Lampasas, TX

Wildfire danger still present Kempner ranch latest victim; high grass, lack of rain contribute to volatility By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       A fire last Friday afternoon in Lampasas County burned several hundred acres, according to County Fire Marshal Gene Harrison, who said the cause of the blaze is under investigation. Due to the thick brush, Harrison said it is hard to get a vehicle into the area, which is hindering the investigati... More ... Democrats debate validity of presidential caucus votes "The overwhelming majority of problems reported in Texas do not affect the legitimacy of delegate allocation." -- Boyd Richie Texas Democratic Party chairman " By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Two east Lampasas County voters are questioning the validity of Precinct 1 caucus results after confusion about the sign-in and voting processes. With several hundred people participating in the caucus, the precinct ran out of official sign-in forms, said Sandra Revers, who attended the caucus wi... More ... Big jump       The Lampasas Lions Club-sponsored circus held recently at the airport grounds was a huge success. Hundreds turned out for a seat at one of two shows to see animal and high-wire acts, clowns and other show-related events. Related photo, page 8A. More ... Former county commissioner Ferguson dies       Graveside services for James Burrel "J.B" Ferguson, 86, of Bellville, TX, formerly of Lampasas, are March 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Visitation will precede the service March 21 from 9-11 a.m. at Briggs-Gamel-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Lampasas. More ... Bloomin' Fest       The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for Bloomin' Fest April 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booths are $30 per space. Food booths are $60 per space. The festival will offer information on springtime gardening and will feature exhibitors, arts and crafts, and food booths. To reserve ... More ... Garage sale       Courtyard Square Association's first Citywide Garage Sale of the year will be April 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Courtyard Square. More than 70 booths are available. Cost is $20 per space and $25 for food booths. Funds raised will be used for improvements in the historic downtown area. More ... Jubilee       The 38th annual Lometa Diamondback Jubilee is set March 29. Hundreds of rattlesnakes, captured by area hunters, will be on display. Other events include music, arts and crafts booths, concessions, a chili cook-off and a carnival. More ... Meetings       Lampasas County Commissioners Court will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The Lampasas City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Kempner City Council members will gather Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. More ...