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Hanna Springs Elementary School students were bused to the former middle school campus for dental exams, fluoride treatments, bonding and demonstrations on tooth care. More...

Voters get closer look at candidates

U.S. congressional hopefuls, competitors for county offices answer questions at public forum
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Candidates for District 11 of the U.S. House of Representatives, along with those running for several county offices, shared their views with voters at a forum Thursday. More...

Bloomin’ Fest

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the Bloomin’ Fest April 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booths are 10x10 for $30 per space. Food booths are $60 per space. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

A taxing situation
Lisa Carnley

I am getting a small chunk of change back after filing my federal income taxes, and I am in a quandry as to what to do with it. More...

Dispatch editor receives Texas Farm Bureau award

Lampasas Dispatch Record Editor and Publisher Jim Lowe recently received one of two 2010 Excellence in Journalism Awards given by Texas Farm Bureau. More...

Briggs plans pancake supper, auction

The fourth annual Briggs and Oakalla communities' all-youcan eat pancake supper will be Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets are $6 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Gauna

Funeral Mass for Diamantina “Diana” Gauna of Lampasas was Feb. 14, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Gauna died Feb. 12 in Lampasas. She was 51. More...

Mr. Perry

Willie Alven Perry, 68, of Lampasas died Feb. 11, 2010, at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Funeral services were Feb. 14 at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lance Sneath officiating. More...

Mrs. Bradley

Funeral services for Killeen resident Wanda Bradley, 79, were Feb. 13, 2010, at Lometa Church of Christ with Darnell Boyd and Keith Cormier officiating. Burial was at Senterfitt Cemetery at Lometa. Mrs. Bradley died Feb. More...

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Resolution gives support for monopoles

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

County commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve a resolution that calls for Oncor Electric Delivery to use monopoles instead of larger lattice towers for new electric lines in Lampasas County. More...

Kempner council approves ordinance

By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council, after a brief workshop session last week, approved an ordinance providing for rules to regulate use of facilities at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. More...

Meeting

Kempner City Council will hold a called meeting tonight at 7 p.m. More...

Kempner

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department’s annual auction and barbecue is set March 6. A barbecue meal will be served at 4 p.m., and the auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. A bake sale also will be held. More...

Filing dates

Filing for places on the Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa city council ballots continues until March 8. More...

 

Editorial

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Voters are mad, mad, mad

William Murchison

Heavy weekend snowfall closed down the capital of the United States. Not that many outside the Washington Beltway were sorry about it. More...

From the Bible

“The Lord sustains all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down.” Psalm 145:14 More...

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Letters

Changing America’s foundation

America is an exceptional country founded by those who valued individual freedom. More...

Continue the vision for Lampasas

For those wondering, “What the heck happened?”: More...

Teach compassion to students

I would like to start this letter by thanking the members of the community who have reached out and really tried to help my family through this really difficult time we are facing. Last week, my brother who was 16 took his own life. More...

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News

Citizens invited to join SAT

Lampasas County Sheriff David S. Whitis has announced that Lampasas County citizens are being invited to become associate members of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. More...

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Sports

Tennis takes fourth

Lampasas has impressive outing against a Class 5A-heavy field at Lake Travis tournament
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lampasas varsity tennis team was scattered all over Austin Friday. But, at the end of the day, all the members found themselves in the same place: fourth place. More...

UPCOMING MATCHES

FEBRUARY 18 JV @ Copperas Cove Tournament FEBRUARY 19 Varsity @ Copperas Cove Tournament FEBRUARY 25 JV @ Georgetown Tournament FEBRUARY 26 & 27 Varsity @ Fredericksburg Tournament MARCH 5 @ Belton Tournament More...

Four Badgers named to Victory Bowl team

A couple of familiar faces will be on the field during the Victory Bowl. There will be even more along the sidelines. More...

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