December 1, 2009 / Front Page

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It’s all fun and games

Students at each of the Lampasas Independent School District elementary campuses dressed like the characters in their favorite storybooks for a special day of events last Tuesday. More...

Swine Show

The Lampasas FFA will sponsor the annual San Saba FFA District Association Swine Show on Saturday at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Showbarn. Awards will be given for grand and reserve show champions and showmanship. More...

FD Christmas

The Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department is collecting money, new toys, bicycles and non-perishable foods for the holiday. Applications to receive items are accepted until Friday at several local churches. More...

Lifestyles

Angel Food orders being accepted

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

H1N1 shot clinic on tap

Metroplex Adventist Hospital in Killeen will offer free H1N1 vaccinations to the public today from 2-6 p.m. in the Mobile Wellness Unit in front of the hospital entrance at 2201 S. Clear Creek Dr. More...

Vendors sought for Yule events

The Courtyard Square Association is seeking vendors for the annual Carol of Lights events downtown on Friday. Cost is $50 for for-profit vendors and free for non-profit clubs and organizations. More...

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Deaths

Mr. Allen

Jack Ray Allen, 73, of Austin died Nov. 26, 2009, at Hearthstone Nursing Home in Round Rock. Funeral services were Nov. 29 at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with Luis Ham officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery near Walnut Springs. More...

Mr. Bradley

Funeral services for Jack H. Bradley Sr. of Lampasas were Nov. 30, 2009, at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Pastor James Butrell officiating, assisted by Minister Reid Schaub. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Bradley died Nov. More...

Mr. Dowdle

Funeral services for Coy Dustin Dowdle, 39, are Dec. 2, 2009, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Burnet with the Rev. Ellen Ely officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Visitation is Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. More...

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Agribusiness

Swine validation night

FFA parent Wendy Morrison looks over validation materials while participating in the Lampasas County swine validation held Nov. 24 at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Showbarn. More...

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Fire official urges caution at holidays

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

With the Christmas holidays rapidly approaching, most people are decorating Christmas trees and their homes -- indoors and out. More...

Holiday events on tap

The traditional phrase “Something old, something new” usually is reserved for weddings and bridal folklore, but the Carol of Lights event planners have taken a page from the wedding planner’s book and have added the “somethin More...

It’s a bird, a plane...a powered parachute?

Machine gives Lometa man bird’s-eye view of county
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

From a thousand feet or so in the air, Lometa resident Everett Kirby sees it all. Meandering rivers, sparkling lakes, trees and herds of wildlife speckle the landscape as he glides through the air. More...

Band Parents

The Lampasas High School Band Parents will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the school’s band hall. All parents of high school band students are encouraged to attend. 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...

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Turkeys of 2009

Michelle Malkin

As we gather round the table, bow our heads in prayer and feast on the holiday bird, it is only fitting to take a moment to fete the year’s unforgettable turkeys. More...

Manhattan Declaration

William Murchison

The perceived necessity of a Manhattan Declaration would have jarred the Pilgrims from prayerful contemplation of game birds and the like at harvest festival time, 1621. More...

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News

GED testing slated at Gatesville

The next GED test at Gatesville High School will be given Dec. 8-9. Registration, expected to last 30 minutes to an hour, is Dec. 2 from 5-7 p.m. Bring identification, Social Security card and a $65 fee for the test. More...

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Sports

LHS basketball returns tonight

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

With a full week of rest under their belts, the Badgers and Lady Badgers are back in action tonight. Both basketball programs will attempt to get back on track after posting disappointing records heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. More...

Dec. 1st Honorary Coach

“She made learning a fun, interactive experience that positively stimulated students while giving each one the proper amount of personal attention and compassion that showed her attentiveness to each one’s needs and abilities.” - Heath Hopson class of ‘09

Sandra Mahana is a native Lampasan. She also has lived here most of her life. She has, however, ventured beyond county and state lines. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

TPWD again stocking rainbow trout

It is the middle of the general deer season, but it is also the beginning of the rainbow trout season. Although not an official season, it is the time of year when Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocks trout in many lakes and streams. More...

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