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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Skateboarder displays skills

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Brandon Crawford practices a “grinding” trick at the Lampasas Skate Park. A grand-opening event with vendors, skills demonstrations and competitions was held Saturday at the facility to introduce area residents to the sport. For more photos from the Born to Soar event, see page 7.
This photo shows the founding members of the Pierian Club from 1903. It was taken on the steps of the house on Broad Street and West Fourth, built by the father of Virginia Ribble Hall who was a Pierian Club member. Courtesy photo

This photo shows the founding members of the Pierian Club from 1903. It was taken on the steps of the house on Broad Street and West Fourth, built by the father of Virginia Ribble Hall who was a Pierian Club member. Courtesy photo

Pierian Club celebrates 120 years of community service to Lampasas

News Staff
Monday, May 22, 2023
At its final meeting of the 2022-2023 club year, the Pierian Club and guests gathered at the home of member Carol Northington Wright to celebrate the organization’s 120th anniversary.

sheep and goat auction

News Staff
Monday, May 22, 2023
The May 18 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,641. Previous week: 2,788. Trends: Light kids $10-$15 lower. Slaughter kids $5 lower; slaughter nannies $10 lower; replacement nannies $5 lower.
Twenty-three members of the Lampasas High School Class of 1962 swapped stories and memories at their recent gathering. courtesy photo

Twenty-three members of the Lampasas High School Class of 1962 swapped stories and memories at their recent gathering. courtesy photo

Class of ’62 celebrates with recent gathering at Lake Buchanan

News Staff
Monday, May 22, 2023
It’s been year or two since any of these folks tossed a graduation cap at Badger Field, but 23 Lampasas High School exes recently got together to swap humorous stories, share poignant memories and commemorate their time at LHS.
This garbage truck overturned after a reported brake failure at the intersection of FM 580 East and FM 1715. COURTESY PHOTO

This garbage truck overturned after a reported brake failure at the intersection of FM 580 East and FM 1715. COURTESY PHOTO

Wreck on FM 580E shuts down traffic

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 22, 2023
Traffic was shut down for several hours Thursday on FM 580 East after a garbage truck overturned. Lampasas Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief Tim Weinrick said dispatch officers received a report of the wreck at the intersection of FM 580E and FM 1715 at about 2:30 p.m.

Speech students take regional championship

Mason Hines
Monday, May 22, 2023
One of Lometa ISD’s most successful programs is set to add to its history, as the Speech and Debate team won a regional championship. The team of Phallon Jones, Bao Nguyen, Sholee Turner and Jewel Groves participated at the regional tournament in Waxahachie.

Four-day class schedule considered for Lometa

Mason Hines
Monday, May 22, 2023
Lometa ISD is exploring the option of changing the school schedule to adopt a four-day school week. The district recently posted a survey on multiple social media sites to give parents a voice in the decision.
Students to participate in Boys State, Girls State sessions

Students to participate in Boys State, Girls State sessions

Students to participate in Boys State, Girls State sessions

News Staff
Monday, May 22, 2023
Selected to participate in the American Legion 2023 Boys State session are, left to right, Enoc Alva, son of Alma Alva and Israel Casanova; Copeland Brister, son of Cristopher and Camron Brister; and Jacob Wooten, son of Kim and Dillon Wooten.
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