle this Saturday at the Lampasas County Show Barn, beginning at 5 p.m.
Funds from the event will be used to help finish the ag barn and to fund local scholarships.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Lampasas would like to move to the “plus” column, but its sales tax receipts have been down each month since June. For October, the city saw a 5% drop. DISPATCH RECORAD GRAPHIC
October sales tax receipts down for city of Lampasas
Gail Lowe
In October, the city of Lampasas recorded its fifth consecutive month of sales tax percentage declines. Revenues have not kept pace with rebates that were posted for the June through October period in 2022.
Monday, October 16, 2023
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Flu Shot Clinic
AdventHealth Central Texas will host a drive-through flu shot clinic Oct. 5 from 4-7 p.m. at the Killeen hospital near the Emergency Department entrance, 2201 S. Clear Creek Rd.
A second flu clinic will be offered at AdventHealth Rollins Brook on Nov. 1 from 4-6 p.m. at 608 N. Key Ave. in Lampasas.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Supporting the arts in Lampasas
Supporting the arts in Lampasas
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Boots & Blazers Ball participants view auction items during Saturday night’s fundraiser event for Lampasas Association for the Arts. After the dinner and auction, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys entertained the crowd, under the direction of fiddler Jason Roberts.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Lometa exchange program coordinator hopes for growth
Mason Hines
The city of Lometa has become a second home to a number of foreign-exchange students over the years, and host families said they hope to grow the program in the community.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
LISD AgScience Advisory Council members include, front row from left, teachers Madison West, Kevin Kaase, Judy Hail and Kirby Phillips (holding daughter, Emma); back row, Darryl Raub, Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, CTE Director Liz Haviland, Tony Rojas, Lee Loeffler and Council Chairman Dr. Steve Forsythe. Not pictured: Council members Mike Hail, Jeff Rutland, Harvey Stinnett and Heath Lusty. courtesy photo
AgScience Advisory Council receives report on programs of study
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The Lampasas ISD AgScience Council met Oct. 4 in the new CTE Annex building at Lampasas High School and covered a full agenda. Judy Hail serves as the lead teacher for the agriscience program.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DRT members gather in Blanco
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Eleven members and three prospective members of the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas recently attended the DRT District V meeting in Blanco.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
