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Lampasas High School students selected to attend the 2022 Bluebonnet Girls State session are from left, Emily Brister, Tate Brown, Callie Bekker, Anna Burgess, Megan Flick and Madison Roedler. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School students selected to attend the 2022 Bluebonnet Girls State session are from left, Emily Brister, Tate Brown, Callie Bekker, Anna Burgess, Megan Flick and Madison Roedler. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

American Legion Auxiliary names Girls State participants

News Staff
Monday, May 16, 2022
Six Lampasas High School students have been nominated by the campus teachers and administrators to attend the 2022 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State session June 19-25. Girls State is held on the campus of Texas Lutheran College in Seguin.
South Live Oak is one of several roads on the city’s proposed mill/overlay projects list. The total cost for work on all 17 street segments, which represent just over a mile of roadway, would be $391,000, officials say. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

South Live Oak is one of several roads on the city’s proposed mill/overlay projects list. The total cost for work on all 17 street segments, which represent just over a mile of roadway, would be $391,000, officials say. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

City sees good second-quarter finances

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 16, 2022
The Lampasas City Council heard a positive second-quarter financial update and approved future street maintenance projects during a meeting May 9. In a review of the city’s finances, City Manager Finley deGraffenried said Lampasas is in good shape in both year-to-date revenue and expenditures.
Vision Lampasas unveils its latest mural

Vision Lampasas unveils its latest mural

Vision Lampasas unveils its latest mural

News Staff
Monday, May 16, 2022
Vision Lampasas vice president and secretary Dorinda Barrett explains the local impact anticipated from the North American solar eclipse that will occur in April 2024. The city of Lampasas is expected to be in the direct path of totality.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, May 16, 2022
PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS Early voting continues through Friday in the Republican Party and Democratic Party primary runoffs. Voting is offered at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH MURRELL

STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH MURRELL

Cut the carbs, keep the culture

Alexandria Murrell
Thursday, May 12, 2022
This past weekend, many across the country celebrated Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Alzheimer’s support group to meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
A new Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet May 20 at 10 a.m. The group will gather the third Friday of every month in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.
Coryell County resident Joycesarah McCabe has been appointed by the governor to serve on the Housing and Health Services Coordination Council. COURTESY PHOTO

Coryell County resident Joycesarah McCabe has been appointed by the governor to serve on the Housing and Health Services Coordination Council. COURTESY PHOTO

NEWSMAKERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
HOUSING AND HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATION COUNCIL Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Joycesarah McCabe of Purmela and three others to the Housing and Health Services Coordination Council for terms to expire on Sept. 1, 2027.
Plant ID team competes in Lubbock

Plant ID team competes in Lubbock

Plant ID team competes in Lubbock

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Lampasas FFA Range and Pasture Plant ID team took 12th place at the state FFA contest held recently at Texas Tech University. Members of the team are, from left, Zachariah Randall, Daecee Ellis, Aubrey Tower and Clayton Shaw. COURTESY PHOTO
4-H Duds to Dazzle Contest

4-H Duds to Dazzle Contest

4-H Duds to Dazzle Contest

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The senior team composed of Allison Martin, left, Gary Swain and Katelyn Martin placed third in the Duds to Dazzle competition and will advance to the 4-H State Roundup in June. COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas intermediate team earned second place in the 4-H Duds to Dazzle event.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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