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October 14, 2008 / Front Page

Relay for Life

Above: Cancer survivors take a victory lap during opening ceremonies of the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life staged in Lampasas recently. More...

Fire marshal: Get ready for the winter weather

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Friday night football games and dewy grass in the mornings are signals that fall has arrived. Although autumn usually does not bring frigid temperatures to Central Texas, most residents realize winter can't be too far in the future. More...

Hay show

The Central Texas Hay Show, open to all hay producers in Lampasas, Burnet and Llano counties, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Burnet County Fair Barn behind the Burnet Airport on Ellen Halbert Lane. More...

Kempner

Kempner City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers to discuss an ordinance establishing an Identity Theft Program, and to hear an annual review of the city's investment policy. More...

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Lifestyles

"Cooking with Betty"

Autumn flavor favorites

Betty Jacobs

Enjoying good food is a pleasure shared by families everywhere. Included are some of my favorite recipes: Autumn Meat Loaf, Mom's Corn Pudding, Old-Fashioned Apple Cake and delicious Corn Light Bread. Enjoy! More...

Church school

First Baptist Church has been educating children for more than three decades in its prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms, and with its newest director, Meg Sneed, about 100 children are being served this year. More...

LHS students lauded for test scores

Nine students at Lampasas High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their achievement on AP exams. More...

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Letters

Bailout puts country further in debt

First, I want to thank all members of the House and Senate for the wonderful job of reading a 431-page document in less than a week. Is that the same as Gov. Palin not knowing what magazines she reads? Let me summarize for you. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Oct. 8 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 756, compared to last week at 1,216 and 844 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers $3-$5 lower. Feeder heifers $2-$3 lower. More...

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Lometa police chief resigns

By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE Special Correspondent

For the second time in just a few weeks, the resignation of a Lometa city official has left a position vacant. More...

Biker Rally on the horizon

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual Lampasas County Historic Fire House Run Biker Rally Friday through Sunday behind Country Inn, at the intersection of U.S. Highways 190, 281 and 183. All bikers are welcome. More...

A celebration down to the 'T'

Houston-area classic car group visits Lampasas

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

At 40 miles per hour or less, the drive from Killeen took awhile. Space City T's members savored every minute of the trek to Lampasas, though, as they celebrated America's first mainstream automobile. More...

NRCS session

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

Bazaar

A Town and Country Christmas Bazaar is set Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. Vendor booths are $20 for for-profit organizations, $15 for non-profits and $25 for concessions. More...

Editorial

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California drilling: Lift the ban

Edwin Feulner

When it comes to energy, we're supposed to pick between a clean environment and affordable fuel. But what if we could have both? Fortunately, it's possible to produce more domestic oil while also keeping our planet livable. More...

ACORN voter registration

Michelle Malkin

Systemic corruption of our election process continues. Barack Obama and his old friends at ACORN and Project Vote are leading the way. This radical revolution is taking place in your backyard. More...

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Sports

Badgers can't stop Gilbert's aerial assault

Lake Travis' Garrett Gilbert tosses for five touchdowns, dismantling Lampasas 57-0

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

After traveling to Austin and seeing Lake Travis' Garrett Gilbert firsthand on Friday, those on the Badgers' sideline knew they had witnessed something special. More...

Mental errors cost Lampasas match against Lady Kangaroos

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers gave Killeen a fight Friday evening, but they could not overcome their own mistakes and fell in three sets. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

FOOTBALL Both of the Badgers' freshman teams suffered loses to Lake Travis last Thursday evening. The White team lost 43-6, with the Badgers' only score coming late in the fourth quarter on a 65-yard Tanner Swinford run. More...

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