December 22, 2009 / Front Page

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Poetic justice

Longtime attorney to focus on writing, other hobbies in retirement
In one of Pat Cavness’ favorite poems he wrote, a blue mule realizes he can find the most meaning in life when he celebrates what makes him different from others. Pat Cavness is much like the blue mule. More...

Closures

Cen-Tex Waste Management will not collect garbage on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1 because of holidays. Trash pickup will be one day late. The city of Lampasas’ treetrimming program also will be suspended on Christmas and New Year’s Day. More...

Lometa forum

A community forum for discussion of a possible bond issue for the Lometa Independent School District is set Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lometa School cafetorium. More...

Lifestyles

"Cooking with Betty"

Christmas extras
Betty Jacobs

Prepare this country-style dinner in advance of the holiday excitement for a fuss-free holiday get-together. This month, I offer Country Pork Platter, Squash-Corn Casserole, Greens with Creamy Cucumber Dressing and a delicious Cranberry Apple Cake. More...

Couple plan March wedding

Sarah Ann Yarbrough and Michael Cole McDowell, both of San Saba, plan to exchange wedding vows in a March 13, 2010, ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev. Miss Yarbrough is the daughter of C.L. Yarbrough of Lampasas, and the late Linda Yarbrough of Evant. More...

It’s a boy!

John Gregory and Audrey Wallace Lindner of Sanford, N.C., announce the birth of their son, John Ryleigh, born Oct. 14, 2009, at Fort Bragg, N.C. At birth, John Ryleigh weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches in length. More...

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Letters

Christmas is different this year

I love Christmas, but I never let my kids do the fat guy in the red suit thing. Christ is always the reason for the season at our house. More...

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Deaths

Mr. Fajkus

Funeral services for Thomas Justin Fajkus, 21, of Austin are Dec. 22, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Killeen with Rev. Skip Blancett officiating. Burial will follow at Killeen City Cemetery. He died Dec. 16 near Austin. More...

Mrs. Gann

Yvonne Elaine Gann, 55, of Lampasas died Dec. 17, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services are Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Kempner City Cemetery. Mrs. Gann was born Jan. More...

Mrs. Pabst

Lifelong Lampasas resident Bonnie Patricia Pabst, 53, died Dec. 17, 2009, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Funeral services are Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel. The body will be cremated following the service. Mrs. More...

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Agribusiness

USDA announces new payment program to assist dairy farmers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the implementation of the new Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment program. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Dec. 16 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction os as follows. More...

Agricultural study: Livestock can help rangelands recover from fires

A 14-year study by Agricultural Research Service scientists in Oregon found that rangelands that have been grazed by cattle recover from fires more effectively than rangelands that have been protected from livestock. More...

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Solid foundation

Rubio Construction workers lay limestone blocks to stabilize the south bank of Sulphur Creek and reduce erosion behind the Pecan Creek Apartments. More...

Board accepts donations from architectural firm

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

In the spirit of giving, the architectural firm of O’Connell Robertson -- which designed the new Lampasas High School and Taylor Creek Elementary near Kempner -- donated checks last week to the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Tru More...

Deadlines

Early deadlines are in effect for the Lampasas Dispatch Record. Deadline for classified, real estate and display ads and news items for the Dec. 25 issue was Monday at 5 p.m. Deadline for the Dec. 29 edition is Wednesday at 5 p.m. More...

Museum

The Lampasas County Museum Foundation Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. at Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western St. General membership of the museum is invited. The museum is open Mondays from 10 a.m. More...

Editorial

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A question for Christmas -- and the ages

Jim Lowe

Some think of Him as the baby in the manger, the son of a peasant couple, Mary and Joseph. To others perhaps, He brings to mind the image of a carpenter. More...

A kind word for King George

William Murchison

Possibly the best reason for not understanding what’s in the Senate health case bill is that no senator knows for sure, not even Harry Reid, without whose subservience to the Obama White House we might have some idea what’s up; but let t More...

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News

Fire destroys county home

A fire Thursday night near Adamsville left a woman homeless. Lampasas County Fire Marshal Gene Harrison reported that the home of Carol Stokes at 907 County Road 3830 was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene. More...

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Sports

A memorable season

Badgers cap off best season in years by landing 13 players on all-district list, earn co-coaching staff honors
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

With victories come respect. The Badgers proved that. More...

Badgers run win streak to four games behind new starting five

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

4-11-21-23-34. No, it is not a list of the most recent lucky lottery numbers, but it is a winning combination. More...

QB Null starts second game as St. Louis Ram, throws for 173 yards in loss

St. Louis rookie Keith Null, of Lampasas, started in his second consecutive game Sunday when St. Louis hosted the Houston Texans. Null completed 18 of 27 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown in the 16-13 loss. More...

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