November 28, 2008 / Front Page

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Economic slowdown begins to affect sales tax rebates

Sales tax rebates for Kempner and Lometa were strong in November, but the city of Lampasas saw its first significant decline of the year, as it posted the largest percentage drop among entities in the Central Texas area. More...

Commissioners OK tax waiver for Lometa ISD property

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously approved a tax abatement for Lometa Independent School District property at 409 E. Main St. in Lometa. More...

Tour, meeting

The public is invited to take a tour Monday of the new Lampasas High School campus under construction. Anyone interested should be at the Lampasas Independent School District parking lot at 4:30 p.m. A bus will provide transportation. More...

Banquet

The annual Lampasas Badgers' volleyball-football banquet is Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Lampasas High School school cafeteria. Meal tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the LHS athletic department or Hodges & Sargent Pharmacy. More...

Lifestyles

Browning garden group studies butterflies, moths

Hideko Dewalt gave a presentation on "Butterflies and Moths" when the Browning Community Garden Club met recently at Mrs. Dewalt's home in Copperas Cove. More...

Home tour

The 2008 Christmas Home Tour, "An Americana Christmas," will be presented Dec. 7 from 1-5 p.m. Five local homes will be showcased, including the 403 W. First St. home of Wynema McGowan. More...

Band Parents

Lampasas Band Parents will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lampasas High School band hall. All interested persons are invited to attend. More...

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News

Judge grants probation in non-support case

In recent 27th District Court action, Judge Joe Carroll granted shock probation to Alonzo Moses Botello, 40, of Lampasas for criminal non-support. More...

TxDOT earns special award

The Brownwood district of the Texas Department of Transportation has reached a milestone in TxDOT's 91-year history. Fiscal year 2008 marked the fourth time the district has logged a "No lost time accident" year. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Playoff hopes crushed

Hornets fall 56-22 to Abbott

Top photo: Scotty Hernandez (7) intercepts a pass. Middle photo: Brandon Faubion (14) tries to get away with the ball. Bottom photo: Manuel Hernandez hangs on tight as an Abbott defender attempts to strip the ball. More...

School Menu

For week of Dec. 1-5

Monday, Dec. 1 BREAKFAST: Cereal, graham crackers or muffin, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog or burrito, tri-taters, Mexican corn, applesauce and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. Tuesday, Dec. More...

Couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Ben and Sammie Leggett will be honored with a reception for their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lometa. The Leggetts were married in 1958 while they were both Baylor students. More...

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Man given 30 years in connection with murder

John Robert Martinez, one of four men charged with capital murder in the July 2007 death of 31-year-old Hidi Ann Gower of Copperas Cove, was sentenced to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for criminal consp More...

VDL! continues efforts to bolster downtown

"The LEDC is important to Lampasas, but so are the efforts of Vision Downtown Lampasas! " - - Maryan n Severn VDL! chairman
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Without a chairman, an organization might flounder in its attempts to divide responsibility and continue with the tasks at hand. More...

Nature's bounty

Although not on the same scale as New England scenery, one does not have to travel to the northeast to view colorful fall foliage. More...

Adamsville

Adamsville Community Center will be the site of an annual Christmas celebration and dinner on Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. D'Anne Willis will entertain with Christmas music. Please bring a side dish or dessert. More...

Cantata

The Lampasas Community Cantata Choir's "Festival of Carols" will be presented on Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. The Joy Ringers Handbell Choir also will present special selections. The public is invited. 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 Dec. 2 edition was Wednesday at noon. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Gandy

Barbara Ann Gandy, 73, of Lampasas died Nov. 24, 2008, at her residence. Funeral services are Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with the Rev. Kevin Veazey officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. More...

Mrs. Maceyra

Noreen Ann Maceyra, 60, of Lampasas died Nov. 22, 2008, at her residence. A memorial service is Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Rehders officiating. The body will be cremated. Mrs. More...

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Sports

Lady Badgers hold off Harker Heights down the stretch, win 55-51

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers took another step Monday toward becoming a true team. With a 16-point cushion heading into the fourth quarter, a Lampasas victory over Harker Heights appeared imminent, but looks can be deceiving. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

RUNNING Former Lady Badger Constance Rosado recently competed in the 24th annual Long Beach International City Bank Marathon, placing fifth in her division (women 16-19). Rosado finished the half-marathon in a time of 1:57:00. More...

Badgers struggle to find rhythm, fall 66-40 to Hays

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Warren Scott is the Badgers' biggest body, but even his broad shoulders cannot carry the load of an entire team. More...

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