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Longtime Lampasas Police Chief Sammy Bailey is set to retire next week. A reception in her honor will be held March 4. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Longtime Lampasas Police Chief Sammy Bailey is set to retire next week. A reception in her honor will be held March 4. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Changing of the guard

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, February 21, 2022
Lampasas Chief of Police Sammy Bailey will retire on March 4 to spend more time with the family and community she loves. Bailey cited a renewed focus on family as the primary reason for her retirement. “My children were so young when I went into law enforcement,” she said.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, February 21, 2022
FOOD PANTRY St. Mary Catholic Church will hold its monthly drive-through food pantry on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until noon. All in need are welcome. Come to the church parking lot at 701 N. Key Ave., and volunteers will load the groceries.

There’s always room for strawberries

Melinda Myers
Thursday, February 17, 2022
As you plan this year’s garden, be sure to include some strawberries. They are low in calories, high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and provide seasonal interest in gardens and containers. Best of all, you don’t need much space to grow this delicious fruit.
Couple recognized by museum

Couple recognized by museum

Couple recognized by museum

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Cherise and Clint Moses were presented an award at the Lampasas County Museum Foundation’s annual board meeting. The Moses family had its West First Street home featured as part of the museum’s Holiday Tour of Homes in December. COURTESY PHOTO
The Lampasas City Council has allocated $971,000 in federal recovery funds to start construction at the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Business Park. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas City Council has allocated $971,000 in federal recovery funds to start construction at the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Business Park. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

City to fund improvements at Lampasas Business Park

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 17, 2022
In a unanimous decision Monday night, the Lampasas City Council allocated $971,000 in recovery funds to construction at the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Business Park.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Community kitchen celebrates opening

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Open Gate Cowboy Church recently held a ribbon-cutting for a new ministry it is offering. Here, Community Kitchen co-founder Gennifer Cook-Gass holds the scissors, surrounded by staff, friends and chamber of commerce board members on hand for the occasion. TERESA THORNTON | DISPATCH RECORD PENING

NEWSMAKER

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW Tynlie Turner, a 4-H member from Kempner, captured Reserve Champion Southdown Ram honors at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 30. The 2022 show hosted junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and $32,800 in junior breeding sheep premiums.
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FFA student places in area shows

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Michaela White displays the third-place ribbon she garnered for her Hampshire gilt at the Texas Elite Showcase. She also earned eighth place with a Hampshire gilt at the San Antonio Livestock Show. COURTESY PHOTO
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