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Let the season begin

Lampasas High School varsity volleyball coach Tracey Myers intensely watches as senior Kayli Arizpe practices kills during workouts earlier this week at Bozarth-Fowler Gym. More...

Artifacts show set Saturday

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Indian Artifacts Show Saturday at AMVETS Post 80, U.S. Highway 281 South in Lampasas. The event -- which increases in scope each year -- brings hundreds of visitors to the community. More...

On a mission

Hot conditions have caused wildlife to scramble for food and water, and this armadillo is no exception. With its sharp teeth and razor-sharp claws, this is one critter most people likely wouldn't want to run into in their backyard. More...

Meetings

Lampasas County commissioners will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. Lampasas City Council will hold a workshop Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. More...

Tax holiday

The annual Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 15-17 when most clothing and shoes priced less than $100 can be purchased tax free. School backpacks less than $100 also are included in the tax holiday. More...

Poll

How will the Lampasas basketball teams fare this season?

Lifestyles

Garza-Vineyard

Couple exchange vows in Louisiana garden ceremony

The Maison Louisiane in Natchitoches, La., was the setting for the July 4, 2008, garden wedding of Shana Marie Garza and Zachary Lynn Vineyard. The bride is the daughter of Tensia Ramirez and Rudy Garza, both of Lampasas. More...

LHS Freshman Fish Camp slated Aug. 20

The 2008-09 Lampasas High School Fish Camp will be held Aug. 20 from 2-5 p.m. at Bozarth-Fowler Gym. Parents and incoming freshmen are encouraged to attend. More...

Program set for women with cancer

The Look Good...Feel Better program is a free, nationwide effort to offer women support to cope with their appearance after side effects from cancer treatments. More...

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Sports

Young Lady Badgers prepare for busy slate of non-district matches

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Lady Badger volleyball coach Tracey Myers will rely on a mix of young players and returning starters this season, as Lampasas faces a new set of district opponents. More...

State competitors

Members of the Lamasas County 4-H group recently competed at the State 4-H Horse Show in Abilene. Riders competed individually in Halter, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Trail, Barrels, Poles and the Stake Race. More...

Ranch sorting

Lampasas County Rodeo Association held its first ranch sorting July 19. A total of 65 teams competed. Ranch sorting is open to all ages, from beginners to experienced riders. The next competition is scheduled for Aug. More...

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To lift or not to lift

Trustees touch on removing LISD's $1.50 tax cap, but leave idea on back burner...for now
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Money is tight, and the Lampasas Independent School District is considering every possibility for additional revenue to meet its needs. But one option is off the table -- for now. Superintendent Dr. More...

Bank matter under review by the FBI

Officials with First Texas Bank of Lampasas have referred a matter to police having to do with the possible misappropriation of funds. Assistant Chief of Police Sammy Bailey confirmed that local authorities were asked to review the matter. More...

Conaway fights for oil vote

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until Sept. 8, but Rep. More...

Lometa ISD trustees to close school following fire

By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE Special Correspondent

As the smoke clears and the Lometa Independent School District sifts through the ashes, it is fast becoming clear that last week's fire on its alternative campus isn't the only problem the district will be dealing with in the coming weeks. More...

Supplies

Morris Realty is sponsoring a school supply drive for Lampasas County's needy children through Aug. 29. Please drop off donated supplies at the real estate office, 1007 S. Key Ave. or deliver them to Shooting Star Books and Gifts, 405 E. Third St. More...

Conaway

A member of Congressman Mike Conaway's Llano office staff will make a stop in Lampasas Wednesday to visit with constituents from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

 

Deaths

Mrs. Ellis

Funeral services for Beatrice Casbeer Ellis, 101, of Lampasas were Aug. 7, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Lampasas with the Rev. Gene Tyson officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ellis died Aug. More...

Mrs. Meech

Funeral services for Cecile Bacque' Meech, 87, of St. Martinville, La., were Aug. 5, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Henry Bordeaux officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Mrs. More...

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News

Judge gives jail sentence

In a short docket last week, 27th District Court Judge Joe Carroll sentenced Mitchell Colby Gardner, 22, to one year in state jail for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. More...

Meet teacher night slated; LHS late registration set

Lampasas Independent School District will hold Meet the Teacher night Aug. 21 at several campuses as follows. Kline Whitis Elementary: 5-6 p.m. Hanna Springs Intermediate: 6-7 p.m. Lampasas Middle School: 7-8 p.m. More...

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Agribusiness

Ag clinic set Aug. 19 at local FB

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas, Burnet and Llano counties will host the CenTex Cow/ Calf Clinic Aug. 19 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Building on U.S. Highway 281 North. More...

Rainwater harvesting education program to be held in Burnet

The Burnet County office of Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District will present an educational program on rainwater harvesting and water well health and safety. The program, set Aug. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Rancher recounts surprise encounter with porcupine

Editor's note: The following was submitted by Robert Butler of Lometa, who has lived on the Green Fly Ranch with his wife, Kathryn, since 1950. More...

60th anniversary celebration held

Kenneth and Billye Green of Lometa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a cook-out for family and friends at Lake Buchanan on Aug 2. The couple were married Aug. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 •

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. Monday, Aug. 11, 2008 Menu: Pepper steak, brown rice, spinach, hot cinnamon pears, whole wheat bread, graham cracker and milk. More...

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