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April 16, 2010 / Front Page

Officials eye $4 million library project

By JIM LOWE
Staff Writer

Local officials are laying the groundwork for a bond election next year on a proposed major expansion to the Lampasas Public Library. More...

LAFTA

Lampasas Association for the Arts will hold Art in the Park April 24 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden. New sculptures by four artists will be unveiled. More...

Courtyard Square Association’s spring citywide garage sale will be April 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food and entertainment will be available. More...

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Lifestyles

Everything’s bloomin’

The recent Bloomin’ Fest on downtown Courtyard Square attracted hundreds of folks who spent the day shopping, eating, being entertained and visiting with friends and neighbors. See related photos, page 7. More...

Special award

The Texas Historical Commission recently presented Lampasas County officials the 2009 Distinguished Service Award during a recent meeting of Lampasas County commissioners. More...

TRTA District XII official addresses retired teachers

Carolyn Vardeman, Texas Retired Teachers Association District XII president, was a guest at the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association meeting April 6 at the Lampasas Independent School District board room. More...

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Agribusiness

Pecan Field Day slated at San Saba

The San Saba County Pecan Growers will host the annual Pecan Field Day on May 3 at the Civic Center. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 9 a.m. More...

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Lometa Reporter

First State Bank Central Texas achieves excellent rating

BauerFinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla., has given its 4-Star Excellent rating to First State Bank Central Texas. This marks the 22nd consecutive quarter the bank has earned a recommended rating from the firm. More...

USAA lauds Lometans' granddaughter

The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Ana- Julissa “Ani” Gomez of Idabel, Okla., has been recognized by the USAA as a student of excellence in English. This is an honor only few students can hope to attain. 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. More...

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Council approves lofts; permits not required

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday approved a zoning ordinance amendment that will allow singlefamily lofts in retail and commercial zones without a special-use permit. More...

Fun and games

Breeley Keele lets out some energy on an inflatable bouncer Saturday at HEB, which hosted a “fun raiser” for the Lampasas Public Library. See related photos, page 7. More...

Rodeo queen

The Lampasas Riata Roundup is June 18-19 at Lometa Regional Park. A queen’s contest also is set for students in grades seven to 12. More...

Runoff results

In a Republican Party runoff Tuesday for the Place 3 seat on the Texas Supreme Court, Fort Worth judge Debra Lehrmann topped former state representative Rick Green. Mrs. Lehrmann claimed 172,813 votes of the ballots cast. More...

Deaths

Mr. McCatherine

A memorial service for retired First Sgt. Dana “Mac” McCatherine, 61, of Killeen was April 14, 2010, at American Legion Post 573 in Harker Heights. Mr. McCatherine died April 8 at a local hospital. He was born Dec. More...

Mrs. Cox

Helen Cochran Cox, 67, died April 10, 2010, at her residence in Gatesville after a long battle with cancer. Graveside services were April 12 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. Mrs. More...

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News

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action, a motion for continuance was granted in the case of capital murder individual under 6 against Lowell Preston Garza, 20, of Lampasas. His jury trial was rescheduled to May 24. More...

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Sports

Heading home

Longtime Badgers’ basketball coach Scott Harrelson retires from game after 30-year career

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

By his account, Scott Harrelson has done something basketball related virtually every day of his life since he was six years old. Soon, the streak will end. More...

Lady Badgers clinch district title with 10-1 win against Lake Travis

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Very briefly, Lake Travis made the Lady Badgers question themselves. But a barrage of second-inning hits punctuated by Madison Morris’ home run erased any doubts the Lady Badgers deserve to be district champions. More...

Subvarsity tennis wraps up season

Sometimes it is just as easy as one, two, three. At the subvarsity District 25-4A tennis tournament Tuesday, the junior varsity girls’ doubles teams dominated the 10-team field, taking first, second and third place in the division. More...

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