August 29, 2008 / Front Page

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Gower found guilty

A jury of 10 men and two women on Thursday found Donald Gower guilty of capital murder in his wife's July 4, 2007, shooting death. The jury deliberated for about 50 minutes before announcing it had reached a verdict. More...

Sales tax receipts increase

By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer

Central Texas cities continue to post solid economic growth, as all entities in Lampasas and the surrounding counties show sales tax gains over 2007, and all except San Saba recorded increases for the month of August. More...

Pool

Hanna Springs Swimming Pool will be open this Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Hancock Park Free-Flow Swim Area will be closed this weekend. More...

Taco salad

The Lampasas School Food Service Association's taco salad supper is Sept. 5 preceding the football game. Serving will be from 5-8 p.m. at Lampasas Middle School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 each from any LSFSA member or at the door. More...

Friday Night Football

This year's football season starts off differently for Lometa and Lampasas More...

Lifestyles

Preventing identity theft

Council shares tips to protect money, reputation

In view of the breakup of a global identity theft ring and the arrest of its members, the National Crime Prevention Council is advising consumers to take extra precautions to protect their personal information. More...

Cemetery meeting cancelled

The upcoming meeting of the executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association has been cancelled. More...

Quilt raffle

The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas and Lampasas County Democrats will co-sponsor the annual Labor Day Picnic at the Hancock Park Pavilion Monday beginning at 11 a.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, beans and cookies will be served. More...

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Sports

Badgers' wait is finally over

After a long offseason of training, the Lampasas High School varsity team kicks off its season tonight
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers' 2007 season seemed to take an eternity. For 10 winless games last year, time virtually stood still for the coaches, players and fans of the Lampasas High School varsity football team. More...

Volleyball has lots of room to improve

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Lady Badgers volleyball coach Tracey Myers has a lot of work ahead of her, both on and off the court. More...

Hunting is more than just aiming and shooting

John Johnston

On the morning of Aug. 15, I was purchasing my Super Combo hunting license for the upcoming season. Pete, the manager assisting me, said, "You must have slept in," because I am usually one of the first to get my license, but it was 10 a.m. More...

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Friday Night Football

This year's football season starts off differently for Lometa and Lampasas More...

Testimony ends in Gower murder trial

Defendant's interest in life insurance proceeds after wife's death becomes focal point of murder-for-hire case
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

At press time Thursday afternoon, 27th District Court Judge Joe Carroll was expected to issue a ruling in response to a defense motion on whether the capital murder charge against 40-year-old Donald Dean Gower should be reduced to murder. More...

LISD enrollment numbers down

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Lampasas Independent School District's numbers are down, and Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers said the story is the same for a number of rural school districts across the state. More...

Back-to-school event

New Covenant Church held its annual rally last week heralding in a new school year. There were free haircuts, balloons, giveaways, food, games and fun for youths of all ages. See related photos, page 3. More...

Offices closed

The offices of the Lampasas Dispatch Record and The Print Shop will be closed Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Although newspaper deadlines remain unchanged, the Sept. 2 issue will appear on newsstands a day late. More...

Forum

The Lampasas County Conservative Club and Lampasas Dispatch Record will co-sponsor a candidate forum in the Lampasas County Courthouse's District Courtroom. The public is invited to attend the Oct. 2 event at 7 p.m. More...

News

Museum open Saturday, closed for Labor Day

Keystone Square Museum will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The museum will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular hours resume Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and again Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. More...

Mobile home blaze tied to smoking in bedroom

Lampasas County Fire Marshal Gene Harrison said "careless smoking" in a bedroom, which ignited a mattress, was the cause of a Sunday night fire that destroyed two mobile homes. Firemen were dispatched to 8235 U.S. Highway 190 East at 8:15 p.m. More...

Keep Texas Beautiful campaign offers free cleaning supplies

The rivers and lakes of Texas provide recreation and beauty, but all too often they can be littered with trash and debris. The Texas Waterway Cleanup Program stands ready to assist communities in efforts to beautify their local environments. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets top Rochelle in final test before season-opener

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The good news for Hornets fans is Lometa manhandled its last opponent. The bad news is it didn't count. 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, Sept. 1, 2008 Center closed for holiday * * * Tuesday, Sept. More...

School Menu

For week of Sept. 1-5

Monday, Sept. 1 Holiday -- school closed Tuesday, Sept. 2 BREAKFAST: Muffin or cereal, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, baked potato wedges, pork & beans, pears and milk. Options: salad bar or baked potato. Wednesday, Sept. More...

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