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November 27, 2009 / Front Page

November sales tax numbers fluctuate

By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer

After three months of relatively small sales tax declines, the city of Lampasas posted a gain in November. More...

McGehee retires from post office

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Upon entering the Lampasas Post Office, one expects to find stamps, post office boxes, mailing supplies and Johnnie McGehee. But as of earlier this month, one of those isn’t available any more. More...

Banquet

The Lampasas High School football and volleyball banquet will be Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The banquet will honor athletes in both sports. More...

Concert

The Pierian Club will hold its 23rd annual Christmas concert and tea on Tuesday 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...

Angel Food

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will accept orders for December on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. Food stamp orders will be accepted Wednesday. Food distribution will be Dec. 19. More...

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Lifestyles

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 608 Georgetown Rd. home of Malcolm and Jackie Lee. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Monday, Nov. 30 BREAKFAST: French toast, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken-fried steak/ gravy, whipped potatoes, green peas, spicy apples, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Dec. More...

Democrats plan Yule party

The annual holiday dinner party for Democrats will be Dec. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hidden Falls Restaurant in Meadowlands. The event is for Democrats from Llano and Burnet counties and members of Highland Lakes Democratic Women. More...

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News

County hires Extension agent

In about a 30-minute meeting Monday, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court hired a new county employee and addressed other brief matters. More...

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Agribusiness

Swine show slated Dec. 5

The Lampasas FFA will sponsor the annual San Saba FFA District Association Swine Show on Dec. 5 at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Showbarn. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets fall in playoffs

No. 6 Abbott defeats Lometa with 64-16 victory

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

At the beginning of the football season, expectations were low for the Lometa Hornets. More...

School Menu

For week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Monday, Nov. 30 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, cereal, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken tenders/ gravy, roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 1 BREAKFAST: Sausage/gravy, biscuit, fruit juice and milk. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. Monday, Nov. More...

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Solar energy decision pending

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

A solar energy project the Lampasas City Council is considering may generate only half the power originally estimated, according to an executive summary in the city’s grant application, prepared by HDR Engineering. More...

Taking a break

A monarch butterfly rests for a moment on a dandelion on a recent sunny day. More...

Council OKs business permits

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday approved specific-use permits for a downtown salvage business and a salon on Central Texas Expressway. More...

Water-saving measures encouraged

The city of Lampasas’ water system will not be receiving water from its supplier, Kempner Water Supply Corp. from midnight Tuesday through midnight on Dec. More...

Yule parade

The deadline for entering a float into the Hometown Holidays Lighted Storybook Parade is today. Prizes will be awarded for best use of theme, best use of lights and most original. More...

Home tour

Tickets for the 2009 Christmas Home Tour are available for $7 each at Keystone Square Museum, Shooting Star Books & Gifts, from museum board members or on the day of the tour. Five local homes will be showcased during the Dec. More...

Deaths

Ms. Carpenter

Graveside services for Mildred Evelyn Carpenter, 91 of Lometa were Nov. 25, 2009, at Lometa City Cemetery. Ms. Carpenter died Nov. 22 at Regal Nursing & Rehab in Lampasas. She was born Sept. More...

Mrs. McNeal

Marcia Marie McNeal, 58, of Columbus, Texas, died Nov. 23, 2009, at Columbus Memorial Hospital. No formal services are planned, and the body will be cremated. Mrs. McNeal was born Aug. 12, 1951, in Hallettsville, to Boyd and Eunice Brown Moore. More...

Mrs. Parman

Carolyn Harman Parman died Nov. 23, 2009, at The Vintage in Denton after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Funeral services are Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Visitation will follow from 6-7:30 p.m. More...

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Sports

Home court woes

Badgers lose third consecutive home game, fall to 0-4 on season after Bulldogs win by eight points, 46-38

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Badgers put on a show Monday night. Unfortunately for the Lampasas faithful, it was a disappearing act. More...

Lady Badgers’ slide continues into break

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers were looking forward to playing six games in six days prior to the Thanksgiving break. Now, they are simply looking forward to the break. More...

Building unity

This lesson on unity was taken from the Fall issue of “Coaches Outreach” by Tommy Maxwell. I felt it was a good lesson for not only coaches and players but also parents who want to have unity in our community and on our teams. More...

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