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January 10, 2012 / Front Page

Two police officers file for Lometa constable

Veteran lawman hopes to serve residents in post

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer

John Harris has made Lometa his home, thanks to, he said, the community’s residents who welcomed him and his family numerous years ago. In return, Harris has worked for Lometa and Lampasas County to show his gratitude. More...

School official plans ongoing community service

By LISA CARNLEY
Staff Writer

Law enforcement is not just about writing tickets or carrying a badge. Misty Maldonado believes it is more important to be a community servant and to be willing to do whatever her constituents need. More...

Local workmanship featured

Advanced Window Tint owner Mike White, watching as employee Felix Morua details a car, has done window tinting work for two seasons of the FOX television program “American Idol.” Please s More...

CPR course

Lampasas County Higher Education Center will offer a Heart Saver first aid/CPR/AED course Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LCHEC. Tuition is $50 per person, and a minimum of five students is needed to make the course. More...

Blood drive

Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive in its mobile unit today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. More...

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Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

My greatest treasure

Lisa Carnley

My parents celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26. That’s a long time to spend with one person. That’s longer than I have been around. Today, that’s not always the case. More...

Local TV connection

Business owner tints windows for 'American Idol'

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

When the reality television singing contest “American Idol” begins its newest season Jan. 18, viewers may notice a bit of Lampasas workmanship on the set. More...

Library to raise funds with soup meal, raffle

January is National Soup Month, and the Lampasas Public Library is celebrating by inviting patrons to “snuggle up with a good book.” Tickets are on sale for a chicken and dumplings lunch set Jan. 30. More...

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Letters

Pornography destroys families

I have submitted the following letter to several retailers regarding the placement of sexually suggestive (pornographic by definition) materials at the checkout stand, and its impact on men and women. More...

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News

Breaking News - 1/10/2012 04:43 PM

Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show - Free Access

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Representative of PEC set to meet Kempner council

Kempner City Council will gather tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers to hear a brief presentation from Tessa Doehrman of Pedernales Electric Co-op. In addition, Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack B. More...

Museum slates membership drive

The Lampasas County Museum Foundation will begin its annual membership drive this week. Membership applications are available at the Lampasas Public Library and at Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western St. More...

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Public Notices - Free Access

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LENORA J. BENOIST, Deceased, were issued on January 4, 2012, in Cause No. 6415, pending in the County Court of Lampasas County, Texas, to: JAMES E. More...

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Breaking News - 1/11/2012 10:17 AM

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

Pictures from the Lady Badgers' game against Liberty Hill have been uploaded to the "Lampasas girls basketball" photo gallery on our website. All of these photos are for sale at the Dispatch Record. Be sure to check them out! More...

Breaking News - 1/10/2012 04:43 PM

Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show - Free Access

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Winning steer

Blayze Bierschwale, the son of Sheryl Bierschwale, took home grand champion steer honors with his Charolais cross Saturday during the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. More...

Officials plan construction of new airport hangars

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

City officials are preparing for a hangar expansion project they believe will increase rental income at the Lampasas Municipal Airport and attract more pilots to the facility. More...

WEATHER

Date High Low Rain Jan. 5 68 34 Jan. 6 73 46 Jan. 7 63 More...

Conaway

A staff member for District 11 U.S. Representative Mike Conaway, who represents Lampasas County, will be in Lampasas Wednesday to visit with constituents. The public is invited to share concerns, ask questions or request help on a federal issue. More...

Relay for Life

A meeeting for committee members, those interested in joining a committee or anyone wanting more information on Relay for Life of Lampasas is scheduled Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Higher Education Center, 208 E. Ave. More...

Editorial

Political Cartoon

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Iowa-bashing snobs and sore losers

Michelle Malkin

The Iowa caucuses may not have much predictive value, but they did a wonderful job of unmasking both elitist whiners on the left and incompetent whiners on the right. More...

Role model for Boehner

William Murchison

The battle smoke lifts, the noise of past political combat dies away, and we envision at last the right role model for John Boehner as he assumes the speakership. Who else, I ask, but Nancy Pelosi? More...

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Deaths

Mrs. Burnes

Former Lometa resident Patsy Ann Mathis Burnes, 80, of Kingsland died Jan. 4, 2012. Funeral services were Jan. 7 at First Baptist Church in Kingsland with the Revs. Ron Langley and Dwight Reagan officiating. More...

Mr. Howard

Funeral services for Ronald “Ronnie” Howard Sr., 64, of Keller, formerly of Lometa, are Jan. 10, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Prayer Chapel in Copperas Cove with the Rev. Mike Randolph officiating. More...

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Sports

Lampasas tennis match moved to Friday - Free Access

The Lampasas tennis match against Copperas Cove will be played on Friday at 3:15, rather than Thursday, as previously reported. More...

Breaking News - 1/11/2012 10:17 AM

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

Struggling with the pressure

Lady Badgers struggle with Salado’s full-court pressure defense in fourth quarter

By NICK FORRESTER
Staff Writer

Once Salado brought up the level of pressure in the fourth quarter, it was able to run away from the Lady Badgers. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Lampasas held a 24-23 lead over the Lady Eagles. More...

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