November 6, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Hand over the candy, pardner

With pumpkin in one hand and his six-shooter in the other, young Jace Sanchez shows he means business during the Vision Lampasas! Squared Silly Halloween event on Courtyard Square. More...

LISD trustees seek ways to continue cutting costs

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

School districts continuously seek ways to cut expenses and save money without affecting the quality of education and the number of employees needed to provide the education. The Lampasas Independent School District is no exception. More...

Deer season to open

The general hunting season opens Saturday. Thousands of hunters will take to the field in pursuit of a trophy white-tailed buck, such as this 10-pointer photographed last week in Lampasas County. More...

Vendors

The Courtyard Square Association is seeking vendors for the annual Carol of Lights events downtown on Dec. 4. Cost is $50 for non-profit vendors and free for non-profit clubs and organizations. More...

Flags

American Legion Post 277 will be placing flags on the graves of military veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. The public is encouraged to assist. Please bring a screwdriver, if available. More...

Poll

How will the Lampasas basketball teams fare this season?

Lifestyles

Volunteer effort gives boost to library benefit

The Library Foundation of Lampasas' BBQ for Books fund-raiser last week has been termed a big success. More than $4,000 was netted by the event, where members of the community bought barbecue lunch take-out orders at Lampasas Public Library. More...

Adopt a Pet

Lilly is a friendly, 5-monthold female domestic shorthaired kitten, who is full of energy and affection. Her coat has gold and black markings with some white. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 9-13

Monday, Nov. 9 BREAKFAST: Waffles, maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Burrito, tossed salad, whole kernel corn, orange wedges and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 10 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

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Sports

The future is wide open

LHS must win tonight for shot at playoffs, but victory does not ensure berth if Mustangs upset Lake Travis
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

From the Badgers' perspective, destiny is in their hands. In reality, they're going to need a little help from the district's elite to make their playoff dreams come true. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Killeen 21, Lampasas 17 Lake Travis 52, Dripping Springs 0 Marble Falls 27, Hendrickson 18 Hutto BYE This Week Killeen @ Hendrickson Hutto @ Lampasas Marble Falls @ Lake Travis Dripping Springs BYE More...

U-15 Force rally for 3-2 victory

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Typically, soccer is an 11-on-11 contest, but during the opening moments of a recent match the Lampasas Force U-15 team found itself playing against an unexpected opponent. More...

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See Tuesday's Dispatch Record for full coverage, including local stories

Gunman kills 13, wounds at least 30 at Fort Hood

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Texans approve all ballot proposals

Though all 11 of the 2009 Texas constitutional amendments passed statewide, Lampasas voters nixed two of the propositions in Tuesday balloting: Propositions 1 and 4. More...

Water limits continue despite recent rains

LCRA asks customers to follow restrictions
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Although recent rains have helped many Lampasas County fields and waterways, the Lower Colorado River Authority is continuing several water restrictions as a cautionary measure. More...

Watershed

The public is invited to a Lampasas River Watershed Partnership Steering Committee meeting Tuesday from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Lampasas High School lecture hall. Sign-in is at 6 p.m. More...

Meetings

Lampasas County commissioners will meet on 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 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. More...

 

Deaths

Mr. Smith

Graveside services for Dennis W. Smith, 80, of Ellsworth, Maine, were Nov. 4, 2009, at Tobey Cemetery in Burnet County. Mr. Smith died Oct. 28 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Houston, the son of C.D. More...

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News

LCRA shares water restriction guidelines for retail customers

LCRA's stage 2 water restrictions for all retail customers are as follows: • Limit watering of landscaped areas to a twice-a-week schedule. More...

Veterans Day events slated

On Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Badger Field, "A Tribute to Our Veterans, Past and Present" is planned. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Nov. 3 -- Lemuel Eugene Shaw, 63, of Copperas Cove for sexual perform child employ/induce/authorize. He made bond the same day and was released from the Lampasas County Jail. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Oct. 28 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 639 compared to 1,072 last week and 1,209 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers $2-$3 higher, instances $5 higher. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa kin deployed with task force to air base in Romania

Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania -- Nearly 40 years ago, murals depicting the glory of the Soviet military were freshly painted at the Novo Selo training area in Bulgaria. More...

School Menu

For week of Nov. 9-13

Monday, Nov. 9 BREAKFAST: Hot oatmeal or cereal, graham crackers, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pork & beans, tri-taters, peaches and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. Tuesday, Nov. More...

Halloween treats

On Halloween night, Masons from Lometa Lodge 514 and Order of the Eastern Star members of Lometa Chapter 871, handed candy to trick-or-treaters. More...

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