March 23, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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How the mighty have fallen

This several-hundred-years-old live oak tree came crashing down on Gregory Westerfield’s West Fourth Street home Saturday after high winds associated with strong thunderstorms passed through the city. More...

Officials serve breakfast for special national observance

Lampasas Independent School District Child Nutrition Department celebrated National School Breakfast Week recently by inviting guests to help serve breakfast at local campuses. More...

Project Grad

Tickets for the annual Project Graduation barbecue and auction are on sale through Thursday at Hodges & Sargent and Cattles pharmacies, at Lampasas High School office or by phoning Susan Millican at 734-0710. Cost is $25 per person or two for $40. More...

Jazz concert

A free jazz concert is open to the public Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Lampasas High School auditorium featuring the Oklahoma Christian University Jazz Ensemble, with 2008 LHS graduate Stephen Grant. The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. More...

Poll

What was the best moment from Lampasas' spring sports season?

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

Shopping at the touch of a button
Lisa Carnley

One can find anything on the Internet -- from how to poach an egg to discovering the difference between brown and white eggs. Shopping on the Internet is always an experience. More...

Adamsville Heritage group leases school

has acquired a lease on the Adamsville School building from the Adamsville Community Center. Last Wednesday, a group of association members began clean-up of the old school. More...

Former resident to give program on world travels

Joyce Smith, sister of Lampasas Middle School teacher Vickie McQueen and a former Lampasas resident, will address middle school social studies classes Friday from 8:05 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Ms. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Brown

Funeral services for Linda Gail Fonville Brown, 76, of Brownwood were March 22 at First Christian Church of Brownwood. Burial was at May Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died March 19. More...

Mrs. Hale

Funeral services for Mildred May Hale, 90, of Lampasas were March 22 at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Lance Sneath officiating. Burial followed at Smith School Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Hale died March 18 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. More...

Mrs. Shubert

Rhonda Elaine Queen Shubert, 42, died March 14, 2010, at her home in Dublin. Funeral services were March 17 at First Baptist Church in Dublin with Ronnie Harton officiating. Burial was at Liveoak Cemetery in Dublin. Mrs. Shubert was born Jan. More...

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Agribusiness

Team enters tractor restoration contest

Lampasas High School seniors Josh Biggs, Colton Baker, Tate Stoneham and Cory Carpenter traveled to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo recently as part of the FFA Tractor Restoration Team. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the March 17 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 472 compared to 629 last week and 481 last year. More...

NRCS extends deadline for farm program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended to April 2 the applicaton deadline for certified organic production funding. More...

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Sales tax results mixed in March

Kempner, Lometa post gains while Lampasas rebate falls
By GAIL LOWE
Staff Writer

Kempner and Lometa were the recipients of hefty sales tax rebates this month, as their local allocations made sizable percentage gains in March. More...

Saturday tornado damages buildings

By JIM LOWE
Staff Writer

Cathy Faw has no question about the turbulent weather that hit Lampasas Saturday morning. “That was not high winds,” she said. “It was a tornado. I heard it.” Mrs. More...

Jubilee

The 40th annual Lometa Diamondback Jubilee will be Saturday at Lometa Regional Park. A variety of events are on tap including a carnival, arts and crafts booths, food concessions and a lot of snakes. More...

Chili dinner

United Methodist Men of First United Methodist Church’s annual chili dinner is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Wesley Fellowship Hall. The meal will include chili, cornbread and a dessert. More...

 

Editorial

Slaughter on the southern border

Michelle Malkin

At a joint press conference with Mexican President Felipe Calderon last year, President Obama vowed to make ending border violence a “top priority.” How’s that hope and change working out? More...

Political Cartoon

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Exposing Obama’s agenda for health care

David Limbaugh

I pray that President Barack Obama’s interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier is replayed repeatedly on Fox News Channel and circulated widely on the Internet for all to see. More...

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News

Car show rescheduled to Saturday

Classics at the Classic will hold its third annual Classic Car Show Saturday at Lampasas Building Components from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event was rescheduled from last Saturday due to rain. More...

Signs of springtime

Trees throughout the city have burst forth with blossoms, as March temperatures have risen -- with a notable exception last weekend caused by a blustery cold front. More...

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Sports

Message sent

Sophomore’s grand slam fuels Lady Badgers to 11-1 district-opening victory over Hutto
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Lampasas head coach Chris Munoz wanted to send a message to the district. In the second inning, Hadley Brown delivered it. More...

LHS powerlifter places 11th overall at state meet

On the state’s biggest stage, Michaela Hensiek put on a personal-best performance. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

BASEBALL The Lampasas Badgers varsity baseball team wrapped up its nondistrict portion of the schedule with a loss Friday night at Brownwood. More...

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