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Two perspectives on school tax rate

LISD proposes 2.5 percent reduction in overall rate; one trustee wants bigger cut
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer
About three-fourths of the school districts in Texas that have called for Tax Ratification Elections have passed them, and the Lampasas Independent School District may find itself on that list if two things happen: the LISD Board of Trustees calls a More...

Help for a ‘rainy day’

Trustee Ron Farr maintains that the LISD’s execss fund balance was intended for times when the school district needs additional money. Such a time is now, he says. Instead of a Tax Ratification Election, he favors the following. 1. More...

Tax rate increase possible for city

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

After hours of discussion in preliminary budget meeting Tuesday, Lampasas City Council members still were focused on one unanswered question: How much will health insurance costs increase in the upcoming fiscal year? More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Residents can offer, seek items at no charge through Web site

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer

Need a couch? A dining room table? In need of a high chair? Though many of these items likely can be found reasonably priced at area stores, why not see first if items are available free? More...

Couple exchange vows

Kimberly Dawn Davis of Lampasas and David Gutierrez Jr. were united in marriage in a July 17, 2010, afternoon ceremony at the County Annex building in Copperas Cove. Judge John Guinn presided over the double-ring ceremony. More...

Car wash scheduled

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Youth Group will hold a car wash Saturday at 10 a.m. in front of the church at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets. More...

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Sports

Vickie McQueen named THSCA Woman of the Year

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

Vickie McQueen knows her husband well. After 34 years of marriage, she can tell when he is attempting to be sneaky. At the Texas High School Coaches Association’s annual convention last week, she knew something strange was going on. More...

Sports Shorts

FOOTBAll Season tickets for the 2010 Lampasas Badgers varsity football season will be available the first week of August. Season-ticket holders from 2009 can pick up their season tickets for the upcoming season Aug. 2-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

2010 Badgers Football Camp

(Incoming 7th - 9th graders)

Above: LMS coach Jerry Davis initiates a play by faking a handoff Wednesday morning. Right: A young quarterback surveys the field as his linemen prepare to go into motion. More...

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Key upcoming dates

Aug. 2 6 p.m. -- Public hearing on school district’s proposed tax rate. Administration building at 207 W. Eighth St. Aug. 30 6 p.m. -- Public hearing to discuss adoption of LISD’s proposed 2010-11 budget. More...

Citing downturn in U.S. economy, school trustee says district taxpayers need a break

By JIM LOWE
Staff Writer

Earlier this month, Lampasas school trustees voted 6-1 to present a proposed tax rate of $1.46 per $100 valuation for consideration at an Aug. 2 public hearing. More...

Annual church musical drama

First Street Church of Christ concluded its four-night Family Bible School recently by offering a nightly drama about Apostle Paul, “I’m a Believer.” A number of church members parti More...

Kempner City Hall nearing reality

By MAT TAYLOR
Special Correspondent

Kempner City Council, at Tuesday’s meeting, authorized Mayor Gene Isenhour to enter into negotiations for the purchase of property at U.S Highway 190 and Peach and Orchard streets on which could be constructed a new City Hall. More...

 

Deaths

Mr. Mercado

Kempner resident Benny O. Mercado died July 25, 2010, at his residence at age 87. Funeral services were July 29 at Sneed Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Shaver officiating. Burial followed at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. More...

Mrs. Owens

Betty Louise Owens, 80, of Lampasas died July 26, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services were July 28 at First Baptist Church in Lampasas with Dr. Rick Willis and Jack Shelton officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mrs. More...

Mr. McAndrew

Florence resident Modell L. McAndrew, 89, died July 27, 2010, at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date. The body will be cremated. Mr. McAndrew was born Nov. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the July 21 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 702 compared to 600 last week and 1,178 last year. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Lometa Junior FFA Rodeo events

The Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo Parade kicked off festivities Saturday morning on Main Street. A list of parade winners follows. Small business: 1. Sweetie Pie Smiles of Lometa. 2. The Spotted Donkey/Gibson Brothers, Lometa. 3. More...

FFA members travel to state convention

The Lometa FFA Chapter was well represented at the annual State FFA Convention in Corpus Christi July 13-16. 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. Monday, Aug. More...

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