December 8, 2009 / Front Page

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Christmas celebration

This float, containing Charlie Brown and Snoopy of Peanuts fame, was one of a number that participated in Friday night’s Community Christmas lighted parade that entertained the crowds on hand for Lampasas’ kickoff to the holiday season. More...

LISD trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District has rescheduled its next meeting to Monday at 6 p.m. More...

Book signing

Former District 54 State Rep. Suzanna Hupp will be at the Lampasas Public Library on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. More...

Lifestyles

"Cooking with Betty"

Yummy holiday sweets
Betty Jacobs

I am presenting a wonderful array of sweets to enjoy or give as gifts. This month’s recipes include Pumpkin Bread, Poppy Seed Muffins, Ruby Red Cake, an Easy Coconut Pie and a Sugar Plum Cake. Merry Christmas and enjoy! Pumpkin Bread More...

Carnley's Corner

No place like home
Lisa Carnley

The Thanksgiving meal was delicious. My younger son, Zach, and his wife, Courtney, cooked it together. More...

Local auto dealership sponsoring stipend for student in high school FFA program

Rick Pickard of Hoffpauir Ford Mercury Inc. has announced that the Lampasas auto dealership will join Ford Motor Company in its ongoing sponsorship of the National FFA. More...

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Letters

Plans for new jail

A month ago, I received my tax statement telling me I owe Lampasas County over $2,000 in taxes for undeveloped land I own in the eastern part of the county. I’ve owned this property for 15 years. More...

Care for your pet

As cruel as it is, I see pets left out in the cold a lot. It is important to remember that if it is too cold for you to be outside without some sort of warmth, then it is too cold for your pet to be left out for long. More...

Military strategy

If I wanted to present a single military strategic plan to ensure failure of my mission, I would tell the enemy what my plans are. I guess you’d call me a fool, and you’d be right! More...

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News

Lometa ISD to discuss proposed bond issue

Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the school library to discuss the agenda. More...

Correction

In Friday’s edition, a story about Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Sheila Hood contained an incorrect date. Walter Prugh retired as justice of the peace Oct. 31, 2005, and on Nov. 1, 2005, Mrs. Hood began to fill Prugh’s unexpired term. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Dec. 2 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 678 compared to 738 last year. Compared to two weeks ago, feeder steers $2-$3 higher. Feeder heifers steady to weak. More...

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H1N1 vaccination drive continues

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Although many officials believe the H1N1 influenza strain has been well contained, Texas Department of State Health Services epidemiologists encourage Central Texans to receive vaccinations. More...

A diagnosis of cancer

Lampasas woman shares experiences of illness, encourages others to seek support
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

R oberta Wall remembers exactly where she was on Nov. 3 at 5:45 p.m. More...

Food Fair

The Lampasas County Food Fair is Jan. 8 at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Showbarn. Entry forms and rules are available on the 4-H Web site, www.lampasas-tc./tamu.edu or at the Lampasas County Extension office. More...

Music, meal

Lampasas High School bands will hold a spaghetti dinner at the cafeteria on Thursday from 4-7 p.m., and a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door for the meal. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Unemployment at 10 percent

William Murchison

If government would just stop trying to do everything in the world ... Well, wait. Let’s review what the U.S. government is currently up to: 1. More...

Climate-change controversy

David Limbaugh

Despite the unfolding international “climate change” scandal involving the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit, President Barack Obama’s ideological presuppositions on global warming remain unshaken, and he wil More...

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Deaths

Mr. Hahn

Perry Charles Hahn, 67, of Arlington died Nov. 20, 2009. Funeral services were Dec. 4 at the National Cemetery in Dallas. Mr. Hahn was born Aug. 26, 1942, in Lampasas, to Charles and Mildred Hahn. He served in the U.S. More...

Mr. Jenkins

A memorial service for Robert Perry “Bob” Jenkins, 79, of Fort Worth was Nov. 23, 2009, at St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Mr. Jenkins died Nov. 15. He was born Nov. More...

Mr. Scott

Kempner resident Harry Joseph Scott, 73, died Dec. 5, 2009, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. Funeral services are Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. More...

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Sports

Consolation prizes

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Lampasas’ varsity basketball programs got a lot accomplished in a little amount of time over the weekend. More...

LHS games tonight

The varsity Lady Badgers host Faith Academy tonight at 7 p.m. Lampasas’ junior varsity will play at 5:15 p.m. The Badgers will be on the road at Burnet tonight. The junior varsity will play first at 5:15 p.m. More...

Dynamic duo

Local youths Zane Green, left, and Wesley Bradley spent many early-morning hours training over the summer training to compete with the Hill Country Aquatic Team. More...

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