Lampasas, TX

Superintendent gets pay raise Board awards first increase since original contract signed By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       Apparently pleased with how Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers has handled the district's affairs, the Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District on Monday unanimously approved an increase in Myers' salary, pro-rated back to July 1. More ... TEA rates LMS as 'recognized' By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       Lampasas Middle School has earned a "recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency, and Lampasas High School isn't very far behind. Nelda Fortune, Lampasas Independent School District assistant superintendent for curriculum, said the high school was rated "academically acceptable," just miss... More ... City Council approves records storage software By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Lampasas City Council Monday approved the purchase of management software for Oak Hill Cemetery, which will allow electronic records of burial data and plot ownership information. Current handwritten documentation is entered in ledger books, which Oak Hill Cemetery director Monty Blackmon said are... More ... An H-E-B thanks       Partners of the Lampasas H-E-B, as well as their counterparts across the state, joined the annual 9-11 remembrance by assisting first responders on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More ... Commissioners consider property tax abatement By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       A manufacturer considering bringing as many as 50 jobs to Lampasas County is seeking a property tax abatement. In a presentation Monday to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court, Lampasas City Manager Michael Stoldt said city officials have broached the subject of a possible abatement for the co... More ... Spring-like conditions       Flowers are still blooming due to abundant rains, and cooler temperatures bring out colorful butterflies and insects before the cold season sets in. More ... State visit       Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson will be in Lampasas Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse's County Courtroom. The state official will discuss election laws, voter registration deadlines and the Constitutional amendments to appear on the November ballot, among other items. More ... Herb/Art Fest       The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors and exhibitors for the 13th annual Herb & Art Festival on Oct. 13. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on downtown Courtyard Square. Booths are $50 for a 10x10-foot space. Food booths are $80. More ... Taco salad       The Lampasas School Food Service Association's taco salad supper is tonight preceding the Badgers versus Taylor Ducks football game. Serving will be from 5-8 p.m. at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 each at the door. Menu includes taco salad, pinto beans, hot rolls, cobbler and... More ... Day for Kids       The Boys & Girls Club's Day for Kids is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Santa Fe Square. All activities and food are free. LPD Sgt. Chuck Montgomery will offer Kiddo Cards at no charge. Day for Kids was created to foster stronger relationships between adults and children by educating them on th... More ...