September 29, 2009 / Front Page

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Sales tax rebates seesaw

Lampasas and Kempner post declines for month, Lometa has gains
While the cities of Lampasas and Kempner were posting downturns in their sales tax payments this month, Lometa registered the highest percentage gain among area entities. More...

Special treat

Lampasans not only enjoyed rain and cool temperatures last week but also this brilliant sunset, visible last Thursday night from County Road 1025. More...

Farm Bureau

The Lampasas County Farm Bureau's annual meeting and dinner is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building. Meat and a drink will be provided. Please bring a side dish and dessert. More...

Fall Fest

United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church's annual Fall Festival is Saturday 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...

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

Why is it called 'vacation'?
Lisa Carnley

While students are back in schools across the nation, many of them are lamenting that summer vacation didn't last longer; that it was time to put up the bathing suits and drain those backyard plastic pools. More...

Wrangler Round-up set in conjunction with annual Lampasas Herb/Art Fest

Youngsters should grab their boots, spurs, cowboy hats and lariats to get ready for the Keystone Square Museum's Little Wrangler Round-up. The event is Oct. More...

Republicans set meeting

The Lampasas County Republican Party's Executive Meeting is Thursday at noon at Gatti's Pizza. More...

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Letters

Classy display of sportsmanship

To the city of Lampasas: If you missed the football game on Sept. 18, well I guess you have heard by now you really missed an awesome game. Even after the drive back to Gatesville, I could hardly sleep that night. More...

Right to own gun

Veterans and soldiers, beware of what you tell health care providers, or you may lose your right to own a gun. When you are screened in VA, you may be asked three questions. More...

Lessons from the ant, grasshopper

Having received an e-mail from a close friend who is very concerned about the dismantling of our beloved America, right before our eyes, and everything our country has stood for -- our wonderful freedom and our religious liberties handed down from More...

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Agribusiness

Funds offered to eligible landowners

Producers who practice significant natural resource conservation are eligible for financial rewards as part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Sept. 23 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 432 compared to 565 last week and 1,320 last year. More...

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State health department to offer H1N1 vaccinations

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Vaccines for the novel strain of H1N1 influenza should arrive in Lampasas County by mid-October. More...

Making progress

Workers pour concrete for the west wall of the Lampasas County Office Building addition, under construction by Guyco Inc. on Pecan Street. The work ended just in time for concrete to set before thunderstorms came through the area last week. More...

Program gives students avenue to report crime anonymously

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Crime Stoppers is in the final stages of making a transition from a Lampasas unit to Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers Inc. Lampasas recently has been added to an organization that serves Burnet, Marble Falls, Llano, Blanco, Johnson City and Mason. More...

Adamsville

Lampasas County residents are invited to Game Wardens' Appreciation Night Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center to recognize wardens for their service. More...

LISD trustees

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building. Superintendent Randy Hoyer will update trustees on campuses and latest enrollment numbers. More...

Editorial

Homeland security not very secure

Michelle Malkin

Terror suspect Najibullah Zazi has done us all a favor. But is it enough to rouse a nation in permanent snooze-button mode? More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

We must allow failure

William Murchison

You know — you must — you can't help it — aren't you alive?! — that the marketplace isn't perfect. Haven't we all been told often enough, amid the political chatter concerning how to crack down on Wall Street? More...

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News

Advisory panel members sought

Pedernales Electric's Energy Conservation and Renewable Generation Programs Committee approved at its recent meeting in Johnson City the formation of a membership advisory panel on conservation and renewable energy. More...

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Sports

Lady Badgers drop district-opener

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Roller coasters are fun, just not the emotional kind. The Lady Badgers were mentally up and down all Friday evening, and it showed as the home team lost its district-opener in four sets (12-25, 25-21, 19-25, 20-25) to Hutto. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

Don't miss nearby attractions when in Carlsbad

Every year thousands of tourists travel to Carlsbad, N.M., to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and for good reason. The caverns are one of the Wonders of the World. I have toured the caverns on three occasions and was impressed every time. More...

Local golfer hits national stage

Robert Schurict, of Lampasas, tied for 14th at the Golf Channel 2009 National Amateur Championship. Playing in the Hogan flight, Schurict shot an 85, 77, 80 and 92 at four different courses. More...

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