Lampasas, TX

Ghosts resurrect town's history By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Fiddle tunes, broad-brimmed hats and Western garb brought the Lampasas County Courthouse to life last Tuesday night as the "Ghosts of Lampasas County" presented family and community histories through tales from the late 1800s. More ... County jail issue to be on ballot Tuesday vote to include $20 million for inmate facility, annex expansion       Along with voting on 16 proposed state constitutional amendments, Lampasas County residents who participate in Tuesday's election will be given the opportunity to vote for or against a bond proposal to fund construction of a new Lampasas County Jail. More ... M.W. Hail gets contract for golf course repairs       The Lampasas City Council voted 5-1 Monday to award a $406,111 bid for Hancock Park Golf Course bridge repairs to M.W. Hail Construction Inc. The Lampasas company -- one of two bidders for the replacement of the pro shop and No. 6 bridges -- submitted a $430,566 base bid, which included a metal b... More ... Final blood drive slated       November is the month for giving thanks, and one of the greatest gifts is the gift of life, said Wanda Meyers, coordinator for the upcoming Lampasas Community Blood Drive. "Giving blood is also one of the easiest gifts to share. Blood donors can give someone the gift of life each time they give b... 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 ... Garage sale       Courtyard Square Association's fall citywide garage sale is 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 ... Veterans Day       Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will be placing flags on the graves of all veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to be present by 8 a.m. A large screwdriver or a small hammer is helpful. More ... LISD board       The Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building. Trustee Kirk Whitehead will give an update on naming of the Kempner elementary campus. A report also will be presented by Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers, as well ... More ...