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The Taylor Creek Elementary School cafeteria crew and cafeteria manager JJ Johnstone take pride in preparing nutritious and delicious food for students and staff. One dish that is especially popular is the orange chicken. COURTESY PHOTO | TAYLOR CREEK ELEMENTARY

The Taylor Creek Elementary School cafeteria crew and cafeteria manager JJ Johnstone take pride in preparing nutritious and delicious food for students and staff. One dish that is especially popular is the orange chicken. COURTESY PHOTO | TAYLOR CREEK ELEMENTARY

School cafeteria staff gets rave reviews

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
At Taylor Creek Elementary, it’s not just the lessons that leave a lasting impression; it’s the food.The cafeteria staff, led by the Ms. Johnstone – affectionately known as Ms. JJ – has earned praise from students and parents alike, particularly for one standout dish, Ms. JJ's famous orange chicken.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students place at welding competition

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
Lampasas Middle School welding students participated in a T-joint welding competition on April4. Show from left to right are first-place winner Cade Rodgers, instructor Rocky Wolfe, secondplace student Juan SantiBañez and third-place student Allen Cravens.

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News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
GOOD FRIDAY CANTATAMusicians from several local churches will present “Harvest of Sorrows” by Joseph Martin for two performances on Good Friday: noon and 6 p.m. The community cantata, directed by Shannon Gallinger, will be presented at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut.
County Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll were on different sides of a vote to rescind the outdoor burn ban. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll were on different sides of a vote to rescind the outdoor burn ban. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court rescinds countywide outdoor burn ban

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday elected to rescind the 90-day burn ban that had been intended to last until June 8.Also, commissioners selected Heavenly Scent as its new contracted custodial service for the county courthouse and office buildings.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Bluebonnets still holding on

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Some pockets of early-blooming wildflowers remain visible in the county. Drought conditions across the Hill Country have hindered Texas bluebonnets, but late-blooming wildflowers could make a resurgence if spring rains prevail.
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