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Trial begins

Lowell Preston Garza, left, is escorted by Assistant Jail Administrator Bill Tower on Tuesday morning outside the Lampasas County Courthouse, where Garza is on trial for capital murder.  Partially obscured in the background is Sheriff's Deputy C More...

Bumper crop

Algerita, also called algarita, agrito or chaparrral berry, is a common evergreen holly-like shrub found on Central Texas rangelands. This bush, like most in the area, produced a big crop of red berries this year. More...

Top of the class

Lometa High School seniors taking honors at this year’s graduation include salutatorian Curtis Crain, left, and valedictorian Josh Logsdon. They will address the gathering at commencement exercises Friday night. 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 Saturday 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

Carnley's Corner

My sister -- my forever friend
Lisa Carnley

To say my sister and I fought a lot when we were growing up is like saying the Sahara is just a desert, or the Atlantic is just an ocean. We fought, and we fought hard. More...

Former resident's book popular for tourists

By JANE McMILLIN
Special Correspondent

Most people are lucky to receive even modest praise for their achievements, but former Lampasas resident Rollins “Rolly” Brook has been hailed by peers as a pioneer in two very different fields of endeavor. More...

Missionaries to speak at Aglow meeting

Lampasas Aglow Community Lighthouse of Aglow International will meet June 1 at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express. Speakers will be Ras and Bev Robinson. More...

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Letters

The irony of government

Ironic, isn’t it, that the California governor wants to cut everything but his pay or the state legislature’s pay. The governor wants to cut services that are there to benefit the people of his state. More...

Nothing new about Arizona immigration law

I have a problem, actually two. First, I am white, 75 and bald on top. Second, I have been invited to see my granddaughter’s new house, and herein lies the problem. I have to drive. Are you ready for this: to Arizona! More...

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News

New rules limit gift card fees

The Federal Reserve Board announced the final rules included in the Credit CARD Act of 2009, regarding gift cards, which take effect August 22. More...

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Agribusiness

Emergency farm loan applications accepted

Applications for emergency farm loans for damages and losses caused by excessive rain, flash flooding, and flooding, January 28-29, 2010, are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office in Hamilton County, according to D. Dale Vann Sr. More...

Eco-system study prepares naturalists for volunteer service

22 members from Hill Country participate in recent 11-week training session, study

Marvin Bloomquist identified 56 plant species during a recent wildflower study at his ranch during the recent meeting of the 11-week Highland Lakes Master Naturalist Training Class program. More...

Extension service to present June estate-planning workshop

Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present a ranch estate planning workshop, "How the New Law Affects Ranch Estate Planning," Aug. 4-5 at the College Station Conference Center on the campus of Texas A&M University. More...

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Jury finds Lowell Garza not guilty of capital murder

Garza convicted of second-degree manslaughter in case involving infant's death

A jury of six men and six women late Thursday morning found Lowell Preston Garza, 20, not guilty of capital murder in connection with his two-month-old daughter's death Aug. 17, 2009. More...

LCHEC foundation hires chief officer

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

As it prepares for its first full academic year, the Lampasas County Higher Education Center has a new director. More...

Shower power

Water collection system helps homeowners take advantage of rain
By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

At the homes of Dr. Mark and Jacalyn Lane, and Joe and Cindy Abel, the soft drinking water seems as clear and clean as a bubbling mountain brook. More...

LHS juniors chosen for Girls’ State

Four Lampasas High School juniors have been chosen to attend the 2010 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls’ State June 13-19 at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. More...

Flags

Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will place flags on graves of veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in honor of Memorial Day. The public is welcome to participate with local veterans and Scouts. More...

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate services for the Lampasas High School Class of 2010 is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Dr. More...

 

Editorial

Cartoon

Full Story

White House choreographs media blackouts

David Limbaugh

The “most open and transparent” president in American history is still playing hide-and-seek with the press, and even the liberal New York Times has begun to notice it, as indicated by this headline: “Obama Turns His Back On the Pr More...

The home school experiment

William Murchison

As I addressed a home school graduation exercise the other day, I thought — more than once — ah, good old human nature at work once more. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Bell

Briggs resident Dorothy L. Bell, 86, died May 21, 2010, at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation is May 25 at 1 p.m. at Briggs Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery at Briggs. More...

Mr. Slusser

Jim Slusser, 81, of Burnet died May 20, 2010. Graveside services were May 22 at Nix Cemetery in Lampasas with the Rev. Bobby Isbell officiating. Mr. Slusser was born Feb. 27, 1929, in Wakarusa, Kan., to David and Maude Phillips Slusser. More...

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Sports

Going out on top

Every Lady Badger earns all-district honors as LHS concludes run in Class 4A competition
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

When the softball all-district awards list was revealed, it read a lot like Lampasas’ roster. More...

25-4A Softball All-District Teams

District MVP: Kendall Lucas, Sr., Hutto Co-Offensive MVPs: Kat Strickland, Jr., Lampasas; Ashley Elicerio, So., Hendrickson Defensive MVP: Taylor Holloman, Jr., Lampasas More...

LHS 2009-2010 Tennis Banquet

Photos by Marie Whittington

Bottom left: Lillie Davis, left, and Katy Shaw react to receiving a tennis-ball shaped plaque recognizing their trip to regionals in doubles.Top left: Lampasas head tennis coach Kenneth Peiser present More...

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