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Garza gets 20 years for manslaughter

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer
A jury of six men and six women on Thursday found Lowell Preston Garza, 20, not guilty of capital murder in the Aug. 17, 2009, death of Garza’s 10-week-old daughter, Isabella Garza. More...

Commissioners make quick work of business

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Everything was approved with flying colors, including a preemptive fireworks ban. More...

Former county judge dies

Dorothye Inez George Harper, 96 -- the first and only woman county judge in Lampasas County’s history -- died Sunday at Argent Court, an assisted-living facility in Bastrop. She had lived there since 2005. Her body will be cremated. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

I'm not buying it
Lisa Carnley

Watching dancing stalks of broccoli on television won’t convince me to buy that bag of frozen vegetables at the grocery store, nor will women dressed in clothing I will never be able to afford con me into shopping at Saks 5th Avenue. More...

Breezeway mural now under way to showcase Lampasas waterways

The Vision Lampasas! Art Committee recently put the finishing touches on the “Postcard” mural on Ron Ischy Masonry at the corner of Sixth and Western streets. More...

Classics plan gathering

Classics at the Classic will gather Saturday at 7 p.m. at the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-In. Bring classics and lawn chairs to the free family event. For more inforomation, call 556-5265 or 734-5180. More...

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Letters

Solution to immigration

“Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king as supreme; or unto governors, as sent by Him for vengeance on evil-doers, and for praise to them that do well. More...

Calderon’s speech

Recently, Mexican President Calderon, with assistance and support from Obama and the Democratic Party, delivered an anti-American diatribe to a joint session of Congress. This was greeted by a standing ovation by anti-American Democrats in Congress. More...

Wildflowers

We drove U.S. Highway 281 through Lampasas County last weekend and were astonished at the wildflowers blooming profusely, especially between Lampasas and Adamsville. More...

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News

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action with Judge Bill Bachus presiding, Kempner resident Rachel Ann Byrd, 34, was sentenced to six years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for possession with intent to deliver a contro More...

VL! offers facade grant program

Grants are available for building and property owners looking to improve the facades of their buildings, according to Vision Lampasas! representatives. The grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until Sept. More...

Water

Kempner Water Supply Corp. and the city of Lampasas have resumed water treatment with chloramines after using free chlorine since May 7. This includes all KWSC customers, the city of Lampasas and anyone who receives water from either system. More...

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Agribusiness

FB contests postponed

The Lampasas County Farm Bureau’s annual contests have been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. More...

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Council eases property restrictions

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

To ease what city Building Official Lance Carlson called a “roadblock for development,” the Lampasas City Council last week reduced retail property setback requirements and voted to allow the expansion of certain residential structures i More...

In remembrance

Lampasas Boy Scout troops and local veterans’ organizations placed flags at Oak Hill Cemetery marking graves of those who served their country. Here, Logan McGregor and his father, Greg, represent Pack 100 Den 2. More...

Five LHS juniors to attend Boys’ State

Five Lampasas High School juniors have been nominated by the school’s administration and faculty to represent Lampasas American Legion Post 277 at the 2010 American Legion Boys’ State. More...

Top grads

Lampasas High School seniors taking honors at this year’s graduation include valedictorian Carter Burks, left, and salutatorian Olaf Meyer. They will address the gathering at commencement exercises Saturday night at 7 p.m. More...

 

Editorial

REMEMBER

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What Rand Paul got right

William Murchison

The question Rand Paul forces us to look squarely in the face is a sensitive one: when, in human affairs, does pragmatism trump principle? Fairly often, is the answer. It is what we learn at a Certain Age. More...

Obama in crisis mode: zzzzz

Michelle Malkin

President Bush’s harshest critics often described his look during moments of crisis as “deer in the headlights.” After two years of Hope and Change, America has grown accustomed to President Obama’s crisis face: eyes glazed o More...

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Deaths

Mr. Dyer

Funeral services for Sam Dyer, 84, of Athens were May 28, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Faulk Landrum and Jack Matkin officiating. Burial was May 29 at Lometa City Cemetery. Mr. More...

Mrs. Reavis

Lucille Kendrick Reavis, 97, died May 27, 2010, in New Braunfels. Funeral services were May 30 at Florence Primitive Baptist Church with burial at Florence City Cemetery. Mrs. Reavis was born Sept. More...

Mr. Roberts

Logan Kyle Roberts, 19, died April 28, 2010, while vacationing in Port Aransas. Funeral services were May 1 at First Baptist Church in Tow with Pastor Bob McClinton officiating. Burial was at Tow Cemetery. Mr. Roberts was born Sept. More...

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Sports

Ready to rock

Area driver P.J. Hale heads to California for one of off-roading’s toughest tests at the 18th annual Top Truck Challenge
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Lots of little boys love to play with their toy trucks in the mud. Some never grow out of it. Next week, Kempner’s P.J. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

Leave deer, birds, alligators and other wild animals alone

Most wild animals have their young in the springtime. During the spring and early summer, young animals often stray and appear to be abandoned, That’s when humans need to resist the urge to help. More...

San Saba Friends of NRA annual banquet scheduled for June 4

The San Saba County Friends of NRA will hold a banquet Friday at 6 p.m. at the San Saba Civic Center. Tickets are on sale at Arrowhead Bank, Hamrick’s, Cherokee Grocery or by calling (325) 372- 6425. More...

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