Blood donations crucial during this time

The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive is planned for Feb. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. Drive coordinator Laresa Fowler noted that the need for blood doesn’t stop during the coronavirus pandemic. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org, and enter “lampasascomm” as the sponsor code. Or, call 800-RedCross.