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...
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...
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...
Bluebonnet Button Club will host its fourth annual Button Fair Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Herman Brown Free Library's Goodrich Room on the square in Burnet. Visitors are invited to see displays of hundreds of collectible clothing buttons from club members' collections. More...
Linda Chavez The nasty bickering on the subject of race between Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama got me thinking about the true legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor him with a national holiday, but do we really understand what he meant to this cou... More...
"Come now, and let us reason together," saith the Lord. For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. And He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide for many peoples. More...
Trinidad Ruiz Cantu, 82, of Lometa died Jan. 16, 2008, in a Lampasas hospital. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Jan. 19 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lometa with interment at Senterfitt Cemetery at Lometa. Mrs. Cantu was born July 25, 1925, in Lampasas County, the daughter of Braubl... More...
Girl Scout cookies sales have begu. Cost is $3.50 per box through Feb. 22. Proceeds directly benefit the Girl Scouts of Central Texas by providing funds for programs, financial aid, facilities, camps and more. A variety of flavors are offered. More...
In the past three games, the Lampasas High School boys' basketball team has jumped from last place to fourth place in the District 25-4A standings. After starting the district slate 0- 4, the Badgers (15-9 overall, 3-4 in district) have won three straight games, including a 52-46 home win against... More...
Tyler Magnus, nine-time National Finals Rodeo competitor and host of "The Roping Show" on RFD-TV, has moved his program to Little Bear Ranch. Magnus Equine Unlimited conducts team roping schools and films "The Roping Show," which airs Thursdays at noon and 10 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m., at th... More...
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