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SPRING HO!

37th version of summer staple promises to be 'fabulous'
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer
Residents are preparing for an onslaught of visitors when the 37th annual Spring Ho Festival kicks off Monday with some new events and lots of old favorites. This year's version promises a week's worth of events to keep everyone busy. More...

 

Deaths

Mrs. Insall

Funeral services for Maggie Ellen Insall, 80, of Lampasas were July 2, 2008, at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Don Casper and T.L. Kennedy officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mrs. Insall died June 30 at Regal Nursing & Rehab. More...

Mr. Lemke

Kempner resident James A. Lemke, 84, died June 28, 2008, in a Copperas Cove nursing home. Graveside services are July 4 at 10 a.m. at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen with full military honors. Mr. Lemke was born Aug. More...

Mr. Williams

Joshua Glenn Williams, 23, of Copperas Cove died June 26, 2008, in Temple. Funeral services were July 1 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. Burial was at Killeen City Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born Dec. 31, 1984, in Temple. More...

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Sports

Null's accomplishments in the classroom recognized

Jeremy Heath

Former Badger and current West Texas A&M University starting quarterback Keith Null has been recognized on a handful of preseason All- America lists this summer, almost to the point of it becoming old hat. More...

Blue Blazes shines at Temple track meet

Behind strong showings in the field events and hurdles, the Blue Blazes track club brought home five medals, including three golds, from the Temple Meet on Saturday. Ashley Lowery, Presley Peters and Frank James each claimed gold medals. More...

TPWD's Berger plans to retire

AUSTIN - Michael E. Berger announced plans to retire Oct. 31 as Wildlife Division Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. More...

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On top of the world

Lampasas High School graduate honored for CIA Arctic mission
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Randolph Scott's adventures after high school began with fire, but he encountered ice, too. More...

Commissioners set conditions for subdivision plat approval

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has presented the developers of Cactus Creek subdivision a list of conditions to meet in order to obtain approval of a final plat. More...

Lifestyles

Kids' classes continue at Central Texas College

College for Kids hosted by the Central Texas College Continuing Education Department continues with a variety of classes in July. Registration is being held for the following classes. Picture This! More...

Annual sponsorship

Members of the Spring Ho Committee and H-E-B partners gathered recently for the grocery store's donation of a $5,000 gift to sponsor the annual Spring Ho fireworks Wednesday night at W.M. Brook Park. 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...

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News

July 4th celebration options available close to home

With the rising cost of gasoline, area residents can still celebrate our nation's birth without putting too many miles on the car. Here are a few Fourth of July events within a reasonable driving distance of Lampasas County. The Lyndon B. More...

Trinity's 'Miracle' nominated for an ESPY award

SAN ANTONIO - Trinity University Tiger football's "Trinity Miracle Play" has been nominated for an ESPY by ESPN in the Best Play category. More...

Beat the heat

Seniors should take precautions during hot weather

Burning. Blazing. Blistering. Call the hot summers in the Lone Star State what you want, but the rising temperatures can cause serious health problems for the elderly. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa Kids just want to have fun

Annual lip-sync contest offers end-of-the-year entertainment More...

Seniors honored

Lometa High School seniors who earned scholarships and grants include, front row from left, Kayla Mann, Sam Pauly, Esmeralda Hernandez, Toby Davis, James Logsdon, Taylor Bradley and Trent Cavness; back row from left, Joe Michael Rivera, T.J. More...

Special award

Lometa ISD presented its L Award to Jamie Smart. The honor is given to a Lometa resident who goes beyond the call of duty to support the schools. A Lometa High School alumnus, Smart is principal of the school's alternative campus. More...

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