Lampasas, TX

Judge sets jury trial for Aug. 25 Spring Ho Fest fighting lawsuit resulting from teen's death in 2004 By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Lampasas Spring Ho Festival Inc. will have to wait six more months for a ruling on a civil lawsuit brought against the festival as a result of a 2004 fatality related to an automobile-pedestrian accident on Key Avenue. Joe Carroll, district judge for the 27th Judicial District, on Friday signed a... More ... Kempner continues to post sales tax gain; other area entities drop By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer       For the fifth consecutive month, the city of Kempner posted the largest percentage gain in sales taxes among all entities in Lampasas and surrounding counties. Its check this period for $8,816 more than doubled the $4,326 Kempner received in February 2007 and represents an increase of 104 percent... More ... Fund-raising efforts       At a recent fish fry and auction for Project Graduation for the Lampasas High School Class of 2008, a number of prospective grads and their parents assisted in raising money to provide a drug-free, alcoholfree end-of-the-school year party. More ... Preservation Lampasas Inc. acquires piece of Colored School's history By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       Another piece of the Lampasas Colored School's history will be restored to its rightful place with the return of a piano used for a number of years in the old stone structure. This update was provided by Preservation Lampasas Inc. members at a recent public hearing to accept comments on the direc... More ... Protecting the goal       A Lady Badger defender (2) waits for Bryanna Lindeman to clear the ball out of the goal while Lampasas goalie Bonnie Wallace keeps a close eye on the action. The Friday night game ended in Brownwood's favor, 1-0. More ... Dedication       On Texas Independence Day Sunday, Milo Roberts Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, along with Lampasas County Historical Commission Chairman Jeff Jackson, will dedicate a historical marker at the Hostess House at 3 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside. The ... More ... Kempner VFD       Kempner Volunteer Fire Department's annual barbecue and auction is Saturday. 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 ... Quilt show       Entries for the 31st Needle Art and Quilt Show, Stitches in Time, will be accepted Saturday at Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western, from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Show days are March 7-8 at the Lampasas County Office Building and Keystone Square Museum. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for those unde... More ... Democrats       Democrats are invited to attend a "mock" precinct convention today at 6 p.m. at 602 S. Walnut. Dan Melder, candidate for Democratic county chair, and Keith King, party chairman, encourage local Democratic voters to attend to garner additional interest in the precinct conventions that follow the p... More ...