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Homecoming tradition

Lometa Independent School District came very close to not having its annual bonfire to salute homecoming because it was determined that some items in the pile were unsuitable for burning. More...

Bat man

Wildlife biologist debunks myths, allays fears about mammal

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Not only are bats not the bloodsucking creatures they are portrayed to be in many horror movies, in reality they are some of the best friends farmers could have. More...

The public is invited to take a tour of the new Lampasas High School campus under construction on U.S. Highway 281 South. Tours will be held the first Monday of each month, beginning this Monday. More...

LISD trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the District Administration Building. Agenda items include updates on the district's building projects, a report from Superintendent Dr. More...

Poll

Lifestyles

Bank celebration

First State Bank of Burnet President Cary Johnson, left, is pictured with Michelle and Jeff Runge of Bertram, who were the winners of a grand prize giveaway Saturday in Burnet at an event marking the bank's 100 years of business. More...

Cowboy up for Kids fund-raiser slated

The second annual Cowboy Up for Kids will be held Nov. 8 from 6-10 p.m. at Boulder Creek Farms, five miles east of Marble Falls on FM 1431. More...

Club hears information on pocket gardens

Marlene Gillman of Killeen, director of Texas Garden Clubs District V, presented a program on pocket gardens at a recent meeting of Browning Community Garden Club. Mrs. More...

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News

Pickup flips on county road

A 2003 Mazda B2300 two-door pickup was totaled Wednesday morning northwest of town during a rollover on County Road 2200. Trooper IV Patrick McElroy of the Texas Highway Patrol in Burnet was dispatched to the scene at 8:53 a.m. More...

Plea to be entered in murder case

Jeremiah John Ellison, 26, of Copperas Cove is expected to enter a plea Jan. 9 for capital murder that stems from a murder-for-hire case in July 2007, in which two defendants already have received life sentences without the possibility of parole. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets take 45-point win

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Lometa appears to be back on track. On the heels of a three-game losing streak, the Hornets outscored their last two opponents 97-6, including a 45-point shutout victory over Prairie Lea last Friday. More...

2008 Varsity Football

Date Sept. 12 Richland Springs Lometa More...

Bake sale

Lometa's American Legion Auxiliary will hold a bake sale at the red light today beginning at 8 a.m. Sugar-free goodies will be offered. Proceeds will be used to send local girls to Bluebonnet Girls' State next year. More...

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Lometa tops Buckholts 53-8

Killeen Kangaroos beat Badgers 38-3

Lometa clinched a playoff spot with its win Friday night. More...

Residents voice their opposition to annexation

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

A group of about 25 Lampasas County residents attended a public hearing Monday evening to argue against annexing parts of County Roads 1020 and 1025 into the city limits. More...

Early voting figures nearing 4,000

Early voting totals for the Nov. 4 General Election continue to grow, as 3,369 Lampasas County citizens had cast ballots by personal appearance through 8 a.m. Thursday. More...

Blood drive set Monday

This holiday season, one celebrity is taking time to thank blood donors and help in the life-saving mission. Food Network's Paula Deen is joining the American Red Cross to say thanks for giving. More...

Reset clocks

The hour of sleep lost last spring can be recaptured Sunday when daylight saving time comes to an end. Standard time officially will begin at 2 a.m. that day. More...

Conaway

A member of District 11 Congressman Mike Conaway's Llano office staff will be in Lampasas on Nov. 12 to visit with local constituents from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Brubaker

Lois Marie Brubaker, 60, of Salado died Oct. 24, 2008, at her home. A private memorial service was held in the home of Lampasas County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse. Mrs. Brubaker was born March 16, 1948, in Abilene, to Arlie Quest and Myrtle B. More...

Mr. Englishbee

Tom Englishbee, 74, of Fritch died Oct. 25, 2008. Funeral services were Oct. 30 at Brown's Chapel of The Fountains. Burial was at Westlawn Cemetery. Mr. Englishbee was born July 17, 1934, in Houston, to Virgil and Gladys Rea Englishbee. More...

Mr. Kibler

No services are planned for Charles Kermit Kibler, 54, of Lampasas. His body was cremated. Mr. Kibler died Oct. 26, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 16, 1954, in Dekalb, the son of Clarence Wayne and Inez McDonald Kibler. More...

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Sports

Change of plans

With QB Murray listed as questionable, LHS turns to Millican as team tries to grab first win of season

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The hopes of posting a winning season are gone, but the Badgers still have one last thing to play for when they take the field tonight against Killeen: pride. More...

Home Finale Tonight

The varsity football team plays its final home game of the season tonight at 7:30 p.m. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Dripping Springs 28, Hendrickson 14 Killeen 49, Hutto 35 Marble Falls 42, Lampasas 15 Lake Travis BYE This Week Dripping Springs @ Lake Travis Killeen @ Lampasas Marble Falls @ Hendrickson Hutto BYE More...

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