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November 10, 2009  RSS feed
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. The location: Stan’s Shooting Range, near Florence and approximately seven miles south of Briggs. More...
Post commander: Hasan survived bullet wounds

In a surprise announcement at Thursday night’s press conference at Fort Hood, Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, the Army installation’s commanding officer, told media gathered that the man responsible for a mass shooting at the post that left 13 dead and more than 30 injured was not killed in events that unfolded that day. More...

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. Ellison, an emergency medicine specialist who teaches at Darnall, treated victims of the shooting. More...

Cry me a river
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...
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...
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. Machen and Merle Wright Machen. He graduated from high school and served in the U.S. Navy for four years. More...
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. Fort Hood’s Criminal Investigative Division invited Texas Rangers onto the base to secure the area and assist the FBI in its investigation. More...
LHS reaches playoffs for first time since 2000 with 47-20 win over Hutto; faces Austin McCallum Friday
After sitting on the outside for so many years, the Badgers have finally invited themselves to the party. Thanks to a dominating 47-20 victory over Hutto Friday night, for the first time since 2000, Lampasas has earned a playoff slot and all the jubilation that goes with it. More...