August 3, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Hit me with your best shots

Parker Bryant, held tightly by his mom, Candice, watches in disbelief as he gets vaccinations in both legs in preparation for Parker’s first day of school in the Lampasas Independent School Dist More...

New Hanna Springs principal ‘tickled pink’ to be in community

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer

Dr. Kevin Bott has accomplished much in his 31 years of life. But when he talks about what he is most thankful for, the conversation always returns to his wife, Jennifer, and his three young children. More...

Church party

First United Methodist Church will hold a back-to-school party Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at the church grounds on East Central Texas Expressway. More...

Ag clinic

The annual Central Texas Cow/ Calf Clinic is Aug. 17 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau building. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., with the program at 9 a.m. Cost is $10 for refreshments, a catered lunch and printed materials. RSVP by Aug. More...

Poll

Should the Lampasas Council fund repairs to Crider Lane?

Lifestyles

Sign unveiling, information event, reception set at LCHEC

Dr. S. Chuck McCarter, chief operating officer of the Lampasas County Higher Education Center, announced a reception will be Aug. 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the center, 208 E. Avenue B, in the former Lampasas Middle School building. More...

Adventures in school supply shopping

Carnley's Corner
Lisa Carnley

Buying school supplies for a new term was always an adventure for my kids (one of them, at least) and me. Jason loved school. He was a social butterfly, and was always ready for a new year and meeting up with old friends. More...

Hospital starts electronic medical records system

Metroplex Health System took a giant leap forward for patient safety and joined ranks with an elite national group of advanced hospitals. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Cook

Faith Ellen Cook, 61, of Brownwood died July 30, 2010, at the Brownwood hospital. Graveside services were Aug. 1 at Wallace Creek Cemetery at San Saba. Mrs. Cook was born Sept. 3, 1948, in Austin, the daughter of John M. More...

Mr. Hopkins

Funeral services for Harold “Hoppy” L. Hopkins, 85, of Copperas Cove were Aug. 2, 2010, at the Church of Christ in Copperas Cove. Burial was at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mr. More...

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Sports

LMS’ January wins WTJCT title

Badger leads seven local golfers to top-five finishes by shooting two-day total of 157
By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer

The summer was a success for Blake January. More...

WTJCT Championship

July 29-30 at Eastland’s Lone Cedar Country Club

6-8 Coed 10. Kinsley Lindeman 137 (74, 63) 12-13 Boys 1. Blake January 157 (79, 78) 4. Talon Wright 169 (90, 79) 5. Blake Graham 174 (89, 85) 12-14 Girls 2. Lauren Beckwith 188 (93, 95) 3. Morgan Rogers 194 (95, 99) 14-15 Boys More...

Sports Shorts

FOOTBAll Season tickets for the 2010 Lampasas Badgers varsity football season are available. Season-ticket holders from 2009 can pick up their season tickets for the upcoming season through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

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Funds marked for solar study

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council last week voted unanimously to accept a $200,000 grant for an environmental study and engineering work associated with a possible solar power production site. More...

LISD clarifies TEA ratings for accountability

The Texas Education Agency last week released accountability ratings for the 2009-2010 school year. More...

County officials plan no tax hike

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

Lampasas County likely can balance its 2010-2011 budget without increasing the property tax rate, County Auditor Jack Clark said during a recent planning session. More...

Adamsville

Adamsville Community Center will feature Joe Johns & the Faded Rose Band on Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The fivemember band will play Texas swing and country-western music. In addition, there will be an ice cream supper. More...

Shot clinic

Lampasas Independent School District students will be offered an additional opportunity to update shot records at a Texas Department of State Health Services shot clinic Aug. 13 at the Public Health Department building on East Eight Street. More...

 

Editorial

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Charlie Rangel and his enablers

Michelle Malkin

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the world’s worst cleaning lady. How has she fulfilled her vaunted promise to “drain the swamp” and preside over the “most ethical Congress in history”? More...

From the Bible

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” 1 Corinthians 9:9 More...

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News

PEC participates in Lineman's Rodeo

PEC earned five first-place trophies at the 14th annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, held recently in Seguin. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · FAX: 556-2550 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Lunch reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858. More...

2010 Property Tax Rates in Lampasas City

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the July 28 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 636 compared to 702 last week and 1,182 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers under 400 lbs. More...

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