November 20, 2009 / Front Page

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Honoring veterans

Lampasas Middle School students thanked local veterans for their past service, much to the delight of Dr. Joe Rushing and other former service members during last week’s holiday remembrance at the school. More...

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Lampasas County’s fall foliage may not rival that of New England’s -- in terms of length and breadth of the season -- but leaves have taken on particularly colorful hues in recent weeks as Thanksgiving and winter weather nears. 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. More...

Yule concert

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...

Library group seeks members

The annual newsletter from Friends of the Lampasas Public Library has been mailed to members, and the yearly membership drive is under way. More...

Browning Garden Club observes Veterans Day

Veterans Day was observed recently by members of the Browning Community Garden Club and Killeen Garden Club at the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker on U.S. Highway 190 near Fort Hood’s Child Development Center. More...

Christmas concert

Hill Country Chorale’s Christmas Joy Concerts will be presented in two concerts at Kerrville on Dec. 5. A 4 p.m. concert is set at First Presbyterian Church, and the 7 p.m. concert is scheduled at the Historic Union Church. More...

Classics to gather Saturday

Classics at the Classic will cruise to Briggs Saturday for the annual fish fry. Everyone is invited to cruise with the group by meeting at Storm's at 3:30 p.m. Classics will be on display at Briggs. More...

Kempner student wins trip to Turkey

Sixteen freshmen have been announced as winners of the Readership WT essay contest at West Texas A&M University. They include Taylor Cutbirth, an education major, of Kempner. More...

Lifestyles

Uptown Theater will host Schaubs

The Schaub Family Band will perform at the Uptown Marble Theater on Nov. 28. The event, at 8 p.m., will feature two 50-minute sets. The live music venue is at 218 Main St. in Marble Falls. More...

Home tour

The 2009 Christmas Home Tour, sponsored by Keystone Square Museum, will be presented Dec. 6 from 1- 5 p.m. Five local homes will be showcased, including the 1211 Taylor St. home of C.M. and Nelda Crawford. More...

Scouts set sale, auction

Cub Scout Pack 100 will hold a bake sale and auction on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. at Hanna Springs Elementary cafeteria. The public is invited to attend. Goodies will be available just in time for Thanksgiving. More...

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News

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Nov. 17 -- Travis Allen Scott, 28, of Copperas Cove for driving while intoxicated. He posted bond the same day and was released from the Lampasas County Jail. Nov. 16 More...

Deadline for tree contest is today

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...

Man acquitted in jury trial

In a jury trial on Oct. 28 in 27th District Court, Kempner resident John Thomas Allen, 48, was found not guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. More...

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Agribusiness

FSA County Committee Elections under way

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...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa Council agrees to sell lot to county

Items on both old and new agendas were dedicated to correcting an error when Lometa City Council members met recently. More...

Book donation

The Lometa School Library received a copy of a book on local World War II hero 1st Lt. M.F. Kirby, written by Larry L. Simpson. On hand for the donation were, from left, Glendower McMahan, Joel Kirby, M.F. Kirby and Lometa Principal Kip Bullock. More...

Hornets seeking regional playoff win tonight

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

It feels like deja vu all over again for the Hornets. One year ago, Lometa fell to Calvert by 45 points, 59-14, in the regular season finale, losing the district title in the process. More...

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Rivershed protection plan to rely on public comments

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

A landowner-directed group is set to draft a list of voluntary policies intended to improve water quality in the Lampasas River watershed. More...

Conaway visits in Lampasas

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

From health care to Fort Hood, Congressman Mike Conaway (RMidland) addressed a variety of issues and answered numerous questions at a recent meeting at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

Fire marshal: Prepare for winter

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Frigid temperatures are making a showing with chilly nights giving way to even chillier mornings, signaling to Central Texans that winter can’t be too far in the future. More...

Thanksgiving

The Lampasas 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...

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...

Veterans Memorial dedicated in ceremony at Kempner park

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

More than 200 people -- including active military, veterans and local citizens -- gathered at the new Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner on Veterans Day to dedicate the Veterans Memorial that honors military personnel. More...

Holiday events on tap

Vision Lampasas!, Courtyard Square Association, Keystone Square Museum and the Lampasas County Historical Commission are combining to present holiday events this Christmas season. Carol of Lights events are Dec. 4 from 6-9 p.m. More...

McGuire named to Princeton Debate Panel

Trevor McGuire, a 2009 Lampasas High School graduate, has made the prestigious Princeton University Debate Panel. More...

Yearbooks on sale at LMS

The 2009-10 Badger Tracks Lampasas Middle School yearbooks are on sale for $25 if ordered before Dec. 4. The price will increase after that date. Yearbooks can be ordered during Prime Time in the computer lab, room 400. More...

Kettle Drive under way

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

Mount Pleasant School

Memories remain of times spent learning, playing

Editor’s note: Kempner-area resident Bill Henderson has offered the following remembrances of the Mount Pleasant community. He was assisted by Lenora Isenhour and Lanette Carnes. More...

Deaths

Mr. Hamel

Nolan James “Jack” Hamel, 85, died Nov. 13, 2009, a Sagebrook Health Center in Cedar Park. A celebration of life was held Nov. 15 at Beck Funeral Home in Cedar Park. Mr. Hamel was born Dec. 12, 1923. More...

Mrs. Setty

Hazel Joyce Setty, 81, died Oct. 31, 2009, in Carrollton. Funeral services were Nov. 6 at First United Methodist Church of Springdale, Ark., with burial at The Bluffs in Springdale. Mrs. Setty was born Nov. More...

Mr. Tucker

Sand Springs resident Bill Tucker, 79, died Nov. 15, 2009, at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home. Funeral services were Nov. 18 at Midway Baptist Church in Big Spring with the Revs. More...

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Sports

Lady Badgers’ Bishop, Morris named to all-district first team

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Marble Falls denied Lampasas from reaching the playoffs, but nothing could prevent the Lady Badgers from receiving recognition. More...

LHS loses at Comanche

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Trailing by two points with less than five seconds on the clock, the Lady Badgers were called for an offensive foul. More...

LHS tournament

The Lady Badgers are hosting The Crossroads of Texas Basketball Tournament this weekend. Games are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. today with championship and third- and fifth-place games being played Saturday. More...

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