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. More...
Horses and rodeo contestants alike are chomping at the bit for the 57th annual Lometa FFA Rodeo which kicked off Thursday night at Lometa Regional Park. Events run through Saturday. 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. More...
A number of youngsters were entered in the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby sponsored by Beta Mu Sorority. A list of winners is noted, followed by their parents' names as submitted by sponsors. 0-9 months Heat one: 1. More...
Classics at the Classic have been invited to participate in Saturday's Lometa FFA Parade. The group will cruise from Storm's Drive-In at 3 p.m., and will gather at 3:30 p.m. at the Lometa School building. Everyone is welcome to join in. 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. More...
The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. July 12 -- Judy Ann Garza, 34, of Lampasas for driving while intoxicated. She made bond the same day and was released from the Lampasas County Jail. More...
A three-vehicle accident Wednesday morning on Key Avenue resulted in minor injuries for two drivers. Three Georgetown Transportation 18-wheelers were northbound about 10 a.m. 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. 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. More...
After taking care of some maintenance matters at the Bar 3 Arena at Lometa Municipal Park in preparation for this weekend's Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo, Josh Logsdon, Kylie Bradley and Gunner Bradley have paintbrush duty. 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. More...
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday voted to institute a 90-day ban, which began Monday at noon, on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county. 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. More...
Graveside services for Hazel Morris, 95, of Decatur, formerly of Lampasas were July 15, 2009, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas with Minister Lon Jones officiating. Mrs. Morris died July 13 in Decatur. More...
Each year I try to find what I think is an outstanding Texas deer rifle. Last year, it was the Remington 700 CDL in .260. Before I recommend a rifle/caliber and scope, it must go through some testing in my shop, on the range and in the field. More...
