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Public-private ventures discussed

Presentation intended to spark ideas for Lampasas County development
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer
Public-private partnerships can revitalize a city and increase its tax revenues, a developer told a group of elected officials, civic organization representatives and business leaders in a meeting Thursday. More...

Lometa council seeks technology grant

It was a night for positive visions for the Lometa City Council, as it considered a grant proposal that will bring much-needed technology resources to the locale. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Remember your mother's cookies?

Cookies are a part of our past and present. They are so easy to make and bake, and when time is short there are excellent packaged cookie mixes to turn to -- capable of almost infinite variations. More...

Couple plan April wedding

Melissa Lynn Mechler and Tyler Colt Hail, both of Austin, plan to exchange wedding vows in an April 3, 2010, ceremony at Serengeti Resort in Bergheim. Miss Mechler is the daughter of Ron and Kala Mechler of Helotes. More...

Not my finest hour

Carnley's Corner
Lisa Carnley

I flipped on the outside light as I was leaving for work early one morning. It was about 6 a.m., and it was the dead of winter. Cold and dark -- two of my leastfavorite things. More...

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Letters

Lady Liberty

Remember the picture of Lady Liberty, the one with the Statue of Liberty standing blindfolded holding the balance in her hand? The symbol of Justice. More...

Shooting of pet is disturbing

This past Monday, a little, well-trained Lab named Annie was hit by a car. I know that sounds like an everyday thing, however the story that goes with it is very disturbing. More...

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News

Brothers arrested for arson; other charges pending

Lampasas County sheriff’s investigators, working in conjunction with Lampasas Fire Marshal Reece Oestreich and the Copperas Cove Police Department, have arrested two Kempner men for arson. More...

Filing for city, school seats under way

Filing for City Council seats in Lampasas, Lometa and Kempner, and school board positions in Lampasas and Lometa continues through March 8. Following is a list of seats open for filing. More...

Residents to benefit from dental group’s free services

The Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation is offering free dental care to Lampasans this weekend. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Feb. 3 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 368 compared to 1,145 last week and 1,581 last year. More...

Commissioners agree to serve on CTCOG executive committee

At a recent meeting of the Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee, two new members were appointed to the board. Lowell Ivey, Lampasas County commissioner Precinct 3, will serve as a board member, and Jack B. More...

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Kempner City Council discusses several ordinances at workshop

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

No action taken on proposed changes to park rules Kempner City Council discussed several city ordinances during a recent workshop. More...

Window work

Shortly after the installation of some windows, workers can be seen wrapping moisture protection material on the walls of the two-story addition to the Lampasas County Office Building. More...

 

Editorial

Study shows abstinence works

Linda Chavez

Abstinence-only sex education has been a favorite target of the cultural elite, who argued it was naive at best and dangerous at worst. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Government itself needs an education on schools

William Murchison

Anyone who sees health policy as a trackless jungle for policymakers should take a gander at education policy as mediated by the federal government. Anyone who thinks U.S. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Baxter

Sue Baxter, 75, of Lampasas died Feb. 4, 2010, at Regal Nursing & Rehab in Lampasas. Funeral services were Feb. 7 at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. More...

Mrs. Gibbs

Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 6, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lampasas for Mary Gibbs, 92, with Father Pedro Castillo officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Gibbs died Feb. 4 at her residence. More...

Mr. Roberts

Funeral services for Danny Ray Roberts, 59, of Grandview were Feb. 8, 2010, at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas with Pastor Weldon officiating. Burial was at Gillum Cemetery near Oakalla. Mr. Roberts died Feb. 3 at his residence. More...

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Sports

Badgers celebrate seniors

Lampasas falls out of playoff race, but not before five players are honored
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

Although the Badgers were playing from behind all evening, five Lampasas players stood front and center. More...

Runaway winners

The Lampasas varsity cross country team recently held its annual awards banquet where head coach Trent Lancaster named Tiffany Fagg, left, and Michael Fisher, right, as the 2009 Battlin’ Badgers More...

LHS eliminated from playoffs with 60-54 loss at Marble Falls

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers have nothing left to play for except pride. But, if last week was any indication, that will not be a problem. More...

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