June 11, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Close call on U.S. 183/190

Lometa woman escapes serious injury Tuesday when deer strikes windshield
By JIM LOWE
Staff Writer
Daisy Torres was headed south on U.S. 183/190 several miles from Lampasas when suddenly, she remembers, her windshield came crashing toward her. More...

Sulphur Creek Car Cruise on tap Saturday

Popular gathering expected to draw number of vehicle enthusiasts Preparations begin early for Sulphur Creek Car Cruise, the annual get-together of car enthusiasts. More...

City Council

The Lampasas City Council will meet Monday in Council Chambers. A workshop session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the regular session will start at 7 p.m. More...

Commissioners

Lampasas County commissioners will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. Public comments are allowed during an open forum at the start of the meeting. More...

Poll

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

Deaths

Mr. Jackson

Graveside services for Edgar Lee Jackson, 70, of Lampasas were June 10, 2010, at Lometa City Cemetery in Lometa. Mr. Jackson died June 7 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1940, in Brady, the son of Edgar Roy and Annie Lee Williams Jackson. More...

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Sports

Lampasas well represented at Victory Bowl

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

For three Lampasas graduates, this is their shot at redemption. More...

Badgers win first two games of Hill Country Passing League play

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

After missing the first week of action due to Lampasas High School’s finals tests, the Badgers got their first taste of 7 on 7 action in the Hill Country Passing League. More...

SOFTBALL

Rusty Erwin was named the Lady Badgers’ new head softball coach at the LISD school board meeting Monday evening. Erwin brings plenty of experience to the team after spending the last seven years of his coaching career at Lorena. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Graduation

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Summer Meal Program

For week of June 14-18 Monday, June 14 BREAKFAST: Cereal, muffin, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken fajitas, pinto beans, salad, pineapple and milk. Tuesday, June 15 BREAKFAST: Breakfast burrito, fruit juice and milk. More...

Class holds 61-year reunion

The Lometa High School Class of 1949 celebrated its 61st reunion with a two-day gathering April 16-17. Class members met Friday at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in Lometa for a fish dinner, followed by visiting at the home of Jane and Leo Lacey. More...

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Trustees look at elementary BIC program

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer

Kline Whitis Elementary’s Behavior Intervention Classroom program came under scrutiny Monday night when several parents told trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District they were not happy their children are being subjected to some of More...

Into the swing of things

New Lady Badgers softball coach Rusty Erwin quickly got into the program as he led a recent three-day camp for local girls. Here, Erwin teaches a camper the finer points of bunting. More...

Weather

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Fest contests

Local businesses and building owners are encouraged to take part in the annual Spring Ho Floor/Window Display Contest. More...

Rollins Brook

Rollins Brook Community Hospital will hold a free celebration of its 75th anniversary Sunday at 6 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park. More...

 

News

Jackpot team roping on tap

The Lampasas County Riata Roundup Rodeo will host Lampasas County Jackpot Team Roping June 17 at Bar 3 Arena at Lometa Regional Park. Last year, 83 teams competed, with the grand prize trophy buckle going to J.J. More...

Medals presented

Saratoga Masonic Lodge recently presented Lamar Medals for excellence in education to three graduating Lampasas High School seniors and five educators. More...

Rodeo proclamation

Members of the Riata Roundup Rodeo Committee were on hand when Mayor Judith Hetherly signed a proclamation showing the city's support of the June 18-19 rodeo events at Lometa Regional Park. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle theft prevention program set

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will host a ranch gathering Tuesday at the Crawford Community Center, 999 E. Fourth St. in Crawford. Events begin at 5:30 p.m. More...

Brush management program set by Texas AgriLife Extension

A Brush Management Workshop is June 22 at 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Building, (1793 N. U.S. Hwy. 281) sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County. More...

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