Local area news & weather
Monday August 3rd 2020
The Weather
The High yesterday 98° The Low this morning 70°
The forecasters say we have a slight chance of a shower this afternoon. Otherwise hot and sunny with very humid conditions by the end of the week. Heat indices will be nearing 100°.
Today: Look for mostly cloudy skies and a high near 96°. There is a 40% chance of showers and storms this afternoon. Winds will be light from the west. Tonight: Skies will be partly cloudy with a low temperature near 71°. Winds will continue to be light from the S-SE. Tuesday: Sunny skies and a high near 99°. Winds will be light becoming S-SE.
Tuesday Night: Look for mostly clear skies overnight, with a low temperature near 77°. Winds will be S-SE at 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot with a high near 102°. Wind will be S-SW wind at 5-10 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear with a low near 76°, and S winds at 5-10 mph gusting to 20 mph
The forecasters say we have a slight chance of a shower this afternoon. Otherwise hot and sunny with very humid conditions by the end of the week. Heat indices will be nearing 100°.
Today: Look for mostly cloudy skies and a high near 96°. There is a 40% chance of showers and storms this afternoon. Winds will be light from the west. Tonight: Skies will be partly cloudy with a low temperature near 71°. Winds will continue to be light from the S-SE. Tuesday: Sunny skies and a high near 99°. Winds will be light becoming S-SE.
Tuesday Night: Look for mostly clear skies overnight, with a low temperature near 77°. Winds will be S-SE at 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot with a high near 102°. Wind will be S-SW wind at 5-10 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear with a low near 76°, and S winds at 5-10 mph gusting to 20 mph
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday shows a reported domestic disturbance in the 200 block of N. Broad at 12:34am. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 900 block of S. Key at 2:51am. The evening shows a noise complaint on Samac Lane at 9:08pm.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Sunday shows early morning suspicious persons, one in the 2300 block of
580W at 2:23am, and on e in the 100 block of W.
Ave B at 3:59am. The afternoon shows a criminal trespass in the 1100 block of W. 1st St. at 12:28pm. A reported fraud took place in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 2:32pm, and at the same location there was a reported runaway at 5:35pm. Suspicious activity was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 5:52pm. In the 700 block of S. Key a reported theft took place at 10:06pm. An assault took place in the 1600 block of E. Ave G at 10:14pm, and a possession of drug paraphernalia took place in the 200 block of N. Key at 10:52pm.
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Blotter for the weekend shows Lometa with a welfare check, and Kempner with a medical call and shots fired calls. Out in the county there was a report of an abandoned vehicle and a livestock issue. Deputies went into Cove on a report of an abandoned vehicle, an alarm call and a reported assault.
A County-Wide burn ban is in effect for Lampasas County.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Sunday shows early morning suspicious persons, one in the 2300 block of
580W at 2:23am, and on e in the 100 block of W.
Ave B at 3:59am. The afternoon shows a criminal trespass in the 1100 block of W. 1st St. at 12:28pm. A reported fraud took place in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 2:32pm, and at the same location there was a reported runaway at 5:35pm. Suspicious activity was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 5:52pm. In the 700 block of S. Key a reported theft took place at 10:06pm. An assault took place in the 1600 block of E. Ave G at 10:14pm, and a possession of drug paraphernalia took place in the 200 block of N. Key at 10:52pm.
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Blotter for the weekend shows Lometa with a welfare check, and Kempner with a medical call and shots fired calls. Out in the county there was a report of an abandoned vehicle and a livestock issue. Deputies went into Cove on a report of an abandoned vehicle, an alarm call and a reported assault.
A County-Wide burn ban is in effect for Lampasas County.
Meetings Today
The Lampasas School Board will meet at 6pm today in the Administration Building for a
regularly called meeting. On the main agenda are miscellaneous items on a one-vote approval consent agenda, then a Central Appraisal District budget amendment to approve and a matter of retaining consultant services for IT network issues, some bills to approve, the LCAD budget, setting the date for a public hearing on the new year’s budget and tax rate,
commitment of a fund balance, possible discussion on the Petition for Detachment/Annexation, administrative reports and real property matters.
Today at 5:30pm the Lampasas City Council will meet in a Special Session to discuss the City’s fiscal year 20/21 Budget. There will be departmental budget presentations and a possible action on modifications to the preliminary budget.
Other City News
The City of Lampasas will hold a public hearing for the fiscal year 2020/2021 budget on Monday August 10th. The hearing will cover the City Manger’s proposed budget and will be part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on that day.
The City of Lampasas is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions. Several boards have members that are reaching the expiration of their terms.
The boards include the Airport Advisory Board, Capital
Improvement Program Committee, Golf Course Advisory Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Joint Airport Board of Adjustment, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
The application is available online at lampasas.org.
The City of Lampasas is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions. Several boards have members that are reaching the expiration of their terms.
The boards include the Airport Advisory Board, Capital
Improvement Program Committee, Golf Course Advisory Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Joint Airport Board of Adjustment, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
The application is available online at lampasas.org.
Statement on Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant
Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis
Bonnen, Senate Education Chairman Larry
Taylor, and House Education Chairman Dan
Huberty released the following statement on school re-openings this fall:
"The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) guidance for opening public schools in Texas for the 2020-21 school year remains the same as announced two weeks ago. This guidance followed a letter issued jointly by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker, and Chairs of the Senate and House Education Committees.
"The top priority is protecting the safety and health of students, teachers, staff, and families. To achieve that goal, the TEA
provided local school boards the flexibility they need to open schools in ways that ensure public safety while also providing the best education options for students during this challenging school year.
"The TEA guidance applies long-standing state law and Executive Orders to conclude that the authority to make decisions about when and how schools safely open rests with the
constitutionally and statutorily established local school boards.
"The authority to decide when the school year will begin lies with local school boards. They can choose dates in August, September, or even later. But, whenever the local school board chooses to open, the board must comply with the requirement to provide the necessary number of days and hours of instruction for students.
"The authority to decide how schools will safely open this year, again, lies with local school boards. It can be with students in schools, it can be through remote learning, or a combination of the two. In making that decision, school boards have the ability to base their decisions on advice and recommendations by local public health authorities but are not bound by those recommendations.
"As the TEA previously announced, school boards have up to a
4-week back to school transition period during which they can offer a solely remote instructional setting if that is deemed needed for the health and safety of students, teachers, staff and parents. After 4 weeks, the school district can extend the transition period up to another 4 weeks with a vote of the school board and receiving a waiver. If any school district believes they need an extension beyond 8 weeks due to COVID-19 related issues, the TEA will review that request on a case-by-case basis.
"If at any time during the school year a COVID-19 case is confirmed on a school campus, the school board has the ability to close the campus for up to 5 days to sanitize the campus. Schools that close under this scenario will continue to be funded for providing remote-only instruction . (cont’d on back)
"Additionally, during the course of the school year, a local
public health authority may determine that a school building must be closed in response to an outbreak. If that occurs, that school will continue to receive funding for providing
remote-only instruction during the period of that closure.
"The TEA and the Attorney General correctly note that local health authorities play an important role in school closure determinations during the course of a school year if it is
determined that a contamination has occurred necessitating closure, but local health authorities do not have the power to issue preemptive, blanket closures of schools weeks or months in advance of when a school may open its doors to students. Pre-existing Executive Orders have repeatedly made clear that local government operations, such as public schools, are
permitted to be open.
It is clear that school boards can and should work
collaboratively with, but not be subject to the advance
directives of, local public health authorities, to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for Texas students
Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis
Bonnen, Senate Education Chairman Larry
Taylor, and House Education Chairman Dan
Huberty released the following statement on school re-openings this fall:
"The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) guidance for opening public schools in Texas for the 2020-21 school year remains the same as announced two weeks ago. This guidance followed a letter issued jointly by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker, and Chairs of the Senate and House Education Committees.
"The top priority is protecting the safety and health of students, teachers, staff, and families. To achieve that goal, the TEA
provided local school boards the flexibility they need to open schools in ways that ensure public safety while also providing the best education options for students during this challenging school year.
"The TEA guidance applies long-standing state law and Executive Orders to conclude that the authority to make decisions about when and how schools safely open rests with the
constitutionally and statutorily established local school boards.
"The authority to decide when the school year will begin lies with local school boards. They can choose dates in August, September, or even later. But, whenever the local school board chooses to open, the board must comply with the requirement to provide the necessary number of days and hours of instruction for students.
"The authority to decide how schools will safely open this year, again, lies with local school boards. It can be with students in schools, it can be through remote learning, or a combination of the two. In making that decision, school boards have the ability to base their decisions on advice and recommendations by local public health authorities but are not bound by those recommendations.
"As the TEA previously announced, school boards have up to a
4-week back to school transition period during which they can offer a solely remote instructional setting if that is deemed needed for the health and safety of students, teachers, staff and parents. After 4 weeks, the school district can extend the transition period up to another 4 weeks with a vote of the school board and receiving a waiver. If any school district believes they need an extension beyond 8 weeks due to COVID-19 related issues, the TEA will review that request on a case-by-case basis.
"If at any time during the school year a COVID-19 case is confirmed on a school campus, the school board has the ability to close the campus for up to 5 days to sanitize the campus. Schools that close under this scenario will continue to be funded for providing remote-only instruction . (cont’d on back)
"Additionally, during the course of the school year, a local
public health authority may determine that a school building must be closed in response to an outbreak. If that occurs, that school will continue to receive funding for providing
remote-only instruction during the period of that closure.
"The TEA and the Attorney General correctly note that local health authorities play an important role in school closure determinations during the course of a school year if it is
determined that a contamination has occurred necessitating closure, but local health authorities do not have the power to issue preemptive, blanket closures of schools weeks or months in advance of when a school may open its doors to students. Pre-existing Executive Orders have repeatedly made clear that local government operations, such as public schools, are
permitted to be open.
It is clear that school boards can and should work
collaboratively with, but not be subject to the advance
directives of, local public health authorities, to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for Texas students
Funeral/Death Notice
Henry Grady Jones, Jr., 89 passed away on July 30, 2020 at Lake Shore Rehab Facility in Waco.
Grady was born on September 20, 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Henry Grady Jones, Sr. and Margaret Agnes (Chapman) Jones. He attended The University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1954, and was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity. He began work in Gladewater and then worked with his father at Pioneer Drug Store/Pioneer Pharmacy as a Pharmacist and then K&B Pharmacy. Grady worked as a relief pharmacist at Hodges and Sargent Pharmacy and retired after working over 50 years. Grady married Glynda Jo Gaedke on June 13, 1955 in Lampasas. They were happily married for almost 63 years. Grady was a member of Lampasas First United Methodist Church and enjoyed camping and ranching. He was very active in whatever his children were involved in. Grady was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glynda and daughter, Geri Lynn Jones Morgan.
Survivors: Son, Glenn Jones of Waco, daughter, Gay Jones of Lampasas; grandchildren, Heath Jones and wife, Amy of Enterprise, Alabama, Valerie Jones of Enterprise, Alabama, Garth Jones of Waco, Jay Morgan of Berlin, Germany; great-grandchildren, Hayden and Henry Jones and numerous other loving relatives.
Funeral Services: 11am Saturday August 8th at First United Methodist Church Lampasas. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic Services. There will be a come and go viewing for those who wish to pay respects and sign the register book on Friday August 7th from 2:30pm. to 5:00pm
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Geri Jones Morgan Memorial Longhorn Band Endowed Excellence Fund College of Fine Arts. Attn: Natalie Schuessler, 2301 Trinity Street, D1400 Austin, TX, 78712; Lampasas First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or any Non-profit organization of your choice.
Grady was born on September 20, 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Henry Grady Jones, Sr. and Margaret Agnes (Chapman) Jones. He attended The University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1954, and was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity. He began work in Gladewater and then worked with his father at Pioneer Drug Store/Pioneer Pharmacy as a Pharmacist and then K&B Pharmacy. Grady worked as a relief pharmacist at Hodges and Sargent Pharmacy and retired after working over 50 years. Grady married Glynda Jo Gaedke on June 13, 1955 in Lampasas. They were happily married for almost 63 years. Grady was a member of Lampasas First United Methodist Church and enjoyed camping and ranching. He was very active in whatever his children were involved in. Grady was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glynda and daughter, Geri Lynn Jones Morgan.
Survivors: Son, Glenn Jones of Waco, daughter, Gay Jones of Lampasas; grandchildren, Heath Jones and wife, Amy of Enterprise, Alabama, Valerie Jones of Enterprise, Alabama, Garth Jones of Waco, Jay Morgan of Berlin, Germany; great-grandchildren, Hayden and Henry Jones and numerous other loving relatives.
Funeral Services: 11am Saturday August 8th at First United Methodist Church Lampasas. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic Services. There will be a come and go viewing for those who wish to pay respects and sign the register book on Friday August 7th from 2:30pm. to 5:00pm
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Geri Jones Morgan Memorial Longhorn Band Endowed Excellence Fund College of Fine Arts. Attn: Natalie Schuessler, 2301 Trinity Street, D1400 Austin, TX, 78712; Lampasas First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or any Non-profit organization of your choice.
The Weather
The High yesterday 94° The Low this morning 73°
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 96° this afternoon. The light N-NW wind of early morning will become north at 10-15 mph. It will do little to cool us off.
Tonight: The wind will vary but generally be northerly and 5-10 mph overnight. The low will be about 70° and sky will be clear.
Sunday: Sunny and up to 97º with a very light NE breeze in the afternoon that won’t help much. Bring your own fan! The evening will bring some relief as the temperature heads down to the 72° overnight low.
Next Week: Monday morning will begin in the low 70s with a light breeze that will start early out of the east and shift to southeast. The afternoon will come with lots of sunshine and a high of about 98°.
Another hot day on Tuesday with a south wind and high of about 98°. It will be more of the same all the way through Friday and into the weekend.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 96° this afternoon. The light N-NW wind of early morning will become north at 10-15 mph. It will do little to cool us off.
Tonight: The wind will vary but generally be northerly and 5-10 mph overnight. The low will be about 70° and sky will be clear.
Sunday: Sunny and up to 97º with a very light NE breeze in the afternoon that won’t help much. Bring your own fan! The evening will bring some relief as the temperature heads down to the 72° overnight low.
Next Week: Monday morning will begin in the low 70s with a light breeze that will start early out of the east and shift to southeast. The afternoon will come with lots of sunshine and a high of about 98°.
Another hot day on Tuesday with a south wind and high of about 98°. It will be more of the same all the way through Friday and into the weekend.
What's Going On?
The Farmer’s/Craft Market is downtown this morning.
The Lake Victor Homecoming this weekend was canceled.
Badger Football Practice starts on Monday, Aug. 3rd.
School starts on Aug. 10th
The Lake Victor Homecoming this weekend was canceled.
Badger Football Practice starts on Monday, Aug. 3rd.
School starts on Aug. 10th
About School
Students to learn at home or in the classroom – parents must choose.
Local school administrators and health authorities have been waiting for some final word from the higher (state) authorities on what the rules must be for reopening of our schools and UIL sports activities. Perhaps the Governor’s statement on Friday helped.
Governor Abbott said local health authorities can shut down schools if there’s evidence of an outbreak after students have already returned to campus – but cannot shut them down weeks before schools open.
The statement seems to back the legal opinion released by Attorney General Paxton, which basically said that to start school or not was the choice to be made by school authorities – not local health authorities.
Abbott went on to say that school districts could apply for waivers to keep their buildings closed beyond the state’s eight-week maximum if they believe they need it. The Texas Education Agency would then review those requests on a case-by-case basis.
Lampasas ISD has so-far offered parents the option to have their students sign up for virtual (at-home) learning via their laptop computers, or to attend class in person in an attempted social distancing way. This choice must be made online by tomorrow night (Sunday) at 10pm.
The selection is to be made online at the Family Access section of the school’s webpage:
Go to www.lisdtx.org, then to “Parents” and “Parent Resources” and “Family/Student Access” where the choice can be made. Remember, this must be done online by 10pm Sunday evening.
If you fail to get the above done by the Sunday night deadline, you must call the office of the school your student attends and ask to set up a meeting to settle the matter.
Meetings Next Week
Local school administrators and health authorities have been waiting for some final word from the higher (state) authorities on what the rules must be for reopening of our schools and UIL sports activities. Perhaps the Governor’s statement on Friday helped.
Governor Abbott said local health authorities can shut down schools if there’s evidence of an outbreak after students have already returned to campus – but cannot shut them down weeks before schools open.
The statement seems to back the legal opinion released by Attorney General Paxton, which basically said that to start school or not was the choice to be made by school authorities – not local health authorities.
Abbott went on to say that school districts could apply for waivers to keep their buildings closed beyond the state’s eight-week maximum if they believe they need it. The Texas Education Agency would then review those requests on a case-by-case basis.
Lampasas ISD has so-far offered parents the option to have their students sign up for virtual (at-home) learning via their laptop computers, or to attend class in person in an attempted social distancing way. This choice must be made online by tomorrow night (Sunday) at 10pm.
The selection is to be made online at the Family Access section of the school’s webpage:
Go to www.lisdtx.org, then to “Parents” and “Parent Resources” and “Family/Student Access” where the choice can be made. Remember, this must be done online by 10pm Sunday evening.
If you fail to get the above done by the Sunday night deadline, you must call the office of the school your student attends and ask to set up a meeting to settle the matter.
Meetings Next Week
Meetings Next Week
On Monday the Lampasas School Board will meet at 6pm in the Administration Building. On the main agenda is a plethora of misc. items on a one-vote approval consent agenda, then a Central Appraisal District budget amendment to approve and a matter of retaining consultant services for IT network issues, some bills to approve, the LCAD budget, setting the date for a public hearing on the new year’s budget and tax rate, commitment of a fund balance, possible discussion on the Petition for Detachment/Annexation, administrative reports and real property matters.
On Monday at 5:30pm the Lampasas City Council will meet in a Special Session to discuss the City’s FY20/21 Budget. There will be departmental budget presentations and a possible action on modifications to the preliminary budget.
On Monday at 5:30pm the Lampasas City Council will meet in a Special Session to discuss the City’s FY20/21 Budget. There will be departmental budget presentations and a possible action on modifications to the preliminary budget.
Cove Transfer Station Closed Late-week
For anyone planning to dispose of major trash hauls to Copperas Cove’s Solid Waste Transfer Station, take notice that the Station will be closed to the public from noon Thursday to about 1pm Friday.
* This does not affect the residential or commercial collection service in Cove.
* This does not affect the residential or commercial collection service in Cove.
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows a couple of suspicious person reports in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss and a possession of a controlled substance reported in the 700 block of S. Key, all of that before daylight. At 7:11am there was a suspicious activity on W. 1st, then a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of CTE at 9:09 and a fraud report from the 500 block of N. Key at 10:10am. At noon, there was an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle report in the 400 block of N. Chestnut.
The afternoon brought a major accident, but with no serious injuries, at 3:42pm in the 1700 block of E. CTE.
The late afternoon saw an assault by threat in the 600 block of W. 6th at 6:42pm. Shortly after, at 7:13pm, officers went to the 1900 block of Diamond Ridge to check on a minor accident.
The evening brought a suspicious person report from the 700 block of S. Key at 9:13pm and there was a disturbance in the 100 block of E. 9th at 10:21.
There were no arrests made.
Lampasas Sheriff’s blotter for Friday showed Kempner with a disturbance and a medical call shortly after midnight. A few more medical calls were sent to Kempner and there was a theft report shortly after 4pm.
Out in the county there was reckless driver about daybreak, then a couple of medical calls, a civil matter, an accident and the day ended with a disturbance at 10:30pm.
The Jail Log Shows the county booking no arrests.
The Burn Ban is in place for Lampasas County.
The afternoon brought a major accident, but with no serious injuries, at 3:42pm in the 1700 block of E. CTE.
The late afternoon saw an assault by threat in the 600 block of W. 6th at 6:42pm. Shortly after, at 7:13pm, officers went to the 1900 block of Diamond Ridge to check on a minor accident.
The evening brought a suspicious person report from the 700 block of S. Key at 9:13pm and there was a disturbance in the 100 block of E. 9th at 10:21.
There were no arrests made.
Lampasas Sheriff’s blotter for Friday showed Kempner with a disturbance and a medical call shortly after midnight. A few more medical calls were sent to Kempner and there was a theft report shortly after 4pm.
Out in the county there was reckless driver about daybreak, then a couple of medical calls, a civil matter, an accident and the day ended with a disturbance at 10:30pm.
The Jail Log Shows the county booking no arrests.
The Burn Ban is in place for Lampasas County.
The Coronavirus Report
As of Friday afternoon’s last update, the DSHS report showed Lampasas Co. with 24 active cases of Covid-19. The report shows the state with an estimated 145,291 active cases. Of the 254 counties in the state, Lampasas is about mid-way (144) in numbers of cases. Four of the state’s counties don’t have any reported active cases - yet. As of today, there are 179 total cases, 36 of which are active. There have been no additional fatalities, with 2 currently hospitalized and 1 is critical.
The next two weeks are critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Texans must act now.
· Stay home as much as possible, especially if you are sick, older, and/or have a medical condition.
· If you are sick, stay home except to access medical care. If you are able to take care of yourself, stay home. If you need to see your doctor, call ahead.
· Avoid gatherings of more than 10 people and non-essential trips into public.
· Cancel events of more than 10 people.
Limit close contact (at least six feet) with other people. Employers should allow alternative work options as much as possible.
The next two weeks are critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Texans must act now.
· Stay home as much as possible, especially if you are sick, older, and/or have a medical condition.
· If you are sick, stay home except to access medical care. If you are able to take care of yourself, stay home. If you need to see your doctor, call ahead.
· Avoid gatherings of more than 10 people and non-essential trips into public.
· Cancel events of more than 10 people.
Limit close contact (at least six feet) with other people. Employers should allow alternative work options as much as possible.
Badger Sports
Badger Football – a difficult but crucial 2020 crusade lies ahead.
To understand the situation, you have to go back to when it started. Back in 1994 the quietly confident Senior QB of the Lampasas Badgers Troy Rogers set a Class 3A single-season passing record and was named Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. His team had been in the state quarterfinals in ’93, the best record in program history.
In 2016, an older but even more experienced Troy Rogers came back to Lampasas, this time as the head coach/AD.
Coincidentally, at this same time, a young Ace Whitehead was coming onto the High School athletic fields. Ace Whitehead exhibited the same kind of quiet confidence as a QB and passer that Troy Rogers had back in the 90s. What a combination!
This past season, Ace Whitehead set more records and was named Offensive Player of the Year by Texas Football/Associated Press.
Whitehead has experienced receivers like Michael Murray Jr. and Daxton Brookerson to throw to. He has the runners, and the blockers out front. Outstandings like Case Brister can go both ways and do both well. The team looks good for the season.
But…as this potentially powerful 4A football team has reached its maturity and is arguably a favorite in 4A (picked by Texas Football as No. 3), we have the coronavirus problem.
What a shame it will be if this challenge for the top spot in 4A football gets derailed, not by its opponents on the field, but by something out of the program’s control.
Badger Football practice starts on Monday, Aug. 3rd and the Badgers 1st scrimmage action is on Badger field at 6:30pm, August 21st, against Navasota. After that the first game will be on August 28th, again on Badger Field, against Brownwood at 7:30pm.
Badger players 10th grade thru seniors are to show up for a team meeting at 8am Monday.
Word, as of now anyway, is that no season tickets will be sold this year and it looks like the stadium capacity will be limited to 50%. More will be forthcoming on the issue, but Lampasas Radio is currently planning to do the exclusive complete live stream audio and video broadcasts of all regular season game.
To understand the situation, you have to go back to when it started. Back in 1994 the quietly confident Senior QB of the Lampasas Badgers Troy Rogers set a Class 3A single-season passing record and was named Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. His team had been in the state quarterfinals in ’93, the best record in program history.
In 2016, an older but even more experienced Troy Rogers came back to Lampasas, this time as the head coach/AD.
Coincidentally, at this same time, a young Ace Whitehead was coming onto the High School athletic fields. Ace Whitehead exhibited the same kind of quiet confidence as a QB and passer that Troy Rogers had back in the 90s. What a combination!
This past season, Ace Whitehead set more records and was named Offensive Player of the Year by Texas Football/Associated Press.
Whitehead has experienced receivers like Michael Murray Jr. and Daxton Brookerson to throw to. He has the runners, and the blockers out front. Outstandings like Case Brister can go both ways and do both well. The team looks good for the season.
But…as this potentially powerful 4A football team has reached its maturity and is arguably a favorite in 4A (picked by Texas Football as No. 3), we have the coronavirus problem.
What a shame it will be if this challenge for the top spot in 4A football gets derailed, not by its opponents on the field, but by something out of the program’s control.
Badger Football practice starts on Monday, Aug. 3rd and the Badgers 1st scrimmage action is on Badger field at 6:30pm, August 21st, against Navasota. After that the first game will be on August 28th, again on Badger Field, against Brownwood at 7:30pm.
Badger players 10th grade thru seniors are to show up for a team meeting at 8am Monday.
Word, as of now anyway, is that no season tickets will be sold this year and it looks like the stadium capacity will be limited to 50%. More will be forthcoming on the issue, but Lampasas Radio is currently planning to do the exclusive complete live stream audio and video broadcasts of all regular season game.
The Weather
The High yesterday 97° The Low this morning 77°
Today: There are clouds overhead and a 40% chance of some rain between 11am and 5pm. The high should get up to about 94° unless the clouds do a lot for us. The north breeze is about 5 to 10 mph today.
Tonight: There’s a 20% chance of rain early evening, then an overnight low of 72° with north wind 5-10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny and up to 96º on day 1 of the weekend, with calm winds out of the N-NE in the morning.
Rest of the weekend: Saturday night’s temp should drop to about 71° with the N-NE wind still light.
Sunday morning we’ll wake up with a cool N-NE breeze and that will turn to a warm 95° in the afternoon.
Next week: Look for east breeze on Monday and a high up to 96°.wind a west wind that will shift to northerly in the afternoon. Sunday’s high will get up to about 65°. There’s a small rain chance Monday night and Tuesday and look for about 95° highs thru Wednesday.
Today: There are clouds overhead and a 40% chance of some rain between 11am and 5pm. The high should get up to about 94° unless the clouds do a lot for us. The north breeze is about 5 to 10 mph today.
Tonight: There’s a 20% chance of rain early evening, then an overnight low of 72° with north wind 5-10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny and up to 96º on day 1 of the weekend, with calm winds out of the N-NE in the morning.
Rest of the weekend: Saturday night’s temp should drop to about 71° with the N-NE wind still light.
Sunday morning we’ll wake up with a cool N-NE breeze and that will turn to a warm 95° in the afternoon.
Next week: Look for east breeze on Monday and a high up to 96°.wind a west wind that will shift to northerly in the afternoon. Sunday’s high will get up to about 65°. There’s a small rain chance Monday night and Tuesday and look for about 95° highs thru Wednesday.
It's Friday!
TGIF! –even if there isn’t much going on except getting ready for school and perhaps last minute summer trips.
Downtown Lampasas on Saturday you’ll find the farmers and craft market going on from 8am-noon by the court house.
If you are planning to be on the road, note this cooperative public service notice from TxDOT:
At any given time, the Texas Department of Transportation has as many as 3,000 active work zones on the 80,000 miles of roadway it maintains across the state. I-35 is a major transportation artery and one of the largest active work zones in Texas. In 2019, a total of 20,488 traffic crashes occurred along the I-35 corridor, resulting in 141 deaths and 523 serious injuries. As the summer travel season continues, TxDOT encourages all motorists to make sure they take precautions when driving on I-35, especially through construction and maintenance areas.
TxDOT offers the following tips to help motorists stay safe this summer when traveling the state’s highways.
Be safe as you navigate through a work zone.
· Slow down and always follow the posted speed limit. Remember, traffic fines double in work zones when workers are present.
· Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road and put your phone away.
· Watch out for road crews. Their only protection gear is a vest, hardhat and safety boots. Their bodies are no match for your vehicle.
· Don’t tailgate. Give yourself room to stop in a hurry if you have to. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of work zone crash.
· Allow extra time. Road construction slows things down. Count on it, and plan for it.
· Check DriveTexas.org before hitting the road. The website contains information about highway and road conditions throughout the state.
“Move over or slow down.” It’s the law.
When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, TxDOT vehicle, tow truck or utility vehicle with flashing lights, drivers must move over a lane or reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Violations can result in a fine of up to $2,000.
Downtown Lampasas on Saturday you’ll find the farmers and craft market going on from 8am-noon by the court house.
If you are planning to be on the road, note this cooperative public service notice from TxDOT:
At any given time, the Texas Department of Transportation has as many as 3,000 active work zones on the 80,000 miles of roadway it maintains across the state. I-35 is a major transportation artery and one of the largest active work zones in Texas. In 2019, a total of 20,488 traffic crashes occurred along the I-35 corridor, resulting in 141 deaths and 523 serious injuries. As the summer travel season continues, TxDOT encourages all motorists to make sure they take precautions when driving on I-35, especially through construction and maintenance areas.
TxDOT offers the following tips to help motorists stay safe this summer when traveling the state’s highways.
Be safe as you navigate through a work zone.
· Slow down and always follow the posted speed limit. Remember, traffic fines double in work zones when workers are present.
· Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road and put your phone away.
· Watch out for road crews. Their only protection gear is a vest, hardhat and safety boots. Their bodies are no match for your vehicle.
· Don’t tailgate. Give yourself room to stop in a hurry if you have to. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of work zone crash.
· Allow extra time. Road construction slows things down. Count on it, and plan for it.
· Check DriveTexas.org before hitting the road. The website contains information about highway and road conditions throughout the state.
“Move over or slow down.” It’s the law.
When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, TxDOT vehicle, tow truck or utility vehicle with flashing lights, drivers must move over a lane or reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Violations can result in a fine of up to $2,000.
The Coronavirus Report
As of Thursday afternoon’s last update, the DSHS report showed Lampasas Co. with 24 active cases of Covid-19. The report shows the state with an estimated 145,291 active cases. Of the 254 counties in the state, Lampasas is about mid-way (144) in numbers of cases. Four of the state’s counties don’t have any reported active cases - yet.
City Council Special Agenda Monday
A special meeting of the City Council will be taking place on Monday, August 3rd at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers. The meeting will include a call to order Special Session, and an update on Budget Modifications/discussion regarding use of available funds. The Departmental Budget Presentations will go as follows:
· 5:30 pm– Streets
· 5:40pm - Parks
· 6pm —Water/ Waste Water
· 6:15—Electric
· 6:25—Police Department
· 6:40—Fire Department
· 6:55 Information Systems
· 7:10—Building Department
· 7:20 Finance/Utility billing and Collection v
Discussion of possible action regarding modifications to the physical year 2021 budget followed by the meeting being adjourned.
· 5:30 pm– Streets
· 5:40pm - Parks
· 6pm —Water/ Waste Water
· 6:15—Electric
· 6:25—Police Department
· 6:40—Fire Department
· 6:55 Information Systems
· 7:10—Building Department
· 7:20 Finance/Utility billing and Collection v
Discussion of possible action regarding modifications to the physical year 2021 budget followed by the meeting being adjourned.
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle report in the 800 block of E. 3rd. at 9:55am and a domestic disturbance report from the 700 block of Brown St. at 11:08am.
The afternoon brought a fraud report from the 2700 block of S. U.S. 281 at 1:14pm, a suspicious person report from Lively Ln. at 3pm. Another fraud report was made in the 400 block of E. North at 3:54pm.
The evening brought a criminal trespass in the 100 block of S. Chestnut at 8:47pm, a theft in the 700 block of S. Key at 9:07pm and at the same time a call came in reporting a possession of a controlled substance in the 600 block of S. Chestnut.
There were no accidents nor arrests.
Lampasas Sheriff’s. blotter for Thursday shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner had an alarm and a medical call in mid-day and in the Copperas Cove city limits there was a reckless driver report and an agency assist in the evening.
In Lampasas Co., there was a medical assist and an abandoned vehicle report in the morning, then an alarm and a civil matter in the afternoon. There were assists in San Saba Co. and on a theft case in Killeen.
The Jail Log Shows no arrest made.
The Burn Ban is in place for Lampasas County.
The afternoon brought a fraud report from the 2700 block of S. U.S. 281 at 1:14pm, a suspicious person report from Lively Ln. at 3pm. Another fraud report was made in the 400 block of E. North at 3:54pm.
The evening brought a criminal trespass in the 100 block of S. Chestnut at 8:47pm, a theft in the 700 block of S. Key at 9:07pm and at the same time a call came in reporting a possession of a controlled substance in the 600 block of S. Chestnut.
There were no accidents nor arrests.
Lampasas Sheriff’s. blotter for Thursday shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner had an alarm and a medical call in mid-day and in the Copperas Cove city limits there was a reckless driver report and an agency assist in the evening.
In Lampasas Co., there was a medical assist and an abandoned vehicle report in the morning, then an alarm and a civil matter in the afternoon. There were assists in San Saba Co. and on a theft case in Killeen.
The Jail Log Shows no arrest made.
The Burn Ban is in place for Lampasas County.
Ain't Life Wonderful!
If you’re looking for some relief from news about the coronavirus pandemic…sorry! Here’s something else to worry about. In a story from Bloomberg Businessweek, we get a new twist on what will develop.
It seems that one of the problems us regular working stiffs haven’t thought about is the effect all this has on baby-making.
(Sorry, off-hand I couldn’t think of a better way to say it.)
It seems that the Brookings Institution has released a study that says that the U.S. is looking at an upcoming baby bust. Their researchers seem to say that American women are either saying “I’m not in the mood,” or they’re loading up on birth control.
There was a study showing that 34% of women want to delay pregnancy, or have fewer children, as a result of the pandemic. The Brookings study says there will be 300,000 to 500,000 fewer U.S. babies born in 2021 because of the pandemic. Add to that, the problem of the coronavirus deaths in the U.S. They’ve already gone over 150,000. Do the math!
When you remove that many people + possible people from the population, you remove them from the lines at the wally-world stores and the car dealership showrooms and neighborhood groceries and so on. A lot less people will be spending money.
The economic problems could be pretty drastic. At the very least, those unborn and deceased could have been paying into social security. That would have helped take care of us old retired guys.
This is complicated, but it really does look like something to worry about. Now I’m way too old to help us out here. Anyway, I’ve done my part. I’ve got so many grandkids and
great-grandkids that I can’t keep up with the names. So, it’s up to you young folks. Where’s your national loyalty? Pitch in here! The Chinese are way ahead. We gotta build up the population. And Mr. Trump, maybe we oughta “tear down that wall.”
Here’s hopin’ you find something to smile about today, we’re rootin’ for ya!
It seems that one of the problems us regular working stiffs haven’t thought about is the effect all this has on baby-making.
(Sorry, off-hand I couldn’t think of a better way to say it.)
It seems that the Brookings Institution has released a study that says that the U.S. is looking at an upcoming baby bust. Their researchers seem to say that American women are either saying “I’m not in the mood,” or they’re loading up on birth control.
There was a study showing that 34% of women want to delay pregnancy, or have fewer children, as a result of the pandemic. The Brookings study says there will be 300,000 to 500,000 fewer U.S. babies born in 2021 because of the pandemic. Add to that, the problem of the coronavirus deaths in the U.S. They’ve already gone over 150,000. Do the math!
When you remove that many people + possible people from the population, you remove them from the lines at the wally-world stores and the car dealership showrooms and neighborhood groceries and so on. A lot less people will be spending money.
The economic problems could be pretty drastic. At the very least, those unborn and deceased could have been paying into social security. That would have helped take care of us old retired guys.
This is complicated, but it really does look like something to worry about. Now I’m way too old to help us out here. Anyway, I’ve done my part. I’ve got so many grandkids and
great-grandkids that I can’t keep up with the names. So, it’s up to you young folks. Where’s your national loyalty? Pitch in here! The Chinese are way ahead. We gotta build up the population. And Mr. Trump, maybe we oughta “tear down that wall.”
Here’s hopin’ you find something to smile about today, we’re rootin’ for ya!
Badger Sports
Badger Football practice starts on Monday, Aug. 3rd and the Badgers 1st scrimmage action is on Friday, August 21st against Navasota. Badger players 10th grade thru seniors are to show up for a team meeting at 8am Monday.
Word, as of now anyway, is that no season tickets will be sold this year and it looks like the stadium capacity will be limited to 50%. More will be forthcoming on the issue, but Lampasas Radio is currently planning to do the exclusive complete live stream audio and video.
Word, as of now anyway, is that no season tickets will be sold this year and it looks like the stadium capacity will be limited to 50%. More will be forthcoming on the issue, but Lampasas Radio is currently planning to do the exclusive complete live stream audio and video.
The Weather
The high yesterday 96° This morning’s low 73° Other than a handful of clouds that came through mid-afternoon yesterday, it was mercilessly sunny. It will likely be more of the same today.
Today: Mostly sunny and up to 97° this afternoon with heat index values to 102°. There will be a S-SW wind varying from 5 to 15 mph most of the time but gusting to 25 mph on occasion.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 76° and south winds of 5-15 mph.
Friday: A 30% chance of rain after 10am, but most of the day will be partly sunny with a high near 96°. The breeze will be 5-10 mph out of the southwest but will shift in the afternoon to become northerly.
The shift to a north wind will bring in some better rain chances, up to 40%, and some cooling for the evening.
By morning, the temperature should be about 72° and the wind will be light and W-SW.
The Weekend: Saturday morning the wind will shift back to northerly with a slight chance of an early shower as the front passes through. The sun and heat will recover for a 93° high on Saturday, then up to 96° on Sunday.
Next week the disturbances to the east will bring a 50/50 rain chance on Monday.
Today: Mostly sunny and up to 97° this afternoon with heat index values to 102°. There will be a S-SW wind varying from 5 to 15 mph most of the time but gusting to 25 mph on occasion.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 76° and south winds of 5-15 mph.
Friday: A 30% chance of rain after 10am, but most of the day will be partly sunny with a high near 96°. The breeze will be 5-10 mph out of the southwest but will shift in the afternoon to become northerly.
The shift to a north wind will bring in some better rain chances, up to 40%, and some cooling for the evening.
By morning, the temperature should be about 72° and the wind will be light and W-SW.
The Weekend: Saturday morning the wind will shift back to northerly with a slight chance of an early shower as the front passes through. The sun and heat will recover for a 93° high on Saturday, then up to 96° on Sunday.
Next week the disturbances to the east will bring a 50/50 rain chance on Monday.
Copperas Cove loses Firefighter/Paramedic
The City of Copperas Cove reports the death of one of its First Responders, Paramedic Jose Alberto Negrete. Negrete had been a Firefighter/Paramedic in Cove since May of 2016. According to the Cove Emergency Management Coordinator, Gary Young, Negrete died of complications from a diagnosed line of duty illness. He died about 6:45pm Wednesday.
Fire Chief Michael Neujahr said “We have lost one of our firefighter family members today, his service to community will not be forgotten.”
Funeral services are pending at this time.
Fire Chief Michael Neujahr said “We have lost one of our firefighter family members today, his service to community will not be forgotten.”
Funeral services are pending at this time.
The Coronavirus Report
As of July 29th, there were 9,595 Texans in the hospital with coronavirus. That is 1,298 less than a week ago.
Some 9,042 new cases were reported on Wednesday. We are now told that the positivity rate on the viral tests that have been given in the last week is 12.5%.
We also learn that as of Wednesday, 6,190 people have died from the disease in Texas.
(The above data comes from the TexasDSHS.)
The majority of the coronavirus cases are in Texas largest cities, Houston, Ft Worth/Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso and Corpus Christi. It also seems to be worse along the I-35 corridor, the Texas coast and the Texas border.
In our area counties a Wednesday report showed Bell had 3,142 cases, Burnet 524, Mills 14, Hamilton 54, San Saba 20 and Coryell 575.
In Lampasas Co. we currently have 24 active cases according to the Co. Health Officer’s report. These reports are skewed a bit from DSHS reports as they are local counts that are, we presume, more accurate that the state reports. At any rate, they show 2 people are hospitalized with coronavirus and 2 people have died with it. There have been 162 cases reported here altogether.
Some 9,042 new cases were reported on Wednesday. We are now told that the positivity rate on the viral tests that have been given in the last week is 12.5%.
We also learn that as of Wednesday, 6,190 people have died from the disease in Texas.
(The above data comes from the TexasDSHS.)
The majority of the coronavirus cases are in Texas largest cities, Houston, Ft Worth/Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso and Corpus Christi. It also seems to be worse along the I-35 corridor, the Texas coast and the Texas border.
In our area counties a Wednesday report showed Bell had 3,142 cases, Burnet 524, Mills 14, Hamilton 54, San Saba 20 and Coryell 575.
In Lampasas Co. we currently have 24 active cases according to the Co. Health Officer’s report. These reports are skewed a bit from DSHS reports as they are local counts that are, we presume, more accurate that the state reports. At any rate, they show 2 people are hospitalized with coronavirus and 2 people have died with it. There have been 162 cases reported here altogether.
What About School?
The latest releases from Lampasas ISD show that the deadline for parents to select their mode of learning for the 1st 9-weeks (Home Learning or In-Person) is Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, by 10pm. This option must be selected online in Family Access! Feel free to visit the school’s main webpage for more details.
Badger Sports
Lampasas Badgers are getting ready for Friday Night Football – in whatever form that takes.
Coach Troy Rogers and the bright and anxious faces of the Badger team are strengthening and preparing and a schedule is out: Let’s play some football!
Coach Troy Rogers and the bright and anxious faces of the Badger team are strengthening and preparing and a schedule is out: Let’s play some football!
Varsity Football Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time
Fri. Aug. 16 Marble Falls (Scrimmage) LHS 6:30pm
Fri. Aug. 23 Elgin (Scrimmage) Badger Stadium 6:30pm
Fri. Aug. 30 Joshua Joshua 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 6 Lago Vista Lago Vista 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 13 Lorena* Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 20 La Vernia** Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 27 Gatesville Gatesville 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 4 OPEN
Fri. Oct. 11 Burnet*** Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 18 Liberty Hill Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 25 Taylor Taylor 7:30pm
Fri. Nov. 1 Canyon Lake Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Nov. 8 Fredericksburg Fredericksburg 7:30pm
Fri. Aug. 16 Marble Falls (Scrimmage) LHS 6:30pm
Fri. Aug. 23 Elgin (Scrimmage) Badger Stadium 6:30pm
Fri. Aug. 30 Joshua Joshua 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 6 Lago Vista Lago Vista 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 13 Lorena* Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 20 La Vernia** Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Sept. 27 Gatesville Gatesville 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 4 OPEN
Fri. Oct. 11 Burnet*** Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 18 Liberty Hill Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 25 Taylor Taylor 7:30pm
Fri. Nov. 1 Canyon Lake Badger Stadium 7:30pm
Fri. Nov. 8 Fredericksburg Fredericksburg 7:30pm
The Blotter
Lampasas Police blotter showed two suspicious person reports in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and an abandoned vehicle showed up on Sue Ann Dr. yesterday morning. There was suspicious activity reported in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 4:34pm. Another suspicious activity report came in at 8:19pm last night in the 500 block of E. North Ave., and there was a domestic disturbance report in the 600 block of W. Ave. B at 9:12pm last night.
There were no accidents nor arrests made in the city on Wednesday.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows early morning calls on loose livestock and pets and when daylight came the calls turned to traffic problems such as reckless drivers and traffic hazards. There were also morning medical calls. One mental health call came in and a citizen complaint in the afternoon, as well as a stolen vehicle report that led to a Copperas Cove incident.
Other law enforcement cases included identity theft in Kempner, a civil matter out in the county and a burglary case in Kempner, both of which took place in the evening.
The
There were no accidents nor arrests made in the city on Wednesday.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows early morning calls on loose livestock and pets and when daylight came the calls turned to traffic problems such as reckless drivers and traffic hazards. There were also morning medical calls. One mental health call came in and a citizen complaint in the afternoon, as well as a stolen vehicle report that led to a Copperas Cove incident.
Other law enforcement cases included identity theft in Kempner, a civil matter out in the county and a burglary case in Kempner, both of which took place in the evening.
The
Cattle Market Report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place Wednesday and 459 head were on hand, down from 1240 head of the last sale a week ago, and down from 848 head a year ago at this time.
Feeder Cattle steady. Slaughter cows were $4-$6 higher and slaughter bulls were steady to $3-$5 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.63-$1.76/lb 200-300lbs $1.12-$1.50lb
300-400lbs $1.37-$1.72lb 300-400lbs $1.20-$1.35lb
400-500lbs $1.33-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.20-$1.52lb
500-600lbs $1.24-$1.46lb 500-600lbs $1..16-$1.28lb
600-700lbs $1..18-$1.37lb 600-700lbs $1.13-$1.26lb
700-800lbs $1.12-$1.25l
700-800lbs NT
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lb $.30-$.48/lb 1000-1300lbs $.62-$.76/lb
800-1100lb $.47-$.70/lb 1300-2100lbs $.80-$.99lb
100-1300lb $.57-$.72lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$750-$1125
Solid Mouth- $550-800
Cow/Calf Pairs
Young to Middle Age w/Baby-300 lb. Calf - No Test
Aged Cows w/ Baby-300 lb. Calf- No Test
Feeder Cattle steady. Slaughter cows were $4-$6 higher and slaughter bulls were steady to $3-$5 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.63-$1.76/lb 200-300lbs $1.12-$1.50lb
300-400lbs $1.37-$1.72lb 300-400lbs $1.20-$1.35lb
400-500lbs $1.33-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.20-$1.52lb
500-600lbs $1.24-$1.46lb 500-600lbs $1..16-$1.28lb
600-700lbs $1..18-$1.37lb 600-700lbs $1.13-$1.26lb
700-800lbs $1.12-$1.25l
700-800lbs NT
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lb $.30-$.48/lb 1000-1300lbs $.62-$.76/lb
800-1100lb $.47-$.70/lb 1300-2100lbs $.80-$.99lb
100-1300lb $.57-$.72lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$750-$1125
Solid Mouth- $550-800
Cow/Calf Pairs
Young to Middle Age w/Baby-300 lb. Calf - No Test
Aged Cows w/ Baby-300 lb. Calf- No Test
Funeral Notices and Obituaries
Antonia C. Torres, age 78, passed away peacefully to the voices of her children, July 28th, 2020, in Killeen, TX at Advent Health Hospital.
She was born April 18th, 1942 in Richland Springs, TX to Ramon and Hilaria Coronado. She married her Best Friend, soulmate and lifelong partner, Louis G. Torres on July 3rd, 1960.
Antonia "Toni", known to many loved to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her house was never empty and neither was her kitchen. Toni was a homemaker and the BEST cook there was, there wasn't anything that she couldn't cook and she loved cooking for her family and others. Toni had an infectious smile and laugh, she will be deeply missed.
Antonia is survived by her children, daughter Emma Wagner of Lometa, son David and wife Edna Torres of Lometa, son Martin and wife Carmen Torres of New Boston, son John and wife Terri Torres of Lometa, and daughters Tonya Torres and Theresa Livesay of Lometa. There are 15 grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Louis G. Torres; daughter Ermalinda C. Torres; son George C. Torres; son-in-Law Joey Wagner and great grandson Pablo David Castruita.
Funeral Mass will be Saturday Aug. 1st at 10am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lometa. Burial will follow in Senterfitt Cemetery.
She was born April 18th, 1942 in Richland Springs, TX to Ramon and Hilaria Coronado. She married her Best Friend, soulmate and lifelong partner, Louis G. Torres on July 3rd, 1960.
Antonia "Toni", known to many loved to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her house was never empty and neither was her kitchen. Toni was a homemaker and the BEST cook there was, there wasn't anything that she couldn't cook and she loved cooking for her family and others. Toni had an infectious smile and laugh, she will be deeply missed.
Antonia is survived by her children, daughter Emma Wagner of Lometa, son David and wife Edna Torres of Lometa, son Martin and wife Carmen Torres of New Boston, son John and wife Terri Torres of Lometa, and daughters Tonya Torres and Theresa Livesay of Lometa. There are 15 grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Louis G. Torres; daughter Ermalinda C. Torres; son George C. Torres; son-in-Law Joey Wagner and great grandson Pablo David Castruita.
Funeral Mass will be Saturday Aug. 1st at 10am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lometa. Burial will follow in Senterfitt Cemetery.
