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Adamsville actors portraying Mary and Joseph took part in Christmas festivities in their community as the Adamsville Heritage Society ended its 100-year commemoration of the founding of the township. More...

Lometa readies for stock show

The aisles have been tidied and the pens all set at the Lometa Show Barn, as the local FFA chapter prepares for the Lometa Junior Livestock Show's yearly onslaught of livestock exhibitors on Saturday. More...

Burn ban

Lampasas County commissioners Monday voted to extend the county's ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas for 90 days. The extension of the ban took effect immediately. More...

History book

A photographic history, "Lampasas County," is to be released Feb. 16 by the Lampasas County Museum Foundation. The price will be $21.99 plus tax. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Special celebration

The Adamsville Heritage Association culminated its 100-year celebration of the founding of its township with a night of Christmas events. More...

Check presentation

In keeping with the spirit of giving during the Christmas season, Kempner VFW Post 3393 Commander Bill McMenomey, left, recently presented a $500 check to Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Doug Fagg. More...

School Menu

Week of Dec. 15-19

Monday, Dec. 15 BREAKFAST: Waffles, sausage patty, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 16 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. More...

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News

Lampasas man seriously injured in accident

A Lampasas man sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle accident about two miles east of Lampasas on Wednesday morning. William Raley, driving a 1993 Ford Festiva, was traveling east on U.S. Highway 190 about 9:55 a.m. More...

Judge gives 10 years' probation in DWI case

Anthony Richard Evans, 48, was given 10 years' probation and a $1,500 fine for driving while intoxicated and felony repetition in recent 27th District Court action. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Dec. 6 -- Eddie McCann, 42, of Sweetwater for driving while intoxicated and no liability insurance. He was released from the Lampasas County Jail on Sunday. More...

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Lometa Reporter

LHS theater arts program to offer dinner, program

Lometa High School's theater arts program will offer dinner and a show, "A Redneck Christmas," for its fall production on Saturday at the school. A chicken alfredo dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7 p.m. More...

Getting ready

A number of preparations are under way for Saturday's Lometa Junior Livestock Show. Above, Lometa ag insructor Brad Barnett sheds valuable insight on goat showmanship to a group of sixth-graders. More...

School Menu

For week of Dec. 15-19

Monday, Dec. 15 BREAKFAST: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken tenders/gravy, biscuit, mashed potatoes, blackeyed peas, mixed fruit and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. Tuesday, Dec. More...

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Annexation dead

Attorney: City Council can reconsider effort to incorporate western acreage
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council's effort to annex 409 acres of land west of the city limits officially has died, although the council can reconsider the matter in the future, city attorney J.C. Brown said at Monday night's council meeting. More...

Lometa VFD set to receive funding

Lometa Volunteer Fire Department will receive a $130,343 grant to support firefighters and its work as first responders, according to the office of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. More...

Fake out

Lampasas senior Jordy Carnes (5) makes a move to the basket in the Badgers' 67-51 loss to the Burnet Bulldogs in action Tuesday night. More...

LHS session

Lampasas High School invites the public to join administrators and counselors for a session on "cyberbullying" Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the school's library. Today's youth are more exposed than adults may be aware. More...

Masons

Saratoga Masonic Lodge's Widows' Christmas Dinner is Saturday at the lodge. The meal will be served at 7 p.m., followed by a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. featuring Jan Klose's Lampasas Middle School choir. All Masonic widows are invited. More...

 

Deaths

Mr. Abrams

A memorial service will be held at a later date for James Arthur "Jim" Abrams, 80, of Lampasas. The body will be cremated. Mr. Abrams died Dec. 9, 2008, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. He was born Nov. More...

Ms. Bender

Funeral services for Kristi Leeann Bender, 28, of Lampasas are Dec. 13, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with Ralph McCulloh officiating. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery near Lometa. Ms. Bender died Dec. More...

Mr. Foster

A memorial service for Lonnie Eugene Foster, 61, of Lampasas is Dec. 14, 2008, at Countryside Baptist Church following morning worship. Troy Young will officiate. The body will be cremated. Mr. Foster died Dec. 6 in a house fire. More...

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Sports

Badgers go cold, fall 67-51

Following two-game win streak, Lampasas loses its touch while Burnet catches fire at free-throw line
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

By the time the fourth quarter ended, the Badgers' shooting was as cold as the snowflake-producing temperatures outside the gymnasium. More...

Tournament

The varsity Badgers conclude their play at Hays' Rebel Classic Tournament this weekend with games scheduled today and tomorrow. 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 More...

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Agribusiness

USDA to conduct request for program referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service will conduct a Request for Referendum from Dec. 8 through Jan. 2, among eligible producers and importers of hogs, pigs, pork and pork products. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Dec. 3 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 738 compared to last 1,766 last year. Bulk supply medium and large 1-2 300-700 lb. feeder steers and heifers. More...

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