May 24, 2013 RSS feed / Front Page

Honoring the fallen

County veterans paid ultimate sacrifice

Every May, Americans observe Memorial Day to honor members of the United States military who have died while serving our country at war. More...

WEATHER

Date High Low Rain May 20 93 71 May 21 85 60 May 22 91 52 More...

Lifestyles

FFA chapter participates at convention

TheLampasasFFAdelegationhad success in the Area 7 Convention, Awards Check and speaking events at James Madison High School in San Antonio. More...

Pilot group to gather

The Lampasas Pilots Association will meet June 1 at 8 a.m. at the Lampasas Municipal Airport hangar next to the fuel pumps. Pancakes will be served, and all pilots are welcome. For information, contact George Elsea at 556-8800. More...

Fish fry set to benefit His Kids building fund

A community-sponsored fish fry to benefit His Kids is Saturday from 4-7 p.m. at the former Lampasas Middle School cafeteria. Menu will include fried catfish, hush puppies, French fries, coleslaw, potato salad, pinto beans, dessert and iced tea. More...

Sports

Hancock Park prepares for Memorial Day golf tournament

Just two years after Richard Stockman had only 160 entries – 32 short of full – for the A.C. January Memorial Day Golf Tournament, the event chairman now has a new problem: too many entries. More...

UIL State Track & Field hurdle setters

Lampasas Middle School students who helped set hurdles at the UIL State Track and Field meet earlier this month pose for a photo. More...

Lampasas Ladies Golf Association

The Lampasas Ladies’ Golf Association recently presented a $1,000 check to the Lampasas Middle School golf program. More...

Public Notices - Free Access

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by the office of Steger Bizzell: Steger Bizzell 1978 S. Austin Avenue Georgetown, TX 76626 (512)930-9412 More...

IT director: City’s Web site more ‘user friendly’

Submitting ideas and input, paying utility bills, being warned of potential weather threats and notification of boil-water notices all are important new features of the city of Lampasas Web site which kicked off May 16 at www.cityoflampasas.com. More...

Speech team finishes first at state UIL competition

Lampasas has earned a state University Interscholastic League championship. At Wednesday’s UIL State Meet in Austin, Lampasas High School garnered a handful of medals and a plaque for its Class 3A championship speech team. More...

BRIEFLY

Sirens The Lampasas Fire Department will test its weather sirens today at 4 p.m. In case of bad weather when the sirens may be needed, testing will be rescheduled. Oak Hill More...

Deaths

Mrs. Couch

Amelia “Mimi” Casbeer Couch, 52, died May 21, 2013. A private burial service was at Smith Cemetery in Lampasas County. A memorial service is May 24 at 11 a.m. at School Creek Baptist Church in Lampasas County. Mrs. More...

News

Hospital names officer

Carlyle Walton, president/chief executive officer of Metroplex Health System, has announced the appointment of Robert W. More...

Pretrials set in murder case

A pretrial hearing is on the June 14 docket in the 27th District courtroom of Judge John Gaunnt for Frank James Muns, 31, of Lampasas. Muns is charged with murder. More...

Colorado Bend State Park to celebrate National Trails Day

Dozens of state parks will be offering guided nature hikes through a variety of habitat to celebrate the 21st annual National Trails Day on June 1. More...

Lometa Reporter

Williams garners state track meet recognition

Lometa’s Tricia Williams was named the top Class 1A-Division 2 female athlete at the UIL’s 2013 State Track and Field Championships two weeks ago. More...

Lometa Menu

For week of May 27-31 Monday, May 27 No school today Tuesday, May 28 BREAKFAST: Apple strudel sticks or cereal & graham cracker, fruit or juice and milk. More...

Preschool sign-up continues

Registration continues through the end of the school year for prekindergarten and kindergarten students for the Lometa Independent School District's 2013-2014 term. More...

Poll

What are your plans for your first year after high school graduation?