July 28, 2009 / Front Page

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Kehoe returns to Lampasas to head LHS

"This is home. I am excited to be a part of the community and the school district again. I never thought that opportunity would come along. -- Mark Kehoe Lampasas High School principal "
Mark Kehoe is excited about returning to Lampasas and said he is thrilled to be the first principal at the new Lampasas High School campus. More...

Blood drive

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

LISD trustees

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building. An update on Taylor Creek Elementary School and the new Lampasas High School will be given. More...

Lifestyles

Herb Society receives lesson in club's history

Central Texas Herb Society met July 18 at Cheri Garrett's home with Shirley Beyer, vice president, presiding. More...

50th anniversary celebration set

Armand and Frances Clary will be honored by their children, Greg Clary, Dickie and Jean Clary, and Tim and Reenie Clary, and their eight grandchildren with a 50th wedding anniversary celebration on Aug. 8, 2009, from 2-4 p.m. More...

CTC to open fall registration

Central Texas College will begin online registration for the fall 2009 semester on Monday. More...

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Letters

Civic center proposal

I think a civic center in Lampasas would be a very good thing, a building that we could be proud of, that we could offer for concerts, large meetings, school functions and other community developments. But is this what our community needs the most? More...

Not enough news

Our local newspaper is not serving our community well. The word "newspaper" could be considered to be two words. The first is "news," and the second is paper. Unfortunately, far too often all we get is the latter and not the former. More...

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News

PEC board adopts rules, waives reconnect fees

Setting a new foundation for conduct at its meetings, the Pedernales Electric Board of Directors voted July 20 to abide by the rules contained in the 10th edition of "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised," with specific attention to its "Procedure More...

Kempner teen dies in shooting incident

A Kempner teenager died Wednesday in the West Texas town of Sanderson as the result of a suspected accidental shooting. More...

Aycock receives veterans award

State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen) was awarded the Texas House Republican Caucus' Victor for Veterans Award for his work advocating veterans issues during the 81st legislative session. More...

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Agribusiness

New Livestock Indemnity Program announced by Farm Service Agency

Eligible ranchers and livestock producers can apply for benefits through the Livestock Indemnity Program provided in the 2008 Farm Bill. More...

Hard at work

Nineteen Lampasas High School agriscience work-based learning students join hundreds more students across the county in entry-level skills employment this hot Central Texas summer. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the July 22 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,178 compared to 1,014 last week and 1,113 last year. More...

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Another splash of color

A mural recently completed by Vision Downtown Lampasas! volunteers on a side wall of Lampasas Hardware & Contractor Supply shows several generations of businesses that have occupied the location at Western and Second streets. More...

Killeen, Round Rock growth pushes into Lampasas County

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Lampasas County appears poised for a continuing population increase, fueled in large part by rapid growth in Killeen and the Austin area. Killeen and Round Rock both rank among the 10 fastestgrowing U.S. More...

Registration

The Lampasas Independent School District will hold new student registration for those entering prekindergarten through eighth grade on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kline Whitis Elementary. More...

Conservatives

Gail Lowe, chairman of the State Board of Education, and Randall Hoyer, Lampasas Independent School District superintendent, will speak at a Lampasas County Conservative Club meeting on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building. More...

Editorial

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Obamacare for illegal aliens

Michelle Malkin

Big Nanny Democrats want to ration health care for everyone in America — except those who break our immigration laws. More...

Socialized medicine scheme

David Limbaugh

President Barack Obama has completely discredited himself with his reckless, arrogant and high-pressure handling of his socialized medicine scheme. More...

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Deaths

Travis Sittner

A memorial service for Travis Scott Sittner of Lampasas County was held July 27, 2009, at Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Bob McClinton officiating. He was buried in Colorado. Travis died July 22, 2009, in Sanderson. He was 14. More...

Mr. Swinney

Lometa resident Jerry L. Swinney, 73, died July 26, 2009, at Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehab in Lampasas. Funeral services are July 28 at 11 a.m. at Lometa United Methodist Church with Pastor Celia Kitchens officiating. More...

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Sports

Blue Blazes wrap up summer season at TAAF Games of Texas

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Zach Adams had a busy weekend. At the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's Games of Texas, the Blue Blazes member led his squad to its only medal while competing in three events. More...

Badgers' summer league losing streak extends to four games

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

With the summer-league basketball playoffs right around the corner, the Badgers did not provide the season-ending exclamation point they were hoping for. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

LHS VOLLEYBALL The Lady Badgers begin practicing for the upcoming season next week at Bozarth- Fowler Gymnasium on the old LHS campus. All squads will participate in two-a-days beginning Monday. More...

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