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Trustees schedule hearing on LISD tax rate

With two trustees absent during Tuesday night's called meeting, the remaining members of the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees set a date for a public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate for 2009-10. More...

Meetings

Lampasas County Commissioners will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The Lampasas City Council also is scheduled to meet Monday. A workshop session will begin in Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. More...

Angel Food

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will be accepting orders for August on Aug. 2 from 1-3 p.m.; Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Aug. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Food stamp orders will be accepted only on Aug. 2. More...

Poll

Should the city of Lampasas extend sewer service to the Hoffpauir Addition?

Lifestyles

Series of sightings, coincidences lead to lost dog

M aybe he was trying to live up to his name Ponce -- as in explorer Ponce De Leon -- or maybe he was just out on a rabbit hunt, but a little terrier surprised everyone when he miraculously was found and returned home safely after more than five m More...

School Menu

Week of July 27-31

Meals served at Hanna Springs Elementary Monday, July 27 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, potato salad, applesauce and milk. More...

Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering its Stay In or Return to College Scholarship Program for 2009. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college. Applications are at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce, 205 S. U.S. More...

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Sports

LHS' Star of the South

Former Badger Heath Hopson shines brightly among state's best at THSCA All-Star Game
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

All-star games are not supposed to be about defense, but try telling that to Heath Hopson. More...

Lampasas U-14 baseball team struggles in Shiner tournament

Facing stiff competition, the Badgers' U-14 baseball team could not capture a victory during its recent stint in the Shiner Tournament. More...

Badger T.O.U.G.H.

As we start the 2009 - 2010 school year, those of us at Lampasas ISD will strive to have the best athletic program we can. Several ingredients will provide for success in our program. More...

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Kempner council gets review of gun laws

By Mat Taylor Special Correspondent

At last week's Kempner City Council meeting, Lampasas County Game Warden Jim Lindeman spoke regarding gun laws in the city. He said game wardens could not enforce city ordinances but can provide assistance to the police department in other ways. More...

Living history

Lampasas County couple restores home of former Texas Ranger Frank Gholson
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The fading rays of evening glow off the sturdy limestock blocks of the restored Frank and Adeline Gholson house near Evant. Soft light indoors highlights the rich brown hues of Texas furniture. More...

Artifacts show

The annual Indian Artifacts Show is set Aug. 8 at AMVETS Post 80 on U.S. Highway 281 South from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted for free. More...

Groundbreaking

New Covenant Church will mark the beginning of a church expansion project with a groundbreaking ceremony after the regular service Sunday morning in front of the church at 1604 Central Texas Expressway. More...

 

Deaths

Mrs. Reavis

Anna Nadyne Reavis, 94, of Lampasas died July 20, 2009, at Regal Nursing & Rehab. Funeral services were July 23 at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Gillum Cemetery at Oakalla. Mrs. More...

Mr. Bennett

James "Dennis" Bennett, 50, died July 4, 2009, at his home in Lampasas. He had battled kidney disease and cancer. He was born Feb. 23, 1959, in Tyler, the son of James Thomas and Maxiene Bennett. Mr. More...

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News

Taylor Creek

Photos from top: Seats in the cafeteria fold into bench-style seating. Library shelves are being stocked. Playground equipment is in. One of two computer labs is being installed. Final touches are being made at the gymnasium. More...

Unexpected guest

A walking stick that appeared at Boone RV Park on Monday quickly became a topic of conversation at the business. More...

District Court

Frank Scott Hedges, 47, was sentenced to two years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The action came during recent 27th District Court proceedings. Hedges was credited with time served. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. More...

Lometa rodeo parade is successful event

The Lometa Rodeo Parade was a successful "comeback" event, organized by Terri Harris and Lisa Van Natta. There were 50 entries with several consisting of more than one vehicle, horse and/or motorcycle. More...

Tops in state

Members of the Lometa High School FFA chapter placed well at the FFA State Convention with their science projects. Six teams were entered. More...

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