Lampasas, TX

Commissioners seek jail input Citizens encouraged to offer ideas; advisory committee could be formed By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       The Lampasas County Commissioners Court is inviting citizens to offer recommendations on the construction of a new county jail. Commissioners last week said they would be willing to create an advisory committee if citizens volunteer by the next Commissioners Court meeting, set for Jan. 28 at 9 a.... More ... Throwing a loop       Jim Looney of Georgetown practices his swing on a roping dummy during a recent practice session with Tyler Magnus at Little Bear Ranch. Looney has been taking lessons from Magnus, an instructor and professional roper, for about two years. More ... Diamond Ridge residents protest patio home plan By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       A crowd of Diamond Ridge subdivision residents objected last Monday night to a planned development that would bring 35 new residences, including 21 patio homes, to Diamond Ridge Subdivision, Phase Two. More ... Longtime auto dealer dies Friday       Longtime automobile dealer Dick Procter, 79, of Lampasas died Jan. 18, 2008. Funeral services were Jan. 21 at First Street Church of Christ. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mr. Procter was born April 4, 1928, in Little River, one of 10 children. More ... Kempner has new attorney By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent       In a typically brief Kempner City Council meeting recently, the council OK'd Mayor Gene Isenhour's appointment of Jeffrey D. Parker to fill the city prosecuting attorney vacancy. Isenhour then administered the oath of office. Parker was late to the meeting and apologized for being locked in the B... More ... 'Coach Judy'       Lampasas Mayor Judith Hetherly greeted the Lampasas Badger basketball team before the boys defeated Marble Falls in a District 25-4A game Friday night at Bozarth-Fowler Gymnasium. More ... Kempner VFD       Kempner Volunteer Fire Department's annual barbecue and auction is March 1. A catered dinner will be served at 4 p.m. for $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 13. Desserts will be available. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. For information or to donate auction items, phone 932-3993 or (254) 432-4... More ... Relay for Life       Lampasas Relay for Life will hold its first planning meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church office. New committees will be formed, and a date for the annual event will be selected. Anyone interested in planning the event that benefits the American Cancer Society is encouraged ... More ... Project Grad       Kemp-Fire BBQ restaurant on U.S. Highway 190 in Kempner is hosting and cooking a brisket spaghetti supper with garlic bread. The event is Jan. 26 from 5-9 p.m. Cost is $6.99 per plate. Funds raised will benefit Project Graduation, an all-night drug- and alcohol-free party for graduates in the Lam... More ... Music fest       The Central Texas Music Festival will feature the Lampasas Badger Band, other Texas high school soloists and jazz ensembles, 36th Infantry Band and other artists Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Lea Ledger Auditorium on the campus of Copperas Cove High School. Admission is free. For more informa... More ...