Annex expansion, rising costs of law enforcement top list of priorities
Construction of an addition to the Lampasas County Office Building, as well as dealing with rising costs in law enforcement, road paving and county services, likely will highlight the coming year for county officials. More...
With the first dose of winter weather recently passing through parts of the state, the National Weather Service's Fort Worth office has released a guide to surviving the winter season. When threatening weather is imminent, NWS will issue watches, warnings, advisories and statements to keep the public informed and prepared, officials note. More...
The 2009 edition -- the 72nd year -- of the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show continues through Saturday, with several hundred animals being exhibited over the course of the three-day event. The annual Food Fair as well as the Ag Mechanics Show also are scheduled. More...
III Corps and Fort Hood held its annual Good Neighbor Dinner to honor its most recent recipients, and a Lampasas couple were among the honorees. Bill and Anna Crawford, who have donated much of their time and resources to benefit the Lampasas community, were recognized by the Army post's echelon as "Good Neighbors. More...
Funeral services for Mildred Lavaine Butts, 88, of Lampasas were Jan. 3, 2009, at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Dr. Rick Willis officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mrs. Butts died Jan. 1 at her residence. She was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Moline, the daughter of Newel Hill and Ella Mae Lee Poe. More...
The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Jan. 6 -- Benjamin Guevera Ramirez, 36, of Lometa for sexual assault of a child. He remained in the Lampasas County Jail on Thursday morning. -- Joshua Dee Daniels, 27, of Marble Falls on a Lampasas County warrant for burglary of a habitation and a Travis County warrant for theft. More...
Lampasas cannot overcome poor shooting and late turnovers at Hutto, fall by nine points
Sometimes silence speaks volumes. After Tuesday night's 67-58 district-opening loss at Hutto, Stuart Beckwith was speechless when it came time for a post-game interview. The head coach simply could not muster the energy to reflect on just how his Lady Badgers allowed another game to slip through their fingers. More...
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the district office, 225 S. Pierce St., suite 104 in Burnet to discuss the proposed district rules, report on database development for well registration and permitting and to hear updates on monitor wells and Groundwater Management Area 8. More...
It might not be the same as watching Haley's Comet streak through the night sky or finding a four-leaf clover, but Lometa basketball fans are witnessing something very rare. For the first time in a very, very long time, both the Lady Hornets and Hornets are sporting perfect 4- 0 records in district. More...
Hood honors local couple for service
