February 27, 2009 / Front Page

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Sales tax growth slows, but gains still recorded

After having posted the highest percentage gains in sales tax rebates among area cities for each month since January 2008, the city of Kempner finally has been dethroned. But the honor remains in Lampasas County. More...

Opening tip-off

The Lometa Hornets are headed to the area round of playoffs after defeating Veribest 80- 52 in the bid istrict round. The Hornets are headed to Harper Friday to play the Knippa Rockcrushers at 7 p.m. More...

Show entry

Entries for the annual Needle Art and Quilt Show: Stitches in Time will be accepted Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western. The show will be at the county courthouse. More...

Blood drive

The next American Red Cross blood drive is Monday from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 80. Donors should be at least 17 years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. More...

Lifestyles

Students fare well at UIl contest

At the recent University Interscholastic League Math and Science Meet at Tarleton State University, Lampasas Middle School students represented their community well. Students and their placings follow. Number sense Seventh grade: 2. Alex Hupp. More...

Bank seminar set Tuesday

Citibank will present a financial evaluation seminar at the Lampasas Public Library on Tuesday at 6 p.m. More...

Church plans BBQ dinner

New Jerusalem Ministries of Faith will hold a fund-raising barbecue dinner on the grounds at 1011 Bridge St. to benefit the building fund. The event is March 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

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News

Where there's smoke...

Lampasas Fire Department personnel were busy with several rekindles from a storage shed fire behind Santa Fe Square last weekend. The shed, containing tires and hay, smolderied for several days following the initial fire call. More...

Vehicles collide on Key Avenue

A two-vehicle accident at North Key Avenue and Avenue B was reported Tuesday at 5:46 p.m. Patrol Cpl. More...

Man gets prison sentence

In recent 27th District Court action, Blair Duane Wright, 41, of Buena Vista, Colo., was sentenced to two 19-year terms in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division to run concurrently. More...

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Agribusiness

State rainwater conference set

The Texas Rainwater Catchment Association will hold its first statewide conference March 20-21 in Kerrville at the Kerr County Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets headed to Harper for area round

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Typically, hornets attack at close range, but not Dalton Parsons. The sophomore wing drained four 3-pointers in the first quarter en route to 27 points as Lometa cruised to an 80-52 win over Veribest in bidistrict playoff action Tuesday. More...

Youths participate in stock shows

Lometa youths participated in youth livestock shows at San Antonio and Kerrville. More...

School Menu

Week of March 2-6

Monday, March 2 BREAKFAST: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets, biscuit, mac & cheese, ranch-style beans, pineapple tidbits w/diced pears and cherry and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. More...

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Autograph, please

Charles Pekins and his daughter, Claire, were on hand for last Saturday's book-signing by the Lampasas County Museum Foundation Inc. at the museum. More...

Commissioners vote to move fence

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 Monday to authorize Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack B. Cox to move a fence he said is obstructing the roadway on County Road 3064. More...

Lampasas council reserves land for open park space

Next steps... • Submit park plans for approval • • Advertise for bids •
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday voted unanimously to designate 32 acres of land as perma- nent open space at the site of the Lampasas Regional Sports Complex, to be built on Farm-to-Market Road 580 West. More...

Tour, meeting

The public is invited to take a tour Monday of the new Lampasas High School campus under construction. Anyone interested should be at the Lampasas Independent School District parking lot at 4:30 p.m. A bus will provide transportation. More...

Kempner VFD

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department's annual barbecue dinner and auction is March 7. A catered barbecue meal will be served beginning at 3 p.m. for $6 for adults and $3 for those under 12. Dessert will be available. The auction will start at 5 p.m. More...

Deaths

Mr. Melton

Funeral services for Burnet County resident Ernest Melton, 84, are Feb. 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with the Rev. Charlie Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Lake Victor. More...

Mr. Mello

Funeral services are pending for 1st Sgt. Mark D. Mello, 50, of Kempner. He died Feb. 22, 2009, at his residence. Arrangements by Crawford- Bowers Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. More...

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Sports

Packing heat

Lady Badgers need just four innings to dispose of Lago Vista as sophomore pitcher collects no-hitter
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Sophomore pitcher Taylor Holloman did not even bother playing the final innings. In fact, none of the Lady Badgers did. They did not have to. More...

2009 Lady Badgers Softball

Date Mar. 20 Mar. 24 Mar. 27 Mar. 31 Apr. 3 Apr. 7 Apr. 10 Apr. 14 Apr. 17 Apr. 21 Bold indicates District 25-4A games. More...

Lampasas wraps up first half of district play against Killeen

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

It might sound simple, but the Lady Badgers need to learn how to just chill out. After playing to a 1-1 tie with Killeen Tuesday night, Lampasas tensed up and let the shootout slip away. More...

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