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Church welcomes Ike evacuees

As Hurricane Ike approached the Texas coast, several Houston-area families seeking shelter immediately knew where to turn: Lometa. More...

Commissioners extend deadline for Cactus Creek subdivision

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

At its most recent meeting, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court voted to give Bar 7 Partners, the developer of Cactus Creek subdivision, an additional two weeks to comply with court requirements for final plat acceptance. More...

Cheer camp

Cheerleaders mini-camp for kindergarteners through sixth graders is rescheduled to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per participant. A parent pep rally will be at noon, and campers will perform at the Oct. 2 football game. More...

Farm Bureau

The Lampasas County Farm Bureau's annual convention is Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building. A barbecue meal will be served. Bring a dessert or salad. Guest speaker will be Bryce Myric, marketing specialist with Texas Farm Bureau. More...

Lifestyles

Full of wool

Keystone Square Museum opens new exhibit

The public is invited to see Keystone Square Museum's newest exhibit, "Cotton, Wool and Mohair: Lampasas County Agriculture," which explores aspects of the history of these important industries in Lampasas County. More...

36 Club opens new year

Members of the GFWC/TFWC 36 Club had brunch at the home of Linda Hutcherson for the group's first meeting of the club year on Sept. 11. More...

Son for Gills

Rudy and Rachel Gill of Lampasas announce the birth of their son, Grant Grayson, born Aug. 21, 2008, at 4:09 p.m. at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Upon arrival, Grant weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. More...

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Letters

County should keep taxes down

With a national ailing economy, high unemployment and home mortgage foreclosures on the rise, what are the Lampasas County commissioners thinking by proposing a tax increase? More...

Correction noted

Editor's note: Chriss Echlin ("Gov. Palin's inaccuracies") has offered a correction to her letter that was printed Sept. 9 in the Dispatch Record. Ms. More...

Taxpayer money

I really resent the Texas Legislature taking $500 million that didn't belong to them and putting it in their General Fund. More...

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News

LCRA seeks volunteers for regional councils

LCRA is taking applications through Sept. 29 for volunteer positions on six new regional councils which will provide a twoway communication link between LCRA and communities on issues, projects and activities affecting the region. More...

Officials warn consumers about 'free' arthritis kit

Medicare scam luring elderly residents, according to CTADRC spokesman

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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Youth held after school threat

Officials stress no incident occurred on LHS campus
By JIM LOWE Staff Writer

Lampasas Police Department officials report that a 16-year-old male was referred to the Lampasas County Juvenile Probation Department and remains in the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center after he displayed two guns and said he was going to shoo More...

Kempner approves budget, tax rate

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council unanimously has approved the city's fiscal year 2008-09 budget. The action came following a public hearing at which no citizens expressed their opinion of the budget. The budget was accepted with one minor change. More...

Landmark on its way out

The historic Brooks Supermarket building on Courtyard Square is being demolished to make way for an addition to the new Lampasas County Office Building. Top photo: Gabe Wolf. Bottom photo: Jeff Jackson. More...

Watershed

Texas Watershed Steward program training offers participants a free day of education and training, a free copy of the Texas Watershed Steward Curriculum Handbook, free prizes and gifts, and a certificate of completion. The program is Sept. More...

Relay event

The 2008 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lampasas Survivor Dinner is Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Green Frog Tea Room at the Hancock Springs Hostess House. More...

Editorial

Lipstick wars

Linda Chavez

Democrat activists have let Sarah Palin get under their skin — and if they don't get a grip, their visceral loathing of the Republican vice presidential candidate could cost them the election. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

It's pushback time

William Murchison

At the news that Sarah Palin would be John McCain's running mate, hundreds of thousands leaped to their feet. Hallelujah! Yippee! Boy, oh, boy! More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Barrett

Sue Nance Barrett died Sept. 11, 2008, at North Austin Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. She was 61. Funeral services are Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. More...

Mrs. Grindle

Funeral services for Georgia Lee Grindle, 81, of Lampasas were Sept. 13, 2008, at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. Burial was at Center Cemetery near Lometa. Mrs. Grindle died Sept. More...

Mr. Murgatroyd

Funeral services with full military honors for Lampasan George William Murgatroyd Jr., 66, are Sept. 16, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Briggs- Gamel-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. The Rev. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Sept. 3 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 688, compared to last week at 1,149 and 510 last year. More...

Grazing workshops slated at several locations

A series of grazing workshops for land managers and livestock and wildlife producers will continue through Oct. 1. More...

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