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FILE PHOTO Attendees at last year’s Creating Badger Builders Dinner and Fundraiser event enjoy the dinner served by Lampasas ISD CTE students. This year’s event is set for March 21.

FILE PHOTO Attendees at last year’s Creating Badger Builders Dinner and Fundraiser event enjoy the dinner served by Lampasas ISD CTE students. This year’s event is set for March 21.

Creating Badger Builders to hold annual fundraiser

Despite being more than a month away, only 50 tickets remain for the Creating Badger Builders’ Fourth Annual Dinner & Fundraiser event.The evening dedicated to supporting Lampasas ISD‘s Career and Technical Education programs is set for March 21 from 5-10 p.m.

America 250: $150K civics contest

High school students have the chance to win $150,000 in scholarship money in this year’s Presidential 1776 Award competition.The national civics competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Education is being held this year in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

College honors

University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas has recognized students who earned a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.Addison Borchardt of Lampasas joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.
The Lampasas Ministerial teamed up with Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting global hunger, to pack 10,000 meals on Jan. 31. A group of 76 volunteers from five local churches participated in the event that was held at New Covenant Church. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas Ministerial teamed up with Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting global hunger, to pack 10,000 meals on Jan. 31. A group of 76 volunteers from five local churches participated in the event that was held at New Covenant Church. COURTESY PHOTO

Ministerial alliance partners with nonprofit to feed hungry

The Lampasas Ministerial Alliance partnered with Rise Against Hunger on Jan. 31 to pack more than 10,000 meals that will be shipped across the globe to feed those in need.

COLLEGE HONORS

Olivia Zmolik of Waxahachie and an LHS graduate, has graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University.Zmolik was among 646 students who received degrees at ACU’s December Commencement.
The annual Wild West Casino night serves as the main fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Vision Lampasas. The evening offers casino favorites, a steak dinner, auction items, and more. COURTESY PHOTO

The annual Wild West Casino night serves as the main fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Vision Lampasas. The evening offers casino favorites, a steak dinner, auction items, and more. COURTESY PHOTO

Tickets remain on sale for Wild West Casino Night

The annual Wild West Casino Night is just around the corner, but there still is time to secure a seat at the gaming tables.The event, set for Feb.
Assistant Principal Kristin Montague and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance were on hand to recognize Heath Hohmann as Teacher of the Month for December. COURTESY PHOTO

Assistant Principal Kristin Montague and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance were on hand to recognize Heath Hohmann as Teacher of the Month for December. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS recognizes its staff members of the month

For the months of December and January, Lampasas High School administrators have selected Heath Hohmann, Queszarrah Olson, Rebecca Veroneau and Jaden Napolez for special recognition.Assistant Principal Ryan Race offered some information on these Teachers of the Month.

Dark Skies Party set for Saturday

The Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky will celebrate the evening skies with a Star Party at Stoneledge Winery on Saturday from 6-10 p.m.Amateur astronomers will have powerful telescopes focused on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades and several other star clusters.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Are you talking to me?

“ When I ask how old your toddler is, I don’t need to hear ‘27 months.’ ‘He’s 2’ will do just fine. He’s not a cheese…” -- George CarlinI’m not one to pick up on the newest term or phrase.

Alzheimer’s information series coming soon

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter, Lampasas County Extension Agent Karen DeZarn will be teaching a three-part program. The series will be offered at the county annex conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. at 10 a.m. on Feb. 26, March 5 and March 12.