While the larger entities in the surrounding counties show declines in their local sales tax revenue, the smaller cities continue with gains during a time of economic sluggishness. More...
State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock will discuss legislative issues Thursday at the Lampasas County Conservative Club's annual fund-raiser at the Holiday House, 908 E. Fourth St. at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. More...
Early voting for the state constitutional amendment election, which features 11 proposed amendments, will continue through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters may cast early ballots at the elections administrator office, 412 S. Live Oak St. More...
When the Lampasas High School Key Club hits the streets on Halloween night this year, they won't be asking for candy, but for cash donations for UNICEF. More...
I went to the grand opening of the new Lampasas Animal Shelter a couple of weeks ago. I knew it was a mistake. I barely escaped without taking an animal home. A black dachshund at the shelter seemed to know I am a weenie dog person. More...
Last year, the Texas Department of Transportation held three townhall meetings across the state to give citizens an opportunity to provide input on regional transportation issues. More...
We moved to Lampasas and purchased our home in September 2007. I noticed from time to time our water line is cut off to our home. And when it is turned back on, we have dirt and sand in it. More...
A fire on Friday afternoon damaged a home on East Avenue H, although the occupants of the residence were not injured. A fire at Monica Lozano's residence, located at 1308 E. More...
A Lometa missionary couple's headquarters and residence were damaged by fire Thursday. The fire began in the attic above an upstairs bedroom when electrical wiring shorted, County Fire Marshal Gene Harrison said. More...
Valerie Cortinovis, executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in San Saba, Lampasas and Burnet counties has announced that enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election program has begun an More...
Jamie Osbourn, Llano County Extension agent, will present training to obtain a private pesticide applicator's license on Nov. 30 beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Llano American Legion Hall, and including lunch. More...
Colorado River CattleWomen recently donated 168 pounds of ground beef to Lampasas Mission. June Bynum, left, accepted the donation on behalf of the Lampasas Mission. More...
Football fans were kept glued to their seats as the last few seconds of Friday night's game ticked to a close when the Lampasas Badgers defeated the Marble Falls Mustangs for the district win. More...
The Lometa City Council is looking to improve the service afforded city residents by a municipal cable provider, however the means to achieve this goal are not forthcoming. More...
With the economic downturn and the constantly changing price of oil, three decades in business is an accomplishment many petroleum based enterprises are finding hard to match. More...
The hour of sleep lost last spring can be recaptured Sunday when daylight saving time comes to an end. Standard time officially will begin at 2 a.m. that day. More...
The third annual haunted house and trunk or treat will be Friday at the former Lampasas Wal-Mart building at Santa Fe Square. A costume contest kicks off events at 5:30 p.m., and a haunted house will be open from 6-9 p.m. More...
One element in last summer's Obama ruckuses — there's always an Obama ruckus going on, it seems — was a few placards at Tea Party rallies comparing the president to a certain A. Hitler. More...
Viola Dennis, 84, of Lampasas died Oct. 21, 2009, at Park Place Manor in Belton, where she had resided for three years. Funeral services were Oct. 26 at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. She was born Jan. More...
Funeral services for Hugh Doyle Tharpe, 72, of Lampasas were Oct. 26, 2009, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen. Burial followed at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. After serving honorably in the U.S. Army for 12 years, Mr. More...
Badgers let big lead slip away against Mustangs, but rally for last-second win to keep playoff hopes alive
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer
Lampasas head coach Joey McQueen was willing to settle for a tie at the end of regulation, but his players refused. They wanted to win right then. So, they did. More...
