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December 19, 2008 / Front Page

Coming down fast

Sonic Drive-In, a Key Avenue fast-food staple for a number of years, recently closed its doors to make way for demolition of the building which was completed Tuesday. More...

Area churches plan Yule services, events

A number of area churches are offering services or special events in conjunction with the Christmas holidays. A listing of some of those follows. More...

Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive on Dec. 29 from 1-6 p.m. on Carter's bus, hosted by Jim Hoffpauir Inc. on Key Avenue. Donors should be in general good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. More...

Poll

Lifestyles

"Cooking with Betty"

New Year's holiday foods

Betty Jacobs

Ring in the new year with a sparkling open house and sumptuous holiday appetizers. Selections include Corned Beef Bites, always a favorite; Salmon Party Roll; delicious Chili con Queso with Shrimp; and Vegetable Cocktail Aspic. More...

Spring Ho donations

Several local organizations were beneficiaries of funds donated by the Spring Ho Committee. More...

Son born

Sarah and James Finley of Lampasas are the parents of a son, Samuel James, born Dec. 10, 2008, at 4:24 a.m. in Georgetown. At birth, Samuel weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 22 inches in length. More...

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Sports

2008 LHS Football-Volleyball Sports Banquet

Photos by Richard Akridge

From left: Frank James, Jeff Arevalo, Brandon Abbott, Rush Seaver, Garrett Gould, Jonathan VanLiew, Jesse Tobar and Gabe Terrell. More...

2008 LHS Volleyball Award Winners

Perpetual Awards Battlin' Badger: Falon Holland Most Valuable: Madison Morris Top Statistical Players Top Blocker: Falon Holland & Madison Morris Top Defensive Player: Sam Gauna Top Server: Sarah Bishop Top Hitter: More...

2008 LHS Football Award Winners

Perpetual Awards Battlin' Badger: Rush Seaver Most Improved: Jeff Arevalo Chief L.D. Bender: Garrett Gould Bozarth-Fowler: Frank James Gavin Garrett: Jonathan VanLiew & Jesse Tobar Most Valuable Position Players Offensive Back: More...

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Commissioners discuss building improvements

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court recently discussed possible landscaping for a breezeway and parking lot near the addition to the Lampasas County Office Building. More...

Kempner, new LHS campuses progressing

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

It's going like gangbusters. That's how Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers characterized the construction progress at Taylor Creek Elementary School in the east end of the county. More...

Deadlines

Due to the Christmas holiday, accelerated deadlines are in effect. Classified, real estate ads and news items for the Dec. 26 edition must be in by Monday at 5 p.m. For the Dec. More...

Museum

Keystone Square Museum will close today at 3 p.m. and remain closed through January to allow officials to update the facility's exhibits. More...

Choir concert

Lubbock Christian University Praise Choir and Chamber Singers will present a free concert at First Street Church of Christ on Friday at 7 p.m. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Easters

Dorothy Ruth Easters, 85, of Lampasas died Dec. 14, 2008, at her residence. Funeral services were Dec. 17 at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with Lee Burger officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Easters was born Sept. More...

Mr. Poe

San Saba resident Raymond D. "Corky" Poe, 78, died Dec. 14, 2008, at Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba. Graveside services were Dec. 17 at Hurst Ranch Cemetery at Star with the Rev. Sam Crosby officiating. Mr. More...

Mr. Foster

Elmer Donald Foster, 87, of Lampasas died Dec. 14, 2008, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. A memorial service was Dec. 17 at Countryside Baptist Church with Troy Young officiating. More...

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News

National Weather Service set to kick off 2009 awareness tour

The 2008 severe weather year will go down as one of the more violent years in recent history. Long-lived tornadic storms moved through the area in April, May and again in December. More...

Fraser sponsors voter ID proposal

State Sen. Troy Fraser (RHorseshoe Bay) has filed legislation to increase voter confidence that only legal voters are casting a ballot in Texas. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Dec. 10 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 738 compared to 738 last week and 840 last year. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets, Lady Hornets make it to tourney's championship round

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Hornets might want to consider raising the bar a little. More...

Church of the Hills sets community presentation

joining together in the spirit of the season. The play, "The Gift," will be presented this weekend at Church of the Hills, and is open to the public. More...

Super Bowl champs

The Lometa Hornets are the Super Bowl champions of the Texas 6-man Pee Wee Football League. The championship game was held in Richland Springs where the Hornets defeated Richland Springs 28-0, ending the season with a 6-0 record. More...

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