November 24, 2009 / Front Page

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Leaving no stone unturned

Research continues into historic quarry site, slated to become butterfly garden
Long after the removal of the last stone block from the Casbeer quarry, several landowners and history aficionados continue their search for facts about the site. More...

Settling in

This youngster pulled up a booster seat (that was offered for sale) to dig through a box of Barbies while she lookied for just the right one during the recent Citywide Garage Sale. 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 was Monday. Deadline for the Dec. More...

Yule events

Several groups will present holiday events this Christmas season beginning with Carol of Lights on Dec. 4 from 6-9 p.m. on Courtyard Square with musicians, a lighted parade and more. On Dec. More...

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

Being thankful
Lisa Carnley

With the Thanksgiving holiday rolling around again, I have much to be thankful for, including the fact I am still here to welcome another Thanksgiving holiday. More...

Special ceremony

Lampasas High School Principal Mark Kehoe, left, and Lt. Col. David Segalla unveil an adoption sign at a ceremony at the high school campus recently. More...

36 Club members tour crafts village

For the November meeting, the GFWC/TFWC 36 Club toured Homestead, a Traditional Crafts Village in Elm Mott near Waco. Members met in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church and carpooled to Elm Mott. More...

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Letters

Helpful assistance on the road

On a recent Saturday evening, I was returning to home in Dublin when I had an emergency. I had driven north of the Lampasas Airport when I suddenly had a flat. It was losing air so quickly I could not make it back to town before I had to stop. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Forehand

Mary Lou Forehand, 94, of Lampasas died Nov. 15, 2009, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. Funeral services were Nov. 17 at First Street Church of Christ with Minister Lon Jones officiating, assisted by Rick Machen and Rocky Moncus. More...

Mr. Smith

John Roy Smith Sr., 64, of Lampasas died Nov. 19, 2009, at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet. Graveside services are Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at Smith Cemetery at Oakalla. Mr. Smith was born Aug. More...

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Sports

Welcome home

Lady Badgers open up new gym with 3-1 run through tournament, earn second place following loss to Dripping Springs
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers did not win it all, but they learned they are capable of winning it all. More...

The Crossroads of Texas Tournament Results

Championship game: Dripping Springs defeats Lampasas 3rd-place game: Odessa Permian defeats Lubbock 5th-place game: Stephenville defeats Brentwood More...

LMS Lady Badgers earn consolation championship

The Lampasas seventh-grade girls’ basketball team recently traveled to Burnet where they won the consolation title. More...

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Lometa ISD to consider bond issue

Trustees likely to call election in January for May balloting
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Lometa voters soon will be asked to vote for a bond issue to provide a new gymnasium and renovations to the current dressing rooms. More...

Above-normal temperatures, wetter winter forecasted

Lampasans already are feeling some winter-like temperatures, even though the season isn’t quite here. More...

Prepare for cold weather

Vehicle preparedness and safety • Plan travel and check the latest forecasts and check and winterize vehicles before starting travel. • Let someone know your timetable and primary and alternate travel routes. 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...

Museum trees

Keystone Square Museum’s 2009 holiday theme for the Christmas tree contest is “Boot Scootin’ Christmas.” Decorated trees should be delivered to the museum on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday from 6-8 p.m. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Give thanks

It is only too easy to complain. We all do it. When life becomes too hectic, too uncontrollable, when our ambitions and desires seem frustrated, when we face true pain, human nature tends to prompt grumbling. More...

Women in danger

William Murchison

A major detail of the Fort Hood horribleness has escaped comment, insofar as I can tell. I’m going to comment, therefore — with no expectation that many if any will note the civilizational shift it connotes. More...

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News

City urges voluntary conservation

The city of Lampasas’ water system will not be receiving water from its supplier Kempner Water Supply Corp. from midnight Monday through midnight on Dec. 1 due to work being performed by KWSC on water transmission lines that service the city. More...

Deadline for lighted parade is extended

Vision Lampasas! has announced that the deadline for entering a float into the Hometown Holidays Lighted Storybook Parade has been extended to Friday. The parade has over 800 feet of floats already registered, but there is room for more. More...

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Agribusiness

Milking it for all it's worth

Couple run goat dairy outside Lampasas as hobby, health pursuit
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

It all started as an attempt to lower their property taxes. Now, 28 years after opening a goat dairy, Lou Bradley isn’t sure she and her husband, Dave Bradley, have saved any money. More...

Mike Mallett named to ASA board

Mike Mallett of Lampasas has been elected to serve as vice chairman of the 16-member Board of Trustees of the American Simmental Association. He succeeds Greg Bailey of Mt. Vernon, Mo., who assumed the position of chairman. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Nov. 18 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 939 compared to 1,044 last week and 1,124 last year. More...

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