June 24, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Renovations continuing

Cormi Smith, an employee of Ron Ischy, continues the task of removing old mud from the walls at the historic Lampasas Colored School as part of the ongoing work in getting the structure back to its original state. More...

Democrats gain new energy

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Recently returned from their party's state convention, Lampasas County Democrats say they detect renewed enthusiasm and competitiveness. More...

Library guest

Bonzo Crunch will be featured at the Lampasas Public Library Thursday at 10 a.m. for a 30- minute storytime presentation during the Summer Reading Program. More...

BBQ Cookoff

The Spring Ho BBQ Cookoff is July 11-12 behind the Lampasas County Office Building, beginning with registration July 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Deadline for team registration for a $75 fee is Friday. After that date, registration is $90 per team. More...

 

Editorial

Oil crisis is solvable

Linda Chavez

There is only one way to drive down the rising cost of gasoline for the long term: significantly increase the domestic supply of oil. More...

Tim Russert 1950-2008

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It's time to get serious about upcoming campaign

What the candidates, and their campaigns, and the media and the blogs, owe us is straightforward discussion of philosophical and policy differences -- those differences, this year, being especially large and meaningful.
William Murchison

I interrupt the presidential campaign to bring you an important question: Can we get serious here? About hyper-serious things? It's time. I pick up the New York Times, and I read the headline, "McCain Cuts Fund-Raiser." How's that? More...

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News

Carbon Caucus discusses climate change

The first meeting of the Texas Carbon Caucus took place recently at the state capitol. Organized by Rep. Warren Chism (R-Pampa), the meeting offered discussion on innovative ways to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Rep. More...

Parents urged to use caution in swimming pools, vehicles

There is no better way to beat the heat this summer than a family outing to the beach or swimming pool. Yet it only takes minutes for a child to drown when adults aren't paying close attention. More...

Teacher education program offered in Marble Falls

The Texas Tech Teacher Education Program first cohort will begin classes in Marble Falls Aug. 26. This new undergraduate program allows a student to earn a degree and become a teacher without leaving the Hill Country. More...

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Agribusiness

Four Lampasas students garner prestigious FFA honors

Four Lampasas FFA members were approved as recipients of the FFA Lone Star Degree. More...

FSA accepting committee nominations

Nomination of farmer and rancher candidates for Farm Service Agency county committees continues through Aug. 1, with elections slated for the fall. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the June 18 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 702 compared to 949 last week and 454 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers under 400 lbs. More...

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Adamsville to celebrate 100 years of township

Public invited to participate in variety of events

The 100-year celebration of the town of Adamsville will take place at the community center Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Adamsville Heritage Association. More...

Republicans seek party unity

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Lampasas County Republicans returned from their party's recent state convention determined to unify GOP voters around presidential candidate John McCain. More...

Speaker urges cuts in spending, property taxes

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

T ax reform is within reach, Michael Quinn Sullivan told the Lampasas County Conservative Club at its recent meeting. More...

LAFTA picnic

Lampasas Association for the Arts will sponsor a Spring Ho picnic at the sculpture garden in Campbell Park July 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults for a shrimp boil and jambalaya, and $5 for a kids' hot dog meal. More...

Seminar

"Marketing strategies to jump start your business" will be presented July 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 312 E. Third St. Those planning to attend should bring a brown bag lunch. There is no cost to attend. More...

Lifestyles

Couple plan June wedding

Tammy and James Carpenter of Copperas Cove, and Brent Henderson of Lampasas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Marcia Lynn Opal Henderson, to Andrew Patrick Bayless. More...

Class reunions

1950 Medina's Parrilla is the site for the 58th Lampasas High School reunion. Participants will gather July 11 between 6-6:30 p.m. 1953 The 55th class reunion is July 12 from 3-6 p.m. on the lower floor of the Hancock Spings Hostess House. More...

Family celebrates 80 years of reunions

Forty-three descendants of Benjamin Franklin (B.J.) and Eady Elvena (E.E.) Jackson gathered for the 80th annual family reunion at the Hancock Springs Hostess House in Lampasas June 8. More...

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Deaths

Mr. Marez

Thomas Marez, 46, of Lampasas died June 15, 2008, in Lampasas. Rosary was said June 20 at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Mass was June 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church. More...

Mrs. Peachee

Lometa resident Dorothy Ann Peachee, 73, died June 20, 2008, at Austin Heart Hospital. A memorial service is June 26 at 10 a.m. at Family of Faith Church in Lometa with Pastor Bob McClinton officiating. The body will be cremated. More...

Spc. Duncan

Funeral services with full military honors for Spc. Thomas Franklin Duncan III, 21, of Rowlett, formerly of Lampasas, were June 17, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Briggs-Gamel-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Cremation followed the service. More...

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Sports

2008 All-District 25-4A Baseball Team

Superlatives Most Valuable Player: Brad Dydalewicz, Sr., Austin Lake Travis. Newcomer of the Year: Michael Flanagan, Sr., Cedar Park Vista Ridge. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

Slight changes proposed for migratory bird season

Dove season opens in about two months, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing moving the South Zone second split of dove season deeper into January, but otherwise has recommended only minimal changes to the 2008-09 Early Migratory Gam More...

Blue Blazes track team competes in Killeen

The Lampasas Blue Blazes summer track team competed in a practice meet at Killeen on Saturday, finding the majority of its success in the field events. More...

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