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May 14, 2010 / Front Page

Honoring God in one’s work stressed by event speaker

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Christians from across Lampasas County gathered last Thursday morning at Grace Fellowship to pray for area schools, churches, local leaders, and state and national government officials. More...

County seeks new airport agreement

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 Monday to reestablish a lease agreement with the city of Lampasas for jointly owned Lampasas Municipal Airport property. More...

Locals ready for Relay for Life event

Relay for Life of Lampasas, an annual event in support of the American Cancer Society, runs Saturday from 2 p.m. until Sunday at 6 a.m. at the track at Lampasas Middle School (former Lampasas High School). More...

Museum event

The Lampasas Public Library and Keystone Square Museum will celebrate International Museum Day Tuesday, focusing on Lampasas’ oral history. A reception is set at the museum at 4 p.m., followed by an oral history presentation at the library. More...

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Lifestyles

American Legion's Poppy Day coming Wednesday

The Lampasas American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 will hold Poppy Day Wednesday. Auxiliary members will distribute poppies at various locations throughout the day. Contributions received will assist and provide multiple benefits to veterans. More...

Students honored for DRT essays

Seventh-graders who placed in the Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, were guests at the May 2 meeting of the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter, DRT. More...

Wedding vows are exchanged

Victoria Ann Turner and Winston McKnight were united in marriage in a March 6, 2010, ceremony in Copperas Cove. The couple is at home in Fort Benning, Ga. More...

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Sports

Gonzales learns to cope with pressure at state tournament

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Carmen Gonzales has no doubt she will be back. After recording a two-day total of 182 to finish 38 strokes over par at the Class 4A Girls State Golf Championship, the confident sophomore was not fazed by her 36th-place finish. More...

LHS’ newest Battlin’ Badgers

The Lampasas powerlifting program announced the 2010 Battlin’ Badger award winners at the teams’ annual awards banquet Tuesday evening. More...

LMS golf teams place second at tournament

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

The district tournament cannot arrive soon enough for Michael Molinar. More...

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Lady Badgers eliminated from playoffs

Lampasas' varsity softball team was eliminated from the playoffs by New Braunfels Canyon Friday night. The defending Class 4A champions champions defeated the Lady Badgers 8-1 Thursday evening and then closed out the regional quarterfinal serie More...

Senior Souvenir Edition Deadline

Lampasas High School seniors who wish to be in the Dispatch Record's Senior Souvenir Edition and have not turned in their consent form to accompany their photos should have parents or guardians send an e-mail to lcarnley@lampasasdispatchrecord.com More...

Golden girls

State medals earned by Lometa High School students

The State UIL Academic Meet can be the playground of both heartbreak and glory, as dreams are dashed and fulfilled. Competitors and coaches alike are left with an indelible mark on their memories. More...

LHS awards

Lampasas High School Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2010 is Tuesday 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...

Flames show

The 2009-2010 Lampasas High School Flames Dance and Drill Teams will host the annual spring show Saturday at 7 p.m. at the school cafeteria. This year’s theme is “Drive Forward, Look Backward.” The public is invited. More...

Graduation

Lampasas High School graduation is June 5 at 7 p.m. at Badger Field. Gates open at 5 p.m., with special seating for seniors and handicapped. There is no reserved seating. More...

Deaths

Mr. Pharr

Ed Pharr, 76, of Knox City died May 11, 2010. Funeral services are May 14 at 1 p.m. at Foursquare Church with Brother Gary Schnable and Brother Paul Chambers officiating. Mr. Pharr was born Jan. More...

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News

Correction

A letter to the editor in Tuesday’s edition about the effect of proposed electric transmission lines on the property of Billie M. Crain listed his age incorrectly. Mr. Crain is 81. More...

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action, 41-year-old Juan Jose Cortez of Nolanville was sentenced to three six-year terms to run concurrently in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division. More...

Watson’s Mobile Wash new to Lampasas

George Watson brings years of work experience to his new business, Watson’s Mobile Wash, which specializes in hot water, high pressure cleaning. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lions Club honors students, teachers at banquet

The Lometa Lions Club has a longstanding commitment to its community, and that was exemplified at the recent Lions Club Scholastic Achievement Banquet. More...

Club celebrates 50 years of flower shows

Fifty years ago, Kathryn Butler served as the first flower show chairman for the L-M Garden and Civic Club in Lometa, and she has served as a mentor to all flower show participants in both design and horticulture divisions since the first show. More...

CSP applications accepted

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications from Texas agricultural landowners for the next Conservation Stewardship Program funding cycle ending June 11, 2010. More...

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