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Down but not out

Lampasas Lady Badger Jennifer Herron (6) attempts to record an out at third base against New Braunfels Canyon, but there was no stopping the Cougarettes who eliminated the Lady Badgers from the playoffs. More...

Information sought on Lampasas seniors

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 More...

Car Cruise

The Sulphur Creek Car Cruise is June 12 at W.M. Brook Park with an open run, awards, dash plaques, T-shirts, barbecue, and activities and games. More...

Masons

Saratoga Masonic Lodge’s Lamar Medal Ceremony is May 29 at 7 p.m. at the lodge. Students to be honored are Lauren Barlow, Carter Burks and Tate Stoneham. Each will receive a $500 scholarship. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Riddle-Krueger

Couple exchange wedding vows in Lampasas

Katie Riddle and Evan Krueger, both of College Station, exchanged wedding vows in a March 6, 2010, ceremony at Faith Lutheran Church in Lampasas. The Rev. Timothy Ochsner officiated the double-ring ceremony. More...

Carnley's Corner

Garage sale queens
Lisa Carnley

Boy, do I love garage sales. My best friend, Jan, and I have been going to them together for years. You rarely see one of us at a garage sale without the other nearby. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 ยท 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Lunch reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858. HOP transportation available Monday through Friday. More...

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Letters

Operate airport as a business

Am I the only one in Lampasas who finds it ironic that the city manager laments the fact that the Lampasas Municipal Airport fails to be profitable while just discovering that the lease expired four years ago [“Entities look at airport agreeme More...

Our country of immigrants

Editor’s note: The following e-mail submission was forwarded by Brenda Oestreich, who requested it be reprinted as a letter to the editor. From David LaBonte More...

Lometa school bond defeated

I am saddened to see that the Lometa school bond was voted down by the local voters last week. But, there is good news in that experience. There were 236 votes cast. More...

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Sports

Unexpected exit

Lady Badgers outscored 27-4 before being swept out of the regional quarterfinals by New Braunfels Canyon
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

There is no shame in losing to a better team. Unfortunately, the Lady Badgers found out the hard way. More...

DuBose places fourth in discus at state championships

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

For four hours, Brode DuBose waited for his turn. After spending an entire season working to reach the state’s biggest stage, the senior was forced to sit idly as heavy rains doused Mike A. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

FOOTBALL The Badger Quarterback Club will have a meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Lampasas High School lecture room. All members, prospective members and Badger football fans are encouraged to attend. More...

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Annexation work proceeds

City holds public hearing on several hundred acres
By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

A recent public hearing on the annexation efforts at the south and west ends of town drew no comments from Lampasas residents. More...

Kempner council OKs bypass resolution

By MAT TAYLOR
Special Correspondent

Those who drive through heavy traffic in Copperas Cove may be able to take an alternate route in the future. More...

International Museum Day to be celebrated by library, museum

The Lampasas Public Library, under the direction of Shanda Subia, is partnering with Keystone Square Museum to celebrate International Museum Day today. More...

Poppy Day

In honor of Memorial Day, Lampasas American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 will distribute poppies on Wednesday at various locations in the city. Contributions received will assist and provide multiple benefits to veterans. More...

LHS awards

Lampasas High School Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2010 is tonight 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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The Harvard way of life

William Murchison

She’s more likely than not to win confirmation to the Supreme Court. More...

Berwick: another radical socialist

David Limbaugh

We knew Obama was prevaricating when he told us his purpose to cram through Obamacare was to provide universal access to coverage and reduce costs, but how many people did he fool? How many are still fooled? More...

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Deaths

Mr. Gonzales

Funeral Mass for Oscar Rivera Gonzales, 83, of Lampasas was May 15, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Pedro Castillo officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mr. Gonzales died May 11 at his residence. More...

Mrs. McDavid

Bennie Dean “Deanie” McDavid, 78, of Georgetown died May 11 after a lengthy illness. Graveside services were May 17 at Rock Church Cemetery at Kempner. More...

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News

Changes noted to jury trials

Lampasas County court set for June 22 has been canceled. Those who received a jury summons do not need to show up. County court slated for June 8 will go on as scheduled, and potential jurors must make plans to show up. More...

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Agribusiness

Llano County Range, Field Day slated

Llano County Range & Field Day is June 1. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Llano County Community Center on Ranch Road 152, about 1.7 miles west of Llano. Coffee and donuts will be served. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the May 12 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 743 compared to 602 last week and 759 a year ago. Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to firm. More...

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