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August 7, 2009 / Front Page

Officials discuss school curriculum, funding

Technology and legislation result in rapid changes in public education. More...

Let the games begin

Incoming freshman Isidro Arce stretches to grab a pass during a football camp Wednesday. High school two-a-days start next week. More...

New student registration for Lampasas High School is Monday for juniors and seniors, and Tuesday 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...

Mural party

Vision Downtown Lampasas! will celebrate the completion of its second mural, "Generations," on the side of Lampasas Hardware, Second and Western streets. The public event is Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the mural site. More...

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Lifestyles

Remarkable Lampasans

Card-playing companions brought joy

Bobbye Alexander Behlau

Having written 24 of these Remarkable Lampasan columns, I need to stop and assess my goals and progress. I started writing mainly for selfish reasons -- to help me to get through the problems that old age brings. More...

Inspirational women's event slated Aug. 28-29

Best-selling Christian author Beth Moore will deliver a message to an estimated 90,000 women Aug. 28-29 from Green Bay, Wisc. Local residents will have the opportunity to see the popular Bible teacher without leaving Lampasas. More...

Ice cream supper in Adamsville

The Adamsville Community Center will hold an ice cream and dessert supper and game night on Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Participants should bring a dessert and a freezer of ice cream, plus your favorite games. More...

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News

Kempner presents fire donation

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

At last week's Kempner City Council meeting, Mayor Gene Isenhour presented a $2,000 check to Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dan Hause. The council previously approved the donation to be used for training. More...

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Lometa Reporter

School supply list released for 2009-2010 term

The office of the Lometa Independent School District has released a list of supplies for the 2009-2010 school year for grades prekindergarten through 5. The first day of the school year is Aug. 24. Please mark all supplies with child's name. More...

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. Monday, Aug. More...

Alternative certification program offered

The Region 12 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program is accepting applications. More...

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New campuses nearly complete

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

School days are almost here again and if all goes according to plan over the upcoming weeks, the new Lampasas Independent School District campuses will be ready when the first tardy bells ring. More...

Artifacts show set Saturday

Saturday is the date for the annual Central Texas Indian Artifacts Show in Lampasas. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to view the artifacts on display from professional dealers and novices throughout the country. More...

Local Boys & Girls Club flourishing; annual campaign donations sought

"I know there are a lot of people in our community who support the kids and this program. " -- J.W. Hutcherson Boys & Girls Club financial campaign chair

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

J.W. Hutcherson is quick to point out that it's not about him -- it's about the kids. And that is what has fueled his efforts to work alongside others to assure the Lampasas Boys & Girls Club is a positive place for youths. 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...

Ag clinic

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County will hold its annual Central Texas Cow/Calf Clinic on Aug. 18 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau building. Registration is at 8:45 a.m., and the program begins at 9 a.m. More...

Deaths

Mr. Berry

James H. Berry, 92, of Lampasas died Aug. 3, 2009, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Graveside services were Aug. 5 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mr. Berry was born Nov. 6, 1916, in Lampasas, the son of H.T. More...

Dr. Sargent

Dr. James Scott Sargent, 61, died Aug. 1, 2009, in Arlington. Funeral services were held Aug. 5 at Pantego Bible Church in Fort Worth, with Dr. Elliott Johnson officiating. Interment was Aug. 6 at Townsen Cemetery in Adamsville. More...

Mr. Meredith

Graveside services were Aug. 5, 2009, at Smithwick Cemetery near Marble Falls for James Howard Meredith. He died Aug. 2 in Wichita Falls at the age of 91. Dr. More...

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Sports

Time to shine

After an offseason of preparation, LHS volleyball is ready to return to the court and the playoffs

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers are ready to get the bad taste out of their mouths. After concluding the 2008 season with an 0-10 performance in district competition, the varsity volleyball team wants to win, and they want to win now. More...

2009 Lady Badgers Volleyball

Player Date Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Bold indicates District 25-4A games. More...

Shockers excel at 2009 Elite Showcase College Tournament

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers have an alter ego, but they are equally talented. More...

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