October 7, 2008 / Front Page

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Friday night lights

Streaks of lightning so concerned Lampasas Independent School District officials that they postponed Friday night's home football game against Pflugerville Hendrickson. More...

Several candidates participate in Thursday night forum

SBOE race features two candidates
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Conservative Club hosted a forum Thursday night for several candidates in the November General Elections. District 14 State Board of Education member Gail Lowe, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Dr. More...

Office hours

After receiving comments from the public, officials have decided not to change the county's work week to four 10- hour days. County offices will remain open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Water use

Mandatory Stage 3 water use restrictions will be in effect Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. through midnight for the city of Lampasas because of work on the Central Texas Water Supply Corp. water transmission line that serves the city. More...

Lifestyles

Church to crown royalty

Fall Festival events on tap

St. Mary Catholic Church's annual Fall Festival is Saturday and Sunday at 701 N. Key Ave. Festivities include vendors, children's activities, washer and horseshoe pitching contests, a silent auction and raffle. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · 556-2550

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Public transportation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. More...

Lutheran church to host concert

Two for Life team Jay and Jodi Marcum, a husband and wife musical duo from Nashville, will present a family concert on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. More...

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Letters

The sellout of America

The vote was taken, and the American people have spoken, but don't hold your breath. The "elite" global bankers are busy manipulating the stock market to force our congressmen to vote for the sellout (bailout) of America. More...

Stealing from us

The primary work of legislatures has always been stealing, bribing and lying. Congress has illustrated this for us big-time as it tried to steal $700 billion from the American people -- and failed. More...

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Sports

New offense gains ground

Badgers lose 34-6 despite revamping scheme, installing wishbone
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers unveiled their newlook offense against Hendrickson once Mother Nature finally decided to let them. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Dripping Springs 42, Killeen 17 Hendrickson 34, Lampasas 6 Lake Travis 55, Hutto 20 Marble Falls BYE This Week Hutto @ Dripping Springs Killeen @ Marble Falls Lampasas @ Lake Travis Hendrickson BYE More...

Game Stats

Score By Quarters Lampasas Hendrickson Scoring Summary First Quarter None Second Quarter HHS — Kenny Williams 18-yard run (Dennis Pezzaro kick) LHS — Seth Fry 11-yard pass to Cole Ball (Kick failed) More...

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Water group adopts DFCs

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

At a recent meeting, Groundwater Management Area 8 committee members adopted desired future conditions for the Trinity Aquifer. The Trinity encompasses 41 of the 45 counties, including Lampasas, within the GMA-8 boundary. More...

Herb/Art Fest to draw crowd

The 14th annual Herb & Art Fest is Saturday at historic downtown Courtyard Square. Events will be from 9 a.m. More...

Out with the old...

Interior renovations are complete at Kline Whitis Elementary School, which included remodeling and expansion of the library, kitchen, cafeteria and storage area. Above: students participate in storytime in the new facility. More...

Conservatives host forum at courthouse

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

One legislative incumbent and one congressional candidate were on hand for Thursday night's Lampasas County Conservative Club forum, held in the county courthouse. More...

Park movie

The city of Lampasas is offering its fall Movie in the Park, "Iron Man," to be presented to the public on a giant blow-up screen on Saturday beginning at about 7:30 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park. Concessions will be offered for sale. More...

Sign theft

About 20 political signs have been stolen in various parts of the county recently, Lampasas County Republican Party Chairman Skipper Wallace said. "It is a crime, and if I find out who's doing it I will press charges," Wallace said. More...

Editorial

Cartoon

Full Story

Only ourselves to blame in the economic crisis

Linda Chavez

No one wants to talk about who is most to blame for the financial crisis that now threatens the U.S. economy, though there is plenty of blame to go around. More...

Happy days for Obama

William Murchison

So here we are — wherever "here" is, economically, financially speaking. The House balks at the bailout. The markets tumble. What next? No expert who tells you he knows what's ahead is to be believed, and you can tell him a colleague said so. More...

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Deaths

Mr. Hahn

Walter Gale Hahn, 73, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 1, 2008. He was born Jan. 9, 1935, to Charlie and Mildred Hahn. Mr. Hahn attended Lampasas High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1954-58. More...

Mr. Krempin

Robert Krempin, a lifelong resident of Topsey in Coryell County, died Sept. 25, 2008. Funeral services were Sept. 29 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Kerzee officiat- ing. Burial was at Copperas Cove City Cemetery. More...

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Agribusiness

Central Texas Hay Show, CEU program set Oct. 16 in Burnet

The Central Texas Hay Show is open to all hay producers in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. This educational program and hay show will be held Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Burnet County Fair Barn behind the Burnet Airport on Ellen Halbert Lane. More...

Resource work group to meet

The Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Hill Country Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct a Local Work Group meeting at the Lampasas County Office Building Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. The public is invited. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Oct. 1 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,216, compared to last week at 1,320 and 868 last year. More...

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