August 4, 2009 / Front Page

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Crowd-pleasing performance

First Street Church of Christ's Family Bible School play, "A Fist Full of Parables," recently was performed at the church each night following classes. More...

For his country -- and for the challenge

Competitive nature drew former Lampasan Max Munn to secret missions with U.S. Navy Beach Jumpers
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Max Munn received a Bronze Star for helping to rescue five men during a kamikaze attack and starred in several sports, both in college and in naval exhibition contests. The former Lampasan was never one to brag about his exploits, though. More...

Registration

New student registration for Lampasas High School is Aug. 10 for juniors and seniors, and Aug. 11 for incoming freshmen and sophomores from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at the new LHS campus on U.S. Highway 281 South. LHS orientations are Aug. More...

Artifacts show

The annual Indian Artifacts Show is set Saturday at the old WalMart building in Santa Fe Square Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted for free. More...

Lifestyles

Former Lampasan films Rainforest Recovery project documentary

Former Lampasas resident Randall Oliver will be featured in the new USA Network television series "In Plain Sight," which first aired Sunday. Other air dates include Wednesday at 11 p.m. and Aug. 13 at midnight. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · FAX: 556-2550 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Lunch reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. More...

September wedding set

Paul and Chandra Irvin of Marble Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna, to Andrew Beaty of Allen, the son of Charles and Liz Beaty of Allen. More...

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Deaths

Mr. Bachstetter

Richard Peter Bachstetter died at age 71 on July 27, 2009, in Hamilton Hospital after several years of serious illness. Cremation was July 29, and his ashes were released into the Pacific Ocean on July 30. Mr. More...

Mr. Gaither

A memorial service for John "Little John" Gaither II was held Aug. 3, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen. He died July 29 at Temple VA Medical Center at the age of 73. More...

Mrs. Haisler

Funeral services were Aug. 3, 2009, at Sheppard Chapel of Memories in Copperas Cove for 66- year-old Cinda Lou Haisler of Kempner. She died July 30 at her residence. More...

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Sports

Lady Badgers' Morris posts impressive SPARQ score

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The school year is still several weeks away, but Madison Morris already is acing her tests. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

LHS FOOTBALL Anyone who held 2008 season tickets needs to pick them up from the old LHS athletic office this week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets that are not picked up will go on sale to the general public from Aug. 10-14. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

There is lots to see on the way to Tennessee

I don't want to bore anyone, but readers have said they enjoy reading about my trips to various destinations. Therefore, I will report on our recent visit to Tennessee. More...

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Holding the line

County, city of Lampasas plan no tax rate increases By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Lampasas County and city of Lampasas officials plan to balance their respective 2009-10 budgets without tax increases. Lampasas County will attempt to raise the same amount of tax revenue as it did in 2008-09, County Auditor Jack Clark said. More...

City OKs tire store on Key

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council voted 5-0 last week to grant a specific-use permit to allow a tenant to operate a tire dealership at 101 N. Key Ave., the former location of Lampasas Rental & Hardware. More...

Crickets starting fall swarm early

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

The crickets are already invading Lampasas. What can residents do about the annual swarm of pests that have arrived early in the city? It's as easy as turning off the lights, said Dr. 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 today at 7 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building. 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...

Letters

Obama's new proposals need a closer look

We, the people, are losing our freedom through legislation, taxation, regulation and out-of-control spending by our federal government. We, the people, will not lose our freedom on the battlefield. More...

Input on civic center

I read the letter to the editor by Judy Tyson, "Civic center proposal," in the July 21 issue and jumped for joy. I thought no one shared my sentiments! Thank you for asking what I think, Judy. More...

America, you've got to wake up!

Beautiful one I love. Beautiful one I adore. Beautiful one my soul must sing. As I sat on my back porch having my devotion, I read from 1 Samuel 8:8-22. More...

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News

Downtown collision reported

A two-vehicle collision at East Fourth and Live Oak streets late Saturday morning sent a mother and her son to Rollins Brook Community Hospital. The accident occurred about 11:30 a.m. More...

Kempner man charged with impersonation

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

A Kempner man suspected of posing as a Texas Ranger has been charged with impersonating a public servant. Texas Ranger Sgt. Jess Ramos arrested Donald W. More...

Fund-raiser set

A "Save the Lampasas River Valley" fund-raiser for defense against proposed 345kV transmission lines through the river valley will be Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at Oakalla Fire Station. The event will include an auction. More...

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