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October 23, 2009 / Front Page

Capital murder charge is filed

Lowell Preston Garza, 20, of Lampasas was indicted Wednesday by the Lampasas County grand jury for capital murder. The charge stems from Garza’s arrest Aug. 17 in connection with the death of his two-month-old daughter More...

Colorful pumpkin

During the recent Herb & Art Fest on Courtyard Square, a variety of kids’ activities were offered from pumpkin painting to cupcake decorating. Youths also participated in the annual Little Wrangler Round-up More...

Homecoming candidates

A homecoming king and queen will be selected during tonight’s Badger football game against the Marble Falls Mustangs at Badger Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m., and crowning will be at halftime. Candidates include More...

State constitutional amendments address property rights issues

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Elected officials and landowner groups are encouraging voters to participate in the Nov. 3 state constitutional amendment election, as several amendments address eminent domain and appraisal issues. Proposition 11, which would prohibit the More...

Veterans Day

A Veterans Day celebration to honor past and present service members is set Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Badger Field. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and former Mayor Jack Calvert will serve as master of ceremonies. The event is More...

Halloween

Vision Lampasas! is sponsoring “Squared Silly: Family Fun in Lampasas” on Oct. 31 from 5-9 p.m. at the courthouse square with music, bounce houses, candy, a prize walk, costume contests, games, hayrides and more. More...

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Lifestyles

On God's team

Teens gather for time of worship, prayer

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Scores of Lampasas athletes and students took to Badger Field last week to celebrate victory. A spiritual one, that is. More...

Flames plan two fund-raisers

Lampasas High School Flames Dance and Drill teams will hold a Little Sparks Clinic and fund-raising baked potato dinner in the near future, according to Kelly Payne, director. Funds are being raised for contest season which begins in February. More...

School Menu

Week of October 26-30

Monday, Oct. 26 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, orange wedges, cookie and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 27 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

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Sports

Must win vs. the Mustangs

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Last week, when Lampasas' grass practice field was a sloppy mess from recent rains, Badgers head coach Joey McQueen placed a call to Cord Woerner asking to conduct practice on Marble Falls' freshly installed turf field. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Lake Travis 58, Hendrickson 15 Hutto 49, Marble Falls 29 Lampasas 42, Dripping Springs 21 Killeen BYE This Week Dripping Springs @ Hendrickson Killeen @ Hutto Marble Falls @ Lampasas Lake Travis BYE More...

How sweet the sound

Last Saturday, I was fortunate enough to watch the Lampasas Badger Band perform in Waco at the marching contest. As most of you know, this was the year for Class 4A bands to advance in competition. More...

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Badgers win thriller, beat Marble Falls 31-27

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Lometa shuts out Prairie Lea 52-0

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Heavy rains pummel area

LISD delays Thursday opening

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Heavy rain Wednesday night and Thursday morning brought relief to area pastures -- and some extra sleep time for Lampasas Independent School District students. More...

Art auction slated Saturday

Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold its second annual art auction and exhibition of fine art on Saturday at First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Fellowship Hall. More...

Meetings

Lampasas County commissioners will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. The Lampasas City Council also will meet on Monday. A workshop session will begin at More...

Garage sale

Courtyard Square Association’s fall citywide garage sale will be Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food and entertainment will be available. More...

Deaths

Mr. Crain

Lawrence Charles Crain, 71, of Burnet County died Oct. 19, 2009, at his residence from cancer and a stroke. Graveside services were Oct. 22 at Smithwick Cemetery at Marble Falls. Mr. Crain was born More...

Mrs. Jones

Bend resident Barbra Gene Jones, 75, died Oct. 17, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services were Oct. 21 at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with Dennis Scroggins officiating. Burial was at Sand Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born More...

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News

Grand Jury

The Lampasas County grand jury handed down 15 indictments in its most recent term. The Lampasas Police Department presented cases that resulted in the indictment of: • Cody James Myers, 25, for theft, on April 1, 2007. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Oct. 20 -- Pablo Guevara-Tolentino, 26, of Lampasas for assault causing bodily injury. He remained in the Lampasas County Jail on Wednesday. Oct. 19 -- Victor Salazar Jr. More...

TxDOT to conduct travel survey

Visitors to some area businesses may soon be asked to participate in a brief travel survey being conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa to hit the road for tonight's contest

Hornets making run at district title beginning with Prairie Lea team

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

After having aN open date in their schedule last Friday, the Hornets should be well rested for their run toward a district title. Lometa begins its trek for the championship tonight at Prairie Lea (2-5). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. More...

District competitors

Lometa High School juniors Cassidy Wienecke, left, and Kylie Bradley were among those representing Lampasas County at the District Farm Bureau Pageant and Free Enterprise Speech Contest in Temple on Oct. 10. More...

Family of Faith to hold Oct. 31 Scripture Party

Family of Faith Worship Center invites the public to a Scripture Party on Oct. 31 from 2-7 p.m., where participants may write the word of God on the building's interior walls and ceilings. More...

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