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Cast members a part of Lampasas High School’s UIL One-Act Play production pose for a photo after a top distict performance that saw students advance to the bi-district round. COURTESY PHOTO

Cast members a part of Lampasas High School’s UIL One-Act Play production pose for a photo after a top distict performance that saw students advance to the bi-district round. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS One-Act Play advances to bi-district

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lampasas High School students participating in the UIL One-Act Play competition have clinched their place in the bi-district round after a stellar performance at the district meet on Tuesday.
COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble band poses for a photo after garnering superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on March 3.

COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble band poses for a photo after garnering superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on March 3.

Badger Bands earn top honors at UIL competition

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic bands achieved superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation March 3.In the event held at Lago Vista High School, both bands achieved division-one ratings for the concert and sight-reading portions.
Kalm’s St. John’s Wort is a bee-friendly shrub. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Kalm’s St. John’s Wort is a bee-friendly shrub. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Boost landscape beauty with bee-friendly shrubs

Melinda Myers
Monday, March 9, 2026
Plant a variety of beefriendly shrubs, and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season.
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COURTESY PHOTO

TCE teacher celebrates remission

News Staff
Monday, March 9, 2026
Taylor Creek Elementary School second-grade teacher Jason Jones was recognized in a special ceremony Feb. 26 for entering remission after a battle with cancer.
Lometa Diamondback Jubilee attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with rattlesnakes. FILE PHOTO

Lometa Diamondback Jubilee attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with rattlesnakes. FILE PHOTO

Lometa Diamondback Jubilee on tap for March 27-28

Mason Hines
Thursday, March 5, 2026
With 2026 in full swing, the month of March brings Lometa’s annual Diamondback Jubilee to the forefront. Hosted by the Lometa Lions Club, the March 27-28 jubilee events will feature a rodeo, various contests, live music and entertainment for attendees.
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COURTESY PHOTO

Crafting flower arrangements

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Lampasas High School Junior Pierians were treated to a floral arrangement session at their March meeting provided by Karen Cambon, a longtime member of the Pierian Club.
From left, Michelle Spruiell, Gabiel Moore, Alicia Bocanegra, and Michelle Spruiell were recognized at last week’s Lometa ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

From left, Michelle Spruiell, Gabiel Moore, Alicia Bocanegra, and Michelle Spruiell were recognized at last week’s Lometa ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa ISD trustees receive 2024-2025 academic performance report

Mason Hines
Monday, March 2, 2026
Board members for Lometa Independent School District met Tuesday to discuss various district projects and functions.
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