the weather
The High yesterday 93 ° The Low this morning 69°
It seems we have a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. The forecasters are watching this disturbance, but say the chances of more development before it comes inland tonight is very small. As it moves inland it brings better rain chances tomorrow, with Central Texans seeing a drop in temperatures as well.
Today: A 20% chance of showers and storms this afternoon, otherwise sunny with a high temperature near 92°, and E wind at 5-10 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low near 71°, and E wind 5-10 mph becoming light & variable.
Wednesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, and E wind at 5-15 mph. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 91°.
Wednesday Night: A 20% chance of showers and storms. Mostly cloudy with a low near 71°, and E-NE wind 5-10 mph.
The rest of the week: A 60% chance of showers on Thursday and a 40% chance of showers on Friday, with highs in the low 90’s and lows in the low 70’s
It seems we have a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. The forecasters are watching this disturbance, but say the chances of more development before it comes inland tonight is very small. As it moves inland it brings better rain chances tomorrow, with Central Texans seeing a drop in temperatures as well.
Today: A 20% chance of showers and storms this afternoon, otherwise sunny with a high temperature near 92°, and E wind at 5-10 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low near 71°, and E wind 5-10 mph becoming light & variable.
Wednesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, and E wind at 5-15 mph. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 91°.
Wednesday Night: A 20% chance of showers and storms. Mostly cloudy with a low near 71°, and E-NE wind 5-10 mph.
The rest of the week: A 60% chance of showers on Thursday and a 40% chance of showers on Friday, with highs in the low 90’s and lows in the low 70’s
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept Blotter for Monday shows the early morning arrest of an 18 year old Cedar Park resident in the 600 block of N. Key Ave for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz. at 12:23am. A burglary of a building was reported in the 900 block of CTE at 8:19am. Later in the morning a fraud was reported in the 1000 block of S. Walnut at 10:51am.
The afternoon shows the arrest at 1:48pm of a 49 year old Lampasas man in the 400 block of S. Pecan St. for criminal trespass. A report of suspicious activity in the 2700 block of 281S was called in at 2:13pm. A DWI was reported in the 800 block of N, Key at 9:19pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept.. blotter for Monday shows Lometa responded to a medical call, Kempner responded to a medical call, delivered a message, an animal problem and reported criminal mischief. Out in the county there was an accident, medical calls, a reported fraud and a civil matter.
Deputies went into Cove on an animal problem and a reported reckless driver.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 62 year old Bandy Craft, of Kempner for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a 25 year old Eddy, Texas woman on a bond surrender and a Failure to Appear charge.
The Burn Ban is in Effect. No Burning!
The afternoon shows the arrest at 1:48pm of a 49 year old Lampasas man in the 400 block of S. Pecan St. for criminal trespass. A report of suspicious activity in the 2700 block of 281S was called in at 2:13pm. A DWI was reported in the 800 block of N, Key at 9:19pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept.. blotter for Monday shows Lometa responded to a medical call, Kempner responded to a medical call, delivered a message, an animal problem and reported criminal mischief. Out in the county there was an accident, medical calls, a reported fraud and a civil matter.
Deputies went into Cove on an animal problem and a reported reckless driver.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 62 year old Bandy Craft, of Kempner for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a 25 year old Eddy, Texas woman on a bond surrender and a Failure to Appear charge.
The Burn Ban is in Effect. No Burning!
public hearing scheduled
The Lampasas County Commissioner’s Court has scheduled a 2nd public hearing for Thursday in the Lampasas County Annex Building Conference Room at 6:30pm. The hearing is for public comments on the proposed tax rate for Lampasas County for the fiscal year 2019-2020. This hearing will also allow Lampasas County Commissioners to Schedule and announce a meeting to adopt a tax rate.
7pm Thursday will be a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020, and to schedule and announce meeting to adopt budget.
Public Comments are welcome
7pm Thursday will be a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020, and to schedule and announce meeting to adopt budget.
Public Comments are welcome
Lampasas ISD Notes
Taylor Creek Elementary School will be hosting their Family Night this afternoon starting at 5:30pm.
The Annual Lampasas High School Homecoming parade is Wednesday afternoon, starting at the Lampasas Square at 6:30pm.
The Annual Lampasas High School Homecoming parade is Wednesday afternoon, starting at the Lampasas Square at 6:30pm.
Bluebonnet FFA District Kick-off
Lampasas FFA members L- Ethan Forrester, Alexis Parker, and Kelsea Moyer as well as advisor Judy Hail attended Bluebonnet FFA District kickoff meeting in Llano,Texas
funeral notice
Amanda Lang, age 37, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, in her home surrounded by her husband, children and siblings. She was born March 22, 1982, in Lubbock, TX, to John and Rebeca Rodriguez Gauna. Amanda graduated from Grand Prairie High School and worked in Child Nutrition for school districts in West, Grand Prairie, and Lampasas. She was also a CNA in West.
Amanda is survived by her husband; Clint Lang, two sons; Daniel and Alijah Lang, daughter; Rebekah Lang, stepson; Jacob Lang, two sisters; Patricia Morin (Frank), Maricela Brown (Michael), brother Albert Gauna; (Misti), and cousin Tanya Karl (Kevin).
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Friday, September 20 from 5pm to 7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Service will be Saturday, September 21 at 12:00 noon at First Baptist Church with Dr Rick Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Straley Cemetery near Adamsville, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten, First Baptist Church, or New Century Hospice, 451 E CTE, Ste C, Harker Heights, TX 76548.
Ina Trudy Tyler, 96 of Lampasas died September 16, 2019 at Advent Health Lampasas.
She was born April 17, 1923 in Huntoon, TX to parents John Houston Lawson and Mary Estella (Emberson) Lawson.
After graduating from High School she attended University of Arizona. She married R.D. Tyler and he preceded her in death.
Trudy worked for Texas Department of Transportation in Dallas. She and R.D. moved to Rockport after they retired for a few years and then settled in Lampasas in the early 1990’s. She was a member of First Baptist Church, WMU, Dorcas Sunday School Class, worked at the Lampasas Mission and played the organ for several local churches.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 9 siblings.
Graveside funeral will be Friday September 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
the weather
The High yesterday 94° The Low this morning 71°
It may be a record breaking day in Dallas and Waco, as they both venture close to their record high temperature of 100°. A few showers may move into the southern part of Central Texas late this afternoon.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 96°. Winds will be light and variable becoming E at 5-10 mph this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low near 72°. Winds becoming calm after midnight
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 92°. There is a 20% chance of showers after 1pm, and wind will be E at 5-10 mph.
Tuesday night: E-SE winds continue at 5-10 mph, with partly cloudy skies and a low near 71°.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 91°, and a 50% chance of showers and storms. The wind will be from the E at 5-10 mph.
Rest of the week: A 60% chance of showers on Thursday and a 40% chance on Friday. Highs in the low 90’s, lows in the low 70’s.
It may be a record breaking day in Dallas and Waco, as they both venture close to their record high temperature of 100°. A few showers may move into the southern part of Central Texas late this afternoon.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 96°. Winds will be light and variable becoming E at 5-10 mph this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low near 72°. Winds becoming calm after midnight
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 92°. There is a 20% chance of showers after 1pm, and wind will be E at 5-10 mph.
Tuesday night: E-SE winds continue at 5-10 mph, with partly cloudy skies and a low near 71°.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 91°, and a 50% chance of showers and storms. The wind will be from the E at 5-10 mph.
Rest of the week: A 60% chance of showers on Thursday and a 40% chance on Friday. Highs in the low 90’s, lows in the low 70’s.
the blotter
The Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday shows the early morning arrest of Jennifer Billings, 47, of Lampasas in the 400 block of E. 7th St. for Assault causing bodily injury/family violence at 4:17am. Suspicious vehicles were reported; one in the 1200 block of E. 4th St. at 8:38am, and one in the 500 block of S. Howe at 9:12am.
The afternoon shows the arrest of a 31 year old Lampasas woman in the 900 block of E. 4th St. on Lampasas municipal Court Warrant, and two out of county warrants. The evening started with the arrest of a 23 year old Lampasas man in the 100 block of E. 4th St. for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz.
A t 10:01pm a stolen vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of CTE, then a loud music report came in from the 2300 block of 281S at 11:35pm, and a suspicious person report was called in at 11:46pm.
Sunday’s Police Dept. Blotter shows a suspicious person reported in the 400 block of E. 5th St. at 12:46am, then an assault on Castleberry and a suspicious person in the 500 block of E. North, both at 12:59am. The afternoon shows a criminal trespass report from the 600 block of S. Main at 2:14pm. Then the arrest at 3:08pm of a 36 year old Lampasas man in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. for DWI 2nd. A minor accident occurred in the 700 block of W. 6th at 4:18pm. A theft was reported in the 900 block of Casbeer at 5:38 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for the weekend shows Lometa responding to a reported disturbance, and Kempner officers tending to reports of suspicious behavior, and animal problems. Out in the county there was a reported disturbance, an assault, an alarm call, and a fish & game call. Deputies went into Cove on a reported disturbance, a livestock issue, a medical call and an accident.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 23 year old Tyler Azar of Lampasas for Assault causing injury to a family member.
The Burn Ban is in Effect! No Burning!
The afternoon shows the arrest of a 31 year old Lampasas woman in the 900 block of E. 4th St. on Lampasas municipal Court Warrant, and two out of county warrants. The evening started with the arrest of a 23 year old Lampasas man in the 100 block of E. 4th St. for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz.
A t 10:01pm a stolen vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of CTE, then a loud music report came in from the 2300 block of 281S at 11:35pm, and a suspicious person report was called in at 11:46pm.
Sunday’s Police Dept. Blotter shows a suspicious person reported in the 400 block of E. 5th St. at 12:46am, then an assault on Castleberry and a suspicious person in the 500 block of E. North, both at 12:59am. The afternoon shows a criminal trespass report from the 600 block of S. Main at 2:14pm. Then the arrest at 3:08pm of a 36 year old Lampasas man in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. for DWI 2nd. A minor accident occurred in the 700 block of W. 6th at 4:18pm. A theft was reported in the 900 block of Casbeer at 5:38 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for the weekend shows Lometa responding to a reported disturbance, and Kempner officers tending to reports of suspicious behavior, and animal problems. Out in the county there was a reported disturbance, an assault, an alarm call, and a fish & game call. Deputies went into Cove on a reported disturbance, a livestock issue, a medical call and an accident.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 23 year old Tyler Azar of Lampasas for Assault causing injury to a family member.
The Burn Ban is in Effect! No Burning!
meetings today
Lometa ISD will have a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday at 6:30pm in the library located at 8th & Main St. Lometa.
The agenda includes:
*Consideration of resolution to nominate candidate to fill a position on the board of directors of the Lampasas Central Appraisal District
The agenda includes:
*Consideration of resolution to nominate candidate to fill a position on the board of directors of the Lampasas Central Appraisal District
Kempner in Turmoil
Confusion reigns in Kempner as the city to our east deals with fallout from the disharmony at city hall.
Time will tell , but we hope the City of Kempner soon sees some semblance of order is soon brought
Time will tell , but we hope the City of Kempner soon sees some semblance of order is soon brought
4-H Banquet
Lampasas Radio received the following press release from the Texas A & M Agrilife extension program:
“SAN ANGELO — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s annual District 7, 4-H Silver Clover Recognition Banquet honored 22 adult volunteers recently.
The event, now in its 52nd year, recognizes individuals instrumental to the success of AgriLife Extension’s 23-county West Central District 4-H youth program.
“The Silver Clover Banquet is our way of recognizing some of these outstanding people who give so much of their time throughout the year,” said Garry Branham, AgriLife Extension district specialist for 4-H and youth development, San Angelo. “Volunteer leaders are the key to reaching more youth with a broader range of projects and opportunities.”
Honorees and their guests enjoyed a catered banquet at the 4-H Center in Tom Green County. Recipients received either a silver clover tie tack or a silver clover pendant in appreciation of their service.
The 2019 Silver Clover recipient from Lampasas County was Tammy Martin (pictured with husband Lee Martin).
Since its inception, the banquet has been sponsored by the rural electric cooperatives serving the counties in AgriLife Extension’s District 7 in West Central Texas. Honorees are nominated from counties in the district, Branham said. Finalists are then chosen by a committee of area electric cooperative personnel and AgriLife Extension officials.
Sponsors are Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, Hamilton County Electric Cooperative, Big Country Electric Cooperative, Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative and Taylor Electric Cooperative
“SAN ANGELO — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s annual District 7, 4-H Silver Clover Recognition Banquet honored 22 adult volunteers recently.
The event, now in its 52nd year, recognizes individuals instrumental to the success of AgriLife Extension’s 23-county West Central District 4-H youth program.
“The Silver Clover Banquet is our way of recognizing some of these outstanding people who give so much of their time throughout the year,” said Garry Branham, AgriLife Extension district specialist for 4-H and youth development, San Angelo. “Volunteer leaders are the key to reaching more youth with a broader range of projects and opportunities.”
Honorees and their guests enjoyed a catered banquet at the 4-H Center in Tom Green County. Recipients received either a silver clover tie tack or a silver clover pendant in appreciation of their service.
The 2019 Silver Clover recipient from Lampasas County was Tammy Martin (pictured with husband Lee Martin).
Since its inception, the banquet has been sponsored by the rural electric cooperatives serving the counties in AgriLife Extension’s District 7 in West Central Texas. Honorees are nominated from counties in the district, Branham said. Finalists are then chosen by a committee of area electric cooperative personnel and AgriLife Extension officials.
Sponsors are Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, Hamilton County Electric Cooperative, Big Country Electric Cooperative, Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative and Taylor Electric Cooperative
funeral notice
Bobbye Lou Johnson Callaway, 82 of Lampasas, departed this life September 13, 2019. Her loving husband of almost 63 years, Roy Callaway, was with her . The Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, September 18 at 1pm at Lampasas First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul Allan officiating. Burial will be the following day at Guiceland Cemetery in Grapeland, Texas, at 1:00 PM.
Bobbye Lou was born on November 6, 1936, in Center, Texas, to J.W. Johnson and Lucille Watson. Bobbye Lou grew up in East Texas and Austin, and went to Humble High School until Smiley High School was built her senior year. After high school, she attended South West Texas State Teacher’s College to become a teacher. After one semester, she went home and began dating one of her high school classmates, On October 12, 1956, she married the love of her life. Bobbye and Roy attended church regularly and left a little Baptist church with Rev. John Osteen to found a new church they called Lakewood.
Bobbye and Roy had three children, Jeri, Doug, and Scott. While raising three children, she attended Sam Houston State University, and she became a fourth generation Texas teacher. After 20 years in Humble ISD, Bobbye retired in 1998. In 1999, Roy and Bobbye moved from Humble to Lampasas, where they built a home and began attending the First United Methodist Church.
Bobbye Lou was preceded in death by her parents J.W. and Pauline Johnson and Lucille Davis She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roy Callaway of Lampasas, children; Jeri and Jody Hudson, Doug and Diane Callaway, Scott and Debra Callaway, grandchildren; Jacob, Jera and Joshua Hudson, and Colin and Brooke Callaway, brothers and sisters; Ted Matkin, Max Davis (Linda), Judy Reagor (Billy), Brenda Tyler Davis, Judy Weaver (Ted), and Cindy Barkley (Toot);
Bobbye Lou was born on November 6, 1936, in Center, Texas, to J.W. Johnson and Lucille Watson. Bobbye Lou grew up in East Texas and Austin, and went to Humble High School until Smiley High School was built her senior year. After high school, she attended South West Texas State Teacher’s College to become a teacher. After one semester, she went home and began dating one of her high school classmates, On October 12, 1956, she married the love of her life. Bobbye and Roy attended church regularly and left a little Baptist church with Rev. John Osteen to found a new church they called Lakewood.
Bobbye and Roy had three children, Jeri, Doug, and Scott. While raising three children, she attended Sam Houston State University, and she became a fourth generation Texas teacher. After 20 years in Humble ISD, Bobbye retired in 1998. In 1999, Roy and Bobbye moved from Humble to Lampasas, where they built a home and began attending the First United Methodist Church.
Bobbye Lou was preceded in death by her parents J.W. and Pauline Johnson and Lucille Davis She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roy Callaway of Lampasas, children; Jeri and Jody Hudson, Doug and Diane Callaway, Scott and Debra Callaway, grandchildren; Jacob, Jera and Joshua Hudson, and Colin and Brooke Callaway, brothers and sisters; Ted Matkin, Max Davis (Linda), Judy Reagor (Billy), Brenda Tyler Davis, Judy Weaver (Ted), and Cindy Barkley (Toot);
