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Veterans honored at wreath-laying ceremony

Veterans honored at wreath-laying ceremony

Veterans honored at wreath-laying ceremony

News Staff
Monday, November 14, 2022
VFW Post 8539 Commander Michael Sibberson, at left, and Robert Wells place a wreath at the flagpole near the Korean and Vietnam War Memorial at the Lampasas County Courthouse in recognition of Veterans Day.
Lampasas rancher Mickey Edwards, Texas Farm Bureau District 8 state director, is shown on the front row, third from right. Edwards participated in the recent discussions in Waco on proposed policy resolutions for the state association. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas rancher Mickey Edwards, Texas Farm Bureau District 8 state director, is shown on the front row, third from right. Edwards participated in the recent discussions in Waco on proposed policy resolutions for the state association. COURTESY PHOTO

Resolutions Committee targets ag issues

News Staff
Monday, November 14, 2022
Tax abatements, renewable energy, feral hogs and transportation were among the topics of proposed policy resolutions discussed by the Texas Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee Nov. 7-8 in Waco.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, November 14, 2022
CPS FUNDRAISER Lampasas Child Protective Services will host a fundraiser Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Fred T. Venable VFW Post 3393 in Kempner. Live music, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes will be offered. All donated funds will go to assist local CPS children and families.

Rescue Rio assists with stray horses

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Precinct 2 County Commissioner Jamie Smart, Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office and Lampasas Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer recently found themselves wrangling a herd of six stray horses when a new equine rescue group was called upon for assistance.
This group of singers will offer a performance Nov. 19 at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. Chisholm Trail Chorus is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. courtesy photo | chisholm trail chorus

This group of singers will offer a performance Nov. 19 at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. Chisholm Trail Chorus is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. courtesy photo | chisholm trail chorus

Sweet Adelines plan show for Nov. 19

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
It’s been nearly three years since the wicked COVID witch descended on Chisholm Trail Chorus, just as the group was heading to a regional singing contest, said spokesman Carol Mouché. But the group, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was determined to continue.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Awards Night at Masonic Lodge

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Saratoga Masonic Lodge held an awards ceremony Nov. 3 to recognize those who have earned 60-year and 65-year service awards. Members are pictured surrounding the four awardees, on the front row from left to right, Warren A. Spivey (60 years), Billy J. Garner (60 and 65 years), Oran L.
Katelyn Martin was among 24 area 4-H members named as a Gold Star Award winner during the annual District 7 4-H awards banquet in Coleman. courtesy photo

Katelyn Martin was among 24 area 4-H members named as a Gold Star Award winner during the annual District 7 4-H awards banquet in Coleman. courtesy photo

Martin named a Gold Star Award recipient

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
One 4-H member from Lampasas County was among the 24 youth and 13 adults honored during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s District 7 4-H Gold Star and Silver Clover Banquet. The event was held Oct. 24 at the Bill Franklin Center in Coleman, where Katelyn Martin received her award.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Hoyer meets with Ag Issues team

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Lampasas FFA Ag Issues team presented its topic, land fragmentation in Central Texas, to County Judge Randy Hoyer last week. Pictured with Hoyer are team members, from left, Saige Koger, Neely Miller and Allyson Baker. Not pictured: Emily Brister and adviser Judy Hail.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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