May 7, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Headed to state

Lampasas High School senior Brode DuBose advanced to the State Track and Field Championships in Austin May 14 after placing second at the Region IV-4A meet earlier this week. A complete story is in today’s Sports. More...

Lometa bond issue highlights election; voters to consider $4.37 million note

Appearing on Saturday’s ballot will be the option of a school district bond for new construction/expansion for Lometa Independent School District. More...

New sculpture

“Enchanted,” a sculpture made of steel by Michelle O’Michael, is unloaded from a trailer at Campbell Park during the recent Lampasas Association for the Arts celebration of new additions to the sculpture park. More...

Food drive

Letter carriers from all across the nation will collect non-perishable food donations Saturday from homes as they deliver mail along their routes in the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign. More...

Conaway

A member of Congressman Mike Conaway’s Llano office staff will be in Lampasas Wednesday to visit with constituents from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

Poll

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

Lifestyles

LMS artists take awards

Lampasas Middle School art teacher Misti Harrell took five art students to the Region 12 Visual Arts Scholastic Event contest in Goldthwaite on April 24. Students were judged on their art and a personal interview with a judge. More...

Art club to meet Monday

Lampasas Art Club members met at the Lampasas Art Gallery for the April meeting. More...

LHS Awards Night slated

The annual Lampasas High School Senior Awards Night is May 18 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Seniors will be recognized for any honors and/or scholarships they have been awarded. The public is invited to attend. More...

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Sports

Going deep

Senior Brode DuBose qualifies for state in discus to highlight Lampasas’ trip to Region IV-4A meet
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Brode DuBose enjoyed his trip to Austin so much he decided to go again. More...

REGION IV-4A TRACK MEET RESULTS, MAY 3-4

Notes: The top two individuals and relay teams in each event advance to the State Championships in Austin May 14-15. Listed are the top two and all LHS competitors. Boys Team results: 1. Pflugerville Hendrickson (55). 2. More...

Badgers’ Fisher plays in Senior Showcase match

Michael Fisher finished his high school soccer career by recording an assist in the Senior Showcase All-Star Soccer Match in Georgetown last Saturday. More...

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Lometa school bond fails

Voters reject $4.37 million project by vote of 124 to 112

A Lometa school bond failed by 12 votes in Saturday's election. In a Lampasas City Council election, T.J. Monroe defeated Wesley Alexander by 14 votes -- 71 to 57. More...

Polls open Saturday

Balloting slated for Lometa ISD bond election; Lampasas, Lometa council seats

Early voting ended Tuesday for municipal elections and a bond issue for the Lometa Independent School District. In Lampasas, 78 had cast early ballots, while 119 Lometa voters took advantage of early voting. More...

Entities look at airport agreement

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

County and city officials are considering a new lease agreement for the Lampasas Municipal Airport. More...

City Council approves street repair funds

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council recently approved a list of streets to be repaved this year and voted to prioritize Crider Lane repairs for next year. More...

County annex

Lampasas County clerk and district clerk’s offices will move into the new annex Monday through May 14. Those with business in either office should be aware of a minimal availability of staff during the move. More...

Fish fry

Adamsville Community Center will hold a fish fry, bake sale and rifle raffle May 14 at 6 p.m. Raffle tickets for a Ruger M77 22-250 rifle will be sold at the event. Meal tickets, sold at the door, will be $8 for adults and $4 for those under 12. More...

 

Deaths

Mr. Kincaid

Briggs resident W.H. Kincaid died May 4, 2010, at Seton Medical Center in Williamson County. He was 87. Graveside services are May 7 at 10 a.m. at Gillum Cemetery at Oakalla with Pastor Lance Sneath officiating. Mr. More...

Mrs. Fenno

Betty Chism-Fenno died May 3, 2010. Graveside services were at Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Fenno was born and reared in El Paso, the daughter of William and Sarah Langlow. More...

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News

TxDOT schedules public meetings on Statewide Transportation Plan

The Texas Department of Transportation will host a series of openhouse style public meetings across the state to give citizens an opportunity to provide feedback on a longrange plan that provides the agency with a blueprint for the state’s fut More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. May 4 -- Brandon Alexander Willie, 17, of Lampasas for possession of marijuana under two ounces. He posted bond and was released from the Lampasas County Jail Wednesday. More...

Be aware of sweepstakes, lottery scams

A resident recently received a letter saying the person had won the 2010 United States Sweepstakes lottery along with a check for $3,995. Information about this scam and others can be found on the Texas Attorney General’s Web site. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Four going to state

It has been a memorable year for Lometa High School and its UIL teams. Competing at Abilene Christian University April 22-24, Lometa’s UIL competitors claimed the regional speech team championship and placed third in school point totals. More...

School Menu

For week of May 10-14

Monday, May 10 BREAKFAST: Biscuits/gravy w/ sausage, strawberry yogurt, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken Alfredo, snow peas, celery sticks, red apple, brownies and milk. Option: salad bar. Snack bar: cheeseburger. More...

BNSF railroad crossing closed for repairs

The Burlington, Northern & Santa Fe railroad crossing on FM 581 in Lometa is tentatively scheduled to be closed through Saturday for a railroad crossing repair project. More...

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