All this talk about germs. I know they aren’t something to be taken lightly, but I think people can go to extremes in their attempt to be germ-free. How many kids do you know who are germ-free? Mine certainly weren’t. They put all manner of items in their mouths when they were little. More...

President Obama failed a major test of leadership in his State of the Union address. He offered only platitudes and failed policies on job creation and little more on controlling spending. More...

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison will tell you she supports your gun rights. Really? More...

Funeral services for 16-year-old Grady Brendan Clarkston of Lampasas are Feb. 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church. The body will be cremated following the service. Visitation is Feb. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Grady died Jan. 30 at his residence. More...

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court recently awarded a bid of $98,618 to Wilson Office Interiors for furnishings and fixtures for the Lampasas County Office Building and the two-story addition under construction. More...

The Hendrickson varsity boys’ basketball team was not a very pleasant guest to the Badgers while visiting here. The Lady Hawks did not act as a much better host. The Badgers’ and Lady Badgers’ playoff aspirations took a blow Friday evening during their bouts against Hendrickson as both teams lost by double digits. More...