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TxDOT project for Farm-to-Market Road widening continues

A Texas Department of Transportation construction project will give drivers a little extra space on Farm-to-Market Road 580 West. More...

Rodeo parade

The Lometa Rodeo Parade is July 24 at 11 a.m. Recognition will be given to entries in first, second and third places. This year’s theme is based on the Olympics. Kids and pets also are invited to enter. More...

Library

Lampasas Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading Program for teens and adults. Participants will track the amount of time they read, and those who read at least 10 hours through Aug. 13 will be entered in drawings for various prizes. More...

Poll

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

Lifestyles

County Fair garners large number of participants

The 2010 Spring Ho County Fair was held at First Texas Bank’s community room. Taking best of show in the adult division of the county fair was Carolyn Hamilton with her applique hand-quilted floral. More...

Winning recipes released

Following are recipes for some of the winning entries in the 2010 Spring Ho County Fair baked goods division, provided by the Lampasas County Extension office. More...

Spring Ho royalty

Top photo: Miss Spring Ho winners include, from left, third runner-up Cara Nichols; Miss Spring Ho Jordan Shadrick; second runner-up Carissa Bywater; and first runner-up Paige Hensley. More...

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News

CTC's continuing education registering for summer courses

The Central Texas College Continuing Education Department is holding registration for classes starting at the end of July and into August. Non-credit classes available include: More...

TSTC holding sign-up for fall classes

Registration is under way for students planning to attend Texas State Technical College in the fall. Students may register weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 19. Classes begin Aug. 30. More...

Lampasas’ newest eatery opens on Courtyard Square

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

For Mike and Stefanie Nott, The County Seat is their home away from home. But guests are always welcome. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Classics invited to take part in Lometa rodeo, parade

Classics at the Classic will participate in the Lometa Rodeo and Parade. The group plans to meet July 24 at Storm’s Drive-In at 9 a.m. They are looking for classic vehicles to join in. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. More...

Church sets August VBS

Lometa United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 2-5. This year’s theme is Camp EDGE -- Experience and Discover God Everywhere. More...

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Kempner restaurant set to petition for liquor election

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

Kempner residents may have the option in November, if a local option election petition gains the required number of signatures, to approve the sale of beer and wine within the city limits. More...

OMI director seeks contract continuation

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

Less than a week after the Lampasas City Council voted to terminate the city’s contract with its water and wastewater system operator, OMI Inc., the company’s regional director of operations asked the council to reconsider its decision. More...

Trustees discuss funding salary increases

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer

Though the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees had planned to freeze teacher salaries for the upcoming school year, the board may have no choice but to increase them based on last year’s legislative mandates, according to a More...

Angel Food

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will accept orders for July on Sunday from 1-3 p.m., and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Orders with food stamps will be accepted on all dates. Food distribution is July 31 from 9-11 a.m. More...

LCHEC

Members of the Lampasas County Higher Education Center Foundation met Thursday afternoon with officials from a variety of colleges and universities to discuss educational opportunities at LCHEC, which is housed in the former Lampasas Middle School. More...

 

Deaths

Mr. Bird

A memorial service for J. Robert Bird, 62, of Lampasas is July 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Briggs-Gamel- Lampasas Funeral Home. Mr. Bird died July 13. He was born July 16, 1947, in Lampasas, the son of the late Clarence and Annie B. Bird. Mr. More...

Mr. Lamey

Kim Ellis Lamey, 56, of Lampasas died July 6, 2010, at his residence. A memorial service with full military honors is July 16 at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tim Ochsner officiating. More...

Mr. Smith

Michael Smith, 60, of Lampasas died July 6, 2010. A celebration of life was July 9 at New Covenant Church in Lampasas. Mr. Smith was born Oct. More...

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Sports

SPORTS SHORTS

CROSS COUNTRY Workouts for the Lampasas High School cross country team begin Aug. 2 at 7 a.m. Team members will meet at the LHS fieldhouse. More...

Blue Blazes bound for Waco

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

In two weeks, the Blue Blazes will invade Waco. The Lampasas summer track program put on a show at the Games of Texas regional qualifying meet held in Temple last weekend by advancing all 11 of its competitors. More...

2010 Lampasas Soccer Camp

Photos by Clay Whittington More...

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