July 14, 2009 / Front Page

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New superintendent at helm

Randall Hoyer prepares to open campuses, his transition to Class 4A
Randall Hoyer's philosophy is simple: He wants every student to have the opportunity to get an education that will get them in either a college or university of their choice or provide them with a job so they don't become a burden to society. More...

TxDOT to activate traffic signals

The Texas Department of Transportation will activate two new traffic signals in Lampasas on Thursday. The signals are located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 South and E.E. More...

BBQ dinner

New Jerusalem Ministries of Faith, 1011 Bridge St., will hold a fund-raising barbecue dinner to defray costs of an Aug. 7-8 Women's Retreat. Dinner plates with all the trimmings will be sold July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. More...

Oak Hill

The Executive Board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association of Lampasas will hold its annual membership meeting on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce building on U.S. Highway 281 South. The public is welcome. More...

Lifestyles

"Cooking with Betty"

Cool summer salads
Betty Jacobs

This month's selections include cool summer salads. Some of my favorites are Broccoli Salad, cool and easy Mandarin Cottage Cheese Salad and a Potato Salad I rely on many times. Enjoy! More...

He's back....

Big R helps bolster His Kids with assist from former students
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

At 75 years old, his hair is completely gray, and his step isn't quite as spry as it used to be. But to all of "His Kids," Richard Williams still stands tall. More...

College honors

Tarleton State University

Jera Canales of Lampasas graduated from Tarleton State University magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Commencement exercises were held May 9. More...

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Letters

Have you felt the change yet?

This is an open letter to those who voted for President Obama. This man has no experience at anything except community organizer, for he is a product of ACORN, and if you have been awake lately, look what is happening to that bunch. More...

Belittling of others is not funny

The majority of Americans do not mind fair criticism. Most Americans do not like nasty-mouth people who spew trash. Most Americans do not admire people without scruples. One should never belittle someone's family, especially children. It hurts. More...

Joseph Stalin speaks from the grave

The letter last week ["Nationalized health care plan"] from Pete Dennis suggested that Joe Stalin could be quoted from statements that were made in 1958. More...

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News

VDL! continues fund-drive; hires landscape architect

Vision Downtown Lampasas! is in the midst of its $30,000 Catch the Vision fund-raising drive that it hopes to finish by the end of July. "We are encouraged by the support we've received so far," said Maryann Severn, VDL board president. More...

Metroplex ER to grow; groundbreaking slated

The Metroplex Emergency Department is expanding, and the public is invited to a ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at the outpatient entrance on Bell Tower Road. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the July 8 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,055. No sale to compare it to last week. Last year's receipts were 999. Bulk supply medium and large 1-2 300-700 lb. More...

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Gail Lowe selected to chair SBOE

Gov. Rick Perry on Friday named Gail Lowe, co-publisher of the Lampasas Dispatch Record, to succeed Dr. Don McLeroy of College Station as chairman of the Texas State Board of Education. More...

Foundation hires architect to draft library expansion plan

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Library Foundation of Lampasas, Texas has hired an architect to develop plans for expanding the Lampasas Public Library. More...

Beat the heat

Kids stayed cool even with temperatures at the 100-degree mark on Friday during Spring Ho Kids' Day Activities at the Gavin Garrett Soccer Complex. More...

Lometa ISD

Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the school library to discuss a new facility and a bond election. Bids also will be considered for various items to include supplies and fuel. More...

Kempner

Kempner City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers to hear an update on the planned city park. Other items include discussion of gun laws, and financial and investment reports. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Stop the cap-and-tax plan

David Limbaugh

There is still time to stop the legislative monstrosity known as the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill before the Senate approves it. But for that to happen, Americans must learn how bad it is. More...

Who can lead the GOP?

William Murchison

Sarah Palin wants to run for president? Quick — get the butterfly net. Who in his — or her — right mind would want to strut into the economic Hiroshima that the Democratic Congress and White House seem bent on precipitating? More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Miller

Irene Elizabeth Miller, 85, of Lampasas died July 7, 2009. Funeral services were July 11 at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Dr. Rick Willis officiating. Mrs. Miller was born Aug. More...

Mrs. Torres

Martina Perez Torres, 75, died July 7, 2009. Funeral services were July 10 at El Buen Pastor Church in Lometa. Burial followed at Senterfitt Cemetery in Lometa. Mrs. More...

Mr. Tyson

Funeral services for lifetime Priddy resident Duain Tyson, 80, were July 10, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Priddy with Pastor Don Kingman officiating. Burial was at Zion Cemetery. Mr. Tyson died July 8 at Hamilton Hospital. More...

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Sports

Lampasas U-14 team has good showing in home tournament

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers' baseball program received a glimpse of the future over the weekend, as the Lampasas U-14 team hosted a tournament at Badger Field. The team did not disappoint. More...

24th Annual Curtis Bozarth Senior Classic

Results Place Ages 50-59 Gross Net Ages 60-68 Gross Net Ages 69-76 Gross Net Ages 77 Gross Net More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

What do you do with a dead bear?

Last week, I reported that a large black bear had been hit and killed by an automobile five miles north of Alpine on State Highway 118. The question is: What will happen to the bear? The large critter is now in the freezer at Hip-O Taxidermy. More...

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