June 15, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Riata Roundup set to begin

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer
It’s nearly time to pull out the saddles, boots and cowboy hats. More...

Birdwatcher’s hobby more than a lark

Avian observations advance scientific studies, promote friendships
By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

From the trees clustered around his deck, Daniel Hodges takes note of each chirp, each tweet, each rustling of the leaves. More...

Fest contests

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

Oak Hill

The executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet Friday at 4 p.m. at the conference room at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. More...

Poll

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

Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

The friendly skies?
Lisa Carnley

Just when I thought I’d heard it all, here comes another ridiculous charge from an airline carrier. So much for flying the friendly skies. More...

Do the limbo

Project Graduation parents from Lampasas Middle School hosted a luau dance for campus students at Grace Fellowship. Students were treated to several hours of music, food, fellowship and the limbo. More...

Burnet GOP gathering set Thursday at Highlander Library event

Burnet County Republican Club will hold a lunch meeting Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at The Highlander. The topic is “What happened at the State Republican Convention.” Cost is $12. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Irvine

Juanita M. Irvine, 87, of Lampasas died June 11, 2010, at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Mrs. Irvine’s body will be cremated. No services are planned at this time. She was born Oct. More...

Mr. Maples

Funeral services for Walter Bennett Maples, 81, of Copperas Cove are at 10:30 a.m. June 15, 2010, at Grace United Methodist Church in Copperas Cove with the Rev. Stephen Schmidt to officiate. More...

Mr. Morua

Funeral services for Felix Morua Sr., 63, of Lampasas were June 14, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Pedro Castillo officiating. Rosary was recited June 13, 2010, at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Mr. Morua died June 11, 2010. More...

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Police investigating incident at Kathie Lane - Free Access

Woman allegedly uses pepper spray on teenager in self-defense

Police are investigating an incident Wednesday night at a Kathie Lane residence, where a resident is believed to have used pepper spray in self-defense on a teenager as he fled from the property. Police responded at 7:48 p.m. More...

Mural celebration on tap Thursday

Vision Lampasas! will host a public celebration of the completion of the Postcard mural on the Ron Ischy Masonry building, Sixth and Western streets, Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Music and light refreshments will be offered. More...

Validation

Lampasas County steer validation for major shows in 2011, including the county show, is June 24 at 4 p.m. at the Mike Atkinson ranch off U.S. Highway 183 South. More...

Workshop

A Brush Management Workshop is June 22 at 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Building. Dr. More...

 

Editorial

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Throwing Israel to the wolves

As one cranky senior-citizen newspaper columnist — wait, this isn’t about me; I’m referring to Helen Thomas — fades finally from public view, let us attempt politeness. More...

Importance of the Tenth Amendment

Ted Cruz and Scott Brister

This past year, the federal government has marched further and faster than ever toward control of the economy and our everyday lives. More...

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Letters

Sportsmanship and Little League

Let me begin by saying I do not and have not ever since living in Lampasas written a letter to the editor of this publication. However, when an injustice is done to a young man of this community, I feel obliged to do so. More...

Helping our senior citizens

On the 19th of this month, I will be traveling back home to Texas for both business and pleasure, so I went to the website of the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce to see what events were taking place for entertainment during my stay. More...

Obama and the BP oil spill

When you don’t know what to do, find a scapegoat. Regardless what one may think about the BP “spill” problem or the Obama response, two things seem clear to me. 1. More...

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Sports

Badgers earn three all-district selections

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Vann Millican is an all-district player because he’s an all-around player. More...

Blue Team falls 20-14 in OT at FCA Victory Bowl

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

For three quarters it appeared the Badgers would celebrate a victory with the Blue Team. The Red Team, however, would not allow it. More...

Outdoors With Mat Taylor

My ram-hunting story

During the hot summer months, fishing is the main outdoor activity. To take a different approach this week, I will relate my recent hunting trip. More...

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