Life

Former resident visits ‘Lampasas of the North’

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In the 1880s, the natural mineral waters that sprung from the ground turned the city of Lampasas into a major health resort. The town grew rapidly as a result, and many visitors flocked to Lampasas to partake of the purported healing powers the mineral water provided.

A taste of Chicago comes to Lampasas

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Douglas Ingraffia is bringing the flavors of his Windy City childhood to Lampasas. Aug. 10 was the first day Ingrafiia opened the doors to his new Western Avenue Dawgs restaurant, located on South Key Avenue.

Strong sense of community drives Lampasas County volunteers

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On any given Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, regardless of the searing summer heat, Ginnefer Cook-Gass can be found working in a small food trailer behind the Lampasas VFW. As a community volunteer, she has been preparing meals for Lampasas County residents for five years and started the Community Kitchen as a separate entity about two years ago.

Summer electric scams heating up

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Since the invention of modern communication methods, scammers have been at work attempting to take money from unsuspecting individuals. Scams can range from enticing people to send money through the mail, fake calls offering promotions or people posing as a service provider to lure a customer into an expensive trap.

Lampasas blood donors: a community of life savers

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Over the course of 40 years, three Lampasans have been instrumental in potentially saving 1,458 lives through their blood donations. However, this is just a glimpse into the larger community of generous blood donors in Lampasas County, whose efforts have benefited thousands of lives.

Retired teachers make donation to Taylor Creek

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Taylor Creek Elementary School would like to thank the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association for donating books to the kindergarten students and the campus library. Pictured is Mrs. Mickan’s 2022-23 kindergarten class, along with Bill and Sandy Brister who made the special delivery to TCE on behalf of the retired teachers group.