September 5, 2008 / Front Page

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In its early stages

Scott Brockman, Ricky McQueen and J.D. Prosise of Ron Ischy Masonry erect scaffolding on one wall of Jerry Goodson's surveying business downtown. More...

Services held Thursday for school board official

Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees member William A. Haisler Jr. of Kempner died Aug. 31, 2008, in Houston. He was 67. Funeral services with military honors were Sept. More...

Lifestyles

VDL! to hold fund-raising event

Vision Downtown Lampasas! will hold a fund-raising event Sept. 26 on downtown Courtyard Square. An Evening Under the Stars will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a brisket dinner at 7 p.m. More...

October chosen for wedding

Msgt. Brian J. Deuel announces the engagement of his daughter, Colleen Shea, to Airman Raymond Matthew Miller of Lampasas. Miss Deuel is the granddaughter of Liz and Dick Bettle of Lampasas, and Mary Margaret Deuel of Spring. More...

Cheer camp upcoming

The Lampasas High School cheerleaders will have their annual mini-camp for students in kindergarten through sixth grade on Sept. 13 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per girl. More...

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News

Classics plan Saturday show

Classics at the Classic will meet in the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In Saturday at 7 p.m. The event will be dedicated to Paul Murray, who with others helped Sharon Carrigan plan the first classics gathering at Storm's. More...

Recent arrests noted by officials

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Sept. 2 -- Gabriella Coronado Martinez, 30, of Lampasas for assault causing bodily injury. She posted bond Wednesday and was released from the Lampasas County Jail. More...

Medicare kit a scam, according to resource center

All scams come with a great sales pitch, such as this one: "Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis, diabetes, poor circulation, back aches, swelling, muscle soreness, inflammation in the hands or ankles? If so, help is on the way. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets show mercy on Covington

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Prior to last week's football game between Lometa and Covington, SixManFootball.com listed the Hornets as a 32-point favorite. It wasn't enough. More...

Lometa enrollment up at start of 2008-09

Lometa Independent School District bucked the area-wide trend of lower enrollment numbers when it opened its doors on Aug. 25 for the first day of the 2008-09 term. 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. More...

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County commissioners set proposed tax rate

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court last week set the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2008-09 at $.6199, or 62 cents per $100 valuation. More...

Local ag teacher works to rewrite standards

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

For many, the difference between TEKS and TAKS is confusing. For Dr. More...

Company for dinner

This squirrel frequently joins Dr. Joe B. Rushing for a quick bite just outside the window of Rushing's breakfast area. Its perch also allows the squirrel to keep an eye out for any predators that might be in the area. More...

Health care, animal shelter costs lead to county tax rate increase

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the district courtroom about the proposed 2008-09 tax rate of 62 cents per $100 valuation. More...

Deaths

Mr. Burr

A memorial service for Raymond Eugene Burr, 53, of Paragould, Ark., formerly of Lampasas, was held Aug. 30, 2008, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett, Ark. Mr. Burr died Aug. 27. He was born Sept. More...

Mrs. Walden

Opal Grace Walden, a resident of San Marcos, died Aug. 30, 2008, at age 85. Funeral services are Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wimberley. Burial will be at 12:15 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. More...

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Sports

Badgers look to bounce back

Lampasas hopes week of increasing stamina will prevent another last-minute loss
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

In the fourth quarter of last Friday's loss against Manor, the Badgers ran out of time. They ran out of steam, too. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

GOLF TOURNAMENT The Metroplex Health System Foundation is holding its ninth annual Fall Golf Classic on Sept. 14 to benefit Rollins Brook Community Hospital. The tournament is set for 1 p.m. at Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course in Lampasas. More...

Badger football comes home

Defensive back Kacey Tucker carries the ball during defensive drills at Wednesday's practice as Lampasas prepares for the first home game of the season against Rockdale tonight at 7:30 p.m. More...

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