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'Tis the season

City of Lampasas personnel recently strung Christmas lights around the downtown Courtyard Square area, as well as decorations across Key Avenue, all in preparation for the annual Carol of Lights Festival set Dec. 5-7. More...

Former Republican Party chair, longtime rancher dies

Funeral services for lifelong Lometa resident James Edwin Moore Jr., 79, were Nov. 19, 2008, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lampasas with the Rev. Reid Morgan officiating. Burial followed at Hines Chapel Cemetery in Lampasas County. More...

Salute to veterans

Lometa Independent School District choir students, under the direction of Eugene Barnett, participated in the school's recent Veterans Day event, complete with speeches, flag presentations and lots of music. More...

Deadlines

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, early deadlines are in effect for the Lampasas Dispatch Record. Deadline for classified ads, display ads and news items for the Nov. 28 issue are Monday at 5 p.m. More...

Commissioners

Lampasas County Commissioners will meet Monday at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse. More...

Poll

Lifestyles

Burson-Latham

Couple exchange vows in Florence ceremony

Amanda Burson and Kolton Latham, both of Gatesville, were united in marriage on Sept. 27, 2008, at The Vineyard at Florence. Elder Bruce Crawford of Lampasas officiated the doublering evening ceremony. More...

Local artist featured in alumni magzine

The November/December 2008 edition of "The Alcalde," a publication of The Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas, offers a feature that salutes the entrepreneur. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 24-28

Monday, Nov. 24 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets/ gravy, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, hot roll, applesauce and milk. Tuesday, Nov. More...

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News

Museum foundation to release history book

The Lampasas County Museum Foundation has announced that Keystone Square Museum's photographic history, "Lampasas County," is set for relese Feb. 16. The price will be $21.99 plus tax. More...

Boots on display

Footwear from local bootmakers were on display. More...

Probation given in DWI case

A charge of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger netted three years' probation for 33-yearold Ty Sterling Spieker in recent 27th District Court action with Judge Joe Carroll presiding. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets get ready for playoff contest

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

For Lometa, it's a good news, bad news situation. The good news is the Hornets will not have to worry about facing Richland Springs during this year's playoff run. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. Monday, Nov. More...

Benefit set for local family

A benefit will be held for the Randy Benningfield family Saturday at Lometa Music Hall. The doors will open at 4 p.m., and music will begin at 5 p.m. An auction will be held during intermission, and donations are being accepted. More...

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Abbott ends Lometa's playoff run

Hornets fall 56-22

The Abbott Panthers, Texas' third-ranked six-man team, defeated Lometa 56-22 on Friday night in a second-round playoff game at Hico. More...

City votes to annex acreage west of town

"When I drove out there, I didn't get the feeling that it's the country." " Councilman Evan Stubbs

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council voted 6-1 during a special meeting Monday night to approve the first reading of an ordinance annexing 409 acres west of the city limits. More...

Kempner council looks to extend city boundaries

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council last week took another step in the process regarding the voluntary annexation of 14.4 acres. A second public hearing was held for the property located at 104 Hill St., which is owned by Bachmayer Family Enterprises. More...

Mural unveiling

The first of four planned murals to embellish walls on downtown buildings was unveiled last week with more than 300 community members on hand. Chili was served and musical entertainment provided. More...

Thanksgiving

Lampasas County Ministerial Alliance will host a community Thanksgiving service Sunday at 5 p.m. The multi-denominational event will be at Second Baptist Church, 809 Casbeer St. (from downtown take Third Street east). More...

City Council

Lampasas City Council will meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers for a workshop session, which will include a presentation about the new city sports complex. Regular session will begin at 7 p.m. More...

Deaths

Mr. Benningfield

Randall Joe Benningfield of Lometa died Nov. 17, 2008, at his residence. He was 48. A memorial service was Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Lometa with the Rev. Scott Edmondson and Minister Bob McClinton officiating. More...

Mrs. Benton

Funeral services for Mattie Blackburn Benton, 84, are Nov. 21, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Benton died Nov. 14 following a short illness. More...

Mrs. Berry

Funeral services for Mellie E. Berry, 81, of Lampasas were Nov. 19, 2008, at Briggs-Gamel-Wilcox Funeral Home in Lampasas with the Rev. Rick Willis officiating. A private burial service followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Berry died Nov. More...

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Sports

Badgers refuse to lose

Despite early miscues and loss of a starter, senior Hopson carries Lampasas to victory

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

When envisioning the season ahead, head coach Scott Harrelson did not predict a win in the home opener against Belton. More...

Road Opener Tonight

The varsity Badgers play their first game away from home tonight as they travel to Liberty Hill for an 8 p.m. tip against the Panthers. More...

2008-09 Badgers Basketball

Date Jan. 16 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Feb. 17 Bold indicates District 25-4A games. More...

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