September 18, 2009 / Front Page

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On the run

Lometa Hornet Dalton Parsons (1) heads for the goal line as a Richland Springs Coyote tugs at his shirt. The Hornets fell to state power Richland Springs 48-0 in action last week. More...

Council shoots down police force reduction

Mayor switches vote to break long deadlock
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

After defeating seven motions and letting two die for lack of seconds, the Lampasas City Council on Monday night approved a 2009/ 2010 budget that will keep the police department staffed at its current levels, even if an officer resigns. More...

Dedications on tap for two campuses

The public is invited to dedications for two new Lampasas Independent School District facilities. Lampasas High School dedication is set Monday and Taylor Creek Elementary School dedication is slated Tuesday. More...

Taco salad

The Lampasas School Food Service Association's taco salad supper is tonight preceding the football game. Serving will be from 5-8 p.m. at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria. Tickets are $5.50 each from any LSFSA member or at the door. More...

H1N1 meeting

The Texas Department of State Health Services will offer an H1N1 flu town hall meeting on Monday at 10 a.m. in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building. More...

Lifestyles

Correction

Sabbath Keepers to meet Friday in Adamsville

A story about the Sabbath Keepers group's Feast of Trumpets/Rosh Hashanah celebration should have said the event will begin Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center. More...

Kelley-Maxwell

Vows exchanged in Port Lavaca

Kayla Dawn Kelley became the bride of James Michael Maxwell Jr. in an outdoor ceremony at the groom's parents' home in Port Lavaca on July 4, 2009. Justice of the Peace Nancy Ponykal officiated the ceremony. More...

School Menu

Week of Sept. 21-25

Monday, Sept. 21 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Fish portion/tartar sauce, macaroni & cheese, spinach, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Sept. More...

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News

Disaster programs offering assistance

Producers may begin applying for benefits under the provisions of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm- Raised Fish Program and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, according to Valerie Cortinovis, executive director of USD More...

Saturday morning wreck sends three to hospital

A four-car accident Saturday morning on Key Avenue left three people with minor injuries and two vehicles totaled, according to Lampasas Police Department Traffic Officer Dean Werlinger, who gave the following account. More...

Jail sentence given in possession of drug case

Springlake resident Antonio Padilla, 33, received nine years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for possession of a controlled substance over four grams and under 200 grams. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets look toward next game after big loss to Richland Springs

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Small mistakes on the field can make a big difference on the scoreboard. At Richland Springs last Friday night, the Hornets shot themselves in the foot on several occasions and the home team knew exactly what to do when they did. More...

2009 Varsity Football

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Lometa artisan takes high honors in national contest

Phyllis Poehlmann of Lometa continued her winning ways with a top entry in the Fire Mountain Gems contest held in Oregon recently. More...

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Lometa knocks off Cherokee, 32-16

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Badgers lose shootout to Gatesville, fall 49-48

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Burn ban temporarily lifted

Ban scheduled to resume Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.

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LISD defers to current bus transportation policy

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Several parents of Taylor Creek Elementary students appeared before trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District Monday night to request concessions to the district's busing policy. More...

Trustees veto budget for appraisal district

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Lampasas Independent School District Superintendent Randy Hoyer was thrilled with the opening of the 2009-2010 school year. 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...

Registration

Texans have until Oct. 5 to register to vote in the Nov. 3 Constitutional Amendment election. Applications are available at many county offices, post offices and libraries or they can be downloaded at www.votetexas. org. More...

Deaths

Mr. Clifton

June Henry Clifton, 86, of Temple died Sept. 12, 2009, at the Temple VA Hospital. Funeral services were Sept. 17 at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home in Goldthwaite. Burial followed at Murphree Cemetery at Evant. Mr. More...

Mrs. Arnett

Winnie Faye Arnett, 88, of Evant died Sept. 15, 2009, at Hamilton General Hospital in Hamilton. Funeral services are Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Burial will be at Murphree Cemetery at Evant. Visitation is Sept. More...

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Sports

A storm is brewing

Badgers look to bounce back from consecutive losses behind running back tandem
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Lampasas has seen its share of storms of late, but the Badgers are about to provide the town with a different form of thunder and lightning. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

FOOTBALL The Lampasas football sweetheart will be announced prior to Friday's home game between the Badgers and Gatesville. The ceremony will begin at 7:05 p.m. with the game following at 7:30 p.m. More...

Things are not always as we perceive them

My daughter Janda recently sent me this story, and I feel it is very appropriate. Debra McCoy is in the stands in Graham, Texas, on Friday nights rooting for her husband Coach Brad McCoy and her quarterback son Case. More...

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