Lampasas, TX

Safety first Drivers must stop when buses load, unload By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       With 40 school buses on the road each weekday, Lampasas Independent School District Director of Transportation Steve Stripling has his work cut out to ensure that hundreds of students are delivered safely to and from campuses every day. More ... LCRA representative: U.S. likely to be again targeted by terrorists By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent       In an address to Lampasas County Farm Bureau members at their annual meeting, Don Brent, Lower Colorado River Authority chief of public safety, said it is important to protect critical infrastructure from terrorists. Brent added that the world and our nation changed on Sept. 11, 2001, and it wil... More ... 4-H horse team teaches character from the saddle By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Shannon O'Keefe has learned barrel racing and horse showmanship through her participation in the Lampasas 4-H Rough Riders club. The intangible skills she has developed, though, have been just as important. "It's taught me respect, honor and how to take care of things," Miss O'Keefe said. More ... Longtime Central Freight official dies       Funeral services for longtime Lampasas businessman Robert C. Hairston will be at First Street Church of Christ on Oct. 4, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Former First Street Church of Christ Minister Lon Jones will officiate the services. More ... Aycock to visit Lampasans       State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen) will be in his Lampasas district office Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m. Aycock will be available to answer questions about issues relating to recent flooding, the legislative session and other constituent concerns. More ... Burger meal      Association’s annual hamburger supper will be served prior to the Oct. 5 Badgers versus Burnet Bulldogs football game from 5-8 p.m. at the middle school cafeteria. Tickets are $5 each at the door. Carry-outs are available. Hamburgers with trimmings, tater tots, cake and tea will be served. More ... Girl Scouts      A Girl Scouts Recruitment Rally is on tap Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at the Lampasas Fire Station and First Presbyterian Church parking lot on Third Street. Games and activities will be offered. Anyone interested in Girl Scouting is encouraged to attend. For information, call (254) 634-0683. More ... Biker Run      The Historic Fire House Biker Run is Oct. 19-21 behind Country Inn. Events include a parade, horseshoes, bike games, dinner and live bands. Vendor booths are $40 each, and food booths are $60. Applications are at the chamber office on U.S. Highway 281 South. Phone 556-5172 for more information. More ... Fall Festival      First United Methodist Church’s Fall Festival is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Methodist Men’s Stew will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the church office, 2 Alexander Dr. The festival will offer homebaked goodies, plants and arts and crafts. For information, ph... More ...