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Copyright 2008-2009 The Lampasas Dispatch Record All Rights Reserved
November 4, 2008  RSS feed
Lometa council selects Cynthia Kirby as mayor
In a called meeting Monday evening, the Lometa City Council filled its mayoral vacancy. It had operated without a mayor or mayor pro tem since Doug Brister's resignation Oct. 21. Upon coming out of a lengthy executive session, council member Cynthia Kirby was moved into the top spot. More...
Republicans win Lampasas County votes
Despite national loss, McCain wins Lampasas County handily

Several Republican candidates on Tuesday night recorded large margins of victory in Lampasas County, although official Electoral College totals in the presidential race have not been determined. More...

Sugar rush

This First Baptist Church kindergarten youth -- dressed in his Halloween costume -- loads his plate with goodies at a holiday event. More...

 Lifestyles
• Order of Eastern Star looks back on more than 100 years
M embers of Lampasas Chapter #295 Order of the Eastern Star recently celebrated the chapter's 103rd birthday. Past Matron Glynda Carpenter researched and prepared the following history of the chapter. ** The Order of the Eastern Star would not exist had it not been for the Masonic institution. More...
• Today's Girl pageant set in Lampasas
• Account established to assist with boy's medical expenses
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 Letters
• Disappointing endorsement
Your endorsement of Sen. John McCain for president on Oct. 21 was very disappointing, not for your endorsement but for the reasons you gave for the endorsement. Unfortunately, the McCain campaign has used many of the half-truths, lies and misrepresentations found in your editorial. More...
• Common sense
• Honoring veterans
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 Deaths
• article has image Mrs. Copley
A memorial service for Carrie Mallett Oakley Copley, 99, of Burnet was Nov. 3, 2008, at Clements- Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Copley died Oct. 31 in Burnet. She was born June 18, 1909, in Lake Victor in Burnet County, the daughter of Thomas Hardin and Amkea "Anna" Mallett, where she lived until her marriage. More...
• article has image Mrs. Cantwell
• Mr. Banta
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 News
• Former resident discusses gang for TV show
Lisa Block, public information officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety, recently briefed Gangland Productions on the Bandidos motorcycle gang for a History Channel episode about the group. Mrs. Block is the daughter of Travis and Mary Ann Herring of Lometa. More...
• article has image Rash of burglaries hit local businesses; warrants to be issued
• article has image You've still got mail
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 Sports
• article has image Badgers 'mauled' by Killeen
Kangaroos rush for 318 yards behind massive front line, defeating Lampasas 38-3 in home finale
The Badgers' defensive line saw its share of monsters on Halloween night. Fielding an enormous offensive line consisting of three juggernauts who weigh over 285 pounds apiece, the Killen Kangaroos manhandled Lampasas at the line of scrimmage and on the scoreboard, posting a 38- 3 victory over the Badgers. More...
• District 25-4A Standings
• article has image Outdoors With Mat Taylor
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 Agribusiness
• Emergency farm loan applications now taken
Applications for emergency farm loans for damages and losses caused by drought that occurred May 1 and continuing are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office located in Hamilton County, according to D. Dale Vann Sr. More...
• Cattle Auction
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