October 10, 2008 / Front Page

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Rain earlier in the week provides measure of relief

Thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday brought two inches or more of rain to most parts of Lampasas County. Lampasas received 1.8 inches of rain Monday, according to the National Weather Service observer station. More...

Lampasas Mission working to ready building for occupancy

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

For the volunteers at Lampasas Mission, it seems Christmas has come a little early this year -- in the form of a new building purchased with donated funds and continuing community support to refurbish the facility. More...

Hay show

The Central Texas Hay Show and educational program is Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Burnet County Fair Barn behind the Burnet Airport on Ellen Halbert Lane. More...

Commissioners

Lampasas County commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. More...

Lifestyles

Heritage group makes plans

Adamsville Heritage Association's Christmas Tour on Dec. 6 will end the 100-year celebration. The event is set on the "strip" of Adamsville, U.S. More...

All-region

Three Lampasas High School Badger bandsmen were selected to the All-Region Jazz Band at tryouts in Temple recently. Ethan Moses, left, placed fifth on trumpet to advance to area. More...

School Menu

Week of Oct. 13-17

Monday, Oct. 13 BREAKFAST: French toast/ maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Steak fingers, whipped potatoes, steamed broccoli, fruit cup, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 14 BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza, fruit or juice and milk. More...

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News

Crime Stoppers offers reward for return of ATV

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of persons responsible for a recent theft and recovery of the property. According to Lt. More...

Certification program set

A 15-credit-hour Superintendent Professional Certification program is offered by Texas Tech University College of Education. Students can attend classes at TTU at Fredericksburg, TTU at Highland Lakes or TTU Center at Junction. More...

Lampasas County offering prescription drug discount card

Lampasas County is introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. More...

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Agribusiness

Pesticide CEU opportunities offered to applicators

Those needing Continuing Education Units in order to maintain a pesticide applicator's license can get 15 hours between now and the end of the year. On Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Headed downfield

Lometa's Brandon Lilly (22) tucks the ball and runs during the recent junior varsity game against Richland Springs at home. The subvarsity team next will face Heritage at 6:30 p.m. in Lometa, followed by an Oct. 16 game at Sidney. More...

Lady Hornets take fifth at meet

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Lometa's cross country team returned to the course Oct. 1 for its home meet hosted at Lometa Regional Park. More...

Playing the waiting game

Hornets David Cruz, left, and Dalton Parsons waited for officials to determine whether the varsity football game at Star would be canceled due to lightning last Friday night. More...

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Cavaliers blank Badgers

The defending 4A Division II state champion Lake Travis Cavaliers shut out Lampasas 57-0 Friday night in Lake Travis. More...

Herb/Art Fest set Saturday

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will host the 14th annual Herb & Art Fest on downtown Courtyard Square Saturday starting at 9 a.m. More...

Floerke agrees to LEDC seat

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Lampasas Independent School District Trustee Linda Floerke, in her second meeting on the board, volunteered to sit on the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board. Mrs. More...

Biker Rally

The Historic Fire House Biker Run Rally is Oct. 17-19 behind the Country Inn at the intersection of U.S. Highways 190, 281 and 183. Activities include a motorcycle parade, "Fire House Run," biker games, live music and more. More...

City Council

Lampasas City Council will hold two public hearings Monday at 5:30 p.m. about annexation. After the workshop session, the council will meet at 7 p.m. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Brooks

Austin resident Blynda Lou Brooks, 58, died Oct. 4, 2008, in an Austin hospital. Funeral services were Oct. 9 at Briggs-Gamel-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with burial at Hurst Ranch Cemetery in Goldthwaite. Mrs. Brooks was born Dec. More...

Mr. Johnson

Clayton Eugene Johnson died Oct. 7, 2008, at his residence in Lometa. He was 55. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Family of Faith Church in Lometa. The body will be cremated. Mr. Johnson was born Oct. More...

Mrs. Reavis

Temple resident Helen Ruth Reavis, 81, died Oct. 5, 2008, at Weston Inn Health Center in Temple. Graveside services are Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Tobey Cemetery at Oakalla with the Rev. More...

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Sports

Regional bound!

LHS earns first trip to regionals
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Some say the waiting is the hardest part. For the Lampasas tennis team, the long wait is over. More...

Badgers face tough test against defending champs

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

When Ryan Bailey met with his fellow District 25-4A coaches to exchange film Wednesday morning, they all had the same question. "They were all like, 'The wishbone? Really?'" Bailey said. More...

Lampasas Force U-14 and U-12 teams win again

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Winning is a family affair for the Lampasas Force's U-14 team. Brothers Anthony and Adrian Velarde each contributed a pair of goals to keep the Force's undefeated streak intact, as the team beat the Silver Dragons 5-1 last Sunday in Round Rock. More...

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