November 10, 2009 / Front Page

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Lampasas printer met shooter

At target range, Army major showed his mastery
It was a casual introduction, as Lampasan Skip Jones remembers: “This is so-and-so, who is a major out at Fort Hood.” The encounter occurred on a Sunday, in early September. More...

Conaway visit

Congressman Mike Conaway will be in Lampasas Friday to meet with constituents to discuss the health care system and other pressing issues facing the nation from 2:55-3:45 p.m. at the Lampasas County Commissioners Courtroom in the courthouse. More...

Taco soup

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Women’s fall Taco Soup Luncheon is Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church parish hall. Tickets are $6 for taco soup, chips, cornbread, dessert and a drink. More...

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

Cry me a river
Lisa Carnley

My grandson, Landon, is like a myna bird. He hears something, and he repeats it -- incessantly. He never forgets phrases or sayings of any kind, especially if his audience responds with a smile or a laugh for his efforts. More...

Vision Lampasas! seeks beautiful Christmas tree

Vision Lampasas! is looking for the largest, most beautiful tree in the area to grace the Lampasas County Courthouse lawn during Hometown Holidays, a community Christmas celebration Dec. 4-6. More...

Democratic Women to meet

Democratic Women’s Association of Lampasas will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at My Girls on East Third Street. Plans for 2010 will be discussed. Phone 556-8717 for more information. More...

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Letters

The unemployed

To everyone unemployed: I’m sure you’re asking yourself this question: Am I unhireable? I lost my job early this year, and the struggle to regain employment has been horrific! More...

Protecting our natural resources

Lately, there has been a lot of ink on paper paid for by LCRA and ONCOR to inform the public of their proposed routes for electrical lines from the south and west, which will go north and east, carrying windgenerated electricity. More...

Serving the local community

Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Kempner VFW Post 3393 in appreciation for its volunteer efforts. The Gillum Cemetery Association asked that readers also be notified of the work. More...

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Sports

Moving on

LHS reaches playoffs for first time since 2000 with 47-20 win over Hutto; faces Austin McCallum Friday
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

After sitting on the outside for so many years, the Badgers have finally invited themselves to the party. More...

Pep Rally

There will be a community pep rally for the Badgers’ varsity football team in the town square on Thursday at 6 p.m. Lampasas will be the visitors at Friday’s bi-district playoff game against Austin McCallum. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L District W-L PF PA Lake Travis 10-0 6-0 513 145 Killeen 8-2 5-1 347 266 Hendr More...

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FORT HOOD MASSACRE

Post commander: Hasan survived bullet wounds
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

In a surprise announcement at Thursday night’s press conference at Fort Hood, Lt. Gen. More...

Residents assist victims at Darnall

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Lampasas County residents assisted in Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s treatment of several victims of the shootings Thursday at Fort Hood. Stephen R. More...

Entry night

Parents of FFA exhibitors need to attend the 2010 major stock show entry night today beginning at 4 p.m. at Lampasas High School. More...

Flames event

Lampasas High School Flames drill and dance teams will hold a baked potato supper and game night on Friday at 6 p.m. at the LHS cafeteria. Tickets are $6 for a loaded baked potato, salad and drink and a raffle ticket. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

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Blueprint for more victories

Linda Chavez

Democrats are having a hard time explaining away their big losses on election day last Tuesday. More...

The Fort Hood massacre

William Murchison

It makes no sense to see Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, as represented in at least one family account, as the victim of “harassment” by fellow soldiers (and therefore a candidate for “understanding”?) He’s an officer. More...

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Deaths

Mr. Machen

Nelson Wayne Machen, 61, of San Antonio died Nov. 5, 2009, at his residence. Graveside services were Nov. 8 at Nix Cemetery in Lampasas County. Mr. Machen was born March 5, 1948, in Lampasas County, the son of Nolan O. More...

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News

FORT HOOD MASSACRE

Area law enforcement officers stand guard outside Fort Hood

As varying media reports circulated Thursday about the alleged Fort Hood shooter, several law enforcement officials from Lampasas County patrolled the outer boundaries of the military installation. More...

‘I could have been the first one shot or wounded’

Misplaced medical checklist may have saved soldier’s life
By JIM LOWE Staff Writer

Staff Sgt. Rick Ortega of Copperas Cove was supposed to be at Fort Hood’s Soldier Readiness Processing site Thursday at 1 p.m. More...

Early interview

A television news reporter -- one of dozens on the scene -- talks to an Army service member who shares facts about the shooting at Fort Hood last Thursday. More...

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