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March 26, 2010 / Front Page

New look for downtown

Wran Capps with the city of Lampasas’ electric department changes one of the many banners around the Courthouse Square to give the downtown a springlike look. More...

The annual Kempner Volunteer Fire Department BBQ and Auction raised thousands of dollars to help purchase firefighting equipment. Events included live and silent auctions, a barbecue meal, raffle drawings, a bake sale and more. 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...

Library Board

Lampasas County writers are encouraged to contact the Library Board for inclusion in a program to promote area authors. The board plans to organize book discussions, as well as times for authors to sell and autograph their books. More...

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Lifestyles

Rollins Brook has a party

Hospital hosts anniversary observance

By JIM LOWE
Staff Writer

Metroplex Health System and Rollins Brook Community Hospital officials on Monday kicked off the first part of the Lampasas hospital’s 75th anniversary observance with the cutting of a huge birthday cake. More...

School Menu

Week of March 29-April 2

Monday, March 29 BREAKFAST: French toast, sliced ham, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Fish portion, macaroni & cheese, spinach, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. More...

June wedding set in Kansas

A June 26, 2010, wedding is planned by former Lampasas resident Justyn Dickson and Sarah Sprague, both of Kansas. The couple plan to exchange vows in Kansas City, Kan. More...

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Sports

Bombs away

Lady Badgers use back-to-back home runs to pull away from Hendrickson in 12-0 shutout

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Lady Badger Field is quickly becoming Lampasas’ launching pad. More...

2010 Lady Badgers Softball

Date Opponent Time/Result Feb. 16 Troy Win, 11-0 Feb. 18-20 at Gatesville Tournament 3W, 1L Feb. More...

District 25-4A Standings

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Lampasas County 911 may shift to Evant

“There’s no question that somebody who lives in Lampasas County knows the county better than anybody else. “ -- Jim Reed CTCOG executive director

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The dispatching of 911 calls soon could be shifted from two locations in Lampasas to a consolidated, multi-county center. More...

City begins annexation

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council voted unanimously Monday to begin the annexation of 331 acres near the new city sports park, as well as 141 acres near the high school. More...

Lometa’s annual jubilee to begin

By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE
Special Correspondent

Is there a buzzing sound in the air? That buzzing accompanies the hundreds of rattlesnakes collected for the 40th annual Lometa Lions Club Diamondback Jubilee. More...

Car show

Classics at the Classic has rescheduled its annual Classic Car Show to Saturday at Lampasas Building Components from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20 for a T-shirt, goody bag and dash plaque. A hot dog roast with all the sides is $5. More...

Pre-AP, AP

Lampasas High School’s second meeting for all students and parents who did not attend a previous Pre-AP/AP meeting is April 6 from 6-6:45 p.m. at the school cafeteria. Instructors will review expectations. More...

Deaths

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...

Mrs. Benton

A committal service for Florence “Flo” Toth Benton, 79, of Monroeville, Penn., will be at 9 a.m. March 27, 2010, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mrs. Benton died March 8. More...

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News

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. March 23 -- Frisco Kimo, 23, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, driving while intoxicated and failure to identify, giving false/fictitious information. More...

District Court

Lowell Preston Garza, 20, of Kempner is set for an April 26 jury trial for capital murder individual under age 6 and injury to a childserious bodily injury. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Jubilee to celebrate 40th anniversary Saturday

Day dedicated to earliest snake hunters, original show founders

Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted from an earlier article that ran in the Lampasas Dispatch Record. The original date and the author are unknown. More...

Horticulture program slated

Roses, perennials and landscaping pop into mind with the coming of spring. Dr. William C. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. Monday, March 29, 2010 More...

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