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Evening Under the Stars

Vision Lampasas! held its second annual Evening Under the Stars last week on Courtyard Square to raise funds for citywide improvements. Musical entertainment, a barbecue dinner, and a silent and live auction all were part of the event. More...

Residents invited to National Night Out

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Whether it's through a missing bicycle or a case of identity theft, Lampasas Police Department officials said they look forward to continued public service with the community as everyone works together to take a bite out of crime. 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...

Band Parents

Lampasas High School Badger Band Parents will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school band hall. All parents of band students are encouraged to attend. Fund-raising projects will be discussed. More...

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Lifestyles

See You at the Library

201 South Main Street

The Lampasas Public Library needs large-print books and magazines (Reader's Digest, etc.) for its senior outreach program. Western and historical fiction also are requested. Donations can be dropped off at the library. More...

Good showing

Lampasas High School speech and debate team attended a Texas Forensics Association state qualifying meet at Sandra Day O'Connor High School in San Antonio. More...

Family Art in the Park to be held in conjunction with annual festival

Family Art in the Park will be held in conjunction with the Lampasas Herb & Art Festival Oct. 10. Events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park. More...

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Sports

Off and running

The Badgers begin their trek toward the playoffs tonight, open district play on road against Hawks

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

At the moment, Lampasas is right where it wants to be. The Badgers are fourth in the District 25-4A standings. They find themselves in the position by default, however, because they have yet to play a district game. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Marble Falls 14, Dripping Springs 7 Hendrickson 62, Hutto 35 Laket Travis 56, Killeen 31 Lampasas BYE This Week Killeen @ Dripping Springs Lampasas @ Hendrickson Hutto @ Lake Travis Marble Falls BYE More...

SPORTS SHORTS

GOLF The 26th annual Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 24 at the Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet. In addition to the tournament, there will be a silent auction. Various sponsorships are available. More...

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Budget, event planning top City Council agenda

Tax levy to remain same rate as last year

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday voted to keep the city's 2009-10 tax rate at 39 cents per $100 valuation, the same rate as in fiscal year 2008-09. More...

Cell phone use to be restricted

Motorists who talk on cell phones while driving through Lampasas school zones soon could face fines of as much as $200. More...

Close game

Middle blocker Madison Morris (in blue) attempts to block a shot from a Hendrickson player during Tuesday's match at home. See related story, photos in today's Sports. More...

LISD trustees

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building for a School FIRST financial rating report. More...

Kempner event

Kempner will hold National Night Out on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Taylor Creek Elementary. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee and tea will be served. Child identification kits will be available for parents. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Gendke

Funeral services for Diane Carlyn Gendke, 65, of Kempner are Oct. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Burial will follow at Kempner City Cemetery. Mrs. Gendke died Sept. 28 at her residence. More...

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News

LCRA TSC receives approval for more time to study routes

LCRA Transmission Services Corporation has been granted more time to study additional possible transmission line routes it plans to build in West Texas and the Hill Country. More...

Storage facilities vandalized

Burglaries at two local ministorage facilities were reported to Lampasas police last weekend. Assistant Police Chief Sammy Bailey said the break-ins occurred Saturday morning. Alamo Storage on U.S. More...

Evening event

Vision Lampasas! had a large group of participants on hand for the annual Evening Under the Stars on downtown Courtyard Square. Events included a barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment. More...

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Agribusiness

SUWCD OKs management plan

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District directors, at their recent meeting, gave final approval of the updated SUWCD Management Plan. Action came after a public hearing in which no one voiced any objection. More...

Central Texas Hay Show, CEU program set Oct. 15

The Central Texas Hay Show is open to all hay producers in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. The educational program and show is Oct. 15 at the Burnet County Fair Barn. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa takes solid win against May

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Colter Burr bulldozed the competition last Friday. With four minutes remaining in the first half and the score tied at 22-22, Lometa head coach Wendell Bradley decided to move his 6-0, 220-pound center to nose guard. More...

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