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Campuses' construction highlights first half of year

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer
A variety of stories highlighted the front pages of the Lampasas Dispatch Record over the past 12 months. Excerpts from the top events in the first half of 2008 follow. More...

Swearing-in

Lampasas County offices will be closed today, although City Hall in Lampasas is open. County offices will reopen on Monday. More...

Blood drive

An American Red Cross community blood drive is Monday from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 80. Donors must be in good health, be at least 17 years old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Bring photo identification to the site. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Kempner mural depicts early cattle drives

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Not to be outdone by Lampasas, which sports a new boot mural, the city of Kempner now has a large mural of its own. The mural was recently completed on the east wall of the building occupied by Kemp-Fire BBQ. More...

Daughter born

Don and Janet Beaver of Kempner announce the birth of their daughter, Madysen Dawn, born Dec. 12, 2008, at 9:32 a.m. in Georgetown. Upon arrival, Madysen weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length. More...

Adamsville group set to gather

Adamsville Heritage Association Inc. will meet Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Jones Music Hall in Adamsville. Anyone interested in preserving the heritage of the community is invited. An agenda will be provided at the meeting. More...

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Agribusiness

USDA announces 2009 DCP signup

Don 'Riggs, executive director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Lampasas/Burnet County, announced that enrollment for the 2009 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program for farms with base acres continues online and at local USDA service centers More...

Emergency farm loan applications are accepted

Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by drought that occurred on June 1, 2008, and continuing are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office in Hamilton County, said D. Dale Vann Sr., farm loan manager. More...

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Longtime community benefactor dies at 98

A memorial service for Amy Weichsel Campbell, 98, will be held Jan. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lampasas. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service in Dallas on Jan. 10. Mrs. Campbell died Dec. 28 in Dallas. More...

Hearing set for land conflict

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The city of Lampasas and local property owner Kim Garrett will take a disagreement over the appraised value of easements near the new high school construction site to a hearing Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. in Lampasas City Council Chambers. More...

LEDC study

The Lampasas Economic Development Corp. will offer a retail trade study, "Are you maximizing your sales potential?" to help local businesses find new sales avenues. The event is free for local merchants and is set Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. More...

Storytimes

Lampasas Public Library is offering two special storytimes for preschool-age children during January. On Wednesday, "Sip, Slurp and Soup" will be featured, followed by a Jan. More...

 

Deaths

Mr. Goodman

Harry Goodman of Dallas died Dec. 29, 2008. Graveside services were Dec. 31 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas. He was born December 6, 1917, in Lampasas, to Morris and Kathleen Goodman. Mr. More...

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Sports

The Lady Badgers are back

With a new coach at the helm of a young squad, Lampasas looks to dominate with defense
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Lady Badger head soccer coach Mark Guszak is fully aware his team could struggle on offense this season, but he has a plan. More...

Scrimmage tonight

The Lady Badgers varsity soccer team gets its first taste of action tonight when the girls travel to Stephenville for a scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. More...

LMS basketball teams end 2008 with victories

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lampasas Middle School basketball teams were grabbing wins hand over fist prior to the holiday break. Like eager kids on Christmas morning, the Badgers and Lady Badgers snatched up victories like they were presents under a tree. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hoop teams have good showings at tourney

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Sporting a pair of matching undefeated district records, the Lometa Hornets and Lady Hornets took to the road and began play at the Richland Springs basketball tournament Monday. More...

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School Menu

For week of Jan. 5-9

Monday, Jan. 5 BREAKFAST: Honey bun or cereal, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets/BBQ sauce, biscuit, mac & cheese, ranch-style beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. Tuesday, Jan. More...

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