September 22, 2009 / Front Page

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Breaking through

Lampasas Badger Brode DuBose tries to maintain his balance as he gains positive yardage against the Gatesville Hornets in a close game Friday. The Badgers fell to the Hornets 49-48. See a complete story and photos in today's Sports. More...

County OKs direct deposit for employees

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court last week voted to give county employees the option of having their paychecks deposited directly into their bank accounts through electronic transactions. More...

Fall Fest

United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church's annual Fall Festival is Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Homemade baked goods, jam, plants, crafts and other items will be on sale. A rummage sale by church youth also is planned. More...

Lometa ISD

The Board of Trustees of the Lometa Independent School District will meet in a called meeting today at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. A public hearing for a grant or loan from the U.S. More...

Lifestyles

FFA holds membership meeting, meal

Over 185 FFA members and guests had an evening of good food, fellowship and orientation at the Lampasas FFA Membership and Potluck meal held recently at the Lampasas High School cafeteria. More...

Carnley's Corner

Lisa Carnley

I have a tin grin. I realize I'm a little bit older (OK, a lot) than the average orthodonic patient, but it should help me with some issues I am having with my jaw and teeth. At least that's what the dentist told me. More...

Alzheimer's association sets lunch event

The Capital of Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will host "Lunch N' Learn" events in several counties, including Lampasas. More...

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News

LCRA requests more time to study transmission line routes

LCRA Transmission Services Corporation and the staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas recently filed a joint motion with the PUC to delay the filing dates of the four Competitive Renewable Energy Zones priority transmission projects LCRA T More...

Grand jurors hand down indictments in district court

The Lampasas County grand jury handed down 13 indictments against 11 persons in its most recent term. More...

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Agribusiness

Why devote a month to life insurance awareness?

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. The following was submitted by Farm Bureau Insurance in Lampasas. Almost everyone knows they need life insurance, but almost no one wants to buy it. That's understandable. More...

Got game?

Local agribusinessman Jed Dunning spoke to a number of freshmen and ag co-op careers students recently at the Lampasas High School agriscience facility. More...

Ag teacher ready to begin student training at Lampasas High School

Candace Lusk, a student in the agriscience program at Texas A&M University, will begin her student teaching in agriscience/FFA this fall at Lampasas High School after completing block courses at A&M. Ms. More...

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Council gives nod to utility rate changes

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Although the city of Lampasas is increasing water and wastewater rates, as well as one component of the electric rate, customers may experience a slight decrease in electric bills. More...

Kempner approves franchise ordinance

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council last week approved an ordinance granting J&H Disposal a franchise agreement to operate a commercial solid waste (garbage and refuse) collection service in the city. The agreement is for a term of five years. More...

Animal shelter doors open for pet adoptions; facility tours slated

The Lampasas Animal Shelter on College Street is open, and Kasey Dressel, shelter supervisor, said she already has accepted a number of animals. More...

Lometa ISD schedules open house events tonight

By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE Special Correspondent

Lometa school officials are beginning the fiscal year in better shape than anticipated, according to Superintendent David Rice. With $1.671 million in funds, the district anticipates a year-end balance of approximately $1.1 million. More...

Night Out

The public is invited to join local law enforcement officers and public safety officials at the 25th National Night Out on Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m. More...

Fund-raiser

The second annual Evening Under the Stars will be presented by Vision 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...

Deaths

Mrs. Tuttle

Ina Mae Tuttle, formerly of Lampasas, died Sept. 16, 2009, at the Christopher House in Austin. She was 81. Funeral services were Sept. 18 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home in Austin. Burial was at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. More...

Mrs. Vasquez

Elizabeth Vasquez, 50, of Cameron, formerly of Oakwood, Ga., died Sept. 15, 2009, at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Visitation was held Sept. 19, after which the body was cremated. Mrs. Vasquez was born Feb. More...

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Sports

Badgers lose shootout

Lampasas falls 49-48 in final minute of game as Hornets score on two-point conversion
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers did everything they could to win the game, but it wasn't enough. Despite posting season highs of 48 points and 545 yards of offense, Lampasas fell to the visiting Gatesville Hornets Friday night by a single point, 49-48. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

FOOTBALL The Badger Quarterback Club's weekly meetings to review the past week's games and preview the upcoming contests have been moved from Friday mornings to Thursday mornings. The meetings will remain in the same location at St. More...

LMS sweeps Gatesville

The Lampasas Middle School football teams had no troubles against the Hornets last week, winning by a combined score of 70-12. More...

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