Lampasas, TX

Working for a common cause Community safety is top priority for cross-trained personnel By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       When emergencies arise, Lampasas residents appreciate that they can rely on the police and fire departments to handle their respective responsibilities. Residents now can rest assured that not only are firefighters handling blazes, but some are doing law enforcement duty. And police officers are ... More ... Filing for city, school positions continues       Filing for City Council seats in Lampasas, Lometa and Kempner, and school board positions in Lampasas and Lometa continues through March 10. Early voting will run April 28 through May 6, with elections set for May 10. Following is a list of seats open for filing. More ... Boot scooting       Lee Loeffler, left, and his daughter Taylor maneuver through a circle of dancers last Friday night during First Baptist Church's Daddy and Daughter Square Dance, held at the Hostess House. More ... Auditor: sale of houses might boost jail reserves By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Efforts to sell two homes on proposed county jail property on U.S. Highway 183 south of Lampasas may allow the county to recoup more than $100,000 of the purchase price of the 12.5-acre land. More ... Council hopes film-friendly rating offers city chance in spotlight By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Statistically speaking, a small Texas town cannot often attract a major motion picture, but the Lampasas City Council wants to be ready for any producer who chooses to film here. 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) 432-482... More ... Blood drive       AMVETS Post 80's second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of the year is set March 3 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the post home. Donors, who will receive a free gift, must be in good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years of age. More ... Meetings       Lampasas County Commissioners Court will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. The Lampasas City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, following a workshop session at 5:30. More ... Car show       Classics at the Classic's first car show is March 15 at Lampasas Building Components, FM 580 East. A swap meet will be held, and arts and crafts vendors are sought. Classic cars, trucks or motorcycles (pre-1980) can be entered for a $20 fee. Proceeds will go toward a trade school scholarship. For ... More ...