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Col. Chad Foster, Fort Hood garrison commander, addresses Kempner residents and city officials during a Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Col. Chad Foster, Fort Hood garrison commander, addresses Kempner residents and city officials during a Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Veterans help connect the public with the military’

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 15, 2021
In an address to Kempner residents on Thursday, Col. Chad Foster, Fort Hood garrison commander, said citizens and veterans alike should look to be unified by their differences. “Veterans help connect the public with the military by sharing their stories and experiences,” the colonel said.
Lamar Lewis

Lamar Lewis

Lamar Lewis announces Texas Senate campaign

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
Lamar Lewis of Temple has declared his candidacy for the Texas Senate District 24 race. The incumbent, State Sen. Dawn Buckingham of Lakeway, is not running for re-election to the seat. She is seeking a statewide post. Lewis has been district director for House District 55 for almost six years.
Capt. William C. Dunlap of the 1st Cavalry Division was this year’s keynote speaker at the Lampasas County commemoration of Veterans Day. Behind Dunlap is County Judge Randy Hoyer. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Capt. William C. Dunlap of the 1st Cavalry Division was this year’s keynote speaker at the Lampasas County commemoration of Veterans Day. Behind Dunlap is County Judge Randy Hoyer. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents gather on courthouse square to honor area veterans

Monique Brand
Monday, November 15, 2021
Under the warmth of the morning sun, more than 200 people gathered at the Lampasas County Courthouse for a Veterans Day ceremony. Every year on Nov. 11, active-duty military, veterans, military families and others commemorate Veterans Day.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
FOOD PANTRY St. Mary Catholic Church will hold its monthly drive-through food pantry on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All in need are welcome. Come to the church parking lot Come to the church parking lot at 701 N. Key in Lampasas, and volunteers will load up the vehicle with groceries.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Memorial flags placed at cemetery

Memorial flags placed at cemetery

Memorial flags placed at cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Vietnam veteran George Gondorchin places flags at the graves of U.S. veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday in preparation for Veterans Day. JEROMIAH LIZAMA | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas native Cole Kelley is the cousin of Dispatch Record news correspondent Mason Hines and someone Hines said he has always looked up to. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas native Cole Kelley is the cousin of Dispatch Record news correspondent Mason Hines and someone Hines said he has always looked up to. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas native returns home after his military service

Mason Hines
Thursday, November 11, 2021
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final story in a series the Dispatch Record has pubilshed this month to highlight military veterans in Lampasas County. Bravery. Honor. Sacrifice. These words can define the life and career of countless veterans throughout the United States.
United Airlines announced it will cut ties with the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport starting in January. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

United Airlines announced it will cut ties with the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport starting in January. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

United Airlines cuts ties with Killeen airport

Monique Brand
Thursday, November 11, 2021
In early 2022, United Airlines will stop flying to 11 U.S. cities, including the Killeen-Fort Hood area. United Airlines announced last week it will suspend service to the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport effective Jan. 4.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Lampasas County 27 th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Patrick Gerard Boutelle of San Marcos entered a plea of guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicatedthird or more.
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