October 17, 2008 / Front Page

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Homecoming court

Lampasas High School students who will represent their campus as homecoming king and queen include Warren Scott and Heath Hopson, front row; Karleigh Vann and Vanessa Perkins, second row; back row from left, Garrett Gould, Seth Fry, Cole Ball, More...

Residents speak against annexation

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Several residents of County Roads 1020 and 1025 addressed the Lampasas City Council Monday to oppose annexation of about 410 acres west of the city limits. More...

Splish-splash

Vehicles making their way along Key Avenue had high waters to contend with after rainshowers Wednesday morning and afternoon. More...

Halloween

Lampasas Mission and Wal- Mart will hold a haunted house fund-raiser on Oct. 30 from 5-9 p.m. at the old Wal-Mart building at Santa Fe Square. There will be a costume contest, hayrides, trunk-or-treat and other games for kids. More...

Hunters

The eighth annual Hunters' Welcome is Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the H-E-B parking lot. Sack lunches with barbecue sandwiches will be sold for $6 each. More...

Lifestyles

Community service

FFA, a nationally recognized organization, teaches students the importance of community service. Lampasas FFA recently reinforced the lessons while helping a local family in need. More...

Democrats to watch PBS segment

Lampasas County Democrats will meet Saturday at 3 p.m. in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building to discuss veterans' issues and how cuts have affected veterans' care, said a party spokesman. More...

Couple plan winter wedding

Amber Dawn Banister and Robert Wayne Groves, both of Lubbock, plan to exchange wedding vows in a Dec. 20, 2008, ceremony in Lubbock. Miss Banister is the daughter of Melvin and Tricia Banister of Carlsbad, N.M. More...

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News

Consumers reminded to use licensed contractors

Fall has arrived in Texas, and with the change of seasons homeowners' thoughts turn to the first cold snap and necessary furnace maintenance. More...

Accident on CR 3010 sends four to hospital

A one-vehicle accident Monday sent four Lampasas residents to Rollins Brook Community Hospital with non-incapacitating injuries. More...

Law Enforcement Report

Recent arrests: Oct. 15 -- Keith Oneil Scales, 23, of Lampasas for evading arrest or detention and resisting arrest or search. At press time Thursday morning, he remained in the Lampasas County Jail. Oct. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hanging on for dear life

Lometa's Lucas Kemp (in dark uniform) struggles to keep a grip on the football in recent junior varsity action against Heritage at Hornet Field. The team recently faced Sidney, and next will play Richland Springs Thursday at 7 p.m. at home. More...

Hornets ready for Grand Prairie

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Most football teams play only one season per calendar year, but not Lometa. The Hornets begin their second season tonight. At least, that is how they are looking at it. Lometa will play its first game since Sept. More...

Taking control

Manuel Hernandez (in front) grabs onto a Heritage player to bring him down during the team's recent game at home. More...

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Lometa wins big; Dripping Springs beats Lampasas

Lometa beat Grand Prairie Eagle Advantage Academy 52-6 Friday night in Grand Prairie, and undefeated Dripping Springs topped Lampasas 35-13. More...

Early voting begins Monday for Nov. 4 General Election

Number of east Lampasas County residents eligible to vote for Copperas Cove propositions

Early voting by personal appearance runs Monday through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 General Election at the Elections Administrator's office, 412 S. Live Oak. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with 12-hour days (7 a.m. More...

Copperas Cove Precinct 1

About 300 Lampasas County residents who live in Precinct 1 within the city of Copperas Cove may vote in a special election set Nov. 4. Early voting is Monday through Oct. 31 at the Elections Administrator's Office, 412 S. Live Oak. More...

Special night

Local residents in large numbers attended the annual National Night Out event at H-E-B's parking lot, where they visited with law enforcement personnel who responded to their queries, listened to musical entertainment and enjoyed hot dogs and d More...

Motorcycle Rally to roar into town

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

Garage sale

Courtyard Square Association's fall citywide garage sale will be Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food and entertainment will be available. More...

Flames

The Lampasas High School Flames will hold their second annual spaghetti dinner and auction on Oct. 25 at Hanna Springs Intermediate cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the meal will be served at 6 p.m. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Davis

Funeral services for Ivey Loenell Davis, 78, of Fairfield are Oct. 17, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery at Kempner. Mrs. Davis died Oct. 15 at her daughter's residence. More...

Mrs. McCormick

Funeral services for Nelda Faye McCormick, 94, of Granbury, formerly of Lampasas, are Oct. 18, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. Burial will be at Watson Cemetery. Visitation is Oct. More...

Mrs. Thompson

Graveside services for Lucille Lena Gaddy Thompson, 86, of Lampasas were Oct. 16, 2008, at Senterfitt Cemetery with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. Mrs. Thompson died Oct. 14 at Regal Nursing & Rehab. More...

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Sports

Badgers look forward to another difficult matchup

One week after facing the defending state champions, Lampasas hosts undefeated Dripping Springs
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers identify with underdogs. When the Dolphins upset the Patriots in the NFL a few weeks back, the Badgers took note. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Dripping Springs 17, Hutto 7 Lake Travis 57, Lampasas 0 Killeen 41, Marble Falls 35 Hendrickson BYE This Week Dripping Springs @ Lampasas Lake Travis @ Hendrickson Marble Falls @ Hutto Killeen BYE More...

After fast start, Lady Badgers fall to defending district champs

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Hippos have a huge advantage over their competition. Her name is Jessica O'Shoney. More...

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