January 15, 2010 / Front Page

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Hard day’s work

It wasn’t all fun and games at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show last weekend. There was much hard work involved in readying and showing animals. More...

Headed up the field

Lady Badger Cricket Hamilton (5) attempts to move the ball toward the goal in Lampasas’ 2-0 home loss to Lorena at the high school field. Jontell Ritz, behind Hamilton, offers an assist. More...

Library

The Lampasas Public Library will hold its second preschool storytimes on Jan. 27 from 10- 10:30 a.m. at 201 S. Main St. “Playful Penguins” is the scheduled topic. More...

Shot clinics

The Lampasas ISD will administer H1N1 flu shots to community members on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria; Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lometa City Hall; and Feb. 22, Lampasas High School, 2716 U.S. More...

Lifestyles

Antiques store owner speaks to RTA

Jimmy Nuckles, owner of Jimmy’s Antiques in Burnet, was guest speaker for the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association meeting on Jan. 5 in the Lampasas Independent School District Board Room. Mrs. More...

MHMR schedules community forums

The Mental Retardation Authority of Central Counties Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services is conducting a public forum with two available sessions offered to the community on Feb. 2 from 3-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. More...

PEC donation

Pedernales Electric Coop representative Cassie Edwards presents a donation to Lampasas County Youth Livestock Association Board Member Steve Stone during last week’s stock show. PEC donates to youth associations in its service. More...

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News

Metroplex Adventist Hospital receives state award

Due to 100 percent compliance, Metroplex Adventist Hospital has received the 2009 ImmTrac Award for Excellence, distributed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Jan. 12 -- Dennis Scott Damron, 29, of Gatesville for driving while license invalid and driving while intoxicated. More...

Vehicles collide; woman injured

A two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning sent a Lampasas woman to Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Police received a call at 7:50 a.m. about the accident at U.S. Highway 281 South and Naruna Road. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Rental van crashes, ends up in reservoir

The driver of a rental van sufffered an apparent seizure Tuesday morning near Lometa, causing the vehicle to go through a fence and into a shallow portion of the Lower Colorado River Authority’s reservoir. More...

Contest winners

Photos by Cheri Jay-Wienecke

VFW Voice of Democracy winners were Marissa Nichols, left, Cassidy Wienecke and SkylaThompson. More...

School Menu

For week of Jan. 18-22

Monday, Jan. 18 BREAKFAST: Hot oatmeal or cereal, graham crackers, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Burrito, refried beans, Spanish rice, mixed fruit and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. Tuesday, Jan. More...

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Board extends Hoyer’s contract

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

The Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District on Monday gave a unanimous vote of confidence to Superintendent Randall Hoyer. Trustees extended his contract for an additional year. More...

County discusses changes to animal control ordinance

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court is considering changes to the county’s rabies and animal control ordinance, including fee increases and a new definition of a “dangerous animal.” More...

Council sets school zones

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance to change school zone boundaries. More...

Lometa ISD

A county town hall meeting is scheduled Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lometa Independent School District cafetorium to discuss the feasibility of a bond election. More...

Voting

The deadline to register and be eligible to vote in the March 2 primary election is Feb. 1. A voter registration application is available at the Lampasas County Elections Administrator’s office at 412 S. Live Oak. More...

Deaths

Mr. Christian

Thomas Doyle Christian died Jan. 13, 2010. He was 57. A memorial service will be held Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at First Street Church of Christ in Lampasas. Mr. Christian was born March 18, 1942, in Port Arthur, the son of Buck and Mary Christian. More...

Mrs. English

Georgene Marie English, 66, of Lampasas, formerly of Michigan, died Jan. 11, 2010, at her residence. Funeral Mass is Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lampasas with Father Pedro Castillo officiating. More...

Mr. Van Trease

Private graveside services will be held for retired Capt. Charles Yancy Van Trease, 81. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Mr. Van Trease died Jan. 11, 2010. More...

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Sports

Approaching the goal

Despite falling to Lorena 2-0, Lady Badgers improve play as they focus on peaking at the right time
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers did not walk away with a victory, but they took a step in the right direction. More...

Lady Badgers Upcoming Game Schedule

Jan. 15-16 @ Stephenville Tournament Jan. 19 @ Austin McCallum (Burger Center) Jan. 22 vs. Fredericksburg Jan. 26 @ Leander Rouse (District-opener) More...

SPORTS SHORTS

FOOTBALL The Heart of Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently announced the 2010 Blue and Red Team coaching staffs for its Super CenTex Victory Bowl, and Lampasas head coach Joey McQueen will serve as an assistant on the Blue Team. More...

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