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July 17, 2009  RSS feed
100-degree heat failed to deter crowds from annual fest events
Another Spring Ho has come and gone, and the last few days of the event proved to be real scorchers. But even 100-plus degree heat didn't keep the crowds away, according to festival chairman Janna Hammett. "The crowds were up at nearly every event," she said. More than 1,200 were on hand for Friday and Saturday night street dances, Mrs. Hammett believes. More...

In previewing architectural designs for a new gym and classrooms Tuesday evening, the Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees weighed both the school district's building needs and considerations of the community. Meeting in regular session, the board agreed that additional facilities are a necessity for the district. More...

The staff of Rollins Brook Community Hospital and local residents welcomed back a familiar face. Carlyle Walton, a former administrator of the Lampasas health-care facility, recently was tabbed to be president and chief executive officer of Metroplex Health System. More...

The 2009 Spring Ho County Fair was held at First Texas Bank's community room. Taking best of show in the adult division of the county fair was Joni Barbero with her gourd with painted animal rocks. Reserve best of show honors went to Barbara Lynn McClure, with her 1930 quilt reproduction of an old-fashion charm. More...
E.L. Dann, 87, of Bluffton, formerly of Lampasas, died July 12, 2009, in Llano. Graveside services were July 15 at Bluffton Cemetery with the Rev. Jerald Moore officiating. Mr. Dann was born Sept. 11, 1921, in Tulsa, Okla., to Sammual and Buela Dann. More...
A fire started Tuesday afternoon by an improperly discarded cigarette destroyed one room at Country Inn. The Lampasas Fire Department received a 911 call via the Lampasas Police Department at 12:17 p.m. and responded with a ladder truck, LFD Training Officer Chris Ford said. More...
Six members qualify for TAAF Games of Texas after impressive performances at state qualifiers meet
At some point, everybody needs a helping hand. Last weekend, Mason Morris received his. After blasting his way to second place in the 12 and under 800- meter run at the Region V state qualifiers track meet in Waco, the Blue Blazes member had just 10 minutes to rest up for his next event, the 80 hurdles. More...
Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County will hold the annual Central Texas Cow/Calf Clinic on Aug. 18 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau building, 1793 U.S. Highway 281 North. Registration is at 8:45 a.m., and the program begins at 9 a.m. More...
This week marked the end to months of disagreement between the city of Lometa and local resident Rigo Reyes who had filed suit against the city for breach of contract. In the court of County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse, the matter was closed by a decision of instructed verdict. More...