Lampasas, TX

Porter receives probated sentence for manslaughter Jury acquits teenager on one charge while he pleads guilty to count two By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       A former Lampasas High School student originally charged with intoxication manslaughter and reckless conduct -- both second-degree felonies -- was found guilty in 27th District Court of manslaughter and not guilty of intoxication manslaughter. More ... No outbreak of MRSA recorded at high school "We are the most proactive district I have seen in all my years of teaching." -- Joey McQueen LHS athletic director By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       The adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is significant now, with claims circulating that a large number of students are walking around campuses with potentially deadly staph infection -- or MRSA, a methicillin resistant infection. More ... Court won't add septic training yet By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Lampasas County Commissioners Court took no action last Monday on state rulings about on-site sewage facilities, allowing homeowners to continue maintaining their own systems without formal training. A new state law allows property owners to maintain their aerobic septic systems without receiving... More ... Kempner agrees to install security cameras at City Hall By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent       Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cook, at last week's Kempner City Council meeting, said security cameras would be installed in City Hall. The equipment has been purchased and is ready to be put in place, Cook said, who moderated the meeting in the absence of Mayor Gene Isenhour. More ... Kempner sees sales tax growth By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer       Although Lampasas and Lometa joined the city of Burnet as the only area entities to post a sales tax decline in October, Kempner showed up everyone by almost doubling its sales tax return over the same period last year. More ... Happy Halloween LPD shares tips to keep kids safe By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids, as long as precautions are taken to keep them safe, said Lampasas Assistant Police Chief Sammy Bailey. "The excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful," she said. More ... Lometa mayor, city judge dies Oct. 25       Lometa Mayor and Municipal Judge Charles Michael McGarry Sr., 69, died Oct. 25, 2007, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services are Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at Church of the Hills in Lometa with the Rev. John Quigley officiating. Burial will follow at Lometa City Cemetery. More ... Blood drive       A free T-shirt will be given to all who donate blood during the final AMVETS Post 80 American Red Cross blood drive of the year Monday from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and not have given blood in the past 56 days. For more in... More ... Garage sale       Courtyard Square Association's fall citywide garage sale will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food and entertainment will be available. More ... Reset clocks       The hour of sleep lost last spring can be recaptured Sunday when daylight-saving time comes to an end. Standard time officially will begin at 2 a.m. that day. Most people will want to set their clocks and watches back an hour before going to bed Saturday night to be sure they get where they need t... More ... Auction       Preservation Lampasas Inc. will sponsor an auction Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at 405 S. Pecan on downtown Courtyard Square. Buy a part of Lampasas' history and listen to music from the Schaubs. An auction preview is at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available. Funds raised will go toward restoration... More ...