September 1, 2009 / Front Page

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Ready to go

The Lampasas Badgers take the field in the season-opener Friday night against Manor. The Badgers snapped a 20-game losing streak with their 21-14 win over the Mustangs. See today's Sports for a complete story and photos. More...

Offices closed

The offices of the Lampasas Dispatch Record and The Print Shop will be closed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Although newspaper deadlines remain unchanged, the Sept. 8 issue will appear on newsstands a day late. More...

City budget

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

Lifestyles

Ryan-Garner

Couple exchange vows at Huntsville church

Breanne Ryan of Huntsville and Grant Garner of Anderson County were united in marriage in an Aug. 1, 2009, ceremony at First Assembly of God in Huntsville. Pastor John Gaston officiated the double-ring afternoon ceremony. More...

See You at the Library

201 South Main Street

September is Library Card Signup Month, and anyone who signs up for a card this month will receive a gift. A daily trivia question also will be posted on the online catalog page, and the first person to e-mail the correct answer will get a prize. More...

Lampasas Aglow to meet Sept. 10

Lampasas Aglow, a community lighthouse of Aglow International, will meet Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 E. Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas. Gary Morse, founder of Gary Morse Ministries will be this month's speaker. More...

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Letters

Local sports unaffordable

I recently went with my family to sign up my two grandsons for soccer at the Boys and Girls Club. I was shocked when they told me the price was $80 each. More...

Local news

Several weeks ago, Mr. Baker wrote a letter of complaint regarding the lack of news printed in our local paper. His letter has stayed on my mind. I wonder how long Mr. Baker has lived here and/or how involved he is in our community? More...

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News

Historical group OKs Christmas volunteering

Lampasas County Historical Commission members plan to assist with Christmas festival events scheduled for the first weekend in December. During a recent meeting at the historic Dr. J.N. Adkins home -- the residence of C.M. More...

TxDOT prepares to fund additional mobility projects

Due to cost underruns for construction projects, state transportation officials have put together a back-up plan which would add additional mobility projects to the list of those funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. More...

Burglary charge nets jail sentence

In recent 27th District Court action in Judge Joe Carroll's courtroom, William Drew Landers, 18, was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for burglary of a habitation where he must attend a substa More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Aug. 26 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 914 compared to 898 last week and 1,149 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers steady to firm. More...

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County OKs facility use for Christmas festival

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Carol of Lights may be just the beginning of a full weekend of Christmas activities this year, based on a facility use plan approved at a recent Lampasas County Commissioners court meeting. More...

Lometa ISD budget includes $800 pay raise for personnel

The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees set in motion its plans for the 2009-10 tax rate and budget when it met in regular session last week. More...

Wearing many hats

Briggs native plays multiple roles for swing band Asleep at the Wheel
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Jason Roberts has something of a dual personality -- and he loves it that way. More...

Herb/Art Fest

Vendors and exhibitors are being sought for the annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 10 on Courtyard Square. The event will offer a large selection of speakers this year. Booths, at 10x10 feet, are $50 per space. Food booths are $80. More...

4-H meeting

Lampasas County 4-H is gearing up for its new year for youths in third grade and up with an informational meeting Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Building. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at the FB building. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Thanks to McQueen & Co., the Badgers' drought is over

Jim Lowe

Joey McQueen for President. OK, maybe I'm getting a little carried away. But you have to admit the Lampasas Badgers' firstyear head football coach, his staff and players have performed a remarkable feat. More...

Obama's big blunder

William Murchison

If the left wing of the left wing of the left wing in American life doesn't control most of the Obama farmstead's best and richest acreage, it could be time for new spectacles — since things surely look that way. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Linthicum

No services are planned for Elsie F. Linthicum, 92, of Lampasas, who died Aug. 26, 2009, at a Lampasas nursing home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Linthicum was born Feb. 5, 1917, in LaGrange, the daughter of Martin and Frances Nemec Pechal. More...

Mr. Stanridge

Robert Glen Stanridge Sr., 82, of Lampasas died Aug. 26, 2009, in Beaumont. Graveside services with military honors were Aug. 31 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home. More...

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Sports

Badgers win

Lampasas snaps long losing streak behind strong running performance, defeats Manor 21-14
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers are no longer concerned with snapping their twoyear losing streak. Now they are focused on beginning a winning one. More...

Lampasas finishes in top eight at Waco

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers are getting back into winning form. After playing three perfect matches to open the season, Lampasas went on a bit of a roller coaster ride as they saw their record go from 3-0 to 4-7. More...

Subvarsities split games at Manor

About the only thing that slowed down the Badgers' junior varsity team Thursday evening was the weather. More...

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