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Whooping cough on the rise at LISD

Last week, Lampasas ISD Director of School Health Services Donna Clark issued a letter to parents and guardians of students who have been diagnosed with whooping cough, also known as pertussis.Clark said six students across multiple campuses within LISD have been diagnosed with whooping cough.
The Thanksgiving cactus has toothed or jagged segments and typically blooms earlier than the Christmas cactus. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

The Thanksgiving cactus has toothed or jagged segments and typically blooms earlier than the Christmas cactus. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Holiday cacti add weeks of color, enjoyment

Add weeks of colorful flowers and decades of enjoyment to your indoor plant collection with holiday cacti. Dress one up with a decorative basket, container or foil wrap, and give it to a favorite gardener or holiday hostess. You’ll find a variety for sale at the local garden center or florist.

Lometa council names new mayor

In its shortest meeting of the year, the Lometa City Council met in special session Friday at 6:30 p.m. to accept the resignation of the city’s mayor and to appoint a new leader.The council moved to its business quickly, reading a letter of resignation submitted Nov. 8 by Mayor Bob Butler.
Lampass City Manager Finley deGraffenried announced in July he would step down. FILE PHOTO

Lampass City Manager Finley deGraffenried announced in July he would step down. FILE PHOTO

Lampasas bids farewell to deGraffenried

Outgoing City Manager Finley deGraffenried expressed a heartfelt farewell to the Lampasas City Council on Tuesday night.Due to the emotions of the moment, deGraffenried’s words were relayed by his wife, Missy deGraffenried.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD Firefighters practice hose advancement and fire suppression as they enter the training building behind the Lampasas Fire Station. The all-day Saturday session offered a controlled environment in which firefighters from across Lampasas County could collaborate and hone their skills to be better prepared for emergencies that might arise.

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD Firefighters practice hose advancement and fire suppression as they enter the training building behind the Lampasas Fire Station. The all-day Saturday session offered a controlled environment in which firefighters from across Lampasas County could collaborate and hone their skills to be better prepared for emergencies that might arise.

Fire departments hold live fire training

Lampasas, Kempner and Adamsville volunteer fire departments came together for a live burn training event that was both an impressive display of skill and a critical exercise in public safety preparedness.Taking place at the Lampasas Fire Station at 1107 E. Fourth St.
Participants in Wednesday’s community stakeholders meeting break up into small groups to facilitate discussion on ways to improve the city and plan for future growth. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Participants in Wednesday’s community stakeholders meeting break up into small groups to facilitate discussion on ways to improve the city and plan for future growth. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Leaders discuss ways to improve Lampasas

The city of Lampasas and Lampasas Economic Development Corp. hosted a community stakeholders meeting Wednesday evening at the old middle school cafeteria to collaborate on ways to improve the Lampasas community.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin upgrading signal lights this week along Key Avenue and at the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and Loop 257 (East Fourth Street) near Walmart. The work is expected to take three or four days, weather permitting.
courtesy photo Named the Star Supporter of the Month is Carlos Rodriguez, center, who serves as the high school’s school resource officer. On hand to congratulate him are Clay Phillips, left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance and Assistant Principal Ryan Race. “Rodriguez has done a phenomenal job, often going above and beyond his required duties,” said Race.

courtesy photo Named the Star Supporter of the Month is Carlos Rodriguez, center, who serves as the high school’s school resource officer. On hand to congratulate him are Clay Phillips, left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance and Assistant Principal Ryan Race. “Rodriguez has done a phenomenal job, often going above and beyond his required duties,” said Race.

COURTES Y PHOTO

COURTES Y PHOTO

TCE students offer surprise for principal

Taylor Creek Elementary School faculty includes several educators who are veterans: Principal Mark Sheppard, and Michelle Collins, Jason Cooper, Lori Gardner, Jason Jones, Jennifer Leary and Mandy Smith.