August 21, 2009 / Front Page

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Lampasas couple charged in infant daughter's death

Two Lampasas parents have been arrested in connection with the death of their two-month-old daughter, Isabela Preslei Garza. More...

Kempner OKs first reading of ordinance for park annexation

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Last week, Kempner City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that will annex 7 acres into the city limits. The tract is the proposed site of the Sylvia Tucker Memorial City Park. More...

LISD trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2009-2010 budget and tax rate Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building. More...

Fish fry

Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold its annual fund-raising fish fry on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday House, 908 E. Fourth St. Cost is $20 per plate. To-go orders will be available. More...

Lifestyles

Time, patience may be taxed this weekend, but not purchases

The summer break for students and parents is almost over, and a familiar welcome event this weekend is seeing a few changes. The 11th annual Tax-Free Weekend or Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, and runs until Sunday. More...

Classics to meet Sept. 5

Classics at the Classic will gather Sept. 5 at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In at 7 p.m. Anyone with a classic car, truck or motorcycle is welcome to participate. Bring lawn chairs and visit with other classic lovers. More...

Vows exchanged in Manor

Nanette R. Pierson and the Rev. Ashton R. McCoy were united in marriage in a July 24, 2009, evening ceremony at the Travis County East Metropolitan Park in Manor. The Rev. Dr. Ray McCoy, father of the groom, officiated the doublering ceremony. More...

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News

District Court

A Harker Heights man received a 12-year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division during recent action in Judge Joe Carroll's 27th District Courtroom. More...

Tight squeeze

Electric workers untangle an 18-wheeler from a cable line Tuesday at West First Street and Key Avenue. More...

LISD school supply list released

The first day of the 2009-2010 school term is Monday for students in the Lampasas Independent School District. And, for those who need to purchase school supplies, a list for students entering prekindergarten through eighth grades is provided. More...

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Agribusiness

Grassland funds offered

Grassland owners in South Texas -- the area hit hardest by the state's drought -- will be given the highest priority consideration in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grassland Reserve Program, a $4.2 million conservation program in Texas. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Council sets speed limit

By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE Special Correspondent

The Lometa City Council made short work of its recent meeting as it addressed a routine agenda. In old business, the council approved Charles Miles as the city's accountant, stating that all city audits are complete and up to date. More...

Booth Brothers to appear at area church

The Booth Brothers will be in concert Tuesday at 7 p.m. at San Saba's First Baptist Church. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the free event. More...

Lometa football action under way

The Lometa Hornets have hit the turf -- at least several of their teams have. The Lometa varsity football team will face its second scrimmage of the preseason with action at Cherokee tonight. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. More...

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Here's our sign

A scrolling sign welcomes students, staff and visitors to the new Lampasas High School facility on U.S. Highway 281 South. More...

Massive undertaking

The Lampasas High School campus, sitting high on a hill, overlooks U.S. Highway 281 South, and is one of the most expensive buildings ever constructed in Lampasas County. See related photo, page 12. More...

Sales tax holiday under way

The 11th annual sales tax holiday in Texas is scheduled today through Sunday. During the shopping weekend, most clothing, footwear and backpacks under $100 will be exempt from sales tax. 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 Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the mural site. More...

Fund-raiser

Save the Lampasas River Inc. will hold an auction and fundraiser Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. Food will be provided, and "Just Country" will perform. More...

Deaths

Mr. Soto

A memorial service for Nestor Louis Soto, 56, of Broken Arrow, Okla., is Aug. 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Christ the Rock Church in Lampasas with Pastor Kevin Veazey officiating. Mr. Soto died Aug. 7 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. More...

Mr. Reding

Lampasas resident Guy Barton Reding, 84, died Aug. 18, 2009, at Windcrest Nursing Center in Cop- peras Cove. Funeral services are Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. More...

Garza infant

Two-month-old Isabela Preslei Garza died Aug. 17, 2009, at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. She was born May 31, 2009, at a Georgetown hospital to Lowell Preston and Crystal Spurck Garza. Funeral services are Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. More...

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Sports

Growing pains

LHS struggles to regain winning form; pair of matches lost
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Nobody ever said winning was easy. After opening their season with a perfect 3-0 start, including an unblemished seven-game win streak, the Lady Badgers have fallen on some hard times, losing four consecutive matches in less than a week. More...

The big move for athletics

Last weekend, the athletic department needed to move the middle school and high school from their existing campuses to their new facilities. It was so exciting to see our community pull together to help us. More...

Badgers scrimmage Glen Rose tonight

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Tonight is the night the Badgers have been waiting for. Tonight they finally get to hit someone other than themselves. More...

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