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July 1, 2008
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How high?
Commissioners consider third floor for annex
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Wednesday approved schematic designs for the Pecan Street addition to the Lampasas County Office Building. The vote allows Komatsu Architecture Inc. to begin working on design development, although the Commissioners Court still needs to decide whether t... More...
Fourth man indicted in 2007 murder case
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

It's been almost a year since 31- year-old Hidi Gower was found in the Kempner VFW parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds, from which she died shortly thereafter. And one man charged with capital murder already has stood trial and received a life sentence in prison with no parole. More...

New vet facility is open
By JEREMY HEATH Staff Writer

Dog lovers in Lampasas might soon come to know them as "Ladies and the Trampus." That's because Dr. Trampus Isom, his wife Dr. Kelli Isom and Dr. Kim Langford are bringing their compassion for animals and their passion for keeping them healthy to Lampasas. More...

 Lifestyles
•That's LIFE
Many homeowners take great pride in their lawns and landscape. In Central Texas, maintaining a great-looking lawn during the summer months can be an often daunting task, especially when it is hot and dry like this year. Our office is often flooded with calls from homeowners battling everything fr... More...
•Response to history book overwhelming
•September wedding set
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 Letters
•From the eyes of a volunteer
The Boys and Girls Club of Lampasas is having trouble meeting its goal to raise funds to stay open. The goal for this year is $50,000. They have only been able to raise a small amount of that. The Boys and Girls Club has several money-making events each year but cannot raise enough funds in this ... More...
•Border agents should be freed
•Residents form Guardians group
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 Deaths
•Mr. Studdard
Gary L. Studdard, 64, of Highland, Calif., died June 25, 2008, after an extended battle with cancer. Graveside services are July 2 at 10 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 at Staging Area I. More...
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 News
•Leadership conference on tap
The 13th annual Women's Leadership Conference is July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Frank Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Sponsored by local chapters of the American Business Women's Association, the event is open to the public, and all women involved in business are invited. More...
•There are July 4th options close to home
•County grand jurors handle variety of cases
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 Sports
•Summer spikers surging along
The Lampasas-based summerleague volleyball team is so hot right now, it doesn't even need to field a full team to win. The Lady Badgers, who have been traveling the region this summer playing in four-on-four tournaments, completed an undefeated week on Thursday in Rockdale. More...
•Outdoors With Mat Taylor
•SPORTS SHORTS
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 Agribusiness
•Cattle Auction
The report from the June 25 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 934 compared to 702 last week and 320 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers under 500 lbs. $3-$5 higher; feeder heifers steady to firm; slaughter cows steady; slaughter bul... More...
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