August 28, 2009 / Front Page

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LISD opens year with two new schools

2009-2010 enrollment kicks off on a high hote; tax rate, budget adopted After Lampasas Independent School District Superintendent Randall Hoyer visited each campus, he said it is amazing how smoothly things went on the opening day of the term Mond More...

Council OKs land sale

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

It took five motions and four votes, but the Lampasas City Council eventually agreed to a market value for the purchase of land to be abandoned by the city just north of Farm-to-Market Road 580 East. More...

Oak Hill

The Executive Board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association of Lampasas will meet today at 4 p.m. at the conference room at City Hall. The public is welcome. More...

City budget

Lampasas City Council will hold its second public hearing about the city's proposed 2009/ 2010 budget and tax rate on Thursday at noon in Council Chambers. More...

Lifestyles

Vodicka-Carnley

Couple exchange vows at The Woodlands

Courtney Lane Vodicka and Zachary Clayton Carnley, both of Carrollton, were married in an Aug. 1, 2009, ceremony on the Forest Deck of The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center in The Woodlands. More...

School Menu

Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Monday, Aug. 31 BREAKFAST: Waffles, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, potato salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Sept. 1 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

November date chosen

Rachel Finney and Braxton Harris, both of Lampasas, plan to exchange wedding vows in a Nov. 21, 2009, ceremony at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Miss Finney is the daughter of Deorald and Melodie Finney of Lampasas. More...

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News

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Aug. More...

Bond reduced in injury to child case

Crystal Raquel Garza, 19, of Lampasas posted $3,500 bail and was released from the Lampasas County Jail on Aug. 21. Her release follows the arrest of Mrs. More...

Correction

A story in Tuesday's edition about Oncor Electric Delivery's plans for electric lines to carry wind-generated power should have said that resident Jamie Briggs suggested not placing transmission lines along railroad tracks. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa students visit with governor in Austin

Two Lometa High School students were invited to the State Capitol to witness the signing of Senate Bill 482 which creates a Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. More...

Cheerleaders earn camp accolades

The Lometa varsity cheerleading squad attended the Universal Cheer Association cheer camp at Angelo State University. More...

School Menu

For week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Monday, Aug. 31 BREAKFAST: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Burrito or corn dog, Mexican corn, apple and milk. Option: salad bar. Tuesday, Sept. 1 BREAKFAST: Pancake & sausage on stick/syrup, fruit juice and milk. More...

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Badgers end losing streak, beat Manor 21-14

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Lometa shuts out Covington 46-0

For a full report, please see the Sept. 4 edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. More...

Sales tax returns mixed in county

By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer

Only three Central Texas-area cities saw a dip in their sales tax returns this month, but unfortunately one entity was the city of Lampasas. None of the declines were very steep, however. More...

Fund-raiser

An second annual Evening Under the Stars will be presented by Vision Downtown Lampasas! on Sept. 25. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a barbecue dinner at 7 p.m. There will be live music and auction items. More...

Democrats

Democratic Women of Lampasas' Labor Day Picnic is Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hancock Park Pavillion, located on the golf course. Hamburgers and hot dogs and trimmings will be provided and prepared, and donations are asked for each plate. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Blair

Funeral services for Norma Lea Sharp Blair, 75, of Paige are Aug. 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Blair died Aug. 25 at St. David's Hospital in Austin. More...

Mr. Ramirez

Peter Delgado Ramirez, 52, of Lampasas died Aug. 16, 2009, at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Funeral Mass is Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lampasas with Father Pedro Castillo officiating. More...

Mr. Owens

Lampasas resident Jackie Wayne Owens, 68, died Aug. 24, 2009, in Round Rock. Graveside services are Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Owens was born Nov. More...

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Sports

On the cover...

Michael Kuehne creates a collage of images featuring two leaders from each of the four fall sports. More...

2009 brings changes to Badger football

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers will be playing the same teams they competed against last year, but that is about the only thing that has not changed for Lampasas during the offseason. More...

Tennis eyes repeat trip to regionals

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

There is one major difference between this year's fall tennis schedule and last year's. More...

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