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RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Afew years ago while driving home from work, I was listening to Star Date on NPR (I’m a “woke” kinda guy), and the reporter was talking about astronomers discovering two stars that were destined to collide.
Forward Lampasas completed its trail along Sulphur Creek between the Western Street and Fourth Street bridges in 2025. While that project remains a focus for the group, the nonprofit is looking to expand its reach in new avenues. COURTESY PHOTO

Forward Lampasas completed its trail along Sulphur Creek between the Western Street and Fourth Street bridges in 2025. While that project remains a focus for the group, the nonprofit is looking to expand its reach in new avenues. COURTESY PHOTO

Forward Lampasas seeks input on next project

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Forward Lampasas is eyeing community input on what projects the local nonprofit organization should take on next.Until Monday, residents may fill out a short survey that asks what the Lampasas community is doing well and what it needs to add in the next three years.
Bill Yick attended the Piano Technicians Guild Annual Convention and Technical Institute in Virginia during July. COURTESY PHOTO

Bill Yick attended the Piano Technicians Guild Annual Convention and Technical Institute in Virginia during July. COURTESY PHOTO

Local technician participates in international piano institute

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Bill Yick of Lampasas was among more than 700 attendees – including piano technicians, manufacturers and suppliers – who attended the Piano Technicians Guild Annual Convention and Technical Institute.

New farmers market launches in Kempner

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
The Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner is home to a new up-and-coming farmers market.In July, Alexandria Garcia was given the green light by the Kempner City Council to host The Cozy Kitchen Market at the park on the first and third Sundays of each month through September 2027.
The Lampasas Badger Band practices songs from its upcoming 2026 marching show. The band has received over $200,000 in community donations to aquire new instruments and two band equipment trailers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas Badger Band practices songs from its upcoming 2026 marching show. The band has received over $200,000 in community donations to aquire new instruments and two band equipment trailers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger Band bolstered by $200,000 in donations

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
When an anonymous donor told Lampasas High School Band Director Eduardo Zambrano they were looking to recruit 100 donors who would give $1,000 each to the band program, he couldn’t believe his ears.What started as initial skepticism quickly grew into reality.
Volunteers such as these pack shoebox gifts to be sent to children around the world. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. National Collection Week for the shoeboxes will be Nov. 16-23. COURTESY PHOTO | SAMARITAN’S PURSE

Volunteers such as these pack shoebox gifts to be sent to children around the world. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. National Collection Week for the shoeboxes will be Nov. 16-23. COURTESY PHOTO | SAMARITAN’S PURSE

Lometa residents partner with Operation Christmas Child

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
The Mid-TX West Area Operation Christmas Child Team will host a kick-off event Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Covenant Life Church, 4001 E. Elms Road in Killeen.
Sage is a versatile herb, enhancing flavors in both savory and sweet recipes. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Sage is a versatile herb, enhancing flavors in both savory and sweet recipes. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Enjoy the flavor of your homegrown garden herbs year-round

Melinda Myers
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Add homegrown flavor to any meal with garden fresh herbs that will elevate any dish. Continue enjoying them well past the end of the season by preserving favorites to use in winter meals.
The 2026-2027 VATAT Credit Union directors, from left to right, are Ray Pieniazek of Austin, Aaron Wilson of El Campo, John Templeton of Bryan, Gary Adams of Austin, Mike Rempe of Yoakum, Chris Cleveland of Andrews and chairman, Dr. Steve Forsythe of Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

The 2026-2027 VATAT Credit Union directors, from left to right, are Ray Pieniazek of Austin, Aaron Wilson of El Campo, John Templeton of Bryan, Gary Adams of Austin, Mike Rempe of Yoakum, Chris Cleveland of Andrews and chairman, Dr. Steve Forsythe of Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

Forsythe continues service on VATAT Credit Union board

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Credit Union held its 65th annual membership meeting on July 22 in Corpus Christi at the Hilliard Convention Center. Sixty-four members and one guest were in attendance from across the state of Texas.VATAT Credit Union Chairman Dr.
The National Mounted Warrior Museum opened in September 2024, just outside the main gate at Fort Hood. It offers more than 12,000 square feet of permanent gallery space, along with temporary exhibit space and a large central rotunda. COURTESY PHOTO

The National Mounted Warrior Museum opened in September 2024, just outside the main gate at Fort Hood. It offers more than 12,000 square feet of permanent gallery space, along with temporary exhibit space and a large central rotunda. COURTESY PHOTO

Kiwanis Club hears National Mounted Warrior Museum talk

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lampasas welcomed U.S. Army retired Lt.Gen. Paul Funk Sr. and retired Lt. Col. Bob Crouch to their meeting last week at First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall.Crouch introduced the National Mounted Warrior Museum and discussed its mission and goals for the future.
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