December 6, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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19 dogs seized from kennel

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer
If pictures are worth a thousand words, the photographs taken by Lampasas County animal control officials can tell the tale on their own. More...

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Belton attorney files for district judge seat

Belton attorney Paul LePak has filed for the 27th District Court judge’s seat being vacated by Judge Joe Carroll, who is retiring. A Republican, LePak declared his candidacy about five months ago. More...

WEATHER

Date High Low Rain Dec. 1 70 37 Dec. 2 61 43 0.46 Dec. 3 More...

KWSC repairs

Because of Kempner Water Supply Corp. repairs, the supply of water to KWSC and the city of Lampasas will be shut off temporarily. Repairs are expected to take place Thursday but could be later depending upon weather. More...

Banquet

The 2011 Lampasas football, volleyball and cross country teams will hold an awards ceremony and reception at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Lampasas High School cafeteria. There will be no charge at the door. More...

Poll

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

Lifestyles

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Carnley's Corner

What I'm thankful for
Lisa Carnley

My two grandsons met for the first time over Thanksgiving break, and it was a wonderful thing to see them bond. Landon, who is 7, went on the plane with me from Killeen to Dallas. More...

Library events continue

Join the Lampasas Public Library Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. for a fire safety program from the Lampasas Fire Department that salutes the founding of the National Fire Safety Council. More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Whitis

Hula Zoe Whitis, 82, of Lampasas died Dec. 4, 2011. Funeral services are Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Kempner Cemetery. Mrs. Whitis was born May 7, 1929, in Gustine, to Hugh and Etta Priest. More...

Mr. Littlefield

Doyle Wayne Littlefield, 63, of Izoro died Dec. 3, 2011, at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Graveside services are Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at Hillsdale Cemetery near Izoro with Marcus Foster officiating. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. More...

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Sports

Breaking News - 12/7/2011 10:10 AM

New photos added to Lampasas girls' basketball photo gallery - Free Access

New photos from last night's Lady Badger basketball game have been added to the Lampasas girls' basketball photo gallery on our web site. All of the photos are for sale at the Dispatch Record. Be sure to check them out! More...

Brotherly love

Howard brothers get used to playing on same team together
By NICK FORRESTER
Staff Writer

The Howard brothers are playing on the same team for the first time this season. Shonderius, a sophomore guard, and Secody, a senior forward, are both starters this year for the Lampasas boys’ basketball team. More...

Lorena Tournament

Junior Kailey Davis drives toward the basket during a recent Lady Badger basketball game. Last weekend, the Lampasas girls’ basketball team competed at the Lorena Tournament. More...

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Breaking News - 12/7/2011 10:10 AM

New photos added to Lampasas girls' basketball photo gallery - Free Access

New photos from last night's Lady Badger basketball game have been added to the Lampasas girls' basketball photo gallery on our web site. All of the photos are for sale at the Dispatch Record. Be sure to check them out! More...

Breaking News - 12/7/2011 10:04 AM

Exploration company to install natural gas pipeline in Lampasas County - Free Access

Chairman says production to begin within three months

Salado-based Scully Exploration LLC, which has completed 33 wells for hydrocarbon production in Lampasas County, has announced the signing of a contract with Lampasas Midstream to build a pipeline to transport natural gas discovered in the county. More...

County to change political districts

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

Court-drawn redistricting maps have moved Lampasas County out of Killeen Republican Jimmie Don Aycock’s Texas House of Representatives district and may change which U.S. congressional candidates campaign to represent the county. More...

Christmas parade

Lampasas residents gathered en masse Saturday around Courtyard Square despite the cold and wet weather for the annual Windsor Foods Lighted Christmas Parade. More...

New TV show

“Storage Wars Texas,” featuring Ricky Smith and Bubba Smith of Lampasas, will air its first show Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. on the A&E channel, following the original “Storage Wars” series. More...

Adamsville

The fourth Adamsville Community Christmas Party, sponsored by Adamsville Heritage Association, Adamsville Fire Department and Adamsville Community Center for the restoration of the old schoolhouse is Saturday from 6-9 p.m. More...

 

Editorial

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Egypt election poses danger for the U.S.

Linda Chavez

Americans notoriously care little about foreign affairs, but last week’s elections in Egypt deserve our attention. More...

The 'inequality' game

William Murchison

Bull corn, Sen. Schumer. (That’s the way we used to talk back in simpler times, when language and political thought still awaited the debasement they’ve come to know in latter times.) More...

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News

Grand jury meets

The Lampasas County grand jury handed down several indictments in its most recent term. More...

Man hurt in roller accident Thursday

A Lampasas man operating a roller that was packing down hot mix on West Second Street – in conjunction with the Key Avenue paving and drainage project – was injured Thursday when the roller turned over on its side. More...

Local woman, child injured in wreck

A Lampasas woman and child were injured Friday morning in a twovehicle collision at Central Texas Expressway and Old Georgetown Road. More...

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Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Nov. 30 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,126 compared to 865 last week and 1,316 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers $8- $10 higher. Slaughter cows $1-$2 higher. More...

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Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ 12-001 Lampasas ISD invites requests for qualifications for professional consultant for facilities assessment. More...

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