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September 7, 2007 / Front Page

Local doctor disciplined by medical panel

By JIM LOWE Staff Writer

A Lampasas physician was among 88 doctors disciplined by the Texas Medical Board at its Aug. 23-24 meeting. Morris K. More...

Labor Day gathering

Members of the Lampasas County Democratic Party held their annual Labor Day Picnic at Hancock Park complete with special speakers, a noon meal, a cake auction and meet-and-greet for candidates. See related photos, page 5A. More...

FFA gathering

The Lampasas FFA's potluck, information and membership drive meeting is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. FFA members should bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to accompany the main course. More...

Girl Scouts

The Lampasas Girl Scout Service Unit will have its first meeting of the school year on Monday at 6 p.m. at Community Church, 219 E. Third St. Anyone interested in having a troop this year should plan to attend. More...

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Lifestyles

Wong-Walker

Wedding vows exchanged at Dallas church

Jennifer Nicole Wong of Dallas and Sam Nathaniel Walker of Lampasas were united in marriage in a June 30, 2007, ceremony at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dallas. The Rev. Deacon John Nordick officiated the double-ring evening wedding. More...

Briggs Community Center schedules benefit concert

A Concert of a Lifetime will be held Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Briggs Community Center to raise money to build a community playground. Performers include Pauline Reese, Paula Nelson, John Arthur Martinez, Pete Benz and Craig Dillingham. More...

Stained glass class on tap

Lampasas Art Club will present a six-week beginners' class for making stained-glass windows beginning Oct. 3. Class will meet each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lampasas Art Gallery. Jolene Hardy-McCord will be the instructor. More...

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Sports

Kickoff 2007

Badgers open Bailey era on road tonight

By JEREMY HEATH Staff Writer

Lampasas at Waco University, 7:30 p.m Waco University might be just what the doctor ordered. The Trojans are 3-18 since the start of the 2005 season and are coming off a 48-0 zero-week loss at the hands of Ennis. More...

Coaches, full gymnastics floor vault Tumbleweeds to the top

Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Academy's success begins with its coaches. Tumbleweeds has not had to look farther than Lampasas, either, to find topquality instructors. The academy, at the intersection of 1010 N. More...

Show pride, not your nasty side

Jeremy Heath

The primitive nature of high school football isn't always restricted to the field of play. In fact, the most primitive aspects of it often take place in the stands. The stands at a high school football game. More...

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Kempner PD growth continues

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council, during a brief meeting last week, approved the appointment of Joe Lorette as a reserve police officer. Police Chief Doug Kahlstrom recommended Lorette. More...

Lometa offers family-style music venue

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

In its heyday in the first half of the 1900s, Lometa had a number of prosperous businesses, including feed stores, a tailor shop, druggists, a country doctor, banks, blacksmiths, a furniture store, dairy and several grocers. More...

Taco salad

The Lampasas School Food Service Association's taco salad supper is Sept. 14 before the Badgers versus Taylor Ducks football game. Serving is from 5-8 p.m. at the middle cchool cafeteria. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the door. More...

Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 100 will kick off its new year on Thursday with the annual Cub Scout Sign-up Night at Kline Whitis Elementary School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. for boys in grades one through five. Parents or guardians need to attend with the boys. More...

News

Instant firewood

The recent thunderstorm and high winds experienced in Lampasas caused a tremendous amount of damage to trees in the western part of town, including this one at the home of Roy and Ferrell Koon, giving the couple a headstart on their winter stas More...