November 17, 2009 / Front Page

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Salute to veterans

The Lometa School choir, under the direction of Eugene Barnett, performed several patriotic songs and waved their American flags during the community Veterans Day salute on Wednesday at Badger Field. More...

Valiant effort

The Lampasas Badgers were eliminated from the playoffs following a loss Friday to Austin McCallum in a tough contest. Here. Badger Jeffery Arevalo pulls a Knight out of bounds at the Georgetown AthPlease letic Complex. More...

Band Parents

Lampasas Band Parents will hold a potato supper on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Lampasas High School cafeteria. Cost is $5 per ticket at the event for a baked potato, dessert and a drink. To-go orders will be available. More...

Deadlines

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, early deadlines are in effect for the Lampasas Dispatch Record. Deadline for classified, real estate and display ads and news items for the Nov. 27 issue is Monday at 5 p.m. Deadline for the Dec. 1 edition is Nov. More...

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

Mother Hubbard's empty cupboard
Lisa Carnley

I do not like going to the grocery store, and anyone who looks inside my refrigerator probably would attest to that. Going to the store once a week is just one time too many, as far as I’m concerned. More...

Vann-Rollins

Couple exchange vows at historic Hostess House

Kelsey Vann and Andrew Rollins of Lampasas were united in marriage in an Aug. 1, 2009, evening ceremony at the Hancock Springs Hostess House. The Rev. Mark Barnard officiated the double-ring ceremony. More...

Yule concert, tea on tap

The Pierian Club will hold its 23rd annual Christmas concert and tea on Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The concert is free, and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the concert. More...

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Letters

Soldiers deserve right to protect themselves

Time after time, public murder sprees occur in “gun-free zones” -- public places where citizens are not legally able to carry guns. More...

Search for The Perfect Tree

When I was a young girl growing up in the country outside Lampasas, our annual ritual was for my whole family to head to the pasture for The Perfect Christmas Tree. More...

Consider donation to area non-profits

We are in the beginning of the busiest time of the year, Thanksgiving/Christmas 2009. Soon we will all be in the throes of parties, events and family gettogethers. We will all struggle to come up with that unique gift for someone we care about. More...

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News

LISD to participate in new parent notification system

The Lampasas Independent School District will soon become part of the SchoolMessenger system, according to Superintendent Randy Hoyer. More...

Perfect Tree contest clarified

Vision Lampasas! is looking for the largest, most beautiful cedar tree in the area to grace the Lampasas County Courthouse lawn during Hometown Holidays Dec. 4-6, and throughout the holiday season. Vision Lampasas! More...

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Agribusiness

County Committee elections begin

The 2009 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections are under way, and ballots have been mailed to eligible voters. Dec. 7 is the deadline for eligible voters to return ballots to their local FSA offices. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Nov. 4 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,329 compared to 639 last week and 706 last year. More...

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Civic center issue to be considered

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday will decide whether to construct a civic center at Campbell Park. More...

New campus off to good start

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Taylor Creek Elementary Principal Kelly Dunn is thrilled with his new campus. More...

Garcia to run again for office

Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Andrew Garcia has announced he will run for a second term. Garcia, a Republican, took office Jan. 1, 2007. More...

In it for the long haul

Former Lampasan undertaking bicycle tour across U.S.
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Until recently, the most cycling Tyson Williams and Harry Miller had done were some spinning sessions on stationary bikes aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Now, the duo are near the end of a 3,400-mile cross-country tour of the United States. More...

Thanksgiving

The Lampasas County Ministerial Alliance will hold its annual communitywide Thanksgiving service on Sunday at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lampasas. U.S. Army Chaplain Jerry Sieg of Fort Hood will bring the message. More...

Kettle Drive

The Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Drive will begin Friday at Wal-Mart. The organization collects money each year at the holidays to help local community members in need. Volunteers are needed. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Gen. Casey should be fired

Linda Chavez

“What happened at Fort Hood was a tragedy, but I believe it would be an even greater tragedy if our diversity becomes a casualty here.” Those words were spoken not by some diversity guru but by the Army Chief of Staff, Gen. More...

Pelosi thumbs her nose

William Murchison

After 10 months of Nancy Pelosi at the helm of the House, Americans could be forgiven for unfurling their umbrellas should the speaker announce the sun was shining. A “historic” vote for “health care,” huh? The lady says so. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Brian

Mary Louis Johnson Allen Brian, 70, a homemaker, teacher and missionary, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Seton Medical Center in Austin following a battle with cancer. Services were Nov. 16 at Cowboy Church in Brownwood with Pastor Todd King officiating. More...

Mrs. Forehand

Mary Lou Forehand, 94, of Lampasas died Nov. 15, 2009, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. Funeral services are Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. More...

Mr. Jones

Funeral services for Leo Bertram Jones, 81, of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, were Nov. 16, 2009, at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary in Sandy, Utah. Burial followed at Holladay Memorial Park. Mr. Jones died Nov. 12. He was born Aug. More...

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Sports

Badgers’ run ends

After winning three of final four district games, Badgers fall to Knights in first playoff game since 2000
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

This season, the Badgers did more than simply make they playoffs. They made an impression. More...

Badgers basketball begin 2009-10 campaign on road at Belton tonight

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

There is no district MVP at Lampasas any more. Not yet at least. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

Governor proclaims Hunter Appreciation Month

Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently signed a proclamation that recognizes November as Hunter Appreciation Month in the state. In part, the proclamation reads as follows. More...

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