December 11, 2009 / Front Page

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Lampasans usher in Christmas season

Hometown Holidays, Carol of Lights are crowd draws
“What a weekend!” That is how Maryann Severn, chairman of Vision Lampasas!, described the bounty of events that comprised the first Hometown Holidays that kicked off the Lampasas Christmas season last weekend. More...

LISD trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District has rescheduled its next meeting to Monday at 5 p.m. at the District Administration Building. Note the time change. More...

Cantata

The Lampasas Community Cantata Choir will present its Christmas cantata, “The Mystery and the Majesty,” on Sunday at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. The Joy Ringers Handbell Choir also will present special selections. More...

Lifestyles

LHS student takes state win at FB Convention

Lampasas High School junior Kirby Kennedy took home first place and a $4,000 scholarship as winner of Saturday’s Free Enterprise Speech Contest at the 76th annual Texas Farm Bureau State Convention. More...

Regional qualifiers

Lampasas Middle School band students competed against area middle school students at Liberty Hill Middle School in Killeen to qualify for the Region 8 Symphonic/Concert bands. More...

Riding Club sets toy drive

Lampasas Riding Club will host a toy drive for the local Toys for Tots program on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wal-Mart. Toys are needed for children through 8 years old. Monetary donations also will be accepted. More...

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News

USDA seeks applications for housing loans

USDA Rural Development has announced its allocation for direct single-family loans for fiscal year 2010. More...

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action, a pretrial hearing for Lowell Preston Garza, 20, of Kempner was set for Dec. 18. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hoops season continues

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Hornets had an extremely busy week. In the span of five days, Lometa’s varsity girls’ basketball team played four games, including three in three days at the Rising Star tournament. More...

2009-10 Junior High Basketball

Date Opponent Site Time Nov. 23 Gustine Here 6 p.m. Nov. 30 Star There 6 p.m. Dec. 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, Dec. 14, 2009 More...

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Retail sales fairly strong

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

With two weeks of Christmas shopping remaining, several Lampasas retailers report steady sales and, in some cases, improvements compared to last year. More...

Governor presents Wallace Volunteer of Year award

Skipper Wallace, Lampasas County Republican Party chairman, was chosen Volunteer of the Year by the Texas Republican County Chairmen’s Association during an awards ceremony at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin last Friday. More...

Lometa livestock show set Saturday

Pens are in place, sand is raked and readied, and across Lampasas County livestock exhibitors are readying for Saturday’s Lometa Junior Livestock Show. 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...

Vaccines

Department of State Health Services will provide the H1N1 flu vaccine free at a clinic on Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria on Western Street. More...

Deaths

Mrs. Deavers

Hyae K. Deavers, 65, of Lampasas died Dec. 7, 2009, at Heart Hospital of Austin. Funeral services are Dec. 11 at 9:15 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio with Pastor George Lumpkin officiating. More...

Mr. Thompson

Kenneth Joe Thompson, 69, of Kempner died Dec. 6, 2009, at a local nursing home. No formal services are planned at this time. The body will be cremated. Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 16, 1940, in Lampasas County near Lometa. More...

Mrs. McLaren

Funeral services for Carolyn McLaren, 76, of Lampasas are Dec. 12, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Robert Larquet officiating. Burial will follow at Townsen Cemetery. Visitation is Dec. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. More...

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Sports

Lady Flames extinguish Lampasas

Late run propels Faith Academy to victory over Lady Badgers who fail to hit a shot in fourth quarter
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers wanted to rebound from a disappointing loss. Instead, they got a letdown. More...

Badgers fall to Burnet

For the second time this season, Burnet had the Badgers’ number. After beating Lampasas on its home court prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Bulldogs completed the sweep Tuesday evening with a 55-46 win in Burnet. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

SOCCER The Tri-County Soccer Officials Association is seeking people interested in officiating local high school soccer. Experience is preferred, but not required. More...

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