January 27, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Eyes to the skies

Local photographer captures nature at his Lampasas County ranch
Lampasas County resident Howard Cheek keeps his eyes to the skies, and that has provided opportunities for him to take award-winning photographs that have appeared in numerous publications. More...

WEATHER

Date High Low Rain Jan. 23 63 37 Jan. 24 57 43 0.40 Jan. More...

CNA class

Express Training’s Certified Nurse’s Aide course through the Lampasas County Higher Education Center has been postponed one week. Class will start Monday and will continue through Feb. 10. Class meets weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. More...

Soccer

The Lampasas Boys & Girls Club is holding youth soccer registration for the 2012 season. Registration continues through Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each weekday at the club facility, 107 N. Main St. (former Lampasas Middle School band hall). More...

Poll

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

Lifestyles

Library's Author's Fest

A bevy of writers attended the second annual Lampasas Public Library's Author's Fest Saturday. Each had a table set up with books to autograph and discuss with visitors. More...

School Menu

Week ofJan. 30 to Feb. 3Monday, Jan. 30BREAKFAST: Waffles, sausagelink, orange juice and milk.LUNCH: Pepperoni pizza, carrotsticks, spinach salad, green appleand milk. Tuesday, Jan. More...

Church slates Sunday events

First Baptist Church of Lampasas, 402 S. Key Ave., will host a 5th Sunday Singing this Sunday at 5 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Local musicians will present Southern and country gospel music followed by a chili supper. More...

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Sports

Breaking News - 1/30/2012 01:08 PM

New photos added to Lampasas boys' and girls' basketball photo galleries - Free Access

Photos from the Lady Badgers and Badger games on Friday at Liberty Hill have been added to their respective photo galleries. All of these photos are for sale at the Dispatch Record. Be sure to check them out! More...

Playoff hopes still alive

Mize scores 21 points as Lady Badgers crush Salado
By NICK FORRESTER
Staff Writer

Julie Mize wasn’t sure how to handle her nerves. Once Tuesday’s game against Salado started, the junior guard said the butterflies in her stomach weren’t settling down like they normally do at the beginning of a contest. More...

Sports Shorts

Boys’ Soccer The Lampasas boys’ soccer team lost to Cameron 4-3 on Tuesday. Nick Lawson scored all three goals for the Badgers, two of which came on penalty kicks. More...

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Public Notices - Free Access

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Lometa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2010-2011 Academic Excellence Indicator System report on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. in the school library. More...

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Breaking News - 1/30/2012 01:08 PM

New photos added to Lampasas boys' and girls' basketball photo galleries - Free Access

Photos from the Lady Badgers and Badger games on Friday at Liberty Hill have been added to their respective photo galleries. All of these photos are for sale at the Dispatch Record. Be sure to check them out! More...

Council votes to support senior residential project

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

The Lampasas City Council on Monday approved a resolution of support for a Georgia company’s application for tax credits to develop a senior apartment home community near Hancock Park. More...

Pancakes

A pancake supper for Lampasas Mission is today from 5-8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Cost for the all-you-can-eat supper is $4 for adults plates and $2 for children 10 and under. More...

Literary Fest

Lampasas County Higher Education Center will host a free Financial Literacy Fest Feb. 21 from 5-8 p.m. at 208 E. Ave. B for the whole family. More...

 

Deaths

Mrs. Pickett

Oma Jean Pickett, 71, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Kempner, died Jan. 16, 2012, in a nursing facility near Henderson. Funeral services were Jan. 23 in Copperas Cove. Burial was at Hillsdale Cemetery in Izoro. Mrs. Pickett was born Sept. More...

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News

More than 1.5 inches of rain falls in county

By DAVID LOWE
Staff Writer

Storms that passed through Texas Tuesday and early Wednesday delivered high winds and heavy rain across a wide swath of the state, including throughout Lampasas County. More...

Lampasas man gets 25-year sentence for DWIs

In recent 27th District Court action with Judge Joe Carroll presiding, Lampasas resident Joseph Vernon Long, 53, received a 25-year sentence to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for driving while intoxicated and felony r More...

Blackland Income Growth conference slated in Waco

The Blackland Income Growth Conference Feb. 7 in Waco at the Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd., will feature a variety of presentations on beef production. More...

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Agribusiness

DCP, ACRE sign-up continues through June

Lampasas-Burnet County USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director Valerie Cortinovis announced that sign-up for the 2012 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program is under way and continues through June 1. More...

Pesticide applicator training set

The Lampasas County Extension Service will hold a private pesticide applicator training and testing Feb. 29 for individuals who need to acquire the Texas Department of Agriculture license required to purchase and use restricted pesticides. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets win two contests

By NICK FORRESTER
Staff Writer

The Lometa boys’ basketball team is starting to run away from opponents. Last week, the Hornets easily defeated both of their opponents, posting a 55-32 victory over Cherokee last Friday and a 60-45 victory over Lohn on Tuesday. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Monday, Jan.30, 2012Menu: Chili macaroni, seasoned greens, cornbread, seasonal fresh fruitand milk. * * *Tuesday, Jan. More...

Lometa Menu

Monday, Jan. 30BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, toast,fruit juice and milk.LUNCH: Chicken noodle soup,grilled cheese sandwich, carrotsticks, pears and milk. Option:salad bar. Tuesday, Jan. More...

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