April 23, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Blanket winners

Lampasas High School seniors whose cumulative average after seven semesters ranked them in the top 10 percent of their class earned letter blankets. More...

Kempner annexation proceeding

By MAT TAYLOR
Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council, prior to its regular meeting last week, held a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of 1.8 acres owned by Infinity Dollars of Texas. The property is the future home of a Dollar General store. More...

Two vying for Place 4 Lampasas City Council seat

Wesley Alexander looks to bring new perspective
By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

As Lampasas develops its economy and services, Wesley Alexander believes his law enforcement experience will help the City Council provide for a growing town’s needs. More...

Garage sale

Courtyard Square Association’s spring citywide garage sale will be Saturday 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...

Meetings

Lampasas County Commissioners Court will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. The Lampasas City Council also will hold its regular meeting Monday. A workshop session will begin at 5:30 p.m. More...

Poll

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

Lifestyles

Are you tough enough to wear pink?

Are you tough enough to wear pink? That’s what Riata Round up Rodeo committee members will be asking everyone this year during the annual Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce event June 18-19 at Lometa Regional Park. More...

Livestock group to gather

Lampasas County Youth Livestock Association’s annual meeting is May 2 at 6 p.m. at the showbarn. A fried fish meal will be served. Please bring a side dish or dessert. More...

Bands do well at contests

The Lampasas High School varsity band earned a first-division (superior) rating at the UIL Region 8 Concert Band contest on April 6 in Copperas Cove. More...

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News

Cancer researcher to be in Lampasas Wednesday

Dr. Alexzander Asea, an investigative pathologist for Scott & White, will be in Lampasas on Wednesday to speak to those interested in Asea’s latest promising research into a cure for breast cancer. He will address the audience at 4:30 p.m. More...

Metroplex earns QRCR honors

Metroplex Adventist Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition under a national program run by the American Association for Respiratory Care. More...

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action, Edmund Glenn Thornton, 43, of Lampasas had his probation revoked and was sentenced to five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for driving while intoxicated and felony repeti More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets qualify pair to regionals

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

At the District 16-1A track meet, Lometa’s boys’ and girls’ varsity teams each placed sixth overall, and both advanced individuals to the area meet in at least four events. More...

Cemetery association slates clean-up day

The Lometa Cemetery Association Board met recently to review progress made during the past two years and to plan future improvements. More...

School Menu

Monday, April 26 BREAKFAST: Oatmeal and toast or cereal and graham crackers, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken tenders/gravy, roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. More...

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Lometa bond issue highlights elections

By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE
Special Correspondent

Beginning with early voting next week, Lometa residents will be given the opportunity to determine the direction school construction will take in the near future. More...

Early voting to begin Monday

Early voting is Monday through May 4 for municipal elections and a bond issue for the Lometa Independent School District. City of Lampasas voters may cast early ballots weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

LAFTA to unveil sculptures

Lampasas Association for the Arts will hold its annual Art in the Park event Saturday from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden in Campbell Park. More...

T.J. Monroe to focus on strengthening economy

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

With a variety of work and volunteer experience, T.J. Monroe believes she can help strengthen Lampasas’ economy as a member of the Lampasas City Council. More...

Free shots

Texas Department of State Health Services is offering free vaccines April 30 at the former Lampasas Middle School cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More...

Blood drive

AMVETS Post 80 will hold an American Red Cross blood drive May 3 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the post home. Donors are encouraged to eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Bring identification. 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. He was buried at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Chillicothe, Ohio. Mr. More...

Mr. Lester

Lake Victor resident Scottie Dale Lester, 55, died April 20, 2010. Funeral services are April 25 at 2 p.m. at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls with Minister Rocky Moncus officiating. Burial will be at Fairland Cemetery. Mr. More...

Mrs. Harrison

Graveside services for Mary Maxine Harrison, 92, of Elgin were April 21, 2010, at Elgin Cemetery under the direction of Jones Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Harrison died April 17. She was born Aug. 4, 1917, in Copperas Cove. More...

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Sports

State-ment

Lampasas sophomore Carmen Gonzales breaks through to state tournament after fifth-place finish at regionals
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

There is no time like the present to do something unprecedented. On Tuesday afternoon, Carmen Gonzales became the first Lady Badger in at least a decade to advance to the golf state championships. More...

Heading west

Badger forward Michael Fisher signed his letter of intent Monday morning to play soccer at Western Texas College in Snyder. More...

Lady Badgers beat Killeen, celebrate perfect 25-4A record

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Sometimes, the second time is even sweeter. More...

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