the weather
High yesterday was 89° The low this morning was 75°
Winds peaked out Thursday at about 31 mph in gusts.
Today: Mostly cloudy with a low around 89º and S-SE wind 15-20 mph with gusts to 25.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 72º and S-SE wind 15-20.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high near 89º and S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusty. Overnight it should be down to about 69º and still windy, out of the S-SE.
Sunday: Partly sunny and up to 89º and still with that S-SE wind that will carry on until morning.
Memorial Day morning should bring us more sunshine and a warm, slightly windy afternoon, topping out about 91º with the wind out of the south.
The nice clear weather should start to change a little Tuesday night as minor rain chances come in and hang around at least thru mid-week.
Winds peaked out Thursday at about 31 mph in gusts.
Today: Mostly cloudy with a low around 89º and S-SE wind 15-20 mph with gusts to 25.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 72º and S-SE wind 15-20.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high near 89º and S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusty. Overnight it should be down to about 69º and still windy, out of the S-SE.
Sunday: Partly sunny and up to 89º and still with that S-SE wind that will carry on until morning.
Memorial Day morning should bring us more sunshine and a warm, slightly windy afternoon, topping out about 91º with the wind out of the south.
The nice clear weather should start to change a little Tuesday night as minor rain chances come in and hang around at least thru mid-week.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Thursday shows a couple of drug arrests and a warrant clean up. That along with some accidents. There were reports on suspicious vehicles and a criminal mischief before sunup, then a disturbance was reported in the 500 block of S. Hackberry at 7:24am, harassment in the 1200 block of W. 3rd at 10:52am. There was a minor accident in the 900 block of N. Key at 8:53am and a crash a few minutes before noon at CTE and Main. One person was transported to the hospital.
The afternoon saw a theft report in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 3:34pm and another accident in the 2300 block of Hwy 281 S. at 4:24pm.
A 31 yr old Lampasas woman was arrested at 8:33pm in the 400 block of CTE on 6 warrants from municipal court. Another local woman, this one 51 years old, was arrested in the 1300 block of CTE for possession of a PG1 drug and on a theft warrant. That was at 9pm. At 10:13pm there was yet another local woman, this one 19, arrested in the 1500 block of S. Key for possession of marijuana.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter to settle down, while Kempner had animal problems and an accident. Out in the county there was another civil matter, a repo, a reckless driver and another suicidal matter.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 43 year old Lampasas woman for 6 municipal warrants.
The afternoon saw a theft report in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 3:34pm and another accident in the 2300 block of Hwy 281 S. at 4:24pm.
A 31 yr old Lampasas woman was arrested at 8:33pm in the 400 block of CTE on 6 warrants from municipal court. Another local woman, this one 51 years old, was arrested in the 1300 block of CTE for possession of a PG1 drug and on a theft warrant. That was at 9pm. At 10:13pm there was yet another local woman, this one 19, arrested in the 1500 block of S. Key for possession of marijuana.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter to settle down, while Kempner had animal problems and an accident. Out in the county there was another civil matter, a repo, a reckless driver and another suicidal matter.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 43 year old Lampasas woman for 6 municipal warrants.
There was a Grand Opening Thursday
The new Lampasas business, Gillen’s Mercantile, celebrated its official ribbon cutting.
The Chamber of Commerce was there and one of the owners, Derek Groves, had the big scissors in hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon with partner Kathy Crawford to his right, while the other co-owner Sherry Milligan (far left) held one end of the ribbon.
The new business has lots of Texas quaints, useful decorations and Lampasas memorabilia. Much of it goes back to the days of Mr. W.C. Gillen, a prominent man in Lampasas many years ago. Mr. Gillen and wife Kate settled here in 1930. C.W. and sons Choc and Van Dyke had a horse polo team and C.W. raised, trained and raced thoroughbred horses. He had a cotton gin and store downtown, and there was a dairy farm operation east of town. Much of his business property was located just southeast of Courtyard Square and along Sulphur Creek. There’s little left now, save the “Gillen’s Guernsey Milk” bottles around town, and now, a collection of memorabilia at Gillen’s Mercantile.
The Chamber of Commerce was there and one of the owners, Derek Groves, had the big scissors in hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon with partner Kathy Crawford to his right, while the other co-owner Sherry Milligan (far left) held one end of the ribbon.
The new business has lots of Texas quaints, useful decorations and Lampasas memorabilia. Much of it goes back to the days of Mr. W.C. Gillen, a prominent man in Lampasas many years ago. Mr. Gillen and wife Kate settled here in 1930. C.W. and sons Choc and Van Dyke had a horse polo team and C.W. raised, trained and raced thoroughbred horses. He had a cotton gin and store downtown, and there was a dairy farm operation east of town. Much of his business property was located just southeast of Courtyard Square and along Sulphur Creek. There’s little left now, save the “Gillen’s Guernsey Milk” bottles around town, and now, a collection of memorabilia at Gillen’s Mercantile.
graduation tonight
The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2019 will be held on Friday May 24 at 7:30pm at Badger Stadium. The gates will open at 6pm and handicap seating will be available with room for one person to assist them inside the gate area. There will be no reserved seating. Seating will be first come first serve
Hooray! A Long Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN – This Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is joining law enforcement efforts across the state to help keep Texas roadways safe and encourage motorists to practice safe driving habits. DPS Troopers will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, as well as drivers violating speed limit, seat belt and other traffic laws
Sales Tax Holiday
Beginning Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27, you can purchase qualifying items sales tax-free during Texas’ Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. This can include lots of lawn and garden items, as well as AC and refrigerators.
the weather
High yesterday was 89° The low this morning was 75°
Today: Mostly cloudy and up to 87º this afternoon with S-SE wind at 15-20 mph and gusting to 30.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72º and with S-SE wind 15-20 mph and gusting to 25.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and up to 87º, a S-SE wind around 15-20 mph and gusts to 25.
The overnight brings clouds and a low of 71° with S-SE wind of 15-20 mph and gusting to 25.
The Weekend: Saturday will be partly sunny and up to 89° with S-SE wind 15 mph and gusting to 20 mph. The wind will continue overnight with a low around 71.
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 89° and overnight it will drop back to about 69.
Memorial Day looks very nice, but warm, up to 90°, and it will be much the same on Tuesday.
Today: Mostly cloudy and up to 87º this afternoon with S-SE wind at 15-20 mph and gusting to 30.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72º and with S-SE wind 15-20 mph and gusting to 25.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and up to 87º, a S-SE wind around 15-20 mph and gusts to 25.
The overnight brings clouds and a low of 71° with S-SE wind of 15-20 mph and gusting to 25.
The Weekend: Saturday will be partly sunny and up to 89° with S-SE wind 15 mph and gusting to 20 mph. The wind will continue overnight with a low around 71.
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 89° and overnight it will drop back to about 69.
Memorial Day looks very nice, but warm, up to 90°, and it will be much the same on Tuesday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows a suspicious person reported in the 1200 block of E. 3rd St. at 3:17am. Later in the morning there was a theft report in the 200 block of S. Broad at 9:36am, and an assault in the 900 block of s. Broad at 11:36am. The afternoon saw a theft in the 400 block of Gamel St. at 12:11pm, then the arrest of a 57 year old Lampasas man in the 400 block of CTE at 12:52pm for possession of a dangerous drug. 1:24pm saw another theft report in the 500 block of Brown St., then there was a criminal trespass in the 900 block of S. Key at 1:37pm. A disrubance was called in form the 400 block of S. Porter at 1:58pm, then an assault by threat from the same address at 3:05pm. A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Skyview Dr. at 2:14pm, then a suspicious act in the 200 block of W. 6th at 3:48pm. There was a harassment in the 1500 block of Barnes St. at 3:54pm, and at the same time a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Walnut. The evening saw a suspicious vehicle reported in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 10:11pm, 10:14pm, and 10:18pm.
A Lampasas woman was arrested in the 1600 block of E. Ave F at 11:45pm for 6 Lampasas Municipal Warrants.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa went out on a disturbance call. Kempner responded to animal problems, an alarm call, a noise complaint, livestock issues and a report of suspicious activity. Out in the county there were transports, a disturbance, medical calls and motorist assists. Deputies went into Cove on a livestock call.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 41 year old Belton resident on a bond revocation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until June 3rd at 7pm.
A Lampasas woman was arrested in the 1600 block of E. Ave F at 11:45pm for 6 Lampasas Municipal Warrants.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa went out on a disturbance call. Kempner responded to animal problems, an alarm call, a noise complaint, livestock issues and a report of suspicious activity. Out in the county there were transports, a disturbance, medical calls and motorist assists. Deputies went into Cove on a livestock call.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 41 year old Belton resident on a bond revocation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until June 3rd at 7pm.
a busy thursday
It’s the last day of school for Lampasas and Lometa ISD with Early Release for all. Yea!
Sheep/goat ranchers are in the Lampasas Co. Annex Conference Room today from 1-5pm for a workshop put on by the Extension Service.
At 4pm this afternoon the Gillen’s Co-op Mercantile store on the north side of Courtyard Square will be having its Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting.
Sheep/goat ranchers are in the Lampasas Co. Annex Conference Room today from 1-5pm for a workshop put on by the Extension Service.
At 4pm this afternoon the Gillen’s Co-op Mercantile store on the north side of Courtyard Square will be having its Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting.
Another Sales Tax Holiday
Starting on Saturday you can escape paying the 8 ¼% sales tax on water efficient and on Energy Star Products at Texas stores. “Inefficient appliances and outdated water systems put a tremendous strain on our power grids and water supplies,” says Comptroller Glenn Hegar. So, if you need lawn and garden products such as soaker hoses or moisture controls for sprinkler systems, even mulch and plants, trees and grasses. You can get them tax free. There’s no limit to the purchase of these type products. You can also get any appliances that display the ENERGY STAR on them for the same tax free purchase. As long as they cost less than $6,000 for AC units and $2,000 for other appliances.
The Sales Tax Holiday runs from May 25 thru May 27.
The Sales Tax Holiday runs from May 25 thru May 27.
LCRA Board approves Budget
The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a business plan of more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2020 and also approved $435 million for capital spending in the fiscal year for energy, water and public service projects to support growth in Texas.
The LCRA is the primary wholesale provider of electricity in Central Texas, along with managing the lower Colorado River and six Highland Lakes. LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (TSC) is also one of the largest electric transmission service providers in Texas.
As one of the largest public power providers in the state, LCRA is helping meet the increasing need for power in Texas. They have long term wholesale electricity contracts retail utilities, including cities and electric coops.
LCRA TSC plans capital spending of about $342 million in FY 2020 and, over the next five years, intends to invest about $1.4 billion in building and improving transmission facilities. Over the next fiscal year, LCRA TSC will undertake numerous projects to increase reliability and respond to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas system needs.
LCRA also plans investments to increase regional water supplies and to continue to maintain and invest in its system of dams, critical for water supplies and flood management in the basin. Over the next five years, LCRA has budgeted more than $63 million for development of new water supply projects and more than $40 million for dam rehab projects to help ensure the dams continue to operate properly.
The LCRA is the primary wholesale provider of electricity in Central Texas, along with managing the lower Colorado River and six Highland Lakes. LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (TSC) is also one of the largest electric transmission service providers in Texas.
As one of the largest public power providers in the state, LCRA is helping meet the increasing need for power in Texas. They have long term wholesale electricity contracts retail utilities, including cities and electric coops.
LCRA TSC plans capital spending of about $342 million in FY 2020 and, over the next five years, intends to invest about $1.4 billion in building and improving transmission facilities. Over the next fiscal year, LCRA TSC will undertake numerous projects to increase reliability and respond to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas system needs.
LCRA also plans investments to increase regional water supplies and to continue to maintain and invest in its system of dams, critical for water supplies and flood management in the basin. Over the next five years, LCRA has budgeted more than $63 million for development of new water supply projects and more than $40 million for dam rehab projects to help ensure the dams continue to operate properly.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 366 head were on hand, down from the 456 head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 263
head a year ago at this time. Feeder steers and heifers were $4 to $6 lower, slaughter cows were steady and slaughter bulls were $2-$3 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.48-$1.78/lb 300-400lbs $1.45-$1.60/lb
400-500lbs $1.44-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.38-$1.60/lb
500-600lbs $1.30-$1.58/lb 500-600lbs $1.23-$1.47/lb
600-700lbs $1.21-$1.37/lb 600-700lbs $1.13-$1.24/lb
700-800lbs $1.08-$1.25/lb 700-800lbs $ 1.05-$1.16/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .25-.43/lb 1000-1300lbs .69-.80/lb
800-1100lb .44 -.54/lb 1300-2100lbs .74-.87/lb
1100-1300lbs .55-.63/lb Replacements $1500-$1625/hd
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$800-$1325
Solid Mouth -$875-$1150
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-No Test
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf– No Test
Wednesday and 366 head were on hand, down from the 456 head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 263
head a year ago at this time. Feeder steers and heifers were $4 to $6 lower, slaughter cows were steady and slaughter bulls were $2-$3 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.48-$1.78/lb 300-400lbs $1.45-$1.60/lb
400-500lbs $1.44-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.38-$1.60/lb
500-600lbs $1.30-$1.58/lb 500-600lbs $1.23-$1.47/lb
600-700lbs $1.21-$1.37/lb 600-700lbs $1.13-$1.24/lb
700-800lbs $1.08-$1.25/lb 700-800lbs $ 1.05-$1.16/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .25-.43/lb 1000-1300lbs .69-.80/lb
800-1100lb .44 -.54/lb 1300-2100lbs .74-.87/lb
1100-1300lbs .55-.63/lb Replacements $1500-$1625/hd
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$800-$1325
Solid Mouth -$875-$1150
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-No Test
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf– No Test
the weather
The High yesterday 83° The Low this morning 67°
Rainfall at the airport Tuesday .01 in.
Wind gusts Tuesday morning hit as much as 36 mph.
Today: Cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny with a high near 89° in the afternoon. The south wind will be 15-20 mph with gusts to 30.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, a low of 73° and S-SE wind 15 mph and gusting.
Thursday: Partly sunny and up to about 87° with S-SE wind 15-20 mph and gusting to 30.
Overnight the sky will be cloudy and the S-SE wind will be about 15 mph and gusting to 25.
Rest of the week: Friday will be much like Thursday with a high in the upper 80s and brisk S-SE wind.
Saturday will be partly sunny and upper 80s again but the wind will have shifted to southerly at 10-15 mph. A few clouds come in overnight.
Sunday will be sunny and up to about 88° and Memorial Day will be the same.
Rainfall at the airport Tuesday .01 in.
Wind gusts Tuesday morning hit as much as 36 mph.
Today: Cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny with a high near 89° in the afternoon. The south wind will be 15-20 mph with gusts to 30.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, a low of 73° and S-SE wind 15 mph and gusting.
Thursday: Partly sunny and up to about 87° with S-SE wind 15-20 mph and gusting to 30.
Overnight the sky will be cloudy and the S-SE wind will be about 15 mph and gusting to 25.
Rest of the week: Friday will be much like Thursday with a high in the upper 80s and brisk S-SE wind.
Saturday will be partly sunny and upper 80s again but the wind will have shifted to southerly at 10-15 mph. A few clouds come in overnight.
Sunday will be sunny and up to about 88° and Memorial Day will be the same.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a disturbance in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 12:40am, then a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE at 1am. There was a reported prowler in the 600 block of N. Summer at 3:36am.
There was a disorderly conduct report in the 800 block of E. 4th St at 10:52am, and the arrests at that location of Keith Gene West, 57, for continuing violence against family, and Melissa Jackson, 40 year old Lampasas woman for public intoxication and possession of a dangerous drug.
The afternoon saw a suspicious person report in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 1:51pm, then another in the 2300 block of 183 S. Criminal mischief was reported in the 600 block of N. Key at 2:12pm, then a disturbance in the 900 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 4:53pm then later in the evening another disturbance in the 300 block of S. Walnut at 7:58pm. There was a suspicious vehicle report in te 2300 block of 580 W. at 10:22pm, and a domestic disturbance i the 1500 block of W. 4th ST. at 11:36pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a reported traffic hazard. Kempner responded to an alarm call, civil matters a shots fired call and a fraud report. Out in the county there were civil matters, a livestock issue, a missing person report, and a report of suspicious activity. Deputies went into Cove on civil matters, animal issues, and an explosives call.
The Jail Log showed the arrest of 20 year old Keegan Flynn and 21 year olf Wright Reishus both of Austin for possession of a controlled substance PG2 4-400 grams and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces. A 41 year old Gatesville resident was arrested on a probation violation, a 35 year old Austin resident was detained for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz, a 48 year old Lampasas man for a class C offense, and a 35 year old Copperas Cove woman on a bench warrant.
The Burn Ban is lifted until June 3rd at 7pm.
Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers, and the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force request any information of a Stolen vehicle black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Texas tag JTY9382 taken Tuesday May 21, 2019 at approximately 2am from 1400 Highland Drive in Highland Haven Burnet County.
Anyone with information can contact Inv. Chad Taliaferro with Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force at 512-756-7000 or Crime Stoppers with any information and to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward UP TO $2,000.00 call 1-866-756-8477 or on line at www.hillcountryareacrimestoppers.com.
The Lampasas County Democratic Party is planning a Memorial Day Picnic next Monday. The event will be at the Brook Park Outdoor Theatre from 11am to 3pm.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a disturbance in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 12:40am, then a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE at 1am. There was a reported prowler in the 600 block of N. Summer at 3:36am.
There was a disorderly conduct report in the 800 block of E. 4th St at 10:52am, and the arrests at that location of Keith Gene West, 57, for continuing violence against family, and Melissa Jackson, 40 year old Lampasas woman for public intoxication and possession of a dangerous drug.
The afternoon saw a suspicious person report in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 1:51pm, then another in the 2300 block of 183 S. Criminal mischief was reported in the 600 block of N. Key at 2:12pm, then a disturbance in the 900 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 4:53pm then later in the evening another disturbance in the 300 block of S. Walnut at 7:58pm. There was a suspicious vehicle report in te 2300 block of 580 W. at 10:22pm, and a domestic disturbance i the 1500 block of W. 4th ST. at 11:36pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a reported traffic hazard. Kempner responded to an alarm call, civil matters a shots fired call and a fraud report. Out in the county there were civil matters, a livestock issue, a missing person report, and a report of suspicious activity. Deputies went into Cove on civil matters, animal issues, and an explosives call.
The Jail Log showed the arrest of 20 year old Keegan Flynn and 21 year olf Wright Reishus both of Austin for possession of a controlled substance PG2 4-400 grams and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces. A 41 year old Gatesville resident was arrested on a probation violation, a 35 year old Austin resident was detained for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz, a 48 year old Lampasas man for a class C offense, and a 35 year old Copperas Cove woman on a bench warrant.
The Burn Ban is lifted until June 3rd at 7pm.
Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers, and the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force request any information of a Stolen vehicle black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Texas tag JTY9382 taken Tuesday May 21, 2019 at approximately 2am from 1400 Highland Drive in Highland Haven Burnet County.
Anyone with information can contact Inv. Chad Taliaferro with Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force at 512-756-7000 or Crime Stoppers with any information and to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward UP TO $2,000.00 call 1-866-756-8477 or on line at www.hillcountryareacrimestoppers.com.
The Lampasas County Democratic Party is planning a Memorial Day Picnic next Monday. The event will be at the Brook Park Outdoor Theatre from 11am to 3pm.
Catholic Church Caves In
The church that once represented the local worship place for Catholics, replaced later by St. Mary’s Catholic Church, has fallen in from age and ruin.
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The old church sits next to the west entrance to the 4th St. Bridge over Sulphur Creek. It goes back to 1885, rebuilt in 1940, burned and rebuilt again in 1972. In the years since it was the local Catholic Church, it has served as a St. Paul IME Church, a St. James Masonic Lodge, a garage, and in recent years, a reputed unofficial shelter for homeless people.
Some who seem to know, say the roof caved in sometime on Sunday, possibly due to wind and rain. Current owner Garry Milligan says he’s been told by City officials that he has 48 hours to remove furnishings and contents from the property before it must be demolished. City Manager Finley deGraffenried said actually it must be done within 10 days, but it’s all about safety as they consider the ruins to be dangerous to the public.
Lampasas Radio considers it another of Lampasas’ historic landmarks that has been forgotten about for too long. Now it’s too late.
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The old church sits next to the west entrance to the 4th St. Bridge over Sulphur Creek. It goes back to 1885, rebuilt in 1940, burned and rebuilt again in 1972. In the years since it was the local Catholic Church, it has served as a St. Paul IME Church, a St. James Masonic Lodge, a garage, and in recent years, a reputed unofficial shelter for homeless people.
Some who seem to know, say the roof caved in sometime on Sunday, possibly due to wind and rain. Current owner Garry Milligan says he’s been told by City officials that he has 48 hours to remove furnishings and contents from the property before it must be demolished. City Manager Finley deGraffenried said actually it must be done within 10 days, but it’s all about safety as they consider the ruins to be dangerous to the public.
Lampasas Radio considers it another of Lampasas’ historic landmarks that has been forgotten about for too long. Now it’s too late.
Hancock Park Course Cues Up for the Big One
The Annual Memorial Day Tourney starts on Saturday
It’s the 69th year of the tournament, officially known as the A.C. January Memorial Day Tournament.
A.C. January was the course pro and manager at Hancock Park starting back in the 50s and for many years after.
He had been on the tour himself many years before and this writer, as a young caddy way back when, heard him tell stories of playing with the likes of Ben Hogan.
Outside Lampasas, he might be remembered best as the father of former pro golfer Don January who was pretty famous back in the late 60s and into the 70s. He won the PGA Championship in 1967 and the Tournament of Champions in ’68, along with many other big wins. In his senior years he won a number of those “Senior” tournaments before his retirement from the tours.
Van Berry, manager of Hancock Park Golf Course, says they now have 178 golfers for this year, down a little from last year. In 2018 there were 12 flites and this year it’s 11.
The golfers come from all over Texas and some from other states. Van says there are lots of new names, and of course many of the local golfers are signed up to play.
Practice rounds are already started but tournament tee off starts at Saturday morning at 8am. The Championship Flite, with the best golfers, will tee off at 1pm..
A.C. January was the course pro and manager at Hancock Park starting back in the 50s and for many years after.
He had been on the tour himself many years before and this writer, as a young caddy way back when, heard him tell stories of playing with the likes of Ben Hogan.
Outside Lampasas, he might be remembered best as the father of former pro golfer Don January who was pretty famous back in the late 60s and into the 70s. He won the PGA Championship in 1967 and the Tournament of Champions in ’68, along with many other big wins. In his senior years he won a number of those “Senior” tournaments before his retirement from the tours.
Van Berry, manager of Hancock Park Golf Course, says they now have 178 golfers for this year, down a little from last year. In 2018 there were 12 flites and this year it’s 11.
The golfers come from all over Texas and some from other states. Van says there are lots of new names, and of course many of the local golfers are signed up to play.
Practice rounds are already started but tournament tee off starts at Saturday morning at 8am. The Championship Flite, with the best golfers, will tee off at 1pm..
Bugs and Bites
What are you doing on the Memorial Day weekend?
Avoid Bug Bites!
We thought about this after spotting a sale on insect repellant
at the local HEB the other day. Getchasome!!!
Whether you are hiking a mountain trail, hanging out in the
back yard, or simply spending more time outside, you need
to watch out for bug bites and poisonous plants.
Follow tips to protect yourself and your children from
diseases spread by mosquitoes or ticks and avoid poison ivy
and oak:
●Use an EPA-registered insect repellent.
●Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
●Check your pets and children daily for ticks and fleas.
●Teach your family the shape of poisonous leaves to avoid.
Avoid Bug Bites!
We thought about this after spotting a sale on insect repellant
at the local HEB the other day. Getchasome!!!
Whether you are hiking a mountain trail, hanging out in the
back yard, or simply spending more time outside, you need
to watch out for bug bites and poisonous plants.
Follow tips to protect yourself and your children from
diseases spread by mosquitoes or ticks and avoid poison ivy
and oak:
●Use an EPA-registered insect repellent.
●Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
●Check your pets and children daily for ticks and fleas.
●Teach your family the shape of poisonous leaves to avoid.
the weather
The High yesterday 76° The Low this morning 59°
Rainfall at the airport this morning just .01 in.
Rainfall at LCRA gauge at Lometa - .26 in. Rainfall at LCRA gauge near Burnet – .00 in.
Today: Sunshine should rule the balance of the day with off and on west wind and a high near 86°.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 66° and W-SW wind 5-10 mph becoming S-SE.
Wednesday: A mostly cloudy day with a high near 89° and S-SE wind 5-10 mph increasing to 15-20 in the afternoon and gusting to 30.
Overnight, the sky will be cloudy with the temperature dropping to about 72° by morning. The wind will be brisk out of the S-SE at 15-20 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will be partly sunny again, up to 89°, and very windy.
Friday should bring part sunshine again and it should be much the same into the weekend.
Rainfall at the airport this morning just .01 in.
Rainfall at LCRA gauge at Lometa - .26 in. Rainfall at LCRA gauge near Burnet – .00 in.
Today: Sunshine should rule the balance of the day with off and on west wind and a high near 86°.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 66° and W-SW wind 5-10 mph becoming S-SE.
Wednesday: A mostly cloudy day with a high near 89° and S-SE wind 5-10 mph increasing to 15-20 in the afternoon and gusting to 30.
Overnight, the sky will be cloudy with the temperature dropping to about 72° by morning. The wind will be brisk out of the S-SE at 15-20 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will be partly sunny again, up to 89°, and very windy.
Friday should bring part sunshine again and it should be much the same into the weekend.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows the early morning arrest of a 55 year old Lampasas man in the 400 block of Brook St. for DWI at 12:37AM, then an assault in the 900 block of S. Broad at 8:35am. A minor accident took place at 2nd & Key at 8:58 am , and there was a report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 100 block of E. 4th St at 11:23am. The afternoon saw a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of E. 6th St. at 1:06pm, then another in the 1500 block of W. 1st at 2:57pm. A shots fired call came in from Caprice St. at 6:03pm, then a reckless driver on FM 580E at 6:06pm. A criminal trespass was reported in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 8:20pm, then a harassment in the 2300 block of 281 S. at 8:59pm. The evening ended with the arrest of a 48 year old Lampasas man in the 200 block of E. Ave. B on municipal warrants at 11:05pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Monday shows Lometa responding to an alarm and a livestock issue. Kempner went out on several animal problems as well as a trespassing call. Out in the county there were civil matters, an alarm and a medical call. Deputies went into Cove on a civil matter and an alarm.
The Jail Log shows two arrests as a 62 year old Kempner man was arrested on a class C offense, and a 24 year old Austin man was detained on t probation violation
The Burn Ban has been lifted until June 3rd at 7pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Monday shows Lometa responding to an alarm and a livestock issue. Kempner went out on several animal problems as well as a trespassing call. Out in the county there were civil matters, an alarm and a medical call. Deputies went into Cove on a civil matter and an alarm.
The Jail Log shows two arrests as a 62 year old Kempner man was arrested on a class C offense, and a 24 year old Austin man was detained on t probation violation
The Burn Ban has been lifted until June 3rd at 7pm
Bicycle Rider Killed – hit from behind on CR 2527
A man on a bicycle was hit by a pickup and killed in Lampasas County on Sunday’s noon hour.
DPS Troopers and Lampasas Co. Deputies and emergency services responded at approximately 12:30pm to the intersection of east FM580 and CR 2527.
Investigators said Douglas Wheeler, 56, was riding a bicycle when the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet pickup hit Wheeler from behind and killed him.
The driver, Curtis Windham Sr., age 68, was not injured.
The cause of the crash is unclear and is still under investigation, but it’s reason for extra caution for drivers.
Know this, that bicycle riders have the same right to streets, roads and highways as cars and trucks. As warm weather arrives, there will be more bicycles on the roadways, especially after school ends.
Be Careful!!!
DPS Troopers and Lampasas Co. Deputies and emergency services responded at approximately 12:30pm to the intersection of east FM580 and CR 2527.
Investigators said Douglas Wheeler, 56, was riding a bicycle when the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet pickup hit Wheeler from behind and killed him.
The driver, Curtis Windham Sr., age 68, was not injured.
The cause of the crash is unclear and is still under investigation, but it’s reason for extra caution for drivers.
Know this, that bicycle riders have the same right to streets, roads and highways as cars and trucks. As warm weather arrives, there will be more bicycles on the roadways, especially after school ends.
Be Careful!!!
Whats going on!
The last day of school is Thursday and graduation is Friday in Lampasas. Remember to shop early for those graduation gifts.
Click It or Ticket time. Better Buckle up every time you get in the car or truck. The ticket you get may be tough to have to pay. Probably about a couple week’s groceries. A couple weeks is about how long this campaign will go.
National EMS Week: The 45th annual National EMS Week, authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974. It celebrates EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities.
The Lampasas County Democratic Party is planning a Memorial Day Picnic next Monday. The event will be at the Brook Park Outdoor Theatre from 11am to 3pm.
Gillen’s Co-op Mercantile is having a ribbon cutting grand opening on Thursday from 4-5pm at their new store and coffee/snack shop on the square.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management Workshop on May 23 at the Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St., Suite 104. The event will run from 1- 5pm.
The New Lampasas Square Farmers Market is starting Saturday at 8am. We hear it will have much more than just those great veggies! There will be artisans showing off their crafts. And there will be multiple commercial growers form the area. If you have a chance stop and visit from 8am- 12 noon Saturday!
And…we are all looking forward to a Memorial Day Weekend coming up. Yea! A little time off!!!
Sports
Click It or Ticket time. Better Buckle up every time you get in the car or truck. The ticket you get may be tough to have to pay. Probably about a couple week’s groceries. A couple weeks is about how long this campaign will go.
National EMS Week: The 45th annual National EMS Week, authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974. It celebrates EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities.
The Lampasas County Democratic Party is planning a Memorial Day Picnic next Monday. The event will be at the Brook Park Outdoor Theatre from 11am to 3pm.
Gillen’s Co-op Mercantile is having a ribbon cutting grand opening on Thursday from 4-5pm at their new store and coffee/snack shop on the square.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management Workshop on May 23 at the Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St., Suite 104. The event will run from 1- 5pm.
The New Lampasas Square Farmers Market is starting Saturday at 8am. We hear it will have much more than just those great veggies! There will be artisans showing off their crafts. And there will be multiple commercial growers form the area. If you have a chance stop and visit from 8am- 12 noon Saturday!
And…we are all looking forward to a Memorial Day Weekend coming up. Yea! A little time off!!!
Sports
the weather
The High yesterday 89° The Low this morning 74°
Rainfall at the airport on Saturday – .01in.
Rainfall at LCRA gauge at Lometa - .31in.
Rainfall at LCRA gauge near Burnet – .05 in.
Today: Partly sunny and warm with a high near 87° and windy with S-SE wind 10-15 in the morning and 20-25 mph in the afternoon. It could gust to 35 mph.
Tonight: A 30% chance of rain, but that comes in the very early morning as the clouds roll in. The low should be about 69° with strong S-SE wind about 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday: A 70% chance of rain, mostly in the morning hours. The south wind will have shifted to westerly at 10-15 mph and gusty.
Overnight rain chances go away with a low of 65° and light wind from the S-SE.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will be partly sunny and warm at a top of about 89° and a brisk south wind.
Thursday will be partly sunny again, up to 86°, and very windy.
Friday should bring part sunshine again and it should be much the same into the weekend.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept for Saturday shows the arrest of a 45 year old Round Rock woman in the 1000 block of S. Key at 8:20am on a Williamson County warrant. There was a reported suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of E. 3rd St. at 11:06am.
The afternoon saw a theft in the 700 block of S. Key at 2:44pm, then the arrest of a 36 year old Lampasas for 20 Lampasas Municipal Warrants at 5pm. There was a minor accident in the 500 block of N. Key at 5:21pm, then a disturbance in the 100 block of Skipcha Trail at 5:39pm. The evening saw a harassment in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 7:05pm, then a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 10:26pm. There were suspicious person reports in the 1000 block of E.
Ave F at 10:12pm, the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 10:29pm and the 100 block of Riverview at 11:51pm.
Sunday saw the 12:16am arrest of a 64 year old Lampasas man at the intersection of Nix Rd. & Matthews Dr. for DWI and the 1:14am arrest of a 29 year old Lampasas man in the 900 block of W. 5th for DWI 2nd. There was a reported domestic disturbance in the 1600 block of E. Ave H at 1:05am and again at 1:44am. There was a reported harassment in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 3:16am. Later in the morning there was a report of a an assault in the 200 block of E. 6th at 9:58am, then a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of S. Key at 11:51am. The evening saw disturbances in the 500 block of S. Arnold at 6:53pm and the 800 block of N. Ridge at 7:18pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Saturday shows Lometa with a suspicious activity report, and Kempner with animal complaints, and requested extra patrol. Out in the county there were civil matters, and an abandoned vehicle report. Deputies went into Cove on Saturday on a welfare check and civil matters.
Sunday’s blotter shows Lometa with livestock issues, a reported disturbance and reported runaways. Kempner had a reported disturbance, animal problems, and a requested house watch. Out in the county on Sunday there was a disturbance, an accident and a warrant was served. Deputies went into Cove on accidents.
The jail log shows the Saturday arrest of a 36 year old Copperas Cove man for DWI. Rudolph Garza, 44, of Lampasas was arrested Sunday for failure to appear. Justin Dunlap, 44, of Lometa was brought in on the charge of aggravated assault of a household member with a weapon.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until tonight at 7pm.
The afternoon saw a theft in the 700 block of S. Key at 2:44pm, then the arrest of a 36 year old Lampasas for 20 Lampasas Municipal Warrants at 5pm. There was a minor accident in the 500 block of N. Key at 5:21pm, then a disturbance in the 100 block of Skipcha Trail at 5:39pm. The evening saw a harassment in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 7:05pm, then a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 10:26pm. There were suspicious person reports in the 1000 block of E.
Ave F at 10:12pm, the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 10:29pm and the 100 block of Riverview at 11:51pm.
Sunday saw the 12:16am arrest of a 64 year old Lampasas man at the intersection of Nix Rd. & Matthews Dr. for DWI and the 1:14am arrest of a 29 year old Lampasas man in the 900 block of W. 5th for DWI 2nd. There was a reported domestic disturbance in the 1600 block of E. Ave H at 1:05am and again at 1:44am. There was a reported harassment in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 3:16am. Later in the morning there was a report of a an assault in the 200 block of E. 6th at 9:58am, then a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of S. Key at 11:51am. The evening saw disturbances in the 500 block of S. Arnold at 6:53pm and the 800 block of N. Ridge at 7:18pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Saturday shows Lometa with a suspicious activity report, and Kempner with animal complaints, and requested extra patrol. Out in the county there were civil matters, and an abandoned vehicle report. Deputies went into Cove on Saturday on a welfare check and civil matters.
Sunday’s blotter shows Lometa with livestock issues, a reported disturbance and reported runaways. Kempner had a reported disturbance, animal problems, and a requested house watch. Out in the county on Sunday there was a disturbance, an accident and a warrant was served. Deputies went into Cove on accidents.
The jail log shows the Saturday arrest of a 36 year old Copperas Cove man for DWI. Rudolph Garza, 44, of Lampasas was arrested Sunday for failure to appear. Justin Dunlap, 44, of Lometa was brought in on the charge of aggravated assault of a household member with a weapon.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until tonight at 7pm.
Is It Monday Again?
Today begins:
Click It or Ticket time. Better Buckle up every time you get in the car or truck. The ticket you get may be tough to have to pay. Probably about a couple week’s groceries. A couple weeks is about how long this campaign will go.
National EMS Week: The 45th annual National EMS Week, authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974. It celebrates EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities.
Monday - EMS Education Day
Tuesday - Safety Tuesday
Wednesday - EMS for Children Day
Thursday - Stop the Bleed Day
Friday - EMS Recognition Day
The last week of school – see story
The Lampasas County Democratic Party is having a meeting today (Monday) at 5:30pm in the County Annex.
Gillen’s Co-op Mercantile is having a ribbon cutting grand opening on Thursday from 4-5pm at their new store and coffee/snack shop on the square.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management Workshop on May 23 at the Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St., Suite 104. The event will run from 1- 5pm.
And…we are all looking forward to a Memorial Day Weekend coming up. Yea! A little time off!!!
Click It or Ticket time. Better Buckle up every time you get in the car or truck. The ticket you get may be tough to have to pay. Probably about a couple week’s groceries. A couple weeks is about how long this campaign will go.
National EMS Week: The 45th annual National EMS Week, authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974. It celebrates EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities.
Monday - EMS Education Day
Tuesday - Safety Tuesday
Wednesday - EMS for Children Day
Thursday - Stop the Bleed Day
Friday - EMS Recognition Day
The last week of school – see story
The Lampasas County Democratic Party is having a meeting today (Monday) at 5:30pm in the County Annex.
Gillen’s Co-op Mercantile is having a ribbon cutting grand opening on Thursday from 4-5pm at their new store and coffee/snack shop on the square.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management Workshop on May 23 at the Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St., Suite 104. The event will run from 1- 5pm.
And…we are all looking forward to a Memorial Day Weekend coming up. Yea! A little time off!!!
school winds down at lampasas isd
This week sees programs and awards and field days and football camps and final exams, employees will be recognized and finally on Friday, Lampasas High’s Class of 2019, will graduate. How ‘bout that!
Some of the details include the fact that LHS will be having finals Tuesday thru Thursday, and Thursday is the last day of school for the year. That does include early release on that day for all students.
Sports banquets this week include Tennis awards today, May 20, at 6pm in the LHS Lecture Hall and the Track awards will be at the LHS Field House on Thursday from 11:45am to 12:30pm.
And the biggest of all events, High School Graduation, will take place at Badger Stadium Friday at 7:30pm.
Some of the details include the fact that LHS will be having finals Tuesday thru Thursday, and Thursday is the last day of school for the year. That does include early release on that day for all students.
Sports banquets this week include Tennis awards today, May 20, at 6pm in the LHS Lecture Hall and the Track awards will be at the LHS Field House on Thursday from 11:45am to 12:30pm.
And the biggest of all events, High School Graduation, will take place at Badger Stadium Friday at 7:30pm.
Lometa ISD End-of-Year
Finals are on! – Tuesday thru Thursday. And, there will be Early Outs on Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:30pm and at 12:30pm on Thursday. High School students may leave after their last test or responsibility that day.
Graduation ceremonies for the 8th grade will take place at 6pm Friday evening and graduation for High School graduates will take place at 8pm at the New Gym that da
Graduation ceremonies for the 8th grade will take place at 6pm Friday evening and graduation for High School graduates will take place at 8pm at the New Gym that da
the weather
High yesterday was 85° The low this morning was 74°
Today: 60% chance of rain, with most of it before mid afternoon, otherwise cloudy and up to 84° this afternoon. The wind will be S-SE at 15-20 mph…a very windy day with the gusts up to 25 mph. The mostly morning to noon rain is expected now to bring just a half to ¾ of an inch.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 68° and S-SW wind relaxing to light at 5-10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89° and W-SW wind very light and shifting to E-SE in the afternoon.
Sunday night will bring some clouds in, along with SE wind at 10-15 mph and a low temp of 71°.
Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 87° and a breezy S-SE wind 15-25 mph and gusting to 30. Overnight, the rain chances come back at 30%.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of rain again, though the sun will occasionally be out. The high temp should be 85° and the S-SW wind will be 10-15 mph.
Today: 60% chance of rain, with most of it before mid afternoon, otherwise cloudy and up to 84° this afternoon. The wind will be S-SE at 15-20 mph…a very windy day with the gusts up to 25 mph. The mostly morning to noon rain is expected now to bring just a half to ¾ of an inch.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 68° and S-SW wind relaxing to light at 5-10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89° and W-SW wind very light and shifting to E-SE in the afternoon.
Sunday night will bring some clouds in, along with SE wind at 10-15 mph and a low temp of 71°.
Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 87° and a breezy S-SE wind 15-25 mph and gusting to 30. Overnight, the rain chances come back at 30%.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of rain again, though the sun will occasionally be out. The high temp should be 85° and the S-SW wind will be 10-15 mph.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows multiple suspicious person reports: in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 12:31am, the 200 block of E. Riverview at 3:12am, the 500 block of S. Willis at 10:59am, the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 1:19pm, the 100 block of Peach St. at 9:43pm and in the 900 block of S. Broad at 11:18pm.
There was one major accident in the 300 block of W. Ave C at 12:02pm with one person transported to the hospital. There was a harassment in the 1500 block of s. Main at 3:41pm, and another harassment in the 200 block of E. 6th at 4:15pm
One minor accident in the 200 block of N. Key took place at 10:03pm, and a reckless driver was reported in the 800 block of s. Key at 10:31pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Friday shows Kempenr dealt with livestock and animal problems, as well as civil matters. Out in th eoucnty there was a reported harassment, and a medical call as well as a welfare check. Deputies went into Cove on a reported reckless driver and a civil matter.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 1 29 year old San Saba Man for driving with an invalid license.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20, 2019
There was one major accident in the 300 block of W. Ave C at 12:02pm with one person transported to the hospital. There was a harassment in the 1500 block of s. Main at 3:41pm, and another harassment in the 200 block of E. 6th at 4:15pm
One minor accident in the 200 block of N. Key took place at 10:03pm, and a reckless driver was reported in the 800 block of s. Key at 10:31pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Friday shows Kempenr dealt with livestock and animal problems, as well as civil matters. Out in th eoucnty there was a reported harassment, and a medical call as well as a welfare check. Deputies went into Cove on a reported reckless driver and a civil matter.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 1 29 year old San Saba Man for driving with an invalid license.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20, 2019
what's goin' on?
Rabbit Fest is on in Copperas Cove with hopeful hearts hoping that the rain predictions are wrong, or that it waits until after the parade, that is now scheduled to start about 10am. If not, they’ll adjust a bit, but we are told the Festival will go on, rain or shine. Right now, the forecast calls for a rain storm to hit late morning to mid-day.
There’s a carnival and today there’s live entertainment into the evening at the City Park. The fun will go on all day today and continues into Sunday at City Park.
Notice! Because of weather, the Darrell Eubanks and John Lewis CIA Service Memorial Dedication scheduled for Saturday has been moved to the District Courtroom in the Courthouse at 10am Saturday morning. Other placing of flags at veteran graves is going on as weather permits at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Fasten those seatbelts! The Click It or Ticket campaign starts in earnest on Monday. Start buckling up today – get used to it! The tickets could range from $200 up if anyone in your vehicle is not buckled up
There’s a carnival and today there’s live entertainment into the evening at the City Park. The fun will go on all day today and continues into Sunday at City Park.
Notice! Because of weather, the Darrell Eubanks and John Lewis CIA Service Memorial Dedication scheduled for Saturday has been moved to the District Courtroom in the Courthouse at 10am Saturday morning. Other placing of flags at veteran graves is going on as weather permits at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Fasten those seatbelts! The Click It or Ticket campaign starts in earnest on Monday. Start buckling up today – get used to it! The tickets could range from $200 up if anyone in your vehicle is not buckled up
next week
As Politics captures both our attention and the news, the Lampasas County Democratic Party plans a meeting on Monday at 5:30pm at the County Annex, then a Memorial Day Picnic coming up.
As Graduation Day for Lampasas High School approaches, they have shared the following information:
The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2019 will be held on Friday May 24 at 7:30pm at Badger Stadium. The gates will open at 6pm and handicap seating will be available with room for one person to assist them inside the gate area. There will be no reserved seating. Seating will be first come first serve.
In the event of inclement weather, the Graduation will be at the High School Competition Gym at 2716 281 S. Due to space limitations, each senior will be given 7 tickets for their family and guests. All people regardless of age must have a ticket. If this happens people are to enter the high school at the gym entrance and overflow seating will be available in the cafeteria. A live feed of the ceremony will be shown in the cafeteria for anyone without a ticket.
If graduation is moved, a decision will be made on Wednesday May 22. The school will notify KCYL and the Radiogram.
As Graduation Day for Lampasas High School approaches, they have shared the following information:
The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2019 will be held on Friday May 24 at 7:30pm at Badger Stadium. The gates will open at 6pm and handicap seating will be available with room for one person to assist them inside the gate area. There will be no reserved seating. Seating will be first come first serve.
In the event of inclement weather, the Graduation will be at the High School Competition Gym at 2716 281 S. Due to space limitations, each senior will be given 7 tickets for their family and guests. All people regardless of age must have a ticket. If this happens people are to enter the high school at the gym entrance and overflow seating will be available in the cafeteria. A live feed of the ceremony will be shown in the cafeteria for anyone without a ticket.
If graduation is moved, a decision will be made on Wednesday May 22. The school will notify KCYL and the Radiogram.
Giving Blood Saves Lives
Oil States Rubber is hosting a blood drive from 6am to 10am Wednesday, May 22 at 1720 Central Texas Expressway in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Mary Ann Nerio at (512) 556-5471.
To get ready, eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water one to two hours before giving blood.
To get ready, eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water one to two hours before giving blood.
Sheep, Goat Session
Internal parasite workshop May 23
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management Workshop on May 23 at the Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St., Suite 104.
The event will run from 1- 5pm and costs $15. Please call 512-556-8271 to register for this event by May 17. AgriLife Extension sheep and goat specialist Dr. Reid Redden, San Angelo, will be the featured speaker. Participants are encouraged to bring fecal samples from their animals in order to learn how to determine parasite load.
“This will be a key workshop for sheep and goat producers,” said Heath Lusty, AgriLife Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Lampasas County. “Dr. Redden, one of the leaders in the industry, will be giving us an overview of how to identify, treat and stop the spread of parasites in ruminants.”
Contact the Lampasas County office at 412-556-8271 for more information.
The event will run from 1- 5pm and costs $15. Please call 512-556-8271 to register for this event by May 17. AgriLife Extension sheep and goat specialist Dr. Reid Redden, San Angelo, will be the featured speaker. Participants are encouraged to bring fecal samples from their animals in order to learn how to determine parasite load.
“This will be a key workshop for sheep and goat producers,” said Heath Lusty, AgriLife Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Lampasas County. “Dr. Redden, one of the leaders in the industry, will be giving us an overview of how to identify, treat and stop the spread of parasites in ruminants.”
Contact the Lampasas County office at 412-556-8271 for more information.
funeral notice
Juan Juarez Sr., also known as JJ, passed away on May 15, 2019 to join his wife in everlasting happiness. He is preceded in death by parents Regino ad Soledad Juarez and by his wife of 62 years, Frances. He is survived by his son Dr. John Juarez Jr. and wife Deanna; grandson Gunnery Sgt. Jason Juarez USMC; granddaughter Jennifer Juarez RN; along with nieces and nephews.
JJ was born in Houston, Nov. 24, 1930. He was a Master Electrician by trade and owned Juarez Electric Co. in San Antonio for nearly 40 years. He loved his country, always praised the Lord, spoke out against injustice and encouraged young people to advance their education.
JJ loved to discuss politics, but was respectful of differing opinions. He felt that if we could appeal to our better nature we could find that common ground which would unite us rather than divide. Not much for fanfare, JJ requested only a simple burial and, in lieu of flowers, a gesture of kindness and generosity to those in need.
Burial will be Saturday May 18th at 1pm at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio beside his beloved wife. Arrangements by Sneed Funeral Chapel of Lampasas.
JJ was born in Houston, Nov. 24, 1930. He was a Master Electrician by trade and owned Juarez Electric Co. in San Antonio for nearly 40 years. He loved his country, always praised the Lord, spoke out against injustice and encouraged young people to advance their education.
JJ loved to discuss politics, but was respectful of differing opinions. He felt that if we could appeal to our better nature we could find that common ground which would unite us rather than divide. Not much for fanfare, JJ requested only a simple burial and, in lieu of flowers, a gesture of kindness and generosity to those in need.
Burial will be Saturday May 18th at 1pm at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio beside his beloved wife. Arrangements by Sneed Funeral Chapel of Lampasas.
the weather
High yesterday was 84° The low this morning was 67°
Today: Another nice day until late this afternoon or early evening when a 20% rain chance comes in, along with strong southerly winds. It is the edge of an approaching front. The high should get up to about 84° again.
Tonight: A 60% chance of rain, possibly a thunderstorm with strong winds after 1am. The storm is not likely to bring a lot of widespread rain, rather a lot of wind and thunder and lightning. Expect S-SE wind 15-25 mph and a low temp in the upper 60s.
Saturday: A 70% rain chance with severe storms and an inch of rain a good possibility. The wind will likely be 15-20 mph during the storms. The high temp should be about 81° after the front passes through.
The evening should bring light southerly winds, drying the area out a little, and the overnight low should be 66º.
Sunday will bring sunshine and upper 80s with light SW wind. Sunday evening will be nice with 70s the norm.
Next week we expect Monday to be nice but the threat of more spring rain seems to be around at 20-40% chances from Tuesday through Wednesday
Today: Another nice day until late this afternoon or early evening when a 20% rain chance comes in, along with strong southerly winds. It is the edge of an approaching front. The high should get up to about 84° again.
Tonight: A 60% chance of rain, possibly a thunderstorm with strong winds after 1am. The storm is not likely to bring a lot of widespread rain, rather a lot of wind and thunder and lightning. Expect S-SE wind 15-25 mph and a low temp in the upper 60s.
Saturday: A 70% rain chance with severe storms and an inch of rain a good possibility. The wind will likely be 15-20 mph during the storms. The high temp should be about 81° after the front passes through.
The evening should bring light southerly winds, drying the area out a little, and the overnight low should be 66º.
Sunday will bring sunshine and upper 80s with light SW wind. Sunday evening will be nice with 70s the norm.
Next week we expect Monday to be nice but the threat of more spring rain seems to be around at 20-40% chances from Tuesday through Wednesday
the blotter
The Lampasas Police Dept blotter Thursday shows an early morning disturbance in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 12:30am, tehn a noise disturbance in the 200 block of S. Walnut a t12:47am. In the 600 block of E. 3rd St. there was a suspicious act reported at 4:28am, then a burglary of motor vehicle at 5:05am.
Later in the morning there was a minor accident in the 900 block of N. Key at 8:51am. Assaults were reported in the 900 block of S. Broad at 10:07am, then in the 900 block of E. 4th St. at 11am. Harassment was reported in the 1900 block of 281 S. at 11:02am and then there was a minor accident in the 700 block of S. Key at 11:42am, then another harassment in the 900 block of S. Broad at 3:07pm.
Late afternoon shows a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of W. 2nd at 5:53pm, and then a harassment at the same location at 7:47pm. There was a theft in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 6:16pm, and a burglary of a motor vehicle reported in the 2300 block of 580W at 7:37pm. Shortly after there was a reckless driver on CR 4126 at 7:42pm. There was a suspicious act in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 10:14pm, then a suspicious person in the 200 block of N. Key at 11:56pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a reported runaway in Lometa, as well as a reckless driver and an animal complaint. Kempner had reported threats, an alarm call, code enforcement, and a fish & game call. Out in the county there was an accident, a welfare check, a disturbance and a reported reckless driver. Deputies went into Cove on a welfare check and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log shows no arrests.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
Later in the morning there was a minor accident in the 900 block of N. Key at 8:51am. Assaults were reported in the 900 block of S. Broad at 10:07am, then in the 900 block of E. 4th St. at 11am. Harassment was reported in the 1900 block of 281 S. at 11:02am and then there was a minor accident in the 700 block of S. Key at 11:42am, then another harassment in the 900 block of S. Broad at 3:07pm.
Late afternoon shows a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of W. 2nd at 5:53pm, and then a harassment at the same location at 7:47pm. There was a theft in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 6:16pm, and a burglary of a motor vehicle reported in the 2300 block of 580W at 7:37pm. Shortly after there was a reckless driver on CR 4126 at 7:42pm. There was a suspicious act in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 10:14pm, then a suspicious person in the 200 block of N. Key at 11:56pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a reported runaway in Lometa, as well as a reckless driver and an animal complaint. Kempner had reported threats, an alarm call, code enforcement, and a fish & game call. Out in the county there was an accident, a welfare check, a disturbance and a reported reckless driver. Deputies went into Cove on a welfare check and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log shows no arrests.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
it's friday!!
Rabbit Fest is on in Copperas Cove and it lasts through the weekend. There’s a carnival and today there’s live entertainment into the evening at the City Park. Saturday brings the parade and a full day of fun in the Park.
Notice! Because of weather, the Darrell Eubanks and John Lewis CIA Service Memorial Dedication scheduled for Saturday has been moved to the District Courtroom in the Courthouse at 10am Saturday morning. Other placing of flags at veteran graves is going on as weather permits at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Fasten those seatbelts! The Click It or Ticket campaign starts in earnest on Monday. Start buckling up today – get used to it! The tickets could range from $200 up if anyone in your vehicle is not buckled up!!!
Notice! Because of weather, the Darrell Eubanks and John Lewis CIA Service Memorial Dedication scheduled for Saturday has been moved to the District Courtroom in the Courthouse at 10am Saturday morning. Other placing of flags at veteran graves is going on as weather permits at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Fasten those seatbelts! The Click It or Ticket campaign starts in earnest on Monday. Start buckling up today – get used to it! The tickets could range from $200 up if anyone in your vehicle is not buckled up!!!
next week
As Politics captures both our attention and the news, the Lampasas County Democratic Party plans a meeting on Monday at 5:30pm at the County Annex, then a Memorial Day Picnic coming up
giving blood saves lives
The Lampasas Area is served by two different Blood Banks. Both the Red Cross and Carter BloodCare serve hospitals and emergency services in Central Texas. Whichever service donors here prefer to use, they both serve an invaluable purpose…providing life saving blood. Please give!
The May Community Blood Drive (Red Cross) held it’s last drive here on May 6th. 52 units of blood were collected from donors. Each unit can potentially impact three lives. Donors were much appreciated by all of us.
Oil States Rubber is hosting a blood drive from 6am to 10am Wednesday, May 22 at 1720 Central Texas Expressway in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Mary Ann Nerio at (512) 556-5471.
To get ready, eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water one to two hours before giving blood.
Requirements are to weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 (can be 16 with parental consent), be feeling good and have a government-issued photo ID. For more info, call: 1-800-366-2834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.
The May Community Blood Drive (Red Cross) held it’s last drive here on May 6th. 52 units of blood were collected from donors. Each unit can potentially impact three lives. Donors were much appreciated by all of us.
Oil States Rubber is hosting a blood drive from 6am to 10am Wednesday, May 22 at 1720 Central Texas Expressway in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Mary Ann Nerio at (512) 556-5471.
To get ready, eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water one to two hours before giving blood.
Requirements are to weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 (can be 16 with parental consent), be feeling good and have a government-issued photo ID. For more info, call: 1-800-366-2834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.
grand jury notes
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Investigators Matt Barnes and David Thorp brought 5 cases before the Grand Jury on Wednesday. They sent forward the following cases:
Brandon Laxamana-Evading arrest w/ vehicle
Bobbie Jo Stribling-DWI child passenger
John Sickles-Aggravated sexual assault of a child
John Sickles-Indiecency w/a child/exposure
Donna Carroll Bardin-Aggravated assault-family w/deadly weapon
Lampasas PD investigators Lt. Charlie Boswell, Sgt. Tim Ryan and Sgt. Nick Roberts brought 12 cases:
Gabriella Orozco-Forgery
Gabriella Orozco-Debit Card Abuse
Mark Lancaster-Possession Meth
Juan Flores-Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
John Carvahal-Sexual Assault
John L. Mezger Jr.-Possession of controlled substance-drug free zone
Theresa Meilemann-Possession Meth
Melissa Oliver-Misappropriation of fiduciary property
Kevin Martinez-Possession Meth
Dandy Ortega-Possession Meth
Raymond Beabout-Possession Meth
Humberto Espino-Barcenas-Possession Cocaine
The County Attorney’s Office (John Greenwood, Jessica Guy) brought 2 cases:
Clifford Hammack-Possession Meth
Marcus Hughes-DWI w/ child passenger
Brandon Laxamana-Evading arrest w/ vehicle
Bobbie Jo Stribling-DWI child passenger
John Sickles-Aggravated sexual assault of a child
John Sickles-Indiecency w/a child/exposure
Donna Carroll Bardin-Aggravated assault-family w/deadly weapon
Lampasas PD investigators Lt. Charlie Boswell, Sgt. Tim Ryan and Sgt. Nick Roberts brought 12 cases:
Gabriella Orozco-Forgery
Gabriella Orozco-Debit Card Abuse
Mark Lancaster-Possession Meth
Juan Flores-Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
John Carvahal-Sexual Assault
John L. Mezger Jr.-Possession of controlled substance-drug free zone
Theresa Meilemann-Possession Meth
Melissa Oliver-Misappropriation of fiduciary property
Kevin Martinez-Possession Meth
Dandy Ortega-Possession Meth
Raymond Beabout-Possession Meth
Humberto Espino-Barcenas-Possession Cocaine
The County Attorney’s Office (John Greenwood, Jessica Guy) brought 2 cases:
Clifford Hammack-Possession Meth
Marcus Hughes-DWI w/ child passenger
the weather
High yesterday was 83° The low this morning was 62°
Today: Mostly sunny and up to 86º this afternoon with S-SE wind at 5-10 mph…a really nice day.
Tonight: There are increasing clouds, a low around 68º in the forecast with SE wind 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and up to 86º, a little change in our weather. The south wind gets up to 10-15 mph and gusty but it’s still pretty decent weather.
The overnight brings the change as the clouds bring in a 40% chance of rain, probably in the early morning hours.
The Weekend: Saturday has a pretty bleak forecast for the festival goers. The rain chance is very high, getting up to 70%, with some of that maybe heavy rain. At best it will be very cloudy. The high temperature should be about 80º with winds of 15 mph and gusting to 20. Overnight, it could get down to about 64º and the south wind will lighten up a lot.
Sunday will bring sunshine back, but it will likely be pretty humid as the temperature gets up to 88° with light SW wind.
So-next week, we look for sunshine and lots of S-SE wind on Monday, then small rain chances on Tuesday. Sunshine will be the rule on Wednesday.
Mow
Today: Mostly sunny and up to 86º this afternoon with S-SE wind at 5-10 mph…a really nice day.
Tonight: There are increasing clouds, a low around 68º in the forecast with SE wind 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and up to 86º, a little change in our weather. The south wind gets up to 10-15 mph and gusty but it’s still pretty decent weather.
The overnight brings the change as the clouds bring in a 40% chance of rain, probably in the early morning hours.
The Weekend: Saturday has a pretty bleak forecast for the festival goers. The rain chance is very high, getting up to 70%, with some of that maybe heavy rain. At best it will be very cloudy. The high temperature should be about 80º with winds of 15 mph and gusting to 20. Overnight, it could get down to about 64º and the south wind will lighten up a lot.
Sunday will bring sunshine back, but it will likely be pretty humid as the temperature gets up to 88° with light SW wind.
So-next week, we look for sunshine and lots of S-SE wind on Monday, then small rain chances on Tuesday. Sunshine will be the rule on Wednesday.
Mow
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows a harassment that was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 2:13am. A suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of Brown St. at 5:06am, suspicious activity in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 5:51am, and a suspicious person in the 400 block of W. 4th at 6:19am.
Later in the morning there was criminal mischief in the 1700 block of CTE at 10:53am. The afternoon saw a minor accident in the 300 block of N. Key at 1:23pm, a harassment in the 200 block of N. Key at 1:42pm and a domestic disturbance on Perkins St. at 5:22pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa with livestock issues and a civil matter. Kempner had reports of suspicious activity, a reckless driver, civil matters and an animal complaint. Out in the county there were civil matters, livestock and animal issues and a report of reckless driving. Deputies went into Cove on a reported traffic hazard and a reckless driving complaint.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 36 year old Round Rock man on a bond surrender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until, May 20th at 7pm.
Later in the morning there was criminal mischief in the 1700 block of CTE at 10:53am. The afternoon saw a minor accident in the 300 block of N. Key at 1:23pm, a harassment in the 200 block of N. Key at 1:42pm and a domestic disturbance on Perkins St. at 5:22pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa with livestock issues and a civil matter. Kempner had reports of suspicious activity, a reckless driver, civil matters and an animal complaint. Out in the county there were civil matters, livestock and animal issues and a report of reckless driving. Deputies went into Cove on a reported traffic hazard and a reckless driving complaint.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 36 year old Round Rock man on a bond surrender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until, May 20th at 7pm.
What we’re talking about…
Cole Wheeler, a sophomore at LHS, was recently invited to attend the Tournament of Champions in Extemporaneous Speaking, at Northwestern University near Chicago, Illinois. Cole competed in speech rounds with the very best “extemp” speakers in the country.
Although he did not place among the top six, as the first Badger to ever qualify for the TOC, he gained invaluable experience and is already looking preparing next year. Cole is coached by Shelby Randolph and Judith Ann McGhee. Congratulations to Cole and Coaches!
Rabbit Fest Kicks off today in Copperas Cove and it lasts through the weekend. The Thursday events include appreciation night for military and civil service, teachers and students. The carnival will have $10 off wristbands for all you can ride. On Friday there’s live entertainment and much the same on Saturday.
Although he did not place among the top six, as the first Badger to ever qualify for the TOC, he gained invaluable experience and is already looking preparing next year. Cole is coached by Shelby Randolph and Judith Ann McGhee. Congratulations to Cole and Coaches!
Rabbit Fest Kicks off today in Copperas Cove and it lasts through the weekend. The Thursday events include appreciation night for military and civil service, teachers and students. The carnival will have $10 off wristbands for all you can ride. On Friday there’s live entertainment and much the same on Saturday.
Click It or Ticket Coming
The LPD help a press conference Wednesday as they announced the Click It or Ticket campaign that will start this weekend.
LPD Lt. Chuck Montgomery, who spoke on the matter, said “Lampasas PD is teaming up with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies throughout Texas to increase seatbelt use in anticipation of the busy summer driving season that starts Memorial Day weekend.”
Wearing a seatbelt helps reduce the risk of dying in a car accident by 45% and by 60% in a pickup! This program is set up, not to give out tickets, but to help save lives.
At the conference was a photo of 16 year old Kaylie Mills who on Oct 28th 2017 was thrown from her car and killed. She was driving with 3 of her friends who all, aside from Kaylie, were wearing seatbelts, and all but Kaylie survived. Police Chief Sammy Bailey said “Always buckle up day or night, front seat or back seat, and for your protection Law enforcement will be on the lookout.” The annual safety campaign will be taking place May 20 thru June 2nd. Stay safe and click it or ticke
Badger Baseball Awards
Last evening at the Crawford Party House, the Badger Baseball team wrapped it up with their awards night.
Coach Shane Doege recognized all the players and staff of the successful playoff team, then handed out the traditional awards.
Receiving the top honor, Ace Whitehead was named MVP for 2019. His performance at bat, on the mound, in center field and in base running was simply the most valuable asset on the team this season.
Recognized as the Battlin’ Badger was senior Jon Davis, the third baseman who tirelessly worked that hot spot and also batted in the top of the order all year.
The Pitcher’s award went to Mary Ybarra who, most of the year worked as the closer (the last inning or two pitcher that typically throws fast and difficult breaking balls). He was very good at it, throwing very few pitches per inning with his high strike out number. But, in a few games he proved he could start, and finish games.
Recognized as the Best at Bat was Ace Whitehead once again. He consistently got crucial hits to “get on.”
The Gold Glove award went to both Badger Catchers, Haydn Hammerschmidt and Hunter Rebando who shared equally the position and both had great seasons.
After the feast and awards were over there were pictures and congratulations, then the teens did what the young do, played games and had fun.
Coach Shane Doege recognized all the players and staff of the successful playoff team, then handed out the traditional awards.
Receiving the top honor, Ace Whitehead was named MVP for 2019. His performance at bat, on the mound, in center field and in base running was simply the most valuable asset on the team this season.
Recognized as the Battlin’ Badger was senior Jon Davis, the third baseman who tirelessly worked that hot spot and also batted in the top of the order all year.
The Pitcher’s award went to Mary Ybarra who, most of the year worked as the closer (the last inning or two pitcher that typically throws fast and difficult breaking balls). He was very good at it, throwing very few pitches per inning with his high strike out number. But, in a few games he proved he could start, and finish games.
Recognized as the Best at Bat was Ace Whitehead once again. He consistently got crucial hits to “get on.”
The Gold Glove award went to both Badger Catchers, Haydn Hammerschmidt and Hunter Rebando who shared equally the position and both had great seasons.
After the feast and awards were over there were pictures and congratulations, then the teens did what the young do, played games and had fun.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 456 head were on hand, up from the 150
head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 350
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls were $2-$4 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.74-$1.84/lb 200-300lbs $1.44-$1.82/lb
300-400lbs $1.52-$1.86/lb 300-400lbs $1.38-$1.68/lb
400-500lbs $1.36-$1.63/lb 400-500lbs $1.39-$1.54/lb
500-600lbs $1.28-$1.66/lb 500-600lbs $1.31-$1.42/lb
600-700lbs $1.23-$1.45/lb 600-700lbs $1.19-$1.40/lb
700-800lbs $1.14-$1.30/lb 700-800lbs $1.02-$1.15/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .35-.43/lb 1000-1300lbs .58-.78/lb
800-1100lb .44 -.56/lb 1300-2100lbs .79-.84/lb
1100-1300lbs .57-.65/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$800-$1000
Solid Mouth –No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-$1200-$1275/pr
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf- No Test
Wednesday and 456 head were on hand, up from the 150
head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 350
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls were $2-$4 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.74-$1.84/lb 200-300lbs $1.44-$1.82/lb
300-400lbs $1.52-$1.86/lb 300-400lbs $1.38-$1.68/lb
400-500lbs $1.36-$1.63/lb 400-500lbs $1.39-$1.54/lb
500-600lbs $1.28-$1.66/lb 500-600lbs $1.31-$1.42/lb
600-700lbs $1.23-$1.45/lb 600-700lbs $1.19-$1.40/lb
700-800lbs $1.14-$1.30/lb 700-800lbs $1.02-$1.15/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .35-.43/lb 1000-1300lbs .58-.78/lb
800-1100lb .44 -.56/lb 1300-2100lbs .79-.84/lb
1100-1300lbs .57-.65/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$800-$1000
Solid Mouth –No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-$1200-$1275/pr
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf- No Test
the weather
The High yesterday 77° The Low this morning 73°
Rainfall at the airport Tuesday .04 in.
Rainfall at Lometa 1.23 in.
Rainfall at Bend .73 in. and at Burnet .1 in.
Today: Partly sunny and nice until early afternoon when a 20% chance of rain shows up. The south wind will be light with a high around 81° .
Tonight: Partly cloudy, a low of 63°, and SE wind 5-10.
Thursday: The sun reins again, with a high of 82° in the afternoon and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Overnight the sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 66° and S-SE wind 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Friday will be much like Thursday with a high around 83°, but things will change in the overnight as a 40% chance of rain comes along in the wee hours of Saturday morning.
The Saturday forecast may get rough with a 60% chance of a thunderstorm or two. The south wind will blow around 15 mph with gusts.
Overnight Saturday the rain chance drops to 40% but most of that will be gone by Sunday morning.
Sunday’s high will be about 87° with only slight rain chances, though the afternoon and evening will be quite warm.
Rainfall at the airport Tuesday .04 in.
Rainfall at Lometa 1.23 in.
Rainfall at Bend .73 in. and at Burnet .1 in.
Today: Partly sunny and nice until early afternoon when a 20% chance of rain shows up. The south wind will be light with a high around 81° .
Tonight: Partly cloudy, a low of 63°, and SE wind 5-10.
Thursday: The sun reins again, with a high of 82° in the afternoon and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Overnight the sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 66° and S-SE wind 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Friday will be much like Thursday with a high around 83°, but things will change in the overnight as a 40% chance of rain comes along in the wee hours of Saturday morning.
The Saturday forecast may get rough with a 60% chance of a thunderstorm or two. The south wind will blow around 15 mph with gusts.
Overnight Saturday the rain chance drops to 40% but most of that will be gone by Sunday morning.
Sunday’s high will be about 87° with only slight rain chances, though the afternoon and evening will be quite warm.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a quiet night with a reckless driver on 183 N. at 3:32am. Later in the morning there was a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of E. 8th St. at 9:21am. Burglary of a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 9:59am. 2:03pm saw a 44 year old Lampasas man arrested in the 1400 block of CR 4034 for evading with a vehicle, driving with no license and a Lampasas county warrant for failure to appear. At the same location a 47 year old Lampasas man was taken into custody on a criminal non support warrant. A theft was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 2:47pm, a reckless driver in the 800 block of W. 4th at 6:47pm. There was a minor accident in the 1400 block of S. Key at 9:07pm with no injuries, and a suspicious person in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 10:01pm. The Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Tuesday shows Lometa with a runaway report, and Kempner with a reported disturbance. Out in the county there were reckless driver reports and a motorist assist. Deputies went into Cove on a code enforcement, a citizen complaint and a shots fired call.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 56 year old Kempner woman for non-payment of a fine.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 56 year old Kempner woman for non-payment of a fine.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
Number Two in State
pic L-R Brandon Rosa, LeeAnn Parker, Sara Olson, Kinsley Lindeman, Shaylee Wolfe, Kirsten Richards, Coach Justin Schulze)
The Lady Badger Golf Team captured the runner-up spot in the State 4A Tournament on Tuesday.
District Court Notes
Lampasas Courthouse was the site of Judge John Gauntt’s 27th District Court Docket Call on May 10th..
Altogether 37 cases were on the docket, 6 involved women and 31 involved men. Rudolph Garza charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 less than a gram failed to appear and a warrant was issued. There were two cases that involved bail jumping on a felony warrant.
There were 16 cases for possession of a controlled substance, 10 of them for less than a gram, 4 cases for 1-4 grams and 2 for over 4 but less than 200 grams. There was one DWI case with a child under 15 in the car.
Felony cases for burglary and theft totaled 5 with one for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and one each for theft of a controlled substance less than $150,000, theft of a firearm, theft $1500-$20,000 and burglary of a habitation. There was a fraud case where Jose Gerardo Chaples-Bruzon of Las Vegas was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees and there was one case for criminal nonsupport.
There were 5 assault cases, two for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one for assault on a public servant, an assault causing bodily injury to a family member and one for aggravated assault of a household member with a weapon. There were three sex cases, with Martin Gonzales-Cano having his order to dismiss granted on his sexual assault case. On the charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child, Elvis Smith of Milano was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees and he has to register as a sex offender. The other case involves a sex offender duty to register annually.
Of the 37 cases presented 9 were settled including Jonathan Allen who received 5 years deferred adjudication plus costs & fees for criminal non support. For possession of a controlled substance PG1 1-4 grams, Jamie Farris received 5 years deferred adjudicated plus costs & fees with a SAFPF requirement. On the same charge Todd Wimberly of Maxwell, received 5 years deferred adjudicated plus a $500 fine, costs & fees. For possession of a controlled substance less than a gram, Michael Harrris of Lampasas got 4 years deferred adjudicated probation plus a $1000 fine, costs & fees. On the same charge Gregory Loper of Kempner was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees, with the requirement of treatment. Loper was also sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated plus costs & fees and substance abuse treatment on his bail-jumping charge.
Michael Smith of Copperas Cove, charged with theft $1500-$20,000, saw his probation revoked and will do 409 days in the state jail with credit for time served plus costs & fees.
Altogether 37 cases were on the docket, 6 involved women and 31 involved men. Rudolph Garza charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 less than a gram failed to appear and a warrant was issued. There were two cases that involved bail jumping on a felony warrant.
There were 16 cases for possession of a controlled substance, 10 of them for less than a gram, 4 cases for 1-4 grams and 2 for over 4 but less than 200 grams. There was one DWI case with a child under 15 in the car.
Felony cases for burglary and theft totaled 5 with one for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and one each for theft of a controlled substance less than $150,000, theft of a firearm, theft $1500-$20,000 and burglary of a habitation. There was a fraud case where Jose Gerardo Chaples-Bruzon of Las Vegas was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees and there was one case for criminal nonsupport.
There were 5 assault cases, two for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one for assault on a public servant, an assault causing bodily injury to a family member and one for aggravated assault of a household member with a weapon. There were three sex cases, with Martin Gonzales-Cano having his order to dismiss granted on his sexual assault case. On the charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child, Elvis Smith of Milano was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees and he has to register as a sex offender. The other case involves a sex offender duty to register annually.
Of the 37 cases presented 9 were settled including Jonathan Allen who received 5 years deferred adjudication plus costs & fees for criminal non support. For possession of a controlled substance PG1 1-4 grams, Jamie Farris received 5 years deferred adjudicated plus costs & fees with a SAFPF requirement. On the same charge Todd Wimberly of Maxwell, received 5 years deferred adjudicated plus a $500 fine, costs & fees. For possession of a controlled substance less than a gram, Michael Harrris of Lampasas got 4 years deferred adjudicated probation plus a $1000 fine, costs & fees. On the same charge Gregory Loper of Kempner was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees, with the requirement of treatment. Loper was also sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated plus costs & fees and substance abuse treatment on his bail-jumping charge.
Michael Smith of Copperas Cove, charged with theft $1500-$20,000, saw his probation revoked and will do 409 days in the state jail with credit for time served plus costs & fees.
Tariffs and Trade Wars
Tariffs and trade wars are hurting everyone it seems, even blue collar workers that don’t realize what’s going on. Some workers in industries directly hit may find themselves having temporary layoffs or simply being without a job. Other careers not directly hit may find their retirement plans hurting. Workers with IRAs and 401Ks have stock and bond investments, and that market has been hit hard lately.
One segment that is getting hit hard seems to be agriculture. According to Gene Hall, a Farm Bureau reporter, “Net farm income in America has declined by half in the last six years. Without a robust trade environment, it’s difficult to see how that can improve.”
Hall says the NAFTA trade agreement we did have in place with Canada and Mexico had been “a good deal for Texas and especially for agriculture. Under it, U.S. agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico increased by 288%. The two U.S. neighbors are our second and third largest market, trailing only China.”
Hall goes on to hope for Congressional approval of the recent new trade agreement, called USMCA. He says it’s even an improvement over NAFTA because it gives the U.S. more access to the Canadian dairy market.
The rest of us are hoping for a peace with China and other countries so that gasoline prices can relax a little, the stock market can recover, the price of cell
One segment that is getting hit hard seems to be agriculture. According to Gene Hall, a Farm Bureau reporter, “Net farm income in America has declined by half in the last six years. Without a robust trade environment, it’s difficult to see how that can improve.”
Hall says the NAFTA trade agreement we did have in place with Canada and Mexico had been “a good deal for Texas and especially for agriculture. Under it, U.S. agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico increased by 288%. The two U.S. neighbors are our second and third largest market, trailing only China.”
Hall goes on to hope for Congressional approval of the recent new trade agreement, called USMCA. He says it’s even an improvement over NAFTA because it gives the U.S. more access to the Canadian dairy market.
The rest of us are hoping for a peace with China and other countries so that gasoline prices can relax a little, the stock market can recover, the price of cell
Mosquito Problems?
Dr. Mike Merchant, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist, said “Now is a good time to dump out bird baths, unused fountains and other containers holding water in anticipation of later spring mosquitoes,” Merchant said. “Early mosquitoes don’t usually bring human diseases, but the bites itch just as much.”
Breeding sites for West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes include bird baths, buckets, clogged gutters, tire swings, wheelbarrows or anything that holds water.”
To learn more about mosquitoes and for a comprehensive look at preemptive control measures, visit https://mosquitosafari.tamu.edu/.
Breeding sites for West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes include bird baths, buckets, clogged gutters, tire swings, wheelbarrows or anything that holds water.”
To learn more about mosquitoes and for a comprehensive look at preemptive control measures, visit https://mosquitosafari.tamu.edu/.
the weather
The High yesterday 80° The Low this morning 57°
Today: A 30% rain chance early morning, then mostly cloudy with a high near 80°. The S-SW breeze of 5-10 mph will shift to SE in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62° and SE wind 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 82° and SE wind 5-10 mph.
Overnight, partly cloudy with a low around 64° and south wind 5-10 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will bring mostly cloudy sky and a high near 82° with south wind 5-10 mph. Overnight down to 68°.
Friday will bring more of the warmup, getting up to 84° and windy, coming out of the south at 10-15 mph. Overnight rain clouds could come through. There is a 30% chance of moisture.
The Weekend: Saturday brings a 60% rain chance, clouds, and a high of 82° with brisk south wind at 15 mph. Festival goers in Copperas Cove will hope for a change in that forecast before Saturday. It could happen.
Sunday brings a slight chance of rain and an 88° high.
Today: A 30% rain chance early morning, then mostly cloudy with a high near 80°. The S-SW breeze of 5-10 mph will shift to SE in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62° and SE wind 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 82° and SE wind 5-10 mph.
Overnight, partly cloudy with a low around 64° and south wind 5-10 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will bring mostly cloudy sky and a high near 82° with south wind 5-10 mph. Overnight down to 68°.
Friday will bring more of the warmup, getting up to 84° and windy, coming out of the south at 10-15 mph. Overnight rain clouds could come through. There is a 30% chance of moisture.
The Weekend: Saturday brings a 60% rain chance, clouds, and a high of 82° with brisk south wind at 15 mph. Festival goers in Copperas Cove will hope for a change in that forecast before Saturday. It could happen.
Sunday brings a slight chance of rain and an 88° high.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows a suspicious vehicle in Hancock park at 12:27am, then a disturbance in the 500 block of S. Broad at 2:21am. Later in the morning a runaway was reported in the 400 block of W. 5th St. at 9:07am.
A harassment was reported on Castleberry St. at 1:46pm, then the evening shows reckless drivers in the 300 block of N. Broad at 6:14pm and in the 2700 block of S 281 at 7:45pm. Thefts were reported in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut at 8:09pm, then the 200 block of N. Walnut at 8:58pm. another reckless driver was on US 183 qt 9:31pm and suspicious activity was reported in the 1900 block of S. 281 at 11:28pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Monday shows Lometa with an animal issue. Kempner responded to an alarm, livestock issues as well as trespassing reports. Out in the county there were multiple civil matters and animal issues as well as a report of a utility problem. Deputies went into Cove on trespassing and animal calls.
The jail log shows the arrest of a 57 year old Kempner man on miscellaneous offences and fines. Also a 53 year old LaGrange woman was arrested on an out of county charge
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20th at 7pm
A harassment was reported on Castleberry St. at 1:46pm, then the evening shows reckless drivers in the 300 block of N. Broad at 6:14pm and in the 2700 block of S 281 at 7:45pm. Thefts were reported in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut at 8:09pm, then the 200 block of N. Walnut at 8:58pm. another reckless driver was on US 183 qt 9:31pm and suspicious activity was reported in the 1900 block of S. 281 at 11:28pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Monday shows Lometa with an animal issue. Kempner responded to an alarm, livestock issues as well as trespassing reports. Out in the county there were multiple civil matters and animal issues as well as a report of a utility problem. Deputies went into Cove on trespassing and animal calls.
The jail log shows the arrest of a 57 year old Kempner man on miscellaneous offences and fines. Also a 53 year old LaGrange woman was arrested on an out of county charge
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20th at 7pm
Commissioners Receive Petition to Create ESD
Lampasas Commissioner’s Court got official notice that a petition has been circulated by the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department and has received 160 signatures that call for the formation of a new taxing entity in Lampasas County. This entity, encompassing a proposed ESD around the Kempner area, would place a new property tax on those property owners in that district. The tax, according to the proposal explained by Fire Chief Dan Hause, would begin at about 10¢ per hundred dollars of property appraisal. A home that has a $100,000 appraisal would be taxed $100, on top of the property tax levied by the city, school and county.
Hause said that he and the other Fire Chiefs in the county looked at the county map to discuss possible ESDs and decided that the County might need 4 ESDs. One for the Adamsville VFD, one for the Lometa VFD, and one for the Lampasas VFD. The other Fire Chiefs, he said, had decided they would wait to see how the Kempner proposal was accepted by voters before they tried it.
Hause said the Kempner VFD response area covers about 8,000 people, roughly a third of the County population, and that they need to increase the level of fire and emergency protection with better equipment and some paid firemen.
There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, July 16th at 6pm, either at Taylor Creek Elementary Cafeteria or in the District Court Room in the Courthouse. An Election for the voters of the proposed ESD would likely take place on Monday the 22nd of July.
In another area, the Court discussed, and agreed, to increase the jail fee that the City of Lampasas and other Cities and Counties are paying for people charged with class c misdemeanors. The fee for inmates housed in Lampasas’ jail will go from $25.74 to $40 dollars per day. This change will take place July 1st.
It was also agreed for the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a new livestock trailer for the Animal Control Dept. for some $59,748. The Sheriff said the old trailer was given to them 20 yrs ago and is no longer safe for animals that are in poor condition. The new trailer would be bought from LDJ Sales of Lampasas. Commissioner Bobby Carroll was opposed to the purchase.
Linda Crawford, the long time Tax Assessor/Collector, has opted to resign and her registration was accepted. She has served for 20 years and is going to take time to focus on her life and family.
Judge Randy Hoyer proclaims May 22nd as National Poppy Day and asks everyone to wear a Poppy on that day to help recognize veterans.
The preliminary plat for phase 2 of the Lampasas River Place subdivision was accepted. Tad Davis, the owner was there with Tracie Torres to talk about the progress on the subdivision.
The Lampasas City Council met last night. In the special session, the canvassed votes from the special election were accepted, and TJ Monroe was selected as Mayor Pro-Tem.
In the workshop session, there was discussion of noise complaints were discussed, and comments were taken from citizens. However, it was found that the noise levels do not violate the current noise ordinance.
In regular session the Council moved to accept the Brodie Estates Plat. No action was taken on the proposals from Canales-Dibble Construction and Eckermann Engineering.
The next meeting has been moved to May 28th due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Hause said that he and the other Fire Chiefs in the county looked at the county map to discuss possible ESDs and decided that the County might need 4 ESDs. One for the Adamsville VFD, one for the Lometa VFD, and one for the Lampasas VFD. The other Fire Chiefs, he said, had decided they would wait to see how the Kempner proposal was accepted by voters before they tried it.
Hause said the Kempner VFD response area covers about 8,000 people, roughly a third of the County population, and that they need to increase the level of fire and emergency protection with better equipment and some paid firemen.
There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, July 16th at 6pm, either at Taylor Creek Elementary Cafeteria or in the District Court Room in the Courthouse. An Election for the voters of the proposed ESD would likely take place on Monday the 22nd of July.
In another area, the Court discussed, and agreed, to increase the jail fee that the City of Lampasas and other Cities and Counties are paying for people charged with class c misdemeanors. The fee for inmates housed in Lampasas’ jail will go from $25.74 to $40 dollars per day. This change will take place July 1st.
It was also agreed for the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a new livestock trailer for the Animal Control Dept. for some $59,748. The Sheriff said the old trailer was given to them 20 yrs ago and is no longer safe for animals that are in poor condition. The new trailer would be bought from LDJ Sales of Lampasas. Commissioner Bobby Carroll was opposed to the purchase.
Linda Crawford, the long time Tax Assessor/Collector, has opted to resign and her registration was accepted. She has served for 20 years and is going to take time to focus on her life and family.
Judge Randy Hoyer proclaims May 22nd as National Poppy Day and asks everyone to wear a Poppy on that day to help recognize veterans.
The preliminary plat for phase 2 of the Lampasas River Place subdivision was accepted. Tad Davis, the owner was there with Tracie Torres to talk about the progress on the subdivision.
The Lampasas City Council met last night. In the special session, the canvassed votes from the special election were accepted, and TJ Monroe was selected as Mayor Pro-Tem.
In the workshop session, there was discussion of noise complaints were discussed, and comments were taken from citizens. However, it was found that the noise levels do not violate the current noise ordinance.
In regular session the Council moved to accept the Brodie Estates Plat. No action was taken on the proposals from Canales-Dibble Construction and Eckermann Engineering.
The next meeting has been moved to May 28th due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
American Legion Recognizes Locals Lost in CIA Service
Most of the work of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is clandestine and never revealed, and that was the case for some Lampasas men for a long time. But, it later came to light.
Darrell Eubanks and John Lewis were 1954 graduates of Lampasas High. Both were popular, stellar students and athletes. The two were close friends and after graduation they had went into the western mountains of the U.S. to work for the United States Forest Service as smoke jumpers. While there, they were recruited by the CIA.
In that work, even their parents didn’t know of their employment or clandestine activities.
The two later found themselves working as parachute drop officers for Air America, a CIA front, in Tibet and Laos. John was also involved in the Bay of Pigs assault in Cuba in 1961.
On August 31, 1961, Darrell and John were killed in a plane crash while attempting to resupply the anti-communist Hmong Army in Northern Laos. Their service to the country was kept secret until recently. In 2017, the two Lampasas heroes were honored at the CIA headquarters in Langley, VA where then CIA Director Mike Pompeo dedicated stars for each on the CIA’s Wall of Honor. Since the founding of the CIA in 1947, only 129 have been so honored.
A bronze plaque, placed on a monument honoring the two, will be dedicated at 10am on Saturday, May 18th at Oak Hill Cemetery. It will be at a site just west of the Veteran’s Memorial Monument.
The American Legion Post 277, friends and family are invited to participate in an 8am decoration of graves of veterans, as well as the dedication of the Eubanks/Lewis Memorial. There will also be a Memorial Day Weekend Ceremony at Oak Hill on Saturday, May 25th at 9am.
Darrell Eubanks and John Lewis were 1954 graduates of Lampasas High. Both were popular, stellar students and athletes. The two were close friends and after graduation they had went into the western mountains of the U.S. to work for the United States Forest Service as smoke jumpers. While there, they were recruited by the CIA.
In that work, even their parents didn’t know of their employment or clandestine activities.
The two later found themselves working as parachute drop officers for Air America, a CIA front, in Tibet and Laos. John was also involved in the Bay of Pigs assault in Cuba in 1961.
On August 31, 1961, Darrell and John were killed in a plane crash while attempting to resupply the anti-communist Hmong Army in Northern Laos. Their service to the country was kept secret until recently. In 2017, the two Lampasas heroes were honored at the CIA headquarters in Langley, VA where then CIA Director Mike Pompeo dedicated stars for each on the CIA’s Wall of Honor. Since the founding of the CIA in 1947, only 129 have been so honored.
A bronze plaque, placed on a monument honoring the two, will be dedicated at 10am on Saturday, May 18th at Oak Hill Cemetery. It will be at a site just west of the Veteran’s Memorial Monument.
The American Legion Post 277, friends and family are invited to participate in an 8am decoration of graves of veterans, as well as the dedication of the Eubanks/Lewis Memorial. There will also be a Memorial Day Weekend Ceremony at Oak Hill on Saturday, May 25th at 9am.
What’s Goin’ On?
District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison reports that the District Court Jury Call for May 22nd has been canceled. Anyone receiving a jury summons can disregard it.
The Lampasas Mission is currently in need of canned meats, soups, paper products, diapers for babies and personal hygiene products. Hours for donating are Monday 5-8pm, Tues & Thurs 1-3pm. Or call to set up a time 512-556-5779.
It’s Coming Back – Click It or Ticket. Beginning May 20th, Texas DPS and other police patrols in Texas are going to start handing out tickets with $200 fines to drivers with people inside their vehicle not buckled up
The Lampasas Mission is currently in need of canned meats, soups, paper products, diapers for babies and personal hygiene products. Hours for donating are Monday 5-8pm, Tues & Thurs 1-3pm. Or call to set up a time 512-556-5779.
It’s Coming Back – Click It or Ticket. Beginning May 20th, Texas DPS and other police patrols in Texas are going to start handing out tickets with $200 fines to drivers with people inside their vehicle not buckled up
the weather
The High yesterday 74° The Low this morning 52°
Rainfall at the airport so far this month – 2.36 in.
Rainfall at LCRA gauge 10 mi. W-SW of town – 4in
Rainfall at Lometa LCRA gauge this month – 2.7 in.
Rainfall at Colorado River at Bend in May – 3.51in.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 79° and light wind becoming E-SE at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain after 4am, mostly cloudy, and a low around 61° with light E-SE wind.
Tuesday: The 20% rain chance continues, along with a little sunshine and a high of 81°. SW wind will be 5-10 mph becoming E-SE in the afternoon.
Overnight rain chances go away with a low of 61°.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will bring sunshine and full south, but very light, breeze. The temp will top out at 83°.
Thursday looks like more sunshine and up to about 83°.
Friday, the same forecast seems to work, except for after dark when a 20% rain chance is forecast.
The weekend looks like a 50/50 chance of rain on Saturday and almost that high on Sunday
Rainfall at the airport so far this month – 2.36 in.
Rainfall at LCRA gauge 10 mi. W-SW of town – 4in
Rainfall at Lometa LCRA gauge this month – 2.7 in.
Rainfall at Colorado River at Bend in May – 3.51in.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 79° and light wind becoming E-SE at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain after 4am, mostly cloudy, and a low around 61° with light E-SE wind.
Tuesday: The 20% rain chance continues, along with a little sunshine and a high of 81°. SW wind will be 5-10 mph becoming E-SE in the afternoon.
Overnight rain chances go away with a low of 61°.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will bring sunshine and full south, but very light, breeze. The temp will top out at 83°.
Thursday looks like more sunshine and up to about 83°.
Friday, the same forecast seems to work, except for after dark when a 20% rain chance is forecast.
The weekend looks like a 50/50 chance of rain on Saturday and almost that high on Sunday
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept blotter for Saturday shows the early morning arrest of a 60 year old Lampasas man for DWI at 2am in the 1100 block of S. Key. Also in the 2am hour a prowler was reported in the 200 block of N. Park St. at 2:14am. Sharon Key Riewe, 69, of Goldthwaite was detained in the 300 block of 4th St at 7:15am for a Mills County Warrant for 13 counts of injury to a child. There was burglary of a building reported in the 600 block of N. Broad at 8:57am. The afternoon saw a suspicious person in the 900 block of E. 4th St. at 3:34pm, then reckless drivers in the 400 block of e. 4th St. at 3:55pm and the 300 block of CTE at 9:09pm. AT 10:38pm a 41 year old Copperas Cove resident was arrested in the 500 block of E. 4th St. for DWI.
Sunday’s blotter shows a criminal trespass in the 600 block of Heatherly at 1:53am, then a disturbance in the 200 block of W. 2nd at 4:18am.
Sunday evening shows burglary of a building in the 600 block of N. Broad at 6:30pm, then a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of W. 5th St. at 9pm. A 50 year old homeless man was brought in from the 900 block of S. Key at 10:29pm for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone at 10:29pm. A prowler was reported in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 10:35pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Over the weekend, Lometa responded to a civil matter and an animal complaint. Kempner tended to an accident, a fight in progress, a noise complaint and investigated a suspicious person. Out in the county deputies worked a few civil matters, an animal complaint, and served a warrant. The Sheriff’s department went out to Cove on a couple of shots fired calls and a livestock issue.
The jail log shows the county booked in a 44 year old Lampasas man for possession of a controlled substance and a failure to appear charge as well as a 30 year old Copperas Cove woman for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz. Three Killeen men, 19 year old Bryan Chavez, 41 year old Noel Guerrero, and 41 year old Jose Chavez Gutierrez were all booked into the Lampasas County Jail on the afternoon of May 12th for deadly conduct/discharging a firearm. Gutierrez was also put on an ICE detainer.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
Sunday’s blotter shows a criminal trespass in the 600 block of Heatherly at 1:53am, then a disturbance in the 200 block of W. 2nd at 4:18am.
Sunday evening shows burglary of a building in the 600 block of N. Broad at 6:30pm, then a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of W. 5th St. at 9pm. A 50 year old homeless man was brought in from the 900 block of S. Key at 10:29pm for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone at 10:29pm. A prowler was reported in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 10:35pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Over the weekend, Lometa responded to a civil matter and an animal complaint. Kempner tended to an accident, a fight in progress, a noise complaint and investigated a suspicious person. Out in the county deputies worked a few civil matters, an animal complaint, and served a warrant. The Sheriff’s department went out to Cove on a couple of shots fired calls and a livestock issue.
The jail log shows the county booked in a 44 year old Lampasas man for possession of a controlled substance and a failure to appear charge as well as a 30 year old Copperas Cove woman for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz. Three Killeen men, 19 year old Bryan Chavez, 41 year old Noel Guerrero, and 41 year old Jose Chavez Gutierrez were all booked into the Lampasas County Jail on the afternoon of May 12th for deadly conduct/discharging a firearm. Gutierrez was also put on an ICE detainer.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
The Best of Lampasas Young Men on the Athletics Field
Cameron Everts, State 4A Champion in the 300 M Hurdles brings home the gold . Cameron, a junior at Lampasas High, had the winning time of 38.07 seconds. Finishing in 5th place, less than a second behind Cameron, was sophomore Ace Whitehead with a time of 39.02.
The two went on to join teammates Luke Palacios and Brady Carroll in the 4X400 (mile) Relay where they took 2nd (Silver) with a time of 3:20.26, behind La Vega’s 3:18.08.
l-r are Cameron Everts, Luke Palacios, Ace Whitehead and Brady Carroll.
A proud outcome for Lampasas and its young athletes.
The Badgers also ran in the 4X200 Relay but an unfortunate mishap with the baton saw them “not finish.”
The two went on to join teammates Luke Palacios and Brady Carroll in the 4X400 (mile) Relay where they took 2nd (Silver) with a time of 3:20.26, behind La Vega’s 3:18.08.
l-r are Cameron Everts, Luke Palacios, Ace Whitehead and Brady Carroll.
A proud outcome for Lampasas and its young athletes.
The Badgers also ran in the 4X200 Relay but an unfortunate mishap with the baton saw them “not finish.”
Badger Baseball Playoffs End in Rubber Game Loss
After winning the bi-district round over Boerne in a one-game, 7th inning comeback last week, the Badgers split wins in last Friday’s area round double header with Bellville. That sent them to a rubber game on Saturday in Cameron, where the Brahmas took a 6-2 win to end the Badgers 2019 season.
Being the runner-up in district and bi-district champs ain’t bad though, and as we always say, just wait’ll next year! The Badger baseball team only loses one regular starting senior from this year’s team, and with a look at a couple of young players coming up from the JV, it gets even better. Some teams, like our nemesis, Liberty Hill, are losing notable seniors. Lampasas finished 8-2 in district this year and went 2-2 in playoff games, and next year could be even better.
Being the runner-up in district and bi-district champs ain’t bad though, and as we always say, just wait’ll next year! The Badger baseball team only loses one regular starting senior from this year’s team, and with a look at a couple of young players coming up from the JV, it gets even better. Some teams, like our nemesis, Liberty Hill, are losing notable seniors. Lampasas finished 8-2 in district this year and went 2-2 in playoff games, and next year could be even better.
meetings
Lampasas County Commissioners were to be in session this morning at 9am in the courthouse. The big item there expected to be the possibility of an election to set up a new property taxing entity in the county.
Lampasas City Council will be in session at 5:30pm for a workshop and 7pm for a regular session. On their agenda will be swearing in of new Council members. Actually, the only “new” member of the Council will be Randy Clark, the long time, now retired, Director of Public Works for the City. The Mayor Pro-Tem will also be selected.
Agenda items also include an agreement with the developer of the Stone Valley Subdivision off Nix Road, bids from Canales-Dibble Contractors on concrete work on the City Hall parking lot, agreements with Engineer Derrek Eckermann for water line and wastewater lines, the formation of a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, and several grant applications.
Lometa’s School Board meets at 6:30pm in their school library. .
Lampasas City Council will be in session at 5:30pm for a workshop and 7pm for a regular session. On their agenda will be swearing in of new Council members. Actually, the only “new” member of the Council will be Randy Clark, the long time, now retired, Director of Public Works for the City. The Mayor Pro-Tem will also be selected.
Agenda items also include an agreement with the developer of the Stone Valley Subdivision off Nix Road, bids from Canales-Dibble Contractors on concrete work on the City Hall parking lot, agreements with Engineer Derrek Eckermann for water line and wastewater lines, the formation of a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, and several grant applications.
Lometa’s School Board meets at 6:30pm in their school library. .
the weather
High yesterday was 61° The low this morning was 53°
Today 50% chance of showers before 1pm. Otherwise cloudy with a high near 66° and N-NW wind at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with gradual clearing and a low near 53° N wind becoming calm.
Sunday: Possible fog in the morning then mostly sunny with a high near 78°. Winds out of the W-NW 5-10 mph becoming NE in the afternoon. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 56° and easterly breezes at 5-10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 77° and a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon. Monday night shows a 30% chance of showers and a low near 60°.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a high near 78° and a 40% chance of storms
Today 50% chance of showers before 1pm. Otherwise cloudy with a high near 66° and N-NW wind at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with gradual clearing and a low near 53° N wind becoming calm.
Sunday: Possible fog in the morning then mostly sunny with a high near 78°. Winds out of the W-NW 5-10 mph becoming NE in the afternoon. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 56° and easterly breezes at 5-10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 77° and a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon. Monday night shows a 30% chance of showers and a low near 60°.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a high near 78° and a 40% chance of storms
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows the early morning arrest of Shannon Dowis 42, of Llano in the 1500 block of S. Key at 1:27am for unlawful use of criminal instruments and possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. At the same time, Athena Barnett, 24, of Llano was also arrested in the 1500 block of S. Key Ave for unlawful use of criminal instruments , possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram, and fraudulent use/possession of identifying information.
An abandoned vehicle reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:51am, then a theft was reported in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 12:24pm. There was reckless driving in the 900 block of N. Key at 2:42pm.
A minor accident occurred in the 100 block of W. 3rd at 3:33pm, then a reckless driver in the 1000 block of S. Key at 6:32 pm. There were harassments in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 7:02pm and another on CR 2200 at 7:30pm.
A second minor accident took place in the 1100 block of W. 4th St. at 8:12pm, then suspicious acts were reported in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 9:46pm and 11:11pm. A 67 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 700 block of S. Live Oak St. at 11:39pm for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram and evading arrest/detention on foot
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Friday shows Lometa quiet with only a traffic stop. Kempner responded to Civil matters, an alarm call and a livestock issue. Out in the county, there was a citizen assist, civil matters, a medical call and a reported harassment. Deputies went into Cove on a civil matter and a report of shots fired.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a Lometa woman, 43 years old on an out of county charge, and a Lampasas man, 32 years old also on an out of county charge.
An abandoned vehicle reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:51am, then a theft was reported in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 12:24pm. There was reckless driving in the 900 block of N. Key at 2:42pm.
A minor accident occurred in the 100 block of W. 3rd at 3:33pm, then a reckless driver in the 1000 block of S. Key at 6:32 pm. There were harassments in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 7:02pm and another on CR 2200 at 7:30pm.
A second minor accident took place in the 1100 block of W. 4th St. at 8:12pm, then suspicious acts were reported in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 9:46pm and 11:11pm. A 67 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 700 block of S. Live Oak St. at 11:39pm for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram and evading arrest/detention on foot
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Friday shows Lometa quiet with only a traffic stop. Kempner responded to Civil matters, an alarm call and a livestock issue. Out in the county, there was a citizen assist, civil matters, a medical call and a reported harassment. Deputies went into Cove on a civil matter and a report of shots fired.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a Lometa woman, 43 years old on an out of county charge, and a Lampasas man, 32 years old also on an out of county charge.
Badgers Split With Bellville
Go to game two in Cameron
It was a crushing defeat in the first game for the Badgers, losing it 11-0 in a run-rule game with the Bellville Brahmas. It was one of those games when everything fell apart at once. There was a grand slam home run by the Brahma pitcher that really started it. Then the Badgers had a couple of errors, some bad luck, and it generally fell apart.
But, as they've done many times before, the Badgers came back. In game two, with Marty Ybarra on the mound and the infield getting a chance to work, the Badgers all but shut down Bellville, while picking up some runs of their own, and finished on top 3-1. It seemed to be 2 run rallies for the Badgers, some of it came from Ace Whitehead's base running, some from the bats of several other Badgers, but the boys came back determined to win.
Now we go to the "rubber" game at 3pm this afternoon in Cameron. Look for a real fight from both teams!
The weather seems hospitable at this point.
But, as they've done many times before, the Badgers came back. In game two, with Marty Ybarra on the mound and the infield getting a chance to work, the Badgers all but shut down Bellville, while picking up some runs of their own, and finished on top 3-1. It seemed to be 2 run rallies for the Badgers, some of it came from Ace Whitehead's base running, some from the bats of several other Badgers, but the boys came back determined to win.
Now we go to the "rubber" game at 3pm this afternoon in Cameron. Look for a real fight from both teams!
The weather seems hospitable at this point.
monday meetings
The Commissioners will meet at 9am in the courthouse with an agenda item listed as “Petition for creation of Emergency Services District – Dan Hause.” This discussion, if acted on, is on a petition that would bring about an election to create a new taxing entity in the county. It would create an ESD that would have the right to levy an additional property tax on homes and business in the District. Other items on that Commissioner’s agenda include the resignation of County Tax Assessor Linda Crawford, the sale or transfer of some surplus property, some subdivision matters, and some fairly minor budget matters.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm in a workshop session and regular session at 7pm. On the agenda for the special session is acceping the votes for the special election held on May 4th, presentation to outgoing city council member, and administering the Oath of Office to newly Elected Council Members. In the special session, there will be discussion and possible action concerning the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for the 2019-2020 term and the reappointment of the Municipal Court Judge.
New business in the regular session includes discussion and/or modification of the preliminary plat for Brodie Estates, discussion of the Stone Valley Development Agreement, and work on the parking lot behind city hall. Discussion concerning a possible agreement between Eckermann Engineering for water and wastewater line work, and the water conservation and drought contingency plan.
Also, The Lampasas City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7pm in the Council Chambers to receive input regarding adoption of the 2019-2023 Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan.
Lometa’s School Board meets at 6:30pm in their school library. .
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm in a workshop session and regular session at 7pm. On the agenda for the special session is acceping the votes for the special election held on May 4th, presentation to outgoing city council member, and administering the Oath of Office to newly Elected Council Members. In the special session, there will be discussion and possible action concerning the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for the 2019-2020 term and the reappointment of the Municipal Court Judge.
New business in the regular session includes discussion and/or modification of the preliminary plat for Brodie Estates, discussion of the Stone Valley Development Agreement, and work on the parking lot behind city hall. Discussion concerning a possible agreement between Eckermann Engineering for water and wastewater line work, and the water conservation and drought contingency plan.
Also, The Lampasas City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7pm in the Council Chambers to receive input regarding adoption of the 2019-2023 Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan.
Lometa’s School Board meets at 6:30pm in their school library. .
the weather
High yesterday was 81° The low this morning was 50°
The official rainfall at the airport Thursday - .1 in. Total rainfall at the airport gauge this month – 2.33 in. Total rainfall at the airport gauge in April – 1.84 in.
Today: A 30% rain chance, mainly after 11am, then cloudy with a high near 63° and certainly cool with a north wind of 10-15 mph and gusting to 20.
Tonight: A 70% rain chance and very cool with a low of 53º predicted. The N-NE wind should be light.
Saturday: A 70% rain chance, probably early, and still cloudy. The high may make it up to 70º with light north wind. Overnight it will be cloudy, a very small chance of rain, and the temperature down to 53º.
Sunday morning will bring nice sunshine and a temperature that rises into the mid 70s, still with a north wind until late. By Monday morning the wind may shift to the east.
Next week we expect the wind to shift back to east and then south but the rain chances are expected to creep back in to some degree.
The official rainfall at the airport Thursday - .1 in. Total rainfall at the airport gauge this month – 2.33 in. Total rainfall at the airport gauge in April – 1.84 in.
Today: A 30% rain chance, mainly after 11am, then cloudy with a high near 63° and certainly cool with a north wind of 10-15 mph and gusting to 20.
Tonight: A 70% rain chance and very cool with a low of 53º predicted. The N-NE wind should be light.
Saturday: A 70% rain chance, probably early, and still cloudy. The high may make it up to 70º with light north wind. Overnight it will be cloudy, a very small chance of rain, and the temperature down to 53º.
Sunday morning will bring nice sunshine and a temperature that rises into the mid 70s, still with a north wind until late. By Monday morning the wind may shift to the east.
Next week we expect the wind to shift back to east and then south but the rain chances are expected to creep back in to some degree.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept for Thursday shows a quiet day with criminal mischief reported in the 400 block of S. Ridge at 3:18pm and 4:15pm. there was a harassment report in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 7pm. A Marion, Texas woman, 44 was arrested in the 100 block of E. Ave D at 8:28pm for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Later in the evening a suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 10:21pm and a 32 year old Lampasas man was detained on an out-of-county warrant at 10:49pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Thursday shows Lometa responded to a medical call, and Kempner worked a theft case. Out in the county deputies took a missing person report, responded to an alarm, and were sent out on an assault, and an animal complaint. The Sheriff’s office also went to Cove on a criminal mischief call and to respond to a wreck.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 42 year old Kerrville man on a bench warrant.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
Later in the evening a suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 10:21pm and a 32 year old Lampasas man was detained on an out-of-county warrant at 10:49pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Thursday shows Lometa responded to a medical call, and Kempner worked a theft case. Out in the county deputies took a missing person report, responded to an alarm, and were sent out on an assault, and an animal complaint. The Sheriff’s office also went to Cove on a criminal mischief call and to respond to a wreck.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 42 year old Kerrville man on a bench warrant.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
It's Friday!!!
Join the KACQ crew at Johnny Walker’s BBQ (formerly Momma Jean’s) for the 11am Grand Opening. It’s at 504 N. Key and we’ll have lots of fun and giveaways, including a free Johnny Walker Custom Cup to the first 50 customers. The event goes on all weekend, even into the Mother’s Day celebration where Momma Jean’s Peach Cobbler is free with any meal.
Down the street at noon the Domino’s Pizza shop is having their Lampasas Ribbon Cutting with the local Chamber of Commerce on hand.
Badger Baseball fans planning to attend the 2nd round baseball playoffs today at Hutto will have to leave earlier than planned.
Sandwiched between student STARR tests requirements that prohibited play before Friday, and bad weather forecasts that threaten parts of Friday, Badger Coach Shane Doege and his Bellville counterpart were doing some serious strategizing on Thursday.
The weather forecasters seemed to predict a mid-afternoon window where they thought it wouldn’t be raining at Hutto, the game site. So-o, in order to try and get in at least one of the two planned games for the day, the agreement was made to move the 1st pitch time up from 5pm to 2pm.
The earlier start will be a bit inconvenient for the team and certainly the fans, but if the change works, it is certainly better than a rainout, which is what happened to the Badgers last week at Dripping Springs.
Go Badgers!
Down the street at noon the Domino’s Pizza shop is having their Lampasas Ribbon Cutting with the local Chamber of Commerce on hand.
Badger Baseball fans planning to attend the 2nd round baseball playoffs today at Hutto will have to leave earlier than planned.
Sandwiched between student STARR tests requirements that prohibited play before Friday, and bad weather forecasts that threaten parts of Friday, Badger Coach Shane Doege and his Bellville counterpart were doing some serious strategizing on Thursday.
The weather forecasters seemed to predict a mid-afternoon window where they thought it wouldn’t be raining at Hutto, the game site. So-o, in order to try and get in at least one of the two planned games for the day, the agreement was made to move the 1st pitch time up from 5pm to 2pm.
The earlier start will be a bit inconvenient for the team and certainly the fans, but if the change works, it is certainly better than a rainout, which is what happened to the Badgers last week at Dripping Springs.
Go Badgers!
hanna springs principal named
Lampasas ISD Superintendent Chane Rascoe has announced the hiring of the new Hanna Springs Principal. After a committee of 6, including 3 Hanna Springs teachers, looked at a field of 17 applicants for the job, a unanimous selection was made to hire the current Assistant Principal, Lindsay Duhon, for the job.
Lindsay is a Lampasas High School graduate. She currently has ten years experience with Lampasas ISD. Ms. Duhon graduated from Baylor University with her BS degree in Elementary Education in 2001 and began teaching while pursuing her MS in Education in Guidance and Counseling at Baylor, which she completed in 2003. She taught elementary school and was a K-12 school counselor before completing her Principal Certification in 2009. She had been the Assistant Principal at Hanna Springs for the past nine years and is completing her eighteenth year in education.
She is the proud mom of two children, who have both attended Lampasas schools from Kindergarten. Her daughter, Kaitlyn (15), is a Freshman at LHS and her son, Braxton (12), is a 5th grader at Hanna Springs.
Lindsay is a Lampasas High School graduate. She currently has ten years experience with Lampasas ISD. Ms. Duhon graduated from Baylor University with her BS degree in Elementary Education in 2001 and began teaching while pursuing her MS in Education in Guidance and Counseling at Baylor, which she completed in 2003. She taught elementary school and was a K-12 school counselor before completing her Principal Certification in 2009. She had been the Assistant Principal at Hanna Springs for the past nine years and is completing her eighteenth year in education.
She is the proud mom of two children, who have both attended Lampasas schools from Kindergarten. Her daughter, Kaitlyn (15), is a Freshman at LHS and her son, Braxton (12), is a 5th grader at Hanna Springs.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place Wednesday and 150 head were on hand, down from the 689
head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 441
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 lower on limited test, slaughter cows and bulls were steady on limited test.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.53-$1.70/lb 300-400lbs $1.51-$1.75/lb
400-500lbs $1.55-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.43-$1.61/lb
500-600lbs $1.44-$1.58/lb 500-600lbs $1.34-$1.47/lb
600-700lbs $1.29-$1.43/lb 600-700lbs $1.27-$1.30/lb
700-800lbs $1.16-$1.26/lb 700-800lbs No Test
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs No Test 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .45 -.50/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .51-.57/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old- No Test
Solid Mouth – No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-No Test
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf- No Test
head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 441
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 lower on limited test, slaughter cows and bulls were steady on limited test.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.53-$1.70/lb 300-400lbs $1.51-$1.75/lb
400-500lbs $1.55-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.43-$1.61/lb
500-600lbs $1.44-$1.58/lb 500-600lbs $1.34-$1.47/lb
600-700lbs $1.29-$1.43/lb 600-700lbs $1.27-$1.30/lb
700-800lbs $1.16-$1.26/lb 700-800lbs No Test
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs No Test 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .45 -.50/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .51-.57/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old- No Test
Solid Mouth – No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-No Test
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf- No Test
next week
The Monday meetings of Lampasas County Commissioners and City Council, as well as Lometa’s School Board, will be on many citizens’ schedules.
The Commissioners will meet at 9am in the courthouse with an agenda item listed as “Petition for creation of Emergency Services District – Dan Hause.” This discussion, if acted on, is on a petition that would bring about an election to create a new taxing entity in the county. It would create an ESD that would have the right to levy an additional property tax on homes and business in the District. Other items on that Commissioner’s agenda include the resignation of County Tax Assessor Linda Crawford, the sale or transfer of some surplus property, some subdivision matters, and some fairly minor budget matters.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm in a workshop session and regular session at 7pm. Lometa’s School Board meets at 6:30pm in their school library.
The Commissioners will meet at 9am in the courthouse with an agenda item listed as “Petition for creation of Emergency Services District – Dan Hause.” This discussion, if acted on, is on a petition that would bring about an election to create a new taxing entity in the county. It would create an ESD that would have the right to levy an additional property tax on homes and business in the District. Other items on that Commissioner’s agenda include the resignation of County Tax Assessor Linda Crawford, the sale or transfer of some surplus property, some subdivision matters, and some fairly minor budget matters.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm in a workshop session and regular session at 7pm. Lometa’s School Board meets at 6:30pm in their school library.
funeral notice
Lillie Hulene Archie, age 90 of Lampasas, Texas passed away May 7, 2019, with her family by her side.
A funeral service will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 @ 3pm at Sneed Funeral home. Visitation will be Friday May 10, 2019 at Sneed Funeral home from 6 – 8pm.
She was born to Roy & Myrtle Lee Bates, October 9, 1928 in Runnels County. She was a member of Novice Baptist Church and had graduated from Novice High School in 1946. Hulene married her first love of her life, Herman Doyle Archie, in 1947. In the 41 years of marriage, she and her children followed him to Japan and Germany but always returned to Lampasas.
Her passion was nursing. She received her LVN license from Shepherd Memorial Hospital in Burnet in 1971 and worked at Rollins Brooks Hospital in Lampasas for 20+ years.
She loved playing the piano while all her children and grandchildren gathered around to sing along. Her greatest love was family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bingo, slots, fishing and dancing.
Hulene was blessed to have two loves of her life. She met Daryl Strelow at Bingo and had 23 wonderful years with him. She was admired by many for her caring heart, outgoing personality and vibrant smile.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Inez Archer of Novice, TX.
She is survived by her companion Daryl Strelow, her four children Doylene and Jimmy Hopson of Gatesville, Dewey Archie and Luann Renner of Gatesville, Lana Davidson and Justin Rhyne of Gatesville, Audrey and JW Bear of Lampasas, step-daughter Sherry and John Taylor, of Fairfax, Virginia and by 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 @ 3pm at Sneed Funeral home. Visitation will be Friday May 10, 2019 at Sneed Funeral home from 6 – 8pm.
She was born to Roy & Myrtle Lee Bates, October 9, 1928 in Runnels County. She was a member of Novice Baptist Church and had graduated from Novice High School in 1946. Hulene married her first love of her life, Herman Doyle Archie, in 1947. In the 41 years of marriage, she and her children followed him to Japan and Germany but always returned to Lampasas.
Her passion was nursing. She received her LVN license from Shepherd Memorial Hospital in Burnet in 1971 and worked at Rollins Brooks Hospital in Lampasas for 20+ years.
She loved playing the piano while all her children and grandchildren gathered around to sing along. Her greatest love was family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bingo, slots, fishing and dancing.
Hulene was blessed to have two loves of her life. She met Daryl Strelow at Bingo and had 23 wonderful years with him. She was admired by many for her caring heart, outgoing personality and vibrant smile.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Inez Archer of Novice, TX.
She is survived by her companion Daryl Strelow, her four children Doylene and Jimmy Hopson of Gatesville, Dewey Archie and Luann Renner of Gatesville, Lana Davidson and Justin Rhyne of Gatesville, Audrey and JW Bear of Lampasas, step-daughter Sherry and John Taylor, of Fairfax, Virginia and by 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
The weather
High yesterday was 75° The low this morning was 64°
Rainfall at the airport this morning to 6:30am - .1 in. Rainfall at the airport yesterday .76 in.
Today: A drier day with only a 20% chance of rain until night. The high should get up to about 79°. The big story is that the light southerly breeze will shift to north and very strong in the afternoon and a cold front will drop temperatures and bring out sweaters and light covers.
Tonight: There is a 40% rain chance late tonight with a north wind 15 mph and gusting to 25. The overnight low should get down to 52°.
Friday: A 60% rain chance in the forecast, mostly in the morning, and mostly light rain is expected. It will be cloudy with a high of about 63° and certainly cool with a N-NE wind of 10-15 mpn and gusting to 20.
Overnight, the rain chance goes up to 70% with N-NE wind of 5-10 mph and a low temp of 55°.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring a 60% chance of rain in Lampasas and still cloudy. The high should get up to 69° with light north wind. Overnight, cloudy and down to 55°, and the north wind still expected to be with us.
Sunday will bring sunshine for a change, the high will get up to 76° but the north wind will still be around for the day.
Finally, by Monday, the wind will shift back to east and then to south. That nice weather will last through the day but rain chances are back on Monday evening. It’s spring!
Rainfall at the airport this morning to 6:30am - .1 in. Rainfall at the airport yesterday .76 in.
Today: A drier day with only a 20% chance of rain until night. The high should get up to about 79°. The big story is that the light southerly breeze will shift to north and very strong in the afternoon and a cold front will drop temperatures and bring out sweaters and light covers.
Tonight: There is a 40% rain chance late tonight with a north wind 15 mph and gusting to 25. The overnight low should get down to 52°.
Friday: A 60% rain chance in the forecast, mostly in the morning, and mostly light rain is expected. It will be cloudy with a high of about 63° and certainly cool with a N-NE wind of 10-15 mpn and gusting to 20.
Overnight, the rain chance goes up to 70% with N-NE wind of 5-10 mph and a low temp of 55°.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring a 60% chance of rain in Lampasas and still cloudy. The high should get up to 69° with light north wind. Overnight, cloudy and down to 55°, and the north wind still expected to be with us.
Sunday will bring sunshine for a change, the high will get up to 76° but the north wind will still be around for the day.
Finally, by Monday, the wind will shift back to east and then to south. That nice weather will last through the day but rain chances are back on Monday evening. It’s spring!
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Wednesday starts the day out with reckless drivers in the 2200 block of Hwy 281S and in the 400 block of S. Chestnut.
In the afternoon there was a noise disturbance on Sue Ann Dr. and a runaway reported in the 200 block of W. Ave. B at 6:37pm.
At 9:38pm a 36 yr old homeless man was arrested in the 100 block of E. 6th on a County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass charge. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of S. Key at 10:53pm and a noise disturbance in the 100 block of W. 2nd at 11:06pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner had an alarm to check on as well as a civil matter and a disturbance. Out in the county, deputies served a warrant, an accident and a threats report, as well as a civil matter and animal complaints.
The Jail Log shows the County booked in 49 yr old James Earl Miles, Jr., a local man, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, interfering with an emergency call and for assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 20th at 7pm.
In the afternoon there was a noise disturbance on Sue Ann Dr. and a runaway reported in the 200 block of W. Ave. B at 6:37pm.
At 9:38pm a 36 yr old homeless man was arrested in the 100 block of E. 6th on a County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass charge. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of S. Key at 10:53pm and a noise disturbance in the 100 block of W. 2nd at 11:06pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner had an alarm to check on as well as a civil matter and a disturbance. Out in the county, deputies served a warrant, an accident and a threats report, as well as a civil matter and animal complaints.
The Jail Log shows the County booked in 49 yr old James Earl Miles, Jr., a local man, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, interfering with an emergency call and for assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 20th at 7pm.
What we’re talking about…
Today the Chamber of Commerce has a Business Basics Seminar for local business people at 4pm at the Chamber Office.
At Lampasas High’s Gym the Badger Bands will join in the Spring Concert at 6:30pm. At the same time, the Advance Theatre Variety Show will be presenting at the LHS Cafeteria. And, there’s more, with a Flames Booster Club meeting at 6pm and a PTA meeting at Kline Whitis.
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings take place Friday for two local eateries. The Mama Jean’s BBQ restaurant has changed its operation a bit to becoming a mostly to-go spot and is showing off its changed shop. Domino’s Pizza, another food-to-go shop has been in operation for a busy couple of weeks already but is now doing the obligatory ribbon-cutting for their store. Both places are doing their thing, mostly during the noon hour.
The big subject among Badger fans is the round two playoff series the Badger baseball fans hope to get in Friday and Saturday. Our guys are matching up with the Bellville Brahmas. Friday play is set for a 5pm start and a double header in Hutto. Saturday’s “rubber game” if needed will be played at Cameron at 3pm.
The other opponent in all of the above is weather. Who knows what will happen with rain forecast to be a high possibility. Schedules can change in very short order. Stay tuned to Badger broadcaster Lampasas Radio.
At Lampasas High’s Gym the Badger Bands will join in the Spring Concert at 6:30pm. At the same time, the Advance Theatre Variety Show will be presenting at the LHS Cafeteria. And, there’s more, with a Flames Booster Club meeting at 6pm and a PTA meeting at Kline Whitis.
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings take place Friday for two local eateries. The Mama Jean’s BBQ restaurant has changed its operation a bit to becoming a mostly to-go spot and is showing off its changed shop. Domino’s Pizza, another food-to-go shop has been in operation for a busy couple of weeks already but is now doing the obligatory ribbon-cutting for their store. Both places are doing their thing, mostly during the noon hour.
The big subject among Badger fans is the round two playoff series the Badger baseball fans hope to get in Friday and Saturday. Our guys are matching up with the Bellville Brahmas. Friday play is set for a 5pm start and a double header in Hutto. Saturday’s “rubber game” if needed will be played at Cameron at 3pm.
The other opponent in all of the above is weather. Who knows what will happen with rain forecast to be a high possibility. Schedules can change in very short order. Stay tuned to Badger broadcaster Lampasas Radio.
Sales Tax Checks Mailed
In March, 8 ¼% sales tax was collected from purchasers of taxable items in Lampasas Co. stores. The tax was turned over to the State in April, and now the Cities of the county are getting their “cut” of the tax. The state gets a 6 ¼% part of the tax and the rest goes to taxing entities. The City of Lampasas charges 1.5% while Lometa does the same. Kempner charges 1.25% tax.
So, the May check for the City of Lampasas was for $161,363. That is a .15% decrease from the May 2018 check. Lometa was also down. Their $7,066. check was down 1.05% from last year. Kempner, on the other hand, got a bigger check. Theirs was for $11,179, up 24.18% from last May’s check.
All of the above, at face value, would seem to make it look like business was down a tiny bit for retail stores in March in Lampasas, more in Lometa, and way better in Kempner. However, differences in reporting stores, etc. actually affects the reports more in many cases.
Looking around at other nearby Cities, Burnet was way down by 4.42% this time while Marble Falls was down a tiny bit. Bertram was way up by 10%.
Copperas Cove was way down by 3.2%, San Saba was down 1.37% but Richland Springs was up almost 20%.
Goldthwaite was well up by 3.75%.
A mixed bag, but generally down a little in CenTex.
So, the May check for the City of Lampasas was for $161,363. That is a .15% decrease from the May 2018 check. Lometa was also down. Their $7,066. check was down 1.05% from last year. Kempner, on the other hand, got a bigger check. Theirs was for $11,179, up 24.18% from last May’s check.
All of the above, at face value, would seem to make it look like business was down a tiny bit for retail stores in March in Lampasas, more in Lometa, and way better in Kempner. However, differences in reporting stores, etc. actually affects the reports more in many cases.
Looking around at other nearby Cities, Burnet was way down by 4.42% this time while Marble Falls was down a tiny bit. Bertram was way up by 10%.
Copperas Cove was way down by 3.2%, San Saba was down 1.37% but Richland Springs was up almost 20%.
Goldthwaite was well up by 3.75%.
A mixed bag, but generally down a little in CenTex.
Lampasas P.D. Gets Check
The City of Lampasas Police Department can now renovate the exterior of its building and remove cracks that have grown as birds pecked away at insulation to use for their nests, thanks to a $24,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
l-r: Sammy Bailey, police chief; Joe Loosier, Citizens Police Academy Alumni VP; Nancy Yeary, LCRA Board member; Beckie Neville, CPAA secretary; Lori A. Berger, LCRA Board member; Steve Dyer, LCRA Regional representative; Paul Miceli, CPAA volunteer; Jody Cummings, asst. P.D. chief.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $24,000 in matching funds, will allow the P.D. to repair, clean, seal and paint its building. Birds have exacerbated cracks in the building’s exterior insulation by pecking holes and taking the insulation for their nests. The exterior also has mold that needs to be removed.
“For years, we’ve tried to use our budget to fund the repairs,” said Chief Sammy Bailey. “Each time we try to budget money to have the mold removed and the exterior of the building resealed and repainted, a heating and air conditioning system has had to be replaced. Since 2017, we’ve replaced three HVAC units that stopped working.”
The LCRA joined with Pedernales Electric Coop to award the same kind of help to the Oakalla Public Library on Wednesday, handing them a $4,590 check to replace old windows with energy-efficient models and add insulation to the attic of the building.
l-r: Sammy Bailey, police chief; Joe Loosier, Citizens Police Academy Alumni VP; Nancy Yeary, LCRA Board member; Beckie Neville, CPAA secretary; Lori A. Berger, LCRA Board member; Steve Dyer, LCRA Regional representative; Paul Miceli, CPAA volunteer; Jody Cummings, asst. P.D. chief.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $24,000 in matching funds, will allow the P.D. to repair, clean, seal and paint its building. Birds have exacerbated cracks in the building’s exterior insulation by pecking holes and taking the insulation for their nests. The exterior also has mold that needs to be removed.
“For years, we’ve tried to use our budget to fund the repairs,” said Chief Sammy Bailey. “Each time we try to budget money to have the mold removed and the exterior of the building resealed and repainted, a heating and air conditioning system has had to be replaced. Since 2017, we’ve replaced three HVAC units that stopped working.”
The LCRA joined with Pedernales Electric Coop to award the same kind of help to the Oakalla Public Library on Wednesday, handing them a $4,590 check to replace old windows with energy-efficient models and add insulation to the attic of the building.
the weather
The High yesterday 78° The Low this morning 65°
Today: Only a 20% chance of rain today, otherwise mostly cloudy with a high near 80° and SE wind 5-10 mph. The SE wind will be light at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 30% off and on rain chance overnight, with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and a low of about 70° by morning.
Wednesday: A 70% chance of rain, possibly up to a half inch of it, and possible storming. Otherwise it could get up to 80° and the wind will be south at 10-15 mph.
Overnight, the rain chances decrease to 30% and it’s cooler with a low of about 66° and south wind at 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will bring a 40% chance of rain on a cloudy day with a high of about 78° and south wind will shift to north. The rain chances go up after dark.
Friday will bring a 40% rain chance, clouds, and a high hanging just below 70° with N-NE wind 10-15 mph. In the evening the rain chances go up to 60%.
On Saturday the rain chances are 60% with a 71° high, N-NE wind at 10 mph making it cooler with a low that could get into the low to mid 50s overnight. Those rain chances do go way down by nightfall.
On Sunday the long term calls for 20% chance of a shower and up to 75° in the afternoon
Today: Only a 20% chance of rain today, otherwise mostly cloudy with a high near 80° and SE wind 5-10 mph. The SE wind will be light at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 30% off and on rain chance overnight, with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and a low of about 70° by morning.
Wednesday: A 70% chance of rain, possibly up to a half inch of it, and possible storming. Otherwise it could get up to 80° and the wind will be south at 10-15 mph.
Overnight, the rain chances decrease to 30% and it’s cooler with a low of about 66° and south wind at 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will bring a 40% chance of rain on a cloudy day with a high of about 78° and south wind will shift to north. The rain chances go up after dark.
Friday will bring a 40% rain chance, clouds, and a high hanging just below 70° with N-NE wind 10-15 mph. In the evening the rain chances go up to 60%.
On Saturday the rain chances are 60% with a 71° high, N-NE wind at 10 mph making it cooler with a low that could get into the low to mid 50s overnight. Those rain chances do go way down by nightfall.
On Sunday the long term calls for 20% chance of a shower and up to 75° in the afternoon
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows an assault in the 1300 block of CTE at 12:28am, and a protective order violation in the 600 block of Northington St. at 12:50am. Later in the morning there was a runaway in the 400 block of W. 5th St. at 8:31am.
The afternoon brought a minor accident in the 600 block of N. Key at 12:24pm, then harassments, one reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 12:33am and one in the 700 block of W. 2nd at 1:23pm and the same location at 3:29pm.
The 4pm hour saw a theft in the 900 block of CTE at 4pm, a disturbance in the 300 block of N. Key at 4:19pm, then another in the 820 block of W. Ave E at 4:36pm. 4:42pm saw a burglary of a habitation in the 600 block of Briggs St. At 5pm there was a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE.
Suspicious persons were reported in WM Brook Park, one at 7:25pm and one at 8:48pm. There was an unauthorized use of motor vehicle report in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:08am, and a disturbance on Sue Ann Dr. at 11:51pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept shows Lometa responded to a suicidal call. Kempner responded to a trespassing call, ananimal bite and a civil matter. Out in the county there was a wreck, a disturbance, and an alarm. There was also a theft case and a suspicious person. The jail log shows the county booked in a 17 year old Lometa girl on a misdemeanor offense.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 22nd at 7pm
The afternoon brought a minor accident in the 600 block of N. Key at 12:24pm, then harassments, one reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 12:33am and one in the 700 block of W. 2nd at 1:23pm and the same location at 3:29pm.
The 4pm hour saw a theft in the 900 block of CTE at 4pm, a disturbance in the 300 block of N. Key at 4:19pm, then another in the 820 block of W. Ave E at 4:36pm. 4:42pm saw a burglary of a habitation in the 600 block of Briggs St. At 5pm there was a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE.
Suspicious persons were reported in WM Brook Park, one at 7:25pm and one at 8:48pm. There was an unauthorized use of motor vehicle report in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:08am, and a disturbance on Sue Ann Dr. at 11:51pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept shows Lometa responded to a suicidal call. Kempner responded to a trespassing call, ananimal bite and a civil matter. Out in the county there was a wreck, a disturbance, and an alarm. There was also a theft case and a suspicious person. The jail log shows the county booked in a 17 year old Lometa girl on a misdemeanor offense.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 22nd at 7pm
what's goin' on?
The Lampasas Mission is currently in need of canned meats, soups, paper products, diapers for babies and personal hygiene products. Hours for donating are Monday 5-8pm, Tues & Thurs 1-3pm. Or call to set up a time 512-556-5779.
Celebrating National Small Business Week, the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce has a Better Business Bureau representative in the Chamber office on Thursday at 4pm to talk about tech security. They also note a ribbon cutting on Friday at noon for the Domino’s Pizza Store on Key Avenue.
Johnny Walker’s BBQ, formerly Mama Jean’s, will have their Grand Opening beginning Friday at 11am. Look for KACQ 101.9 and the Lampasas Radio crew to be on site with a remote broadcast, with lots of prizes and lots of fun!
And,
It’s Coming Back – Click It or Ticket. Beginning May 20th, Texas DPS and other police patrols in Texas are going to start handing out tickets with $200 fines to drivers with people inside their vehicle not buckled up.
Celebrating National Small Business Week, the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce has a Better Business Bureau representative in the Chamber office on Thursday at 4pm to talk about tech security. They also note a ribbon cutting on Friday at noon for the Domino’s Pizza Store on Key Avenue.
Johnny Walker’s BBQ, formerly Mama Jean’s, will have their Grand Opening beginning Friday at 11am. Look for KACQ 101.9 and the Lampasas Radio crew to be on site with a remote broadcast, with lots of prizes and lots of fun!
And,
It’s Coming Back – Click It or Ticket. Beginning May 20th, Texas DPS and other police patrols in Texas are going to start handing out tickets with $200 fines to drivers with people inside their vehicle not buckled up.
district court notes
Lampasas Courthouse was the site of a 27th District Court Docket Call on May 3rd 2019. Presiding over the court was 27th District Judge John Gauntt.
Altogether 36 cases were brought to the court, 24 of them involved men and 12 were women. On the charge of possession of a controlled substance less than a gram, Bailey Carr of Rowena and Latisha Charity of Killeen failed to appear and warrants were issued. On a theft of firearm charge, Brandon Zirkle of Leander also failed to appear and a warrant was issued for him.
There were 20 cases involving possession of a controlled substance PG1. Cases involving less than a gram totaled 14, there were 3 cases for possession of 1-4 grams, and 3 cases for possession of 4-200 grams. There was one case involving possession of marijuana over 4 ounces but less than 5 lbs, one case of DWI with felony repetition and one case of hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon.
There was one felony case for theft of a firearm, one for burglary of a building, and one Forgery case was handled.
Crimes causing personal harm included 3 assault cases and one case of injury to a child/elderly/disabled w/intent to cause bodily injury. There was one stalking case, and two cases of indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Of the 36 cases presented to the court, 3 of them were settled with Troy Kennemer of Lometa, on a charge of aggravated assault of a household member being sentenced to 2 years deferred adjudicated probation plus a $2000 fine, costs & fees. Rex Eicher of Lampasas was sentenced to 3 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees on a charge of assault on a family or household member with impeding breathing or circulation. For the charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, Donnely Frank Richey of Lampasas was sentenced to 9 months in State Jail with credit for time served plus costs & fees
Altogether 36 cases were brought to the court, 24 of them involved men and 12 were women. On the charge of possession of a controlled substance less than a gram, Bailey Carr of Rowena and Latisha Charity of Killeen failed to appear and warrants were issued. On a theft of firearm charge, Brandon Zirkle of Leander also failed to appear and a warrant was issued for him.
There were 20 cases involving possession of a controlled substance PG1. Cases involving less than a gram totaled 14, there were 3 cases for possession of 1-4 grams, and 3 cases for possession of 4-200 grams. There was one case involving possession of marijuana over 4 ounces but less than 5 lbs, one case of DWI with felony repetition and one case of hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon.
There was one felony case for theft of a firearm, one for burglary of a building, and one Forgery case was handled.
Crimes causing personal harm included 3 assault cases and one case of injury to a child/elderly/disabled w/intent to cause bodily injury. There was one stalking case, and two cases of indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Of the 36 cases presented to the court, 3 of them were settled with Troy Kennemer of Lometa, on a charge of aggravated assault of a household member being sentenced to 2 years deferred adjudicated probation plus a $2000 fine, costs & fees. Rex Eicher of Lampasas was sentenced to 3 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs & fees on a charge of assault on a family or household member with impeding breathing or circulation. For the charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, Donnely Frank Richey of Lampasas was sentenced to 9 months in State Jail with credit for time served plus costs & fees
Ain’t Life Wonderful?
Let’s Talk Taxes Ronnie Witcher
The Texas Legislature is messing with us again…
With the uproar over property taxes, which is so connected to another problem, school funding, the Texas Legislature was more than happy to jump right in as soon as the session started. The Governor and heads of the Senate and House were happy to jump in with their intentions and demands for action. But, of course, there were lots of twists and turns.
(1) Anxious to satisfy what they thought were the biggest demands of the electorate, they easily came up with various pay raises for teachers and retirees and greater funding for schools, etc.
(2) And, to satisfy some of the uproar over property taxes, they seem to all agree that something should be done to limit effective tax increases by local entities.
Of course, what seemed simple at first, now that the peel comes off the banana, turns out to be more difficult.
Fact is, if you spend more, as in (1) above, you have to come up with the money. If you don’t get it from property taxes as in (2) above, you have to get it from somewhere else.
In comes the idea of increasing the State Sales Tax. Now the legislature is debating the idea of a 1¢ increase. That would raise some extra money to pay for what the state would spend in both (1) and (2) above. It’s pointed out of course, that it is a regressive tax, theoretically causing people to purchase less and bad for business. It’s also pointed out that the tax increase would fall hardest on the lower income population.
This is all pretty hard to figure out, and Texas, according to WalletHub, is already the overall 11th highest tax rate state of the 50.
Here’s the crucial part. If the Legislature agrees on its actions in (1) and (2) above, then passes on a bill to raise the sales tax - subject to a vote of the people on a Constitutional Amendment…the voters will have little choice but to pass it in November. Where else would the money come from to pay for what the Legislature has spent? Think about it. RW
With the uproar over property taxes, which is so connected to another problem, school funding, the Texas Legislature was more than happy to jump right in as soon as the session started. The Governor and heads of the Senate and House were happy to jump in with their intentions and demands for action. But, of course, there were lots of twists and turns.
(1) Anxious to satisfy what they thought were the biggest demands of the electorate, they easily came up with various pay raises for teachers and retirees and greater funding for schools, etc.
(2) And, to satisfy some of the uproar over property taxes, they seem to all agree that something should be done to limit effective tax increases by local entities.
Of course, what seemed simple at first, now that the peel comes off the banana, turns out to be more difficult.
Fact is, if you spend more, as in (1) above, you have to come up with the money. If you don’t get it from property taxes as in (2) above, you have to get it from somewhere else.
In comes the idea of increasing the State Sales Tax. Now the legislature is debating the idea of a 1¢ increase. That would raise some extra money to pay for what the state would spend in both (1) and (2) above. It’s pointed out of course, that it is a regressive tax, theoretically causing people to purchase less and bad for business. It’s also pointed out that the tax increase would fall hardest on the lower income population.
This is all pretty hard to figure out, and Texas, according to WalletHub, is already the overall 11th highest tax rate state of the 50.
Here’s the crucial part. If the Legislature agrees on its actions in (1) and (2) above, then passes on a bill to raise the sales tax - subject to a vote of the people on a Constitutional Amendment…the voters will have little choice but to pass it in November. Where else would the money come from to pay for what the Legislature has spent? Think about it. RW
funeral notice
Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Otto Dehnel, USA Retired, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2019, in Temple, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer.
Curt is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Lane Dehnel; children Melisa Dehnel, Teresa Dehnel, David Dehnel, and Jodi Andrews and husband Tracy; grandchildren Britney Maceyra, Patrick Uvalle and Martin Uvalle; sisters Elizabeth McKinney and Margarete Crook, and brothers Paul E. Dehnel and Robert Dehnel. He is preceded in death by parents, five brothers and a sister.
Curt was born Nov. 11, 1934, the eighth child of Paul E. and Ava Lee Dehnel in San Angelo. He graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1953 and joined the Texas National Guard while still a in high school senior, and in 1961 volunteered for active duty. Serving in the U.S. Army for 25 years, his assignments included Ft. Polk, LA, the Panama Canal Zone, two tours in Vietnam (Special Forces), Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Sam Houston, Indonesian Embassy, and two assignments at Fort Hood.
During his career, Curt was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Basic Airborne Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star.
Curt attended college at night throughout his Army career, receiving a BS in social psychology and later an MS in management. After retirement he was employed by a defense contractor in Virginia, and he taught at both Central Texas College and Texas A&M Central Texas. One of his most sought-after personal goals was realized when he became a licensed pilot. His hobbies included flying, photography, sports cars and raising goats. He was an active member of Naruna Baptist Church where he attended for 28 years.
A memorial service is set for Friday, May 10th at 10am at Naruna Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will be at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery at 1pm. .
Curt is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Lane Dehnel; children Melisa Dehnel, Teresa Dehnel, David Dehnel, and Jodi Andrews and husband Tracy; grandchildren Britney Maceyra, Patrick Uvalle and Martin Uvalle; sisters Elizabeth McKinney and Margarete Crook, and brothers Paul E. Dehnel and Robert Dehnel. He is preceded in death by parents, five brothers and a sister.
Curt was born Nov. 11, 1934, the eighth child of Paul E. and Ava Lee Dehnel in San Angelo. He graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1953 and joined the Texas National Guard while still a in high school senior, and in 1961 volunteered for active duty. Serving in the U.S. Army for 25 years, his assignments included Ft. Polk, LA, the Panama Canal Zone, two tours in Vietnam (Special Forces), Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Sam Houston, Indonesian Embassy, and two assignments at Fort Hood.
During his career, Curt was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Basic Airborne Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star.
Curt attended college at night throughout his Army career, receiving a BS in social psychology and later an MS in management. After retirement he was employed by a defense contractor in Virginia, and he taught at both Central Texas College and Texas A&M Central Texas. One of his most sought-after personal goals was realized when he became a licensed pilot. His hobbies included flying, photography, sports cars and raising goats. He was an active member of Naruna Baptist Church where he attended for 28 years.
A memorial service is set for Friday, May 10th at 10am at Naruna Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will be at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery at 1pm. .
the weather
The High yesterday 81° The Low this morning 67°
Rainfall at the airport so far this month – 1.45 in.
Today: A 30% chance of rain late this afternoon, otherwise mostly cloudy today with a high near 81° and south wind 10-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: A 40% chance of rain with a low around 67° and SE wind at 10 mph.
Tuesday: The rain chance is 60% with rain most likely before 1pm. The afternoon high should be about 81°, with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting, especially during any thunderstorm activity.
Overnight rain chances are 30% with 10-15 mph S wind.
Rest of the week: Wednesday rain chances go up to 70% with a high of 81° for the day. Storms are possible. The rain chance drops overnight but comes back on Thursday. Thursday’s rain chance is 40% until evening, then ramps up to 50%.
Friday’s rain chance is 40%, with N-NE wind of 15 mph and gusting to 20. That increases to 60% chance for the overnight.
Chances for another nice weekend are dwindling with the long term forecast now calling for 30-50% rain chances.
Rainfall at the airport so far this month – 1.45 in.
Today: A 30% chance of rain late this afternoon, otherwise mostly cloudy today with a high near 81° and south wind 10-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: A 40% chance of rain with a low around 67° and SE wind at 10 mph.
Tuesday: The rain chance is 60% with rain most likely before 1pm. The afternoon high should be about 81°, with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting, especially during any thunderstorm activity.
Overnight rain chances are 30% with 10-15 mph S wind.
Rest of the week: Wednesday rain chances go up to 70% with a high of 81° for the day. Storms are possible. The rain chance drops overnight but comes back on Thursday. Thursday’s rain chance is 40% until evening, then ramps up to 50%.
Friday’s rain chance is 40%, with N-NE wind of 15 mph and gusting to 20. That increases to 60% chance for the overnight.
Chances for another nice weekend are dwindling with the long term forecast now calling for 30-50% rain chances.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. Blotter for Sunday shows a loud music all from the 2300 block of S. 281 at 12:03am, then later in the morning there was criminal mischief in the 400 block of W. 4th St. at 7:24am. Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 700 block of S. Key at 10:06am, then a suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of S.Main at 10:49am. The 200 block of N. Key saw a criminal trespass at 11:18am, then a criminal mischief call came in from the 400 block of W. 5th St. at 11:35am. Another criminal trespass was reported in the 800 block of S. Key at 2:26pm.
Later in the evening suspicious activity was reported on Gillen Ct. at 6:57 pm, then a theft on Sue Ann Dr. at 7:20pm. Loud music was reported in the 200 block of N. Spring at 11:21pm, the 300 block of S. 281 at 11:31pm and the 400 block of W. 5th at 11:35pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows that over the weekend Lometa responded to suspicious person calls and had a few livestock issues. Kempner was dispatched to alarms, settled disturbances, an accident, went out on a civil matter and had multiple animal complaints. Out in the county deputies responded to a shots fired call, a civil matter, several disturbances, and a few accidents. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Cove on a noise complaint.
The jail log booked in a 32 year old Lampasas resident for DWI.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
Later in the evening suspicious activity was reported on Gillen Ct. at 6:57 pm, then a theft on Sue Ann Dr. at 7:20pm. Loud music was reported in the 200 block of N. Spring at 11:21pm, the 300 block of S. 281 at 11:31pm and the 400 block of W. 5th at 11:35pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows that over the weekend Lometa responded to suspicious person calls and had a few livestock issues. Kempner was dispatched to alarms, settled disturbances, an accident, went out on a civil matter and had multiple animal complaints. Out in the county deputies responded to a shots fired call, a civil matter, several disturbances, and a few accidents. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Cove on a noise complaint.
The jail log booked in a 32 year old Lampasas resident for DWI.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 20th at 7pm.
Just Lookin'
Rainfall records show that some areas around Central Texas have had lots of spring rain. Temple, to the east, recorded 6.2 in. in April, way up from the norm of 3.88 in. Killeen had 3.63 in. but that was still almost double their norm. Hamilton had 3.82, up from the norm of 2.98.
Lookin’ south, Austin has already had 3.42 in. of rain in the 5 days of May, and in April they had 7.28 in. They were short a couple inches in March, but several inches ahead now. In almost any direction we see what looks like ample spring rain…but not according to Lampasas records. Lampasas area rainfall records just don’t show all that much rain this year. Here are the records:
Month Rainfall Average Difference
January .27 in. 1.88 in. -1.61 in.
February .04 in. 2.23 in. -2.19 in.
March .58 in. 2.79 in. -2.21 in.
April 1.84 in. 2.25 in. - .41 in.
Some of the shortage could be blamed on inaccuracies at the airport gauge, but not all that much. We really do seem to have missed out on the rain so far this spring.
Perhaps we’ll get more in May. We did have over an inch on Friday, and we do have predicted rains this week. The wildflowers are looking good right now, but they do need more aqua to keep ‘em going into the summer. So, let’s all pray for rain.
Lookin’ south, Austin has already had 3.42 in. of rain in the 5 days of May, and in April they had 7.28 in. They were short a couple inches in March, but several inches ahead now. In almost any direction we see what looks like ample spring rain…but not according to Lampasas records. Lampasas area rainfall records just don’t show all that much rain this year. Here are the records:
Month Rainfall Average Difference
January .27 in. 1.88 in. -1.61 in.
February .04 in. 2.23 in. -2.19 in.
March .58 in. 2.79 in. -2.21 in.
April 1.84 in. 2.25 in. - .41 in.
Some of the shortage could be blamed on inaccuracies at the airport gauge, but not all that much. We really do seem to have missed out on the rain so far this spring.
Perhaps we’ll get more in May. We did have over an inch on Friday, and we do have predicted rains this week. The wildflowers are looking good right now, but they do need more aqua to keep ‘em going into the summer. So, let’s all pray for rain.
election results
Local residents went to the polls Saturday and the results are in:
Proposition 1 passed in Lampasas with 580 votes in favor and 206 against. This involves the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Lampasas. In the City Council races in Lampasas the ballot saw 3 residents vying for Lampasas City Council Place 2, (Milvern) Jim Crozier with 150 votes, Jason Glass with 164 votes, and Randy Clark who was elected with 410 votes.
The mayoral race in Lampasas was decided with incumbent Mayor Misti Talbert bringing in the win with 543 votes . Her challengers were Bob Goodart with 162 votes and Brandin P. Lea with 68 votes.
In the Lampasas ISD election, the only contested place was place 4, and Jeff Rutland (825 votes)defeated opponent Daryl Hurst (485 votes).
In Kempner, a proposition to reauthorize a local sales and use tax was approved. In the only contested race in Kempner, City Council Place 3, incumbent Tom Crane lost to John Wilkerson by a vote of 29-15.
Proposition 1 passed in Lampasas with 580 votes in favor and 206 against. This involves the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Lampasas. In the City Council races in Lampasas the ballot saw 3 residents vying for Lampasas City Council Place 2, (Milvern) Jim Crozier with 150 votes, Jason Glass with 164 votes, and Randy Clark who was elected with 410 votes.
The mayoral race in Lampasas was decided with incumbent Mayor Misti Talbert bringing in the win with 543 votes . Her challengers were Bob Goodart with 162 votes and Brandin P. Lea with 68 votes.
In the Lampasas ISD election, the only contested place was place 4, and Jeff Rutland (825 votes)defeated opponent Daryl Hurst (485 votes).
In Kempner, a proposition to reauthorize a local sales and use tax was approved. In the only contested race in Kempner, City Council Place 3, incumbent Tom Crane lost to John Wilkerson by a vote of 29-15.
Badgers Win!
After a grueling three straight days of rained out and delayed games, Lampasas Badgers baseball team came from behind in the last half of the last inning on Saturday night to win the Bi-district Championship.
It could not have been a more-deserving nor more exciting finish to a contest. Boerne suffered the 2-1 loss but Lampasas goes on to play Bellville starting this Friday at 5pm in Hutto…weather permitting.
It could not have been a more-deserving nor more exciting finish to a contest. Boerne suffered the 2-1 loss but Lampasas goes on to play Bellville starting this Friday at 5pm in Hutto…weather permitting.
“Corky” Richardson, Prominent Lampasas Businessman, Passes
C. G. “Corky” Richardson, 86 of Lampasas, died Saturday May 4, 2019 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital (Advent Health) Lampasas.
He was born April 17, 1933 in Somerset, Texas to parents John Clyde Richardson and Ola Jane (Gray) Richardson. Corky grew up in Somerset and after graduating from High School there, joined the U.S. Army, serving 2 years during the Korean Conflict with the 82nd Airborne Division. He married Dorothy Roark Jan. 29, 1953.
Corky began a career in the tile business in 1955 by establishing Richardson Tile Co. The Zachary Co. and the Guyler Co. gave Richardson Tile some of those first jobs and many more that followed as they worked in many U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Corky was selected as the Tile Contractor of the year.
He moved his family from Wichita Falls to Lampasas in 1971 and continued his successful business here. He also owned Lampasas Imports, a cantera stone company that designed and carved imported stones from Mexico. Corky was community minded and generous, helping with many local projects. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He was happiest when playing dominos with friends and entertaining and spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his Wife, Dorothy Richardson; sons, Greg Richardson (Meret), Mike Richardson (Kay) and daughter, Molly Maples (Clifford); sister, Geraldine Carrington (Pete); 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren. Corky was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, J.K. Richardson.
A funeral service will be Wednesday May 8th at 2pm at Grace Fellowship. Burial will be Thursday May 9th at Bexar County Cemetery near Somerset, TX at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers you may give to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Rollins Brook Community Hospital, or the church of your choice.
He was born April 17, 1933 in Somerset, Texas to parents John Clyde Richardson and Ola Jane (Gray) Richardson. Corky grew up in Somerset and after graduating from High School there, joined the U.S. Army, serving 2 years during the Korean Conflict with the 82nd Airborne Division. He married Dorothy Roark Jan. 29, 1953.
Corky began a career in the tile business in 1955 by establishing Richardson Tile Co. The Zachary Co. and the Guyler Co. gave Richardson Tile some of those first jobs and many more that followed as they worked in many U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Corky was selected as the Tile Contractor of the year.
He moved his family from Wichita Falls to Lampasas in 1971 and continued his successful business here. He also owned Lampasas Imports, a cantera stone company that designed and carved imported stones from Mexico. Corky was community minded and generous, helping with many local projects. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He was happiest when playing dominos with friends and entertaining and spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his Wife, Dorothy Richardson; sons, Greg Richardson (Meret), Mike Richardson (Kay) and daughter, Molly Maples (Clifford); sister, Geraldine Carrington (Pete); 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren. Corky was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, J.K. Richardson.
A funeral service will be Wednesday May 8th at 2pm at Grace Fellowship. Burial will be Thursday May 9th at Bexar County Cemetery near Somerset, TX at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers you may give to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Rollins Brook Community Hospital, or the church of your choice.
around town
School Board meets tonight in Lampasas. The agenda includes recommendations on teacher and professional staff employment, Chromebooks for 5th graders, real property discussions, lunch room prices, a contractor for the High School Field surface replacement, and possible discussion on that petition for detachment/annexation of some of the east end of the district.
funeral notice
Joe McGee, 54 of St. Robert, MO died May 1, 2019 at his home.
He was born June 21, 1964 in Covington, LA to parents Donnie McGee and Luella (Ballard) McGee. Joe moved to Lampasas at age 6 and attended schools here. He graduated from Lampasas High School. He later worked for Schwans for many years in sales and had owned and operated a tire shop. He moved to St. Robert, MO in 2006. His first wife Gabriele McGee preceded him in death as did his mother Luella McGee.
He is survived by his wife, Verna McGee of MO; daughters, Amy Minton (Stephen), Jodi Sawyer (Scott), Stacy Berg (Mark), Amber Butcher (Billy), Chelsey Rososko (Chez) and several grandchildren; by his father, Donnie McGee and wife Janice; sister LuAnn Uhler (Benny) and brother, James McGee (Gayla), along with many other nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be Tuesday, May 7th at 2pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
He was born June 21, 1964 in Covington, LA to parents Donnie McGee and Luella (Ballard) McGee. Joe moved to Lampasas at age 6 and attended schools here. He graduated from Lampasas High School. He later worked for Schwans for many years in sales and had owned and operated a tire shop. He moved to St. Robert, MO in 2006. His first wife Gabriele McGee preceded him in death as did his mother Luella McGee.
He is survived by his wife, Verna McGee of MO; daughters, Amy Minton (Stephen), Jodi Sawyer (Scott), Stacy Berg (Mark), Amber Butcher (Billy), Chelsey Rososko (Chez) and several grandchildren; by his father, Donnie McGee and wife Janice; sister LuAnn Uhler (Benny) and brother, James McGee (Gayla), along with many other nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be Tuesday, May 7th at 2pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
the weather
High yesterday was 70° The low this morning was 44°
Today: Sunny for a change, with a high near 77° and light N-NW wind becoming N-NE 5-10 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Patchy for after 4am, otherwise partly cloudy, with a low around 60° and NE wind 5 mph becoming SE after midnight.
Sunday: Some morning fog, then sunny with a high near 83° and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Monday brings a 30% chance of another rain, likely after 1pm in the afternoon, otherwise partly sunny and up to 81° in the afternoon with S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday brings a 30% rain chance again, and a humid high of about 84°. The south wind will be light.
Wednesday the odds of rain go to 50% with an 84° high and that holds for Thursday and Friday also.
Today: Sunny for a change, with a high near 77° and light N-NW wind becoming N-NE 5-10 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Patchy for after 4am, otherwise partly cloudy, with a low around 60° and NE wind 5 mph becoming SE after midnight.
Sunday: Some morning fog, then sunny with a high near 83° and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Monday brings a 30% chance of another rain, likely after 1pm in the afternoon, otherwise partly sunny and up to 81° in the afternoon with S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday brings a 30% rain chance again, and a humid high of about 84°. The south wind will be light.
Wednesday the odds of rain go to 50% with an 84° high and that holds for Thursday and Friday also.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows an early morning domestic disturbance reported in the 800 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 5:45am.
There was an arrest at 7am as a 48 year old Lampasas man was arrested on a Lampasas Police Dept. warrant for violation of a protective order.
The afternoon saw an assault by threat in the 1600 block of E. Ave H at 1:42pm, then possession of marijuana was reported in the 600 block of N. Broad at 3:19PM. There was one minor accident Friday in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 4pm. The 5pm hour saw a public intoxication at the intersection of Key Ave. & CTE at 5:11pm, then a reckless driver on 281 S. at 5:18pm.
There was a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of S. Walnut at 6:25, then a theft in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 7:32pm. A suspicious act was reported in the 500 block of N. Key at 8:48pm, then a reckless driver on 190E at 9:31pm. AT 11:41pm a 32 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 800 block of N. Key for DWI/open container.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Friday shows Lometa responded to an Animal problem. Kempner had a few animal problems, an accident a disturbance an a trespassing to attend to. Out in the county there was an accident, a warrant service, and a repossession. Deputies went into Cove on a civil matter, a reported theft and an accident.
The Jail Log shows 26 year old Abelardo Carbajal was arrested for bail jumping (a felony), on a charge of burglary of a habitation, failure to appear, and on an ICE detainer. A 45 year old Lampasas woman was brought in on a traffic offense.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 6, 2019
There was an arrest at 7am as a 48 year old Lampasas man was arrested on a Lampasas Police Dept. warrant for violation of a protective order.
The afternoon saw an assault by threat in the 1600 block of E. Ave H at 1:42pm, then possession of marijuana was reported in the 600 block of N. Broad at 3:19PM. There was one minor accident Friday in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 4pm. The 5pm hour saw a public intoxication at the intersection of Key Ave. & CTE at 5:11pm, then a reckless driver on 281 S. at 5:18pm.
There was a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of S. Walnut at 6:25, then a theft in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 7:32pm. A suspicious act was reported in the 500 block of N. Key at 8:48pm, then a reckless driver on 190E at 9:31pm. AT 11:41pm a 32 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 800 block of N. Key for DWI/open container.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Friday shows Lometa responded to an Animal problem. Kempner had a few animal problems, an accident a disturbance an a trespassing to attend to. Out in the county there was an accident, a warrant service, and a repossession. Deputies went into Cove on a civil matter, a reported theft and an accident.
The Jail Log shows 26 year old Abelardo Carbajal was arrested for bail jumping (a felony), on a charge of burglary of a habitation, failure to appear, and on an ICE detainer. A 45 year old Lampasas woman was brought in on a traffic offense.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 6, 2019
what's goin' on?
Election Day
City and School Elections are going on today in Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa.
You can vote in the general election for City and School Board Elections today. Regular Election Day polls will be open 7 to 7 on today at the County Election Office or at the Kempner Fire Dept. Training Center Building for the Lampasas and Kempner Elections. For the Lometa Election you can vote only at Lometa City Hall.
Early voting numbers showed a total of 940 total ballots with 574 of those being city of Lampasas ballots.
What are the Elections about?
For the City of Lampasas
Mayor
Misti Talbert (incumbent)
Dr. Brandin P. Lea
Robert “Bob” Goodart
Council Place 2
Randy Clark
Jason David Glass
Jim Crozier
Proposition to allow the legal sale of alcohol (even without serving food)
Yes or No
For the City of Kempner
Place 3 is the only contested race in Kempner this election, with John Wilkerson and Bob Crane running.
Kempner’s Proposition 1 is for whether they are for or against: “The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in Kempner, Texas as at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
For Lampasas School Board
School Board Place 4
Jeff Rutland
Daryl Hurst
Do your part and get out and vote!
City and School Elections are going on today in Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa.
You can vote in the general election for City and School Board Elections today. Regular Election Day polls will be open 7 to 7 on today at the County Election Office or at the Kempner Fire Dept. Training Center Building for the Lampasas and Kempner Elections. For the Lometa Election you can vote only at Lometa City Hall.
Early voting numbers showed a total of 940 total ballots with 574 of those being city of Lampasas ballots.
What are the Elections about?
For the City of Lampasas
Mayor
Misti Talbert (incumbent)
Dr. Brandin P. Lea
Robert “Bob” Goodart
Council Place 2
Randy Clark
Jason David Glass
Jim Crozier
Proposition to allow the legal sale of alcohol (even without serving food)
Yes or No
For the City of Kempner
Place 3 is the only contested race in Kempner this election, with John Wilkerson and Bob Crane running.
Kempner’s Proposition 1 is for whether they are for or against: “The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in Kempner, Texas as at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
For Lampasas School Board
School Board Place 4
Jeff Rutland
Daryl Hurst
Do your part and get out and vote!
the badger baseball playoff series
was unfortunately taking place in the part of Texas that was getting torrential rain and flooding Thursday and Friday. It was rained out completely on Thursday evening, never even starting, then on Friday players and fans had to be evacuated from the field in the third inning.
The rain turned into a stormy downpour that flooded the town of Dripping Springs, washing cars off the road and flooding downtown businesses. The Lampasas and Boerne crowds had to pretty much run for their life a little after 7pm, fighting a highway with as much as a foot of rushing water in some places, and crowded with emergency vehicles.
As to the ball game, it was in the bottom of the third and Lampasas was behind 1-0 after an earlier Boerne hit had turned into a runner on third and a subsequent batter hit a fly ball into the field that allowed the base runner to tag up and then go home.
Otherwise, it wasn’t a bad game to that point. Unfortunately, with UIL rules such as they are, the “series” has now been done away with, and it has turned into a one-game playoff. (more detail in Sports)
This “one game” will start back up this afternoon at 4pm where it left off, and whoever wins it will be the bi-district champion.
The whole thing has been tremendously unfavorable for Lampasas. The team has to fight back against the odds and hardships today, however difficult or unfair, and be the champions we Badger fans know they are.
The rain turned into a stormy downpour that flooded the town of Dripping Springs, washing cars off the road and flooding downtown businesses. The Lampasas and Boerne crowds had to pretty much run for their life a little after 7pm, fighting a highway with as much as a foot of rushing water in some places, and crowded with emergency vehicles.
As to the ball game, it was in the bottom of the third and Lampasas was behind 1-0 after an earlier Boerne hit had turned into a runner on third and a subsequent batter hit a fly ball into the field that allowed the base runner to tag up and then go home.
Otherwise, it wasn’t a bad game to that point. Unfortunately, with UIL rules such as they are, the “series” has now been done away with, and it has turned into a one-game playoff. (more detail in Sports)
This “one game” will start back up this afternoon at 4pm where it left off, and whoever wins it will be the bi-district champion.
The whole thing has been tremendously unfavorable for Lampasas. The team has to fight back against the odds and hardships today, however difficult or unfair, and be the champions we Badger fans know they are.
lampasas school board
is set to meet on Monday. They will doubtless look at the results of today’s Election, and the consent agenda will handle a stipend schedule for next school year as well as some recommendations on teacher and professional staff employment. They’ll also purchase Chromebooks for 5th graders. Other business, outside the consent agenda, will include discussions on real property, lunch room prices, a contractor for the High School Field surface replacement, and possible discussion on that petition for detachment/annexation of some of the east end of the district.
the weather
High yesterday was 73° (at 2am Thursday morning) The low this morning was 61°
Rainfall at the airport gauge Thursday was .01in. Rainfall at the airport gauge this AM was 1.39 in. Rainfall at Lometa LCRA gauge this AM was .28 in Rainfall 10 mi WSW of Lampasas this AM was 2.06in Rainfall at Burnet LCRA gauge this AM was 3.22 in.
Today: The sun came out this morning, but the forecast of a 90% rain chance fears the systems moving NE up through the state. That appears to drop as the day goes. The high should be about 74° in the sunny parts of the day. The wind will be light and SE.
Tonight: Rain is a 60% chance early this evening, then clearing and the temperature dropping to 61° with light wind out of the east.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78º, but the wind will be out of the north and very light. That light wind will spare us too much cold, but the evening temperature should drop into the upper 50s overnight. Any ball game plans Saturday and Saturday evening should include jackets.
Sunshine will rule on Sunday for the most part. The high should reach the low 80s.
The above should change fast on Monday as the rain clouds come back into the area into mid-week.
Rainfall at the airport gauge Thursday was .01in. Rainfall at the airport gauge this AM was 1.39 in. Rainfall at Lometa LCRA gauge this AM was .28 in Rainfall 10 mi WSW of Lampasas this AM was 2.06in Rainfall at Burnet LCRA gauge this AM was 3.22 in.
Today: The sun came out this morning, but the forecast of a 90% rain chance fears the systems moving NE up through the state. That appears to drop as the day goes. The high should be about 74° in the sunny parts of the day. The wind will be light and SE.
Tonight: Rain is a 60% chance early this evening, then clearing and the temperature dropping to 61° with light wind out of the east.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78º, but the wind will be out of the north and very light. That light wind will spare us too much cold, but the evening temperature should drop into the upper 50s overnight. Any ball game plans Saturday and Saturday evening should include jackets.
Sunshine will rule on Sunday for the most part. The high should reach the low 80s.
The above should change fast on Monday as the rain clouds come back into the area into mid-week.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a suspicious person on Snell Dr. at 3:07am, then later in the morning a harassment was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 7:42am. A theft was reported in the same location at 7:44am.
Criminal trespasses were reported in the 600 block of S. Key at 9:03am, the 600 block of S. Chestnut at 9:18am, and in 600 block of N. Key at 10:42am. A 24 year old Lometa man was arrested in the 100 block of N. Howe St. fro no drivers license, possession of a controlled substance PG2 under 1 gram and possession of drug paraphernalia at 10:48am.
The 900 block of S. Broad saw a disturbance at 11:05am. There was a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:51am, no injuries.
The afternoon saw an assault in the 900 block of S. Broad at 2:09pm, a reckless driver in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 5:13pm and a minor accident in the 2300 block of 2300 block of 580W at 5:32pm.
The evening shows a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Mills St. at 8:48pm, then a reckless driver on 281 N. at 10:03pm. A disturbance was reported in the 1300 block of E. Ave I at 10:05pm, then a report on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Mills St. at 10:12pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Thursday shows Lometa enjoyed a quiet day. Kempner responded to a civil matter, had a few livestock issues, an animal complaint and a suspicious person.
Out in the county deputies worked multiple civil matters and served a warrant. County deputies went to Cove on an alarm and a fish & game call.
The Jail Log shows the County booked in a 22 year old Florence woman on a probation violation and a 42 year old Kempner woman for driving while her license was invalid with a previous conviction.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 6 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
Criminal trespasses were reported in the 600 block of S. Key at 9:03am, the 600 block of S. Chestnut at 9:18am, and in 600 block of N. Key at 10:42am. A 24 year old Lometa man was arrested in the 100 block of N. Howe St. fro no drivers license, possession of a controlled substance PG2 under 1 gram and possession of drug paraphernalia at 10:48am.
The 900 block of S. Broad saw a disturbance at 11:05am. There was a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:51am, no injuries.
The afternoon saw an assault in the 900 block of S. Broad at 2:09pm, a reckless driver in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 5:13pm and a minor accident in the 2300 block of 2300 block of 580W at 5:32pm.
The evening shows a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Mills St. at 8:48pm, then a reckless driver on 281 N. at 10:03pm. A disturbance was reported in the 1300 block of E. Ave I at 10:05pm, then a report on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Mills St. at 10:12pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Thursday shows Lometa enjoyed a quiet day. Kempner responded to a civil matter, had a few livestock issues, an animal complaint and a suspicious person.
Out in the county deputies worked multiple civil matters and served a warrant. County deputies went to Cove on an alarm and a fish & game call.
The Jail Log shows the County booked in a 22 year old Florence woman on a probation violation and a 42 year old Kempner woman for driving while her license was invalid with a previous conviction.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 6 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
its friday!!!
(And kind of a soggy one at that.)
Badger Baseball fans will be heading to Dripping Springs again today to play baseball. Today’s game is scheduled to begin at 4pm, depending on the weather at that time.
The game will be broadcast on Lampasas Radio’s KACQ 101.9 and streaming at lampasasradio.com. Stay tuned for updates!
Badger Baseball fans will be heading to Dripping Springs again today to play baseball. Today’s game is scheduled to begin at 4pm, depending on the weather at that time.
The game will be broadcast on Lampasas Radio’s KACQ 101.9 and streaming at lampasasradio.com. Stay tuned for updates!
ELECTION TOMORROW
Tomorrow is the day to get out and vote! The general election for City and School Board Elections is tomorrow, May 4, 2019. Regular Election Day polls will be open 7 to 7 on Saturday at the County Election Office or at the Kempner Fire Dept. Training Center Building for the Lampasas and Kempner Elections. For the Lometa Election you can vote only at Lometa City Hall.
Early voting numbers showed a total of 940 total ballots with 574 of those being city of Lampasas ballots.
What are the Elections about?
For the City of Lampasas
Mayor
Misti Talbert (incumbent)
Dr. Brandin P. Lea
Robert “Bob” Goodart
Council Place 2
Randy Clark
Jason David Glass
Jim Crozier
Proposition to allow the legal sale of alcohol (even without serving food)
Yes or No
For the City of Kempner
Place 3 is the only contested race in Kempner this election, with John Wilkerson and Bob Crane running.
The city’s Proposition 1is for whether they are for or against: “The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in Kempner, Texas as at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
For Lampasas School Board
School Board Place 4
Jeff Rutland
Daryl Hurst
Do your part and get out and vote!
Early voting numbers showed a total of 940 total ballots with 574 of those being city of Lampasas ballots.
What are the Elections about?
For the City of Lampasas
Mayor
Misti Talbert (incumbent)
Dr. Brandin P. Lea
Robert “Bob” Goodart
Council Place 2
Randy Clark
Jason David Glass
Jim Crozier
Proposition to allow the legal sale of alcohol (even without serving food)
Yes or No
For the City of Kempner
Place 3 is the only contested race in Kempner this election, with John Wilkerson and Bob Crane running.
The city’s Proposition 1is for whether they are for or against: “The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in Kempner, Texas as at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
For Lampasas School Board
School Board Place 4
Jeff Rutland
Daryl Hurst
Do your part and get out and vote!
the weather
High yesterday was 79° The low this morning was 59°
No rainfall over the past 24 hours at the airport.
Rainfall at 7am today at Ft. Hood airport .15 in.
Rainfall at 3am today at Gatesville .17 in.
There was a tornado warning in the 8-9pm area last evening in the NE part of Coryell Co. but no damage was reported.
Today: The forecast with a 60% rain chance this afternoon is hopeful, as we do need a good rain. Though some spots did receive good rains in April, those showers were spotty and certainly a long way from the kind of spring rain Lampasas County needs.
So, the high this afternoon should be about 80º, with E-SE wind around 10 mph. The 60% rain chance continues into the evening.
Tonight: A 60% rain chance is listed for the overnight, with a low around 66º and light SE wind.
Friday: It gets even better with an 80% rain chance for the last work-day of the week. Look for a cooler high of 76° and a light 5-10 mph S-SE wind.
Overnight, the rain chance is 60% with a low of 61º bringing sweaters out for a few of us.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring sunshine and a little cooler N-NE wind of 5 mph with a high around 78º. Sunday will be sunny again and the wind will shift back to SE again, letting the high get up to the low 80s.
Next week the 30-40-50% chances of May rains come back into our forecast.
No rainfall over the past 24 hours at the airport.
Rainfall at 7am today at Ft. Hood airport .15 in.
Rainfall at 3am today at Gatesville .17 in.
There was a tornado warning in the 8-9pm area last evening in the NE part of Coryell Co. but no damage was reported.
Today: The forecast with a 60% rain chance this afternoon is hopeful, as we do need a good rain. Though some spots did receive good rains in April, those showers were spotty and certainly a long way from the kind of spring rain Lampasas County needs.
So, the high this afternoon should be about 80º, with E-SE wind around 10 mph. The 60% rain chance continues into the evening.
Tonight: A 60% rain chance is listed for the overnight, with a low around 66º and light SE wind.
Friday: It gets even better with an 80% rain chance for the last work-day of the week. Look for a cooler high of 76° and a light 5-10 mph S-SE wind.
Overnight, the rain chance is 60% with a low of 61º bringing sweaters out for a few of us.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring sunshine and a little cooler N-NE wind of 5 mph with a high around 78º. Sunday will be sunny again and the wind will shift back to SE again, letting the high get up to the low 80s.
Next week the 30-40-50% chances of May rains come back into our forecast.
the Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Wednesday starts the day out with an accident on Hwy 183S where an accident took place at about 1:39am in the 1900 block. The police release says, “It appears that a 2017 Toyota pickup was traveling northbound on south U.S. 183 when it crossed over into the southbound lanes and struck a 2019 Ford, described as a large transport van-type commercial vehicle, head on.”
The van-type vehicle turned onto its side. Both vehicles were occupied by driver only and both drivers were trapped in their vehicles and had to be extricated by local firemen. The driver of the van-type vehicle was taken by Acadian Ambulance to Rollins Brook Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Toyota pickup, 57 yr old Alfredo Suarez of Lampasas, was checked be EMTs and was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with an Open Container.
The 4 o’clock hour in the morning saw suspicious activity in the 200 block of CTE at 4:19am, a suspicious vehicle in the 1700 block of CTE at 4:36am, and a suspicious person in the 600 block of N. Key at 4:37am. Later in the morning there was a suspicious person in the 2700 block of S 281 at 7:57am, then a harassment in the 900 block of E. 3rd at 10:07am. 10:09am saw a suspicious person in the 200 block of S. Main. Followed by a fraud report in the 100 block of E. 5th at 11:46am. Criminal trespasses were reported, one in the 600 block of Northington at 11:53am, then one in the 200 block of S. Key at 12:36pm.
A shots fired report from the 1600 block of CTE came in at 2:41pm, then a runaway was called in from the 2700 block of 281 S. at 3:35pm. There was a disturbance in the 900 block of S. Key at 3:39pm, then suspicious activity in the 2700 block of S. 281 at 3:57pm.
The evening shows a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of Creek St. at 7:48pm, then the arrest of a 30 year old Houston resident on a Montgomery County Warrant at 9:39pm. 9:40pm saw a suspicious person in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut, then a DWI was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 11:24pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa went out on a livestock issue and Kempner had an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies responded to a wreck, worked civil matters, and tended to a disturbance. County Deputies were sent out to Cove on animal complaints.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 29 year old Killeen man on a bench warrant.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 6th at 7pm.
The van-type vehicle turned onto its side. Both vehicles were occupied by driver only and both drivers were trapped in their vehicles and had to be extricated by local firemen. The driver of the van-type vehicle was taken by Acadian Ambulance to Rollins Brook Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Toyota pickup, 57 yr old Alfredo Suarez of Lampasas, was checked be EMTs and was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with an Open Container.
The 4 o’clock hour in the morning saw suspicious activity in the 200 block of CTE at 4:19am, a suspicious vehicle in the 1700 block of CTE at 4:36am, and a suspicious person in the 600 block of N. Key at 4:37am. Later in the morning there was a suspicious person in the 2700 block of S 281 at 7:57am, then a harassment in the 900 block of E. 3rd at 10:07am. 10:09am saw a suspicious person in the 200 block of S. Main. Followed by a fraud report in the 100 block of E. 5th at 11:46am. Criminal trespasses were reported, one in the 600 block of Northington at 11:53am, then one in the 200 block of S. Key at 12:36pm.
A shots fired report from the 1600 block of CTE came in at 2:41pm, then a runaway was called in from the 2700 block of 281 S. at 3:35pm. There was a disturbance in the 900 block of S. Key at 3:39pm, then suspicious activity in the 2700 block of S. 281 at 3:57pm.
The evening shows a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of Creek St. at 7:48pm, then the arrest of a 30 year old Houston resident on a Montgomery County Warrant at 9:39pm. 9:40pm saw a suspicious person in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut, then a DWI was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 11:24pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa went out on a livestock issue and Kempner had an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies responded to a wreck, worked civil matters, and tended to a disturbance. County Deputies were sent out to Cove on animal complaints.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 29 year old Killeen man on a bench warrant.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 6th at 7pm.
Badger Baseball Game Pushed Back (1 hour?)
It turns out, the Lampasas/Boerne playoffs were scheduled for Dripping Springs because it was convenient, and it is an artificial turf field. It seemed OK, with an earlier playoff game also scheduled but it was early enough that Lampasas/Boerne could still get on the field by 7:30pm. Since rain is in an on and off shower schedule, Dripping Springs decided to move the “earlier “ playoff game back to 6pm. That means Lampasas/Boerne can’t get the field until that’s over. Even cutting warm-ups short, our game won’t be able to start until about 8:30pm-give or take.
So, this will be a late one. And, the rain forecast is about 50-50 and getting worse as we go. So, hope for the best!
Go Badgers!!
So, this will be a late one. And, the rain forecast is about 50-50 and getting worse as we go. So, hope for the best!
Go Badgers!!
Going on today
The Lampasas High School Band is having a concert at the competition gym tonight at 6pm. This concert will be a little different than usual, as it will be a percussion concert. This is a concert where the only instruments that will be played are instruments that create sound by being struck, scraped, or rubbed. A few percussion instrument examples are drums, tambourine, piano, and xylophone. It’s going to be a lot of noise and a lot of fun!
Kline Whitis 2nd Grade musical Program will be held today at the school at 2:20 pm. The little guys will be giving a musical performance dressed up in costumes!!
Kline Whitis 2nd Grade musical Program will be held today at the school at 2:20 pm. The little guys will be giving a musical performance dressed up in costumes!!
Lometa ISD School Board Notes
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Lometa ISD was held on Thursday April 25 at 6:30pm. During the meeting there was discussion of Personnel(Teachers Contracts and Teachers Resignation.
Lometa ISD has two teachers that will not be after this school year. They are husband and wife Brenda Faubion and Ray Faubion. Brenda has been teaching in Lometa for 35 years, and Ray is a teachers aide who has been at the school for 23 years. They will be retiring together. We wish then much happiness in their future endeavors!
Also brought up for discussion at the meeting was a petition for consideration of annexation of school property by the City of Lometa. The area is vacant with no residents and was tabled for discussion at a later date.
Lometa ISD has two teachers that will not be after this school year. They are husband and wife Brenda Faubion and Ray Faubion. Brenda has been teaching in Lometa for 35 years, and Ray is a teachers aide who has been at the school for 23 years. They will be retiring together. We wish then much happiness in their future endeavors!
Also brought up for discussion at the meeting was a petition for consideration of annexation of school property by the City of Lometa. The area is vacant with no residents and was tabled for discussion at a later date.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 689 head were on hand, up from the 171
head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 329
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, slaughter cows were $2 to $3 lower and slaughter bulls were $3-$5 lower.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.58-$2.10/lb 300-400lbs $1.46-$1.60/lb
400-500lbs $1.49-$1.86/lb 400-500lbs $1.39-$1.66/lb
500-600lbs $1.43-$1.70/lb 500-600lbs $1.38-$1.54/lb
600-700lbs $1.36-$1.55/lb 600-700lbs $1.20-$1.35/lb
700-800lbs $1.33-$1.49/lb 700-800lbs $ 1.10-$1.25/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .20-.32/lb 1000-1300lbs .74-.80/lb
800-1100lb .40 -.52/lb 1300-2100lbs .72-.79/lb
1100-1300lbs .50-.58/lb Replacements $1500-$1875/hd
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$950-$1350
Solid Mouth -$750-$1200
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-$1200-$1800/pr
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf- $900-$1500/pr
Wednesday and 689 head were on hand, up from the 171
head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 329
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, slaughter cows were $2 to $3 lower and slaughter bulls were $3-$5 lower.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.58-$2.10/lb 300-400lbs $1.46-$1.60/lb
400-500lbs $1.49-$1.86/lb 400-500lbs $1.39-$1.66/lb
500-600lbs $1.43-$1.70/lb 500-600lbs $1.38-$1.54/lb
600-700lbs $1.36-$1.55/lb 600-700lbs $1.20-$1.35/lb
700-800lbs $1.33-$1.49/lb 700-800lbs $ 1.10-$1.25/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .20-.32/lb 1000-1300lbs .74-.80/lb
800-1100lb .40 -.52/lb 1300-2100lbs .72-.79/lb
1100-1300lbs .50-.58/lb Replacements $1500-$1875/hd
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$950-$1350
Solid Mouth -$750-$1200
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-$1200-$1800/pr
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf- $900-$1500/pr
the weather
The High yesterday 77° The Low this morning 73°
Today: An 80% chance of rain with possible thunderstorms and ¾ to an inch of rain also a possibility. The high should be around 76° and the wind S-SE at 10-15 mph with gusts to 20.
Tonight: 80% rain chances before 2am with possibly heavy rain and rainstorms. A ¾ to an inch of rainfall is possible. The low temp should be about 67° with the SE wind at 10-15 mph.
Thursday: The rain chance drops to 40% for the day, mainly in the afternoon, and that rises back to 60% overnight. The wind continues to be southerly and temperatures remain warm with a daytime high of 81° and overnight dropping to 65°.
Rest of the week: Friday rain chances are seen to be 70% with possibly heavy rain. The 70% chance is also seen for Friday night when the wind shifts around to N-NE. Friday’s high should be upper 70s and low 60s overnight.
Saturday seems to clear up a little with only a 40% chance of rain and that is before 2pm. It drops to 20% after that. The high should be about 81° and the low 61°.
Sunday should bring sunshine back but it will be warm with mid-80s and plenty of humidity. Watch for mud, mosquitoes, and a sweltering afternoon.
Today: An 80% chance of rain with possible thunderstorms and ¾ to an inch of rain also a possibility. The high should be around 76° and the wind S-SE at 10-15 mph with gusts to 20.
Tonight: 80% rain chances before 2am with possibly heavy rain and rainstorms. A ¾ to an inch of rainfall is possible. The low temp should be about 67° with the SE wind at 10-15 mph.
Thursday: The rain chance drops to 40% for the day, mainly in the afternoon, and that rises back to 60% overnight. The wind continues to be southerly and temperatures remain warm with a daytime high of 81° and overnight dropping to 65°.
Rest of the week: Friday rain chances are seen to be 70% with possibly heavy rain. The 70% chance is also seen for Friday night when the wind shifts around to N-NE. Friday’s high should be upper 70s and low 60s overnight.
Saturday seems to clear up a little with only a 40% chance of rain and that is before 2pm. It drops to 20% after that. The high should be about 81° and the low 61°.
Sunday should bring sunshine back but it will be warm with mid-80s and plenty of humidity. Watch for mud, mosquitoes, and a sweltering afternoon.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday shows a quiet morning, then loud music reported in the 1100 block of E Ave F at 12:43pm, then at 12:50 Gabriella Orozco of Lampasas was arrested in the 300 block of E. 4th St for Debit/Credit card abuse, Lampasas PD Warrants for theft $750-$2500 and forgery, and two municipal warrants.
2:51pm saw a reckless driver on S. 183, then an assault in the 900 block of S. Key at 4:45pm. A reckless driver was reported in the 600 block of Casbeer St. at 4:55pm. There was another assault in the 400 block of S. Porter at 5:12pm, then suspicious activity in the 300 block of N. Porter at 6:48pm. Harassment was reported in the 1900 block of S. Key at 7:12pm and a reckless driver in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 7:50pm.
Later in the evening there was a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of E. 3rd St. at 8:52pm, and a harassment in the 600 block of Northington St. at 9:27pm.
There was one minor accident in the 2300 block of S. 281 at 10:30pm with no injuries.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept Blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. Kempner responded to an alarm, a stolen vehicle and took a fish and game call. Out in the county y deputies worked a theft case, and a disturbance. They were sent out to Cove on a civil matter, fish and game call and to respond to an alarm.
The Jail Log showed no arrests by the county.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 6 at 7pm.
2:51pm saw a reckless driver on S. 183, then an assault in the 900 block of S. Key at 4:45pm. A reckless driver was reported in the 600 block of Casbeer St. at 4:55pm. There was another assault in the 400 block of S. Porter at 5:12pm, then suspicious activity in the 300 block of N. Porter at 6:48pm. Harassment was reported in the 1900 block of S. Key at 7:12pm and a reckless driver in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 7:50pm.
Later in the evening there was a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of E. 3rd St. at 8:52pm, and a harassment in the 600 block of Northington St. at 9:27pm.
There was one minor accident in the 2300 block of S. 281 at 10:30pm with no injuries.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept Blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. Kempner responded to an alarm, a stolen vehicle and took a fish and game call. Out in the county y deputies worked a theft case, and a disturbance. They were sent out to Cove on a civil matter, fish and game call and to respond to an alarm.
The Jail Log showed no arrests by the county.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 6 at 7pm.
Lampasas Prayer Breakfast
In Celebration of the National Day of Prayer, the Lampasas First United Methodist Church will be hosting a Prayer Breakfast tomorrow morning at 7am. It is open to the public free of cost.
early voting totals
Early Voting for the May 4th City and School Board Elections is over. According to the Elections Office, some 937 people have cast early votes in all of the elections totaled up. There was no breakdown available on which elections those were for.
Regular Election Day polls will be open 7 to 7 on Saturday at the County Election Office or at the Kempner Fire Dept. Training Center Building for the Lampasas and Kempner Elections. For the Lometa Election you can vote only at Lometa City Hall.
What are the Elections about?
For the City of Lampasas
Mayor
Misti Talbert (incumbent)
Dr. Brandin P. Lea
Robert “Bob” Goodart
Council Place 2
Randy Clark
Jason David Glass
Jim Crozier
Proposition to allow the legal sale of alcohol (even without serving food)
Yes or No
For the City of Kempner
Place 3 is the only contested race in Kempner this election, with John Wilkerson and Bob Crane running.
The city’s Proposition 1 whether they are for or against: “The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in Kempner, Texas as at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
For Lampasas School Board
School Board Place 4
Jeff Rutland
Daryl Hurst
Regular Election Day polls will be open 7 to 7 on Saturday at the County Election Office or at the Kempner Fire Dept. Training Center Building for the Lampasas and Kempner Elections. For the Lometa Election you can vote only at Lometa City Hall.
What are the Elections about?
For the City of Lampasas
Mayor
Misti Talbert (incumbent)
Dr. Brandin P. Lea
Robert “Bob” Goodart
Council Place 2
Randy Clark
Jason David Glass
Jim Crozier
Proposition to allow the legal sale of alcohol (even without serving food)
Yes or No
For the City of Kempner
Place 3 is the only contested race in Kempner this election, with John Wilkerson and Bob Crane running.
The city’s Proposition 1 whether they are for or against: “The reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in Kempner, Texas as at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
For Lampasas School Board
School Board Place 4
Jeff Rutland
Daryl Hurst
the weather
The High yesterday 82° The Low this morning 69°
Today: The small 30% rain chance could getcha’ , so don’t leave your clothes on the line while you go to town…but then again, it’s a 70% chance that won’t happen today. Look for an 81° high, with S-SE wind at 15-20 mph that could gust to 30 mph.
Tonight: A 50% chance of rain overnight, though the thought is that it wouldn’t be much, perhaps a tenth of an inch. The low temp should be about 69° by morning and the wind won’t let up much, coming out of the south at 14 mph and gusting to 25..
Wednesday: The best chance of rain this week, a 70% shot at rain in the area, and maybe as much as an inch of the wet stuff. We really do need the rain. Some of those good April totals in other counties just haven’t happened in Lampasas. The forecast also calls for more wind. S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting, combined with a 77° high, will dry us out even more if we don’t get rain.
Overnight, the rain chances decrease to 50%. The low will be about 67° and the wind S-SE at 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will bring a 40% chance of rain after 1pm, partly sunny sky, and a high near 81°.
Friday will bring the rain chance back to 70% again. It will likely be cloudy and up to 77° at the high with SE wind light at 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain chances will go away fast, dropping to 30%.
The weekend ahead looks like a decent 40% chance of a shower on Saturday, clearing to sunshine in the afternoon and up to 80°. It will be partly cloudy and down to 65° for the evening.
On Sunday the long term calls for 20% chance of a shower and up to 85° with sunshine in the afternoon.
Next week starts with a 40% rain chance on Monday
Today: The small 30% rain chance could getcha’ , so don’t leave your clothes on the line while you go to town…but then again, it’s a 70% chance that won’t happen today. Look for an 81° high, with S-SE wind at 15-20 mph that could gust to 30 mph.
Tonight: A 50% chance of rain overnight, though the thought is that it wouldn’t be much, perhaps a tenth of an inch. The low temp should be about 69° by morning and the wind won’t let up much, coming out of the south at 14 mph and gusting to 25..
Wednesday: The best chance of rain this week, a 70% shot at rain in the area, and maybe as much as an inch of the wet stuff. We really do need the rain. Some of those good April totals in other counties just haven’t happened in Lampasas. The forecast also calls for more wind. S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting, combined with a 77° high, will dry us out even more if we don’t get rain.
Overnight, the rain chances decrease to 50%. The low will be about 67° and the wind S-SE at 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Thursday will bring a 40% chance of rain after 1pm, partly sunny sky, and a high near 81°.
Friday will bring the rain chance back to 70% again. It will likely be cloudy and up to 77° at the high with SE wind light at 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain chances will go away fast, dropping to 30%.
The weekend ahead looks like a decent 40% chance of a shower on Saturday, clearing to sunshine in the afternoon and up to 80°. It will be partly cloudy and down to 65° for the evening.
On Sunday the long term calls for 20% chance of a shower and up to 85° with sunshine in the afternoon.
Next week starts with a 40% rain chance on Monday
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows an early morning arrest as Jacob Blueford of Sweetwater was arrested in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss for Driving with an invalid license, failing to secure two children in safety seat systems, and an out-of-county warrant.
The early morning then saw a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 2:06am. A 25 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 300 block of E .4th St. on a Lampasas Police Department warrant.
Later in the morning a burglary of a motor vehicle took place in the 200 block of E. 2nd St. at 7:18am, then a harassment was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. An assault by threat report was taken in the 1900 block of S. 281 at 9:46am, then reckless driving was witnessed in the 1200 block of W. 6th at 10:32am. There was criminal mischief in the 600 block of E. 3rd at 11:56am, the 400 block of S. Broad at 1:52pm and the 400 block of W. 5th at 5:02pm. There was a report of reckless driving in the 700 block of Gamel at 6:13pm, and the same time shows a suspicious person in the 1400 block of S. Key. Another suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of S. Live Oak at 8:50pm. Theft was reported in the 500 block of N. Key at 9:23pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Monday shows Lometa responded to livestock issues. Kempner worked a fraud case and an animal complaint.
Out in the county deputies were sent out on a criminal mischief call, a civil matter, and a suspicious person call . Deputies responded to Cove to on an alarm call.
The jail log shows no arrests by the county.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
The early morning then saw a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 2:06am. A 25 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 300 block of E .4th St. on a Lampasas Police Department warrant.
Later in the morning a burglary of a motor vehicle took place in the 200 block of E. 2nd St. at 7:18am, then a harassment was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. An assault by threat report was taken in the 1900 block of S. 281 at 9:46am, then reckless driving was witnessed in the 1200 block of W. 6th at 10:32am. There was criminal mischief in the 600 block of E. 3rd at 11:56am, the 400 block of S. Broad at 1:52pm and the 400 block of W. 5th at 5:02pm. There was a report of reckless driving in the 700 block of Gamel at 6:13pm, and the same time shows a suspicious person in the 1400 block of S. Key. Another suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of S. Live Oak at 8:50pm. Theft was reported in the 500 block of N. Key at 9:23pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Monday shows Lometa responded to livestock issues. Kempner worked a fraud case and an animal complaint.
Out in the county deputies were sent out on a criminal mischief call, a civil matter, and a suspicious person call . Deputies responded to Cove to on an alarm call.
The jail log shows no arrests by the county.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
district court notes
Lampasas Courthouse was the site of a 27th District Court Docket Call on April 26, 2019. Presiding over the
Court was 27th District Judge John Gauntt.
Altogether 28 cases were brought to the court, 21 of them involved men and 7 were women.
On a charge of prohibited substance in a correctional facility, Donald Wade Edmondson tested positive for controlled substances, and his bond was found insufficient. Aaron Schoch, on a charge of possession of controlled substance PG1, failed to appear and a warrant was issued.
There were 9 total cases involving possession of a controlled substance, one for possession of 4-200 grams, one for 1-4 grams, and the remaining 7 for under one gram.
Felony cases for burglary, theft or robbery totaled 2 for theft of property $2500-$30,000. There was one case for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, one for theft of a firearm, and one for evading arrest. There is also one arson charge on the docket.
There was one case for fraud use or false possession of indentifying information , and one for forgery of a financial instrument of an elderly person. A bond surrender was granted for Lucas Ritter on this charge, and a warrant was issued.
Electronic charges include one charge of unlawful interference use or discovery of wire or oral electronic communication, and one for unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual media.
Crimes causing personal harm showed 5 assault cases, including; aggravated assault against a family/ household member with a weapon, assault causing bodily injury to a family member, continuous violence against the family, assault against family/household member, impeding breathing/circulation, and assault against a family/household member with previous convictions.
Of the 28 cases presented to the court 11 were settled. Kelly Bender of Lampasas was sentenced to 4 years deferred adjudicated probation with a $750 fine plus costs and fees for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. . On a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone, Vanessa Sanchez of Kempner was sentenced to 3 years TDCJ with credit for time served. Ernesto Delapena of Lampasas, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram, was punished with 5 years deferred adjudication probation along with a $2000 fine plus costs and fees.
Lee Anthony Garcia, of Lampasas, was sentenced on each of his 3 cases to 5 years adjudicated probation plus costs and fees. The three charges against Garcia are assault on a family/household member/impeding breathing or circulation, theft of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone. The sentences will run concurrently.
Justine Dewald of Kempner saw her probation amended to include treatment on the charges of theft $2500-$30,000 and abandoning or endangering a child with intent to return. Joseph Sutton of Lampasas saw his charge of assault of a family/household member with previous conviction reduced to a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 2 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs and fees. James Glaze, on the docket for two charges of failing to register as a sex offender saw one charge dismissed and one reset.
The balance of the cases were reset or had trials set for a future date.
Court was 27th District Judge John Gauntt.
Altogether 28 cases were brought to the court, 21 of them involved men and 7 were women.
On a charge of prohibited substance in a correctional facility, Donald Wade Edmondson tested positive for controlled substances, and his bond was found insufficient. Aaron Schoch, on a charge of possession of controlled substance PG1, failed to appear and a warrant was issued.
There were 9 total cases involving possession of a controlled substance, one for possession of 4-200 grams, one for 1-4 grams, and the remaining 7 for under one gram.
Felony cases for burglary, theft or robbery totaled 2 for theft of property $2500-$30,000. There was one case for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, one for theft of a firearm, and one for evading arrest. There is also one arson charge on the docket.
There was one case for fraud use or false possession of indentifying information , and one for forgery of a financial instrument of an elderly person. A bond surrender was granted for Lucas Ritter on this charge, and a warrant was issued.
Electronic charges include one charge of unlawful interference use or discovery of wire or oral electronic communication, and one for unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual media.
Crimes causing personal harm showed 5 assault cases, including; aggravated assault against a family/ household member with a weapon, assault causing bodily injury to a family member, continuous violence against the family, assault against family/household member, impeding breathing/circulation, and assault against a family/household member with previous convictions.
Of the 28 cases presented to the court 11 were settled. Kelly Bender of Lampasas was sentenced to 4 years deferred adjudicated probation with a $750 fine plus costs and fees for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. . On a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone, Vanessa Sanchez of Kempner was sentenced to 3 years TDCJ with credit for time served. Ernesto Delapena of Lampasas, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram, was punished with 5 years deferred adjudication probation along with a $2000 fine plus costs and fees.
Lee Anthony Garcia, of Lampasas, was sentenced on each of his 3 cases to 5 years adjudicated probation plus costs and fees. The three charges against Garcia are assault on a family/household member/impeding breathing or circulation, theft of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone. The sentences will run concurrently.
Justine Dewald of Kempner saw her probation amended to include treatment on the charges of theft $2500-$30,000 and abandoning or endangering a child with intent to return. Joseph Sutton of Lampasas saw his charge of assault of a family/household member with previous conviction reduced to a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 2 years deferred adjudicated probation plus costs and fees. James Glaze, on the docket for two charges of failing to register as a sex offender saw one charge dismissed and one reset.
The balance of the cases were reset or had trials set for a future date.
funeral notice
Thomas Edward Walker, 65 of Lampasas, Texas entered into peace April 13, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple.
He was born August 5, 1953 in Austin, Texas to Lewis Conrad and Mary Ruth McCulley Walker. That same year, the family moved south to Monte Alto in the Rio Grande Valley where Lewis began employment with the Texas Soil Conservation Service. That job took the family to various places across south Texas and north to Seymour. In 1959, Lewis and Mary Ruth brought their sons David and Thomas back to the home place on FM 1690, where Lewis farmed and raised sheep and goats and the boys attended Lampasas schools.
In 1972, Thomas began a lifetime commitment to service in the military, joining the US Army where he served as an Indirect Fire Infantryman, a unit Supply Specialist, Inventory Clerk and later vehicle mechanic. He rose in rank to become a non-commissioned officer. Thomas was ordered back to active duty with the Army National Guard and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, deploying to both Iraq and Kuwait. He was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal. He also served in Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,KS; Hanau Germany, Dallas, Fort Bliss, Brownwood and was discharged at Fort Hood after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his brother, David C. Walker and wife LaDell of Lampasas; cousin, Jane Williamson of Woodway and many treasured friends he has made.
Visitation is Thursday May 2nd from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A burial service will be held in the family cemetery on his home place Friday, May 3rd at 1pm with full military honors.
He was born August 5, 1953 in Austin, Texas to Lewis Conrad and Mary Ruth McCulley Walker. That same year, the family moved south to Monte Alto in the Rio Grande Valley where Lewis began employment with the Texas Soil Conservation Service. That job took the family to various places across south Texas and north to Seymour. In 1959, Lewis and Mary Ruth brought their sons David and Thomas back to the home place on FM 1690, where Lewis farmed and raised sheep and goats and the boys attended Lampasas schools.
In 1972, Thomas began a lifetime commitment to service in the military, joining the US Army where he served as an Indirect Fire Infantryman, a unit Supply Specialist, Inventory Clerk and later vehicle mechanic. He rose in rank to become a non-commissioned officer. Thomas was ordered back to active duty with the Army National Guard and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, deploying to both Iraq and Kuwait. He was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal. He also served in Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,KS; Hanau Germany, Dallas, Fort Bliss, Brownwood and was discharged at Fort Hood after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his brother, David C. Walker and wife LaDell of Lampasas; cousin, Jane Williamson of Woodway and many treasured friends he has made.
Visitation is Thursday May 2nd from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A burial service will be held in the family cemetery on his home place Friday, May 3rd at 1pm with full military honors.
the weather
The High yesterday 83° The Low this morning 65°
Today: A 20% chance of rain this morning, then clouds going away to a mostly sunny afternoon with an 83° high and south wind 10-15 mph and gusting to 25.
Tonight: The clouds will be back, with a 20% rain chance overnight. The wind will be S-SE 10-15 mph.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of rain, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80° and south wind 15-20 mph with gusts to 30.
Overnight, a 30% rain chance before 1am, then mostly cloudy with a low around 68° and S-SE wind 15 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday rain chances go up to 60% with a high of 78° for the day. The rain chance continues overnight and drops to 50% by Thursday, with light south wind. That doesn’t go away, according to our forecast, with a 40% rain chance still in the forecast on Saturday.
The long range forecast finally takes the rain chances out for Sunday but, as we all know… Texas weather is a ?.
Today: A 20% chance of rain this morning, then clouds going away to a mostly sunny afternoon with an 83° high and south wind 10-15 mph and gusting to 25.
Tonight: The clouds will be back, with a 20% rain chance overnight. The wind will be S-SE 10-15 mph.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of rain, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80° and south wind 15-20 mph with gusts to 30.
Overnight, a 30% rain chance before 1am, then mostly cloudy with a low around 68° and S-SE wind 15 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday rain chances go up to 60% with a high of 78° for the day. The rain chance continues overnight and drops to 50% by Thursday, with light south wind. That doesn’t go away, according to our forecast, with a 40% rain chance still in the forecast on Saturday.
The long range forecast finally takes the rain chances out for Sunday but, as we all know… Texas weather is a ?.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday begins with the early morning arrest of 38 year old Jonathan Chappell in the 1000 block of FM 1494 for evening arrest with vehicle, DWI w/open container and driving with an invalid license at 12:26am. 1am saw suspicious activity in the 1300 block of CTE.
Later in the morning there was suspicious activity in the 1300 block of W. North. The afternoon saw a disturbance in the 200 block of S. Key at 1:16pm.
The evening brought a criminal trespass in the 400 block of s. Pecan at 7:25pm, then a suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of S. Chestnut at 8:54 pm. The 9 o’clock hour saw a call about loud music in the 400 block of W. Ave E, a prowler in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 9:38pm and a criminal trespass in the 1000 block of McLean St at 9:47pm.
The 10 o’clock hour saw two arrests as a 57 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 300 block of E. 4th St at 10:28pm on a Lampasas Municipal warrant, and James Smith of Lampasas was arrested in the 300 block of S. Chestnut for possession of dangerous drugs (gabapentin) at 10:44pm. There was a noise disturbance in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 11:47pm.
Sunday’s Blotter shows suspicious Activity in the 1600 block of S. Key at 4:06am, then a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of N. Key at 9:19am. Two harassments were reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St., one at 10am and one at 11:58am.
The afternoon was quiet, then a loud music complaint on Sue Ann Dr. was called in at 10:31pm, then a suspicious person in the 100 block of E. 1st at 11:02pm, suspicious vehicles were reported in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 11:09pm, and the 900 block of S. Key at 11:34pm. The 600 block of S. Willis saw suspicious activity at 11:40pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Lometa went out on civil matters and a trespassing call. Kempner responded to an alarm, a disturbance, and tended to a few suspicious person calls. There were also some animal complaints. Out in the county deputies were sent out on a shots fired call, worked a theft case, and a harassment call . Deputies responded to Copperas Cove on a fish and game call.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
Later in the morning there was suspicious activity in the 1300 block of W. North. The afternoon saw a disturbance in the 200 block of S. Key at 1:16pm.
The evening brought a criminal trespass in the 400 block of s. Pecan at 7:25pm, then a suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of S. Chestnut at 8:54 pm. The 9 o’clock hour saw a call about loud music in the 400 block of W. Ave E, a prowler in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 9:38pm and a criminal trespass in the 1000 block of McLean St at 9:47pm.
The 10 o’clock hour saw two arrests as a 57 year old Lampasas man was detained in the 300 block of E. 4th St at 10:28pm on a Lampasas Municipal warrant, and James Smith of Lampasas was arrested in the 300 block of S. Chestnut for possession of dangerous drugs (gabapentin) at 10:44pm. There was a noise disturbance in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 11:47pm.
Sunday’s Blotter shows suspicious Activity in the 1600 block of S. Key at 4:06am, then a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of N. Key at 9:19am. Two harassments were reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St., one at 10am and one at 11:58am.
The afternoon was quiet, then a loud music complaint on Sue Ann Dr. was called in at 10:31pm, then a suspicious person in the 100 block of E. 1st at 11:02pm, suspicious vehicles were reported in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 11:09pm, and the 900 block of S. Key at 11:34pm. The 600 block of S. Willis saw suspicious activity at 11:40pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Lometa went out on civil matters and a trespassing call. Kempner responded to an alarm, a disturbance, and tended to a few suspicious person calls. There were also some animal complaints. Out in the county deputies were sent out on a shots fired call, worked a theft case, and a harassment call . Deputies responded to Copperas Cove on a fish and game call.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
Badgers Bring Gold Home
The Regional Track Meet in Kingsville on Friday and Saturday brought some great area athletes to the track, and Lampasas Badgers proved to be among the best.
Cameron Everts brought home a Gold Medal in the 300M Hurdles, followed close in the race by Ace Whitehead in 3rd Place, capturing Bronze.
The 4X400 Relay team brought home the Gold, with team members Luke Palcious, Brady Carroll, Ace Whitehead and Cameron Everts leaving the field behind.
The 4X200 Relay team brought home Silver, with Dylan Alpha, Thomas Cavalieri, Brady Carroll and Cameron Everts on the team.
More detail on the meet in Sports.
Cameron Everts brought home a Gold Medal in the 300M Hurdles, followed close in the race by Ace Whitehead in 3rd Place, capturing Bronze.
The 4X400 Relay team brought home the Gold, with team members Luke Palcious, Brady Carroll, Ace Whitehead and Cameron Everts leaving the field behind.
The 4X200 Relay team brought home Silver, with Dylan Alpha, Thomas Cavalieri, Brady Carroll and Cameron Everts on the team.
More detail on the meet in Sports.
LHS Students moving ahead to State UIL Competition
Lampasas High School had three students place at the regional UIL academic competition in Corpus Christi on April 13th.
Katelyn Terry placed 1st in feature writing, and won 5th place in Editorial writing. In Ready Writing, Jessica Ball placed 1st. . Sena Kucukkarca won 2nd place in Informative Speaking.
Katelyn and Jessica compete this Friday on May 3rd. This will be Jessica's first year to compete at the state level, and Katelyn's second trip to the State Competition. Sena will have to wait until May 28th and 29th, this will be Sena’s third trip to the State Contest.
Also placing at the regional level was Serena Resh who won 6th in computer applications and Lexie Moreland placed 5th in feature
Katelyn Terry placed 1st in feature writing, and won 5th place in Editorial writing. In Ready Writing, Jessica Ball placed 1st. . Sena Kucukkarca won 2nd place in Informative Speaking.
Katelyn and Jessica compete this Friday on May 3rd. This will be Jessica's first year to compete at the state level, and Katelyn's second trip to the State Competition. Sena will have to wait until May 28th and 29th, this will be Sena’s third trip to the State Contest.
Also placing at the regional level was Serena Resh who won 6th in computer applications and Lexie Moreland placed 5th in feature
The following is editorial opinion:
Are You Anti-Tobacco For Kids?
If so, you’ll probably feel happy about the law being considered in both state and national legislatures that would raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.
The bill in the U.S. Senate is being pushed by Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader. H-m-m, wait a minute, isn’t McConnell the Senator from Kentucky, where tobacco is 25% of the total agricultural crop and the 2nd greatest producer of tobacco in the country? - the state with 120 counties where, according to the University of Kentucky, 119 of them grow tobacco? That’s odd!
Or is it…a little research reveals that the tobacco company lobbyists are actually pushing the over 21bill. Researching a little more we find that anti-tobacco enthusiasts say the bill will have little effect. They say the tobacco companies are more interested in keeping and creating new addictions through new flavored brands, vaping, and something they’re working on called IQOS. IQOS is a new product of Philip Morris that heats tobacco and turns it into a vapor but doesn’t burn it. It hasn’t been approved by the FDA yet, but in Europe and 45 countries altogether, they’re selling it in Apple-like stores with a huge and glamorous production.
IQOS is just one more way to inhale nicotine and create addictions, but the tobacco giant is evidently going to make it the next big thing. If cigarettes and cigars and pipes were all taken away, tobacco is evidently just going to switch to forms of vaping. The point is, raising the age to buy or smoke cigarettes appears to be a foil to satisfy those who want to fight teen nicotine addiction. But if we really want to fight the addiction, we should adopt broad restrictions on vaping as well as cigarettes and cigars. Some of that can be done in our own Texas Legislature.
The bill in the U.S. Senate is being pushed by Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader. H-m-m, wait a minute, isn’t McConnell the Senator from Kentucky, where tobacco is 25% of the total agricultural crop and the 2nd greatest producer of tobacco in the country? - the state with 120 counties where, according to the University of Kentucky, 119 of them grow tobacco? That’s odd!
Or is it…a little research reveals that the tobacco company lobbyists are actually pushing the over 21bill. Researching a little more we find that anti-tobacco enthusiasts say the bill will have little effect. They say the tobacco companies are more interested in keeping and creating new addictions through new flavored brands, vaping, and something they’re working on called IQOS. IQOS is a new product of Philip Morris that heats tobacco and turns it into a vapor but doesn’t burn it. It hasn’t been approved by the FDA yet, but in Europe and 45 countries altogether, they’re selling it in Apple-like stores with a huge and glamorous production.
IQOS is just one more way to inhale nicotine and create addictions, but the tobacco giant is evidently going to make it the next big thing. If cigarettes and cigars and pipes were all taken away, tobacco is evidently just going to switch to forms of vaping. The point is, raising the age to buy or smoke cigarettes appears to be a foil to satisfy those who want to fight teen nicotine addiction. But if we really want to fight the addiction, we should adopt broad restrictions on vaping as well as cigarettes and cigars. Some of that can be done in our own Texas Legislature.
the weather
High yesterday was 64° The low this morning was 51°
Rainfall overnight at the airport 1.09 in.
Rainfall in the area yesterday typically 1.2 to 1.6 in.
Today: The patchy fog should clear fairly soon and the sun will come out and dry us up for the long haul. The high should get all the way up to 81° with west wind at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear sky will bring the temperature down to about 57° overnight with north wind at 5-10 mph shifting a little to N-NW later on.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 76° and E-NE wind at 10-15 mph.
Overnight, the clear sky will let the temperature drop down to 58° with east wind of 5 mph turning to south.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring sunshine again, a S-SW wind 10-15 mph and gusting a little, and the temp should get up to 84°. Sunday will be nice again, up to 83°, and a little windy again.
Rainfall overnight at the airport 1.09 in.
Rainfall in the area yesterday typically 1.2 to 1.6 in.
Today: The patchy fog should clear fairly soon and the sun will come out and dry us up for the long haul. The high should get all the way up to 81° with west wind at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear sky will bring the temperature down to about 57° overnight with north wind at 5-10 mph shifting a little to N-NW later on.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 76° and E-NE wind at 10-15 mph.
Overnight, the clear sky will let the temperature drop down to 58° with east wind of 5 mph turning to south.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring sunshine again, a S-SW wind 10-15 mph and gusting a little, and the temp should get up to 84°. Sunday will be nice again, up to 83°, and a little windy again.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. for Wednesday shows a quiet overnight, then a suspicious person reported in the 500 block of S. Key at 8:55am.
In the afternoon a theft was reported in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 1:08 pm.
Juan Flores, 43 of Floresville, Texas was served with a Lampasas Police Department Warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm while in jail on an unrelated charge.
There was a burglary of a habitation in the 600 block of Briggs St. at 5:33 pm.
The evening shows a disturbance in the 700 block of S. Key at 8:42 pm, and harassment on Steele St. at 10:01 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Wednesday shows Lometa had a quiet day yesterday. Kempner responded to civil matters and a disturbance. Out in the county deputies tended to an accident, a trespassing call and a disturbance.
County deputies swept up a wreck went out on a trespassing call and cooled down a disturbance.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 41 year old Kempner man on an out of county charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 6th at 7pm.
In the afternoon a theft was reported in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 1:08 pm.
Juan Flores, 43 of Floresville, Texas was served with a Lampasas Police Department Warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm while in jail on an unrelated charge.
There was a burglary of a habitation in the 600 block of Briggs St. at 5:33 pm.
The evening shows a disturbance in the 700 block of S. Key at 8:42 pm, and harassment on Steele St. at 10:01 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Wednesday shows Lometa had a quiet day yesterday. Kempner responded to civil matters and a disturbance. Out in the county deputies tended to an accident, a trespassing call and a disturbance.
County deputies swept up a wreck went out on a trespassing call and cooled down a disturbance.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of a 41 year old Kempner man on an out of county charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, May 6th at 7pm.
Burnet Police Sgt. Charged With 1St Degree Murder
On Tuesday in Burnet a Grand Jury true-billed the officer that, on March 27th, shot 3 times into a car, killing 25 yr old Brandon Michael Jacque, a 2011 graduate of Burnet High School where he played football, baseball and ran track. Jacque was buried April 2nd, leaving behind a daughter, parents and siblings.
The incident started early, at 1:40am that morning, when police were called about loud music being played at an address in the 300 block of S. McNeil in Burnet. At the scene, Police Sgt. Russell Butler found a red car in a driveway that was backing out. He reportedly called for the driver to stop but the car kept moving and the tire ran over the officer’s foot. When that happened the officer reportedly fired into the vehicle, killing the driver, Jacque, but not hitting a young female passenger.
After the shooting Sgt. Butler reportedly attempted first aid and called for the EMS but they were unable to revive Jacque. Butler was taken to Burnet’s Seton Hospital about his foot but X-Rays taken there showed no broken bones and he was treated and released.
After the incident, Police Chief Paul Nelson said that Patrol Sgt. Butler had been with the department for three years, but was placed on administrative leave pending investigation by Texas Rangers.
As a result of the investigation, the matter went to the Grand Jury Tuesday and a true-bill handed down, charging him with 1st degree murder and 3 counts of 1st degree aggravated assault, all coming out of the same incident. Butler turned himself in and went to the Llano Co. Jail where he was arraigned and posted bond.
At the same time, a release went out from the Burnet PD and the City of Burnet saying that Russell Butler had been released of duty with the PD, due to policy violations, as of that same day, Tuesday.
The incident started early, at 1:40am that morning, when police were called about loud music being played at an address in the 300 block of S. McNeil in Burnet. At the scene, Police Sgt. Russell Butler found a red car in a driveway that was backing out. He reportedly called for the driver to stop but the car kept moving and the tire ran over the officer’s foot. When that happened the officer reportedly fired into the vehicle, killing the driver, Jacque, but not hitting a young female passenger.
After the shooting Sgt. Butler reportedly attempted first aid and called for the EMS but they were unable to revive Jacque. Butler was taken to Burnet’s Seton Hospital about his foot but X-Rays taken there showed no broken bones and he was treated and released.
After the incident, Police Chief Paul Nelson said that Patrol Sgt. Butler had been with the department for three years, but was placed on administrative leave pending investigation by Texas Rangers.
As a result of the investigation, the matter went to the Grand Jury Tuesday and a true-bill handed down, charging him with 1st degree murder and 3 counts of 1st degree aggravated assault, all coming out of the same incident. Butler turned himself in and went to the Llano Co. Jail where he was arraigned and posted bond.
At the same time, a release went out from the Burnet PD and the City of Burnet saying that Russell Butler had been released of duty with the PD, due to policy violations, as of that same day, Tuesday.
Private Plane Crashes in Kingsland
Two men are dead.
According to DPS Sgt Robbie Barrera, a single engine propeller aircraft took off from the River Valley Ranch airstrip in Kingsland on Sunday with two occupants.
For unknown reasons the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff and both occupants died at the scene. The FAA is investigating the crash.
The deceased are William Lee Glenn, 69 of Kingsland and John Timothy Sharpe of Kingsland.
According to DPS Sgt Robbie Barrera, a single engine propeller aircraft took off from the River Valley Ranch airstrip in Kingsland on Sunday with two occupants.
For unknown reasons the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff and both occupants died at the scene. The FAA is investigating the crash.
The deceased are William Lee Glenn, 69 of Kingsland and John Timothy Sharpe of Kingsland.
Cattle market Report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 171 head were on hand, down from the 286
head of the last sale a week ago, and way down from the 636
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady on a limited test, slaughter cows were $2 to $3 higher and slaughter bulls were steady.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.61-$1.76/lb 300-400lbs $1.52-$1.82/lb
400-500lbs $1.36-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.47-$1.76/lb
500-600lbs $1.26-$1.54/lb 500-600lbs $1.36-$1.46/lb
600-700lbs $1.38-$1.47/lb 600-700lbs $1.26-$1.43/lb
700-800lbs $1.37-$1.44/lb 700-800lbs $ 1.02-$1.07/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs No Test 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .50 -.62/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .55-.64/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$900-$1100
Solid Mouth No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs -
No Tes
Wednesday and 171 head were on hand, down from the 286
head of the last sale a week ago, and way down from the 636
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady on a limited test, slaughter cows were $2 to $3 higher and slaughter bulls were steady.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs No Test 200-300lbs No Test
300-400lbs $1.61-$1.76/lb 300-400lbs $1.52-$1.82/lb
400-500lbs $1.36-$1.70/lb 400-500lbs $1.47-$1.76/lb
500-600lbs $1.26-$1.54/lb 500-600lbs $1.36-$1.46/lb
600-700lbs $1.38-$1.47/lb 600-700lbs $1.26-$1.43/lb
700-800lbs $1.37-$1.44/lb 700-800lbs $ 1.02-$1.07/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs No Test 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .50 -.62/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .55-.64/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$900-$1100
Solid Mouth No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs -
No Tes
the weather
The High yesterday 74° The Low this morning 58°
From midnight to 7am this morning, the rainfall total according to Lampasas airport gauge was only .01 in. We’re not sure about the accuracy of that reading…
Other surrounding area gauges show:
Lometa .62 in.
Bend .67 in.
10 mi. west of Lampasas .48 in.
Killeen Airport 1.11 in.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms are a 100% possibility today with a high near 69° and E-SE wind 5-15 mph and gusting to 20. The chance of rain includes possible accumulations of 3 to 4 inches today.
Tonight: Rain chances of 70% continue up to 1am in the morning. Rainfall could be a half to ¾ in. as the rain system leaves the area. The low temp should be 57°.
Thursday: The sun comes back out and all rain chances disappear ahead of schedule, allowing for planned activities, from ball games to rodeos and other outdoor events to go ahead with plans. The wind will be northerly (remember the rain came with a cool front) and it will be getting up to 10-15 mph.
Overnight, this front will bring the temperature down to 56° under the clear sky and with a 5-10 mph north wind.
Rest of the week: Friday sunshine reveals the coming nice weekend as the wind shifts around to east in the afternoon and then to south by Saturday morning. The high Friday will be 79°.
Saturday will be sunny and up to 84° with south breeze. Sunday will be sunny and up to 82° with SE light breeze
From midnight to 7am this morning, the rainfall total according to Lampasas airport gauge was only .01 in. We’re not sure about the accuracy of that reading…
Other surrounding area gauges show:
Lometa .62 in.
Bend .67 in.
10 mi. west of Lampasas .48 in.
Killeen Airport 1.11 in.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms are a 100% possibility today with a high near 69° and E-SE wind 5-15 mph and gusting to 20. The chance of rain includes possible accumulations of 3 to 4 inches today.
Tonight: Rain chances of 70% continue up to 1am in the morning. Rainfall could be a half to ¾ in. as the rain system leaves the area. The low temp should be 57°.
Thursday: The sun comes back out and all rain chances disappear ahead of schedule, allowing for planned activities, from ball games to rodeos and other outdoor events to go ahead with plans. The wind will be northerly (remember the rain came with a cool front) and it will be getting up to 10-15 mph.
Overnight, this front will bring the temperature down to 56° under the clear sky and with a 5-10 mph north wind.
Rest of the week: Friday sunshine reveals the coming nice weekend as the wind shifts around to east in the afternoon and then to south by Saturday morning. The high Friday will be 79°.
Saturday will be sunny and up to 84° with south breeze. Sunday will be sunny and up to 82° with SE light breeze
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a minor accident in the 1200 block of S. Willis at 7:24am with no injuries, then a burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Peach St.at 8:17am. After that, a burglary of a building was reported in the 900 block of S. Broad at 10:23am. A harassment report came in from the 2700 block of Hwy 281 S at 10:39am and a major accident took place at about the same time in the 700 block of S. Key at 10:35am. That one sent one person to the hospital. In involved a tractor trailer incident that created a diesel spill on Key Avenue. A theft report came from the 1900 block of S. Hwy 281 at 11:47am to keep officers busy during the late morning.
The afternoon brought a fraud report from the 700 block of S. Western, then a suspicious person and a reckless driver report, all before 3:30 in the afternoon. Later, at 6:21pm, someone reported a suspicious person on CTE and a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of N. Key at 11pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day while Kempner was dispatched on a burglary in progress, settled a disturbance, and an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies worked one accident, a civil matter, a disturbance, an animal complaint and a suicidal call.
The Jail Log showed the county arrested a 34 yr old Cove man for DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 6 at 7pm.
The afternoon brought a fraud report from the 700 block of S. Western, then a suspicious person and a reckless driver report, all before 3:30 in the afternoon. Later, at 6:21pm, someone reported a suspicious person on CTE and a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of N. Key at 11pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day while Kempner was dispatched on a burglary in progress, settled a disturbance, and an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies worked one accident, a civil matter, a disturbance, an animal complaint and a suicidal call.
The Jail Log showed the county arrested a 34 yr old Cove man for DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 6 at 7pm.
Ouch! Billy’s Butt Badgers 17-4 final ***4 homers!!
The Lady Badgers get another shot at Fredericksburg’s softball team on Thursday, in Fredericksburg. Maybe it was the weather, or just the mysterious fortunes of the day, but it was a seriously one sided game on Tuesday at Badger Field in the bi-district UIL playoffs. It is an agreed-on best 2 of 3 series and as of now, the Billie girls are ahead.
Lampasas ISD Salutes 2019 “Teachers of the Year”
At the different campuses, these are the recognized teachers of the year:
Lampasas High School – Ryan Race and Kalin Wells
Lampasas Middle School – Judy Hail and Heather Foreman
Hanna Springs Elementary – Traci Bender
Kline Whitis Elementary – Crystal Hamrick
Taylor Creed Elementary – Sarah Schoonover
In an additional note from Asst. Supt. Kevin Bott, he says, “After another thorough (and difficult) selection process, the following teachers have been selected from this group to represent Lampasas ISD at Region 12 this year. They will serve as our Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for LISD:
LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year – Traci Bender
LSID Secondary Teacher of the Year – Heather Foreman
Lampasas High School – Ryan Race and Kalin Wells
Lampasas Middle School – Judy Hail and Heather Foreman
Hanna Springs Elementary – Traci Bender
Kline Whitis Elementary – Crystal Hamrick
Taylor Creed Elementary – Sarah Schoonover
In an additional note from Asst. Supt. Kevin Bott, he says, “After another thorough (and difficult) selection process, the following teachers have been selected from this group to represent Lampasas ISD at Region 12 this year. They will serve as our Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for LISD:
LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year – Traci Bender
LSID Secondary Teacher of the Year – Heather Foreman
the weather
The High yesterday 79° The Low this morning 65°
Today: The clouds rolled in during the wee hours this morning, and they will be with us for about three days. The cloudy forecast for today is for a 40% chance of rain this afternoon, with SE wind 5-15 mph and gusting to 20.
Tonight: A 60% chance of rain overnight, mainly after 1am, clouds, S-SE wind 5-15 mph, and a low temp of 62°.
Wednesday: A 100% chance of rain, possibly heavy rain of 1-2 inches, and 60s will be common temps with a high of about 70°. The east wind will be 5-15 mph and gusting to as much as 25. Overnight the rain is still likely, with a 70% chance, and the low temp might be about 57°.
Rest of the week: Thursday will be likely cloudy in the morning and the sun might pop out in the afternoon, though the wind will shift to N-NW bringing a little cooling after the 75° high. The morning rain chances are 20%. The evening forecast is for mostly clear with a low around 57° and the N-NW wind will be 5-10 mph.
Friday will see the generally northerly wind coming very light, the sunshine commanding the day and bringing a 78° afternoon high, but the overnight forecast will still get down to the upper 50s.
The weekend ahead looks to be sunny and mid-80s highs
Today: The clouds rolled in during the wee hours this morning, and they will be with us for about three days. The cloudy forecast for today is for a 40% chance of rain this afternoon, with SE wind 5-15 mph and gusting to 20.
Tonight: A 60% chance of rain overnight, mainly after 1am, clouds, S-SE wind 5-15 mph, and a low temp of 62°.
Wednesday: A 100% chance of rain, possibly heavy rain of 1-2 inches, and 60s will be common temps with a high of about 70°. The east wind will be 5-15 mph and gusting to as much as 25. Overnight the rain is still likely, with a 70% chance, and the low temp might be about 57°.
Rest of the week: Thursday will be likely cloudy in the morning and the sun might pop out in the afternoon, though the wind will shift to N-NW bringing a little cooling after the 75° high. The morning rain chances are 20%. The evening forecast is for mostly clear with a low around 57° and the N-NW wind will be 5-10 mph.
Friday will see the generally northerly wind coming very light, the sunshine commanding the day and bringing a 78° afternoon high, but the overnight forecast will still get down to the upper 50s.
The weekend ahead looks to be sunny and mid-80s highs
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday started early with a suspicious act in the 100 block of E. 1st at 12:01am. At 1:23am a 43 year old Floresville, Texas man was arrested in the 900 block of S. Spring St. for 2 Lampasas Municipal warrants, 2 Wilson county warrants and one Lampasas County Warrant. A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of S. Race at 3:26am.
Later in the morning at 9:54 am, a 53 year old Lometa man was detain in the 600 block of N. Key for public intoxication. Two thefts then occurred, one in the 900 block of Casbeer St. at 11:48am, and one on Hollywood Dr. at 12:37pm.
In the afternoon there was a minor accident in the 1000 block of W. Ave B, then a burglary of a Motor Vehicle was reported in the 400 block of E. 3rd St. at 5:12pm, then a harassment on Steele St at 5:46 pm. An arrest took place at 6:19pm in the 100 block of N. Broad St. where a 32 year old Lampasas resident was detained for public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia. 6:41 pm saw a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE.
Monday night saw a disturbance in the 900 block if S. Key at 9:32 pm. 11:32 pm saw another arrest as a 41 year old man from Horseshoe Bay was arrested in the 700 block of E. Ave D for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone, possession of paraphernalia and expired registration.
About 11 am this morning an 18 wheeler truck, stopping suddenly at the 6th St. & Key Ave stoplight , jackknifed and although no other vehicles or property were damaged there was a serious diesel spill. An estimated 70 gallons of fuel went on Key Ave . The truck was removed and a hazmat team from Waco has been summoned. Meanwhile, Key Ave traffic is being detoured.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Monday shows Lometa worked a fraud case, Kempner had a few animal complaints and a report of a suspicious person. Out in the county there was a reported assault, some disturbances, and theft cases.
The jail log shows no arrests by the county.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
Later in the morning at 9:54 am, a 53 year old Lometa man was detain in the 600 block of N. Key for public intoxication. Two thefts then occurred, one in the 900 block of Casbeer St. at 11:48am, and one on Hollywood Dr. at 12:37pm.
In the afternoon there was a minor accident in the 1000 block of W. Ave B, then a burglary of a Motor Vehicle was reported in the 400 block of E. 3rd St. at 5:12pm, then a harassment on Steele St at 5:46 pm. An arrest took place at 6:19pm in the 100 block of N. Broad St. where a 32 year old Lampasas resident was detained for public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia. 6:41 pm saw a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE.
Monday night saw a disturbance in the 900 block if S. Key at 9:32 pm. 11:32 pm saw another arrest as a 41 year old man from Horseshoe Bay was arrested in the 700 block of E. Ave D for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone, possession of paraphernalia and expired registration.
About 11 am this morning an 18 wheeler truck, stopping suddenly at the 6th St. & Key Ave stoplight , jackknifed and although no other vehicles or property were damaged there was a serious diesel spill. An estimated 70 gallons of fuel went on Key Ave . The truck was removed and a hazmat team from Waco has been summoned. Meanwhile, Key Ave traffic is being detoured.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. for Monday shows Lometa worked a fraud case, Kempner had a few animal complaints and a report of a suspicious person. Out in the county there was a reported assault, some disturbances, and theft cases.
The jail log shows no arrests by the county.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
Badger Baseball Bested by Liberty Hill Panthers
Lampasas Badger Baseball lost its bid to keep the Liberty Hill Panthers out of the District Championship last night, losing the 2nd of the two-game series 10-3 to the Panthers in front of the home crowd. In the first game the Badgers had been shut out 5-0 at Liberty Hill.
Both teams had gone into the series undefeated, but when the dust settled, Liberty Hill’s team was that much better. The Badgers fielded the best all-around team they had in years this season, playing confidently and with few errors all season. That rewards them with the second-place standing, and will send them to the bi-district playoffs next week (see sports for more).
Both teams had gone into the series undefeated, but when the dust settled, Liberty Hill’s team was that much better. The Badgers fielded the best all-around team they had in years this season, playing confidently and with few errors all season. That rewards them with the second-place standing, and will send them to the bi-district playoffs next week (see sports for more).
Lady Badger Softball Playoff Bid Starts Tonight
In a game that has been moved up a day since it was originally scheduled, the Lady Badgers will meet the Fredericksburg Lady Billies (we dare to say the oxymoronic because a better way escapes us).
The Lampasas girls finished in 4th place in district 27 and that pits them with the 1st place team in district 28 for the UIL Bi-district playoff matchup.
It was agreed that the matchup would be a best 2 of 3 series with game one to be in Lampasas on Wednesday and game 2 in Fredericksburg on Thursday. That has changed!!!
The spectre of rain on Wednesday caused the first game to be moved to Tuesday (today) at Badger Field at 6pm (weather permitting).
The game scheduled for Thursday is still planned for play, but at 6pm, and just in case there is a rain problem, the game will be moved to Wimberly.
If a third game is required, it will be played on Saturday. See Sports for more detail on the game.
The Lampasas girls finished in 4th place in district 27 and that pits them with the 1st place team in district 28 for the UIL Bi-district playoff matchup.
It was agreed that the matchup would be a best 2 of 3 series with game one to be in Lampasas on Wednesday and game 2 in Fredericksburg on Thursday. That has changed!!!
The spectre of rain on Wednesday caused the first game to be moved to Tuesday (today) at Badger Field at 6pm (weather permitting).
The game scheduled for Thursday is still planned for play, but at 6pm, and just in case there is a rain problem, the game will be moved to Wimberly.
If a third game is required, it will be played on Saturday. See Sports for more detail on the game.
TxDOT still has the close notice up on the RR Crossing at 2313, but it has been extended to Wednesday at 5pm.
lampasas county commissioners
met Monday morning and agreed to install an office on the third floor of the courthouse for District 54 State Representative Brad Buckley. The office would allow citizens a convenient way to communicate with Buckley or his aides when the office was open. An aide told the court that the office would be open 1-2 days per week.
In other matters the court agreed that they should advertise for bids on two old vacant houses that sit on the new jail property. The high bid would get them and have to move them away.
The last matter was to look at the cost of a proposed change order for toilet partitions for the jail from laminated to solid plastic. It was to be $3,246, which the court said was too high…they’ll stick to the original plan.
In other matters the court agreed that they should advertise for bids on two old vacant houses that sit on the new jail property. The high bid would get them and have to move them away.
The last matter was to look at the cost of a proposed change order for toilet partitions for the jail from laminated to solid plastic. It was to be $3,246, which the court said was too high…they’ll stick to the original plan.
Lampasas City Council
met Monday evening in chambers and approved ASJ Construction to build a new Water/Wastewater office and lab building for $1,023,790.00. They also went for the other big ticket item on the agenda, a $120, 000 deal with a company called HALFF Associates to do a planning study for the City.
Lometa School Trustees will meet
on Thursday, 4/25 at 6:30pm in the school library at 8th and Main in Lometa. On the agenda is the consideration of annexation of school property by the City of Lometa, some changes to the school calendars of both the main campus and the Leon Valley campus at the Gatesville prison, some routine business matters and the Principal’s
the weather
The High yesterday 82° The Low this morning 64°
Today: “Cloudy today, rainy tamale.” That’s the outlook. The sunshine will be somewhere behind the cloud cover today but we won’t see it. The high should be held down to 78° or so and the south wind will be brisk at 10-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: The clouds will continue, the SE wind will be 5-15 mph, and the low will be about 64°.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of rain after 1pm, otherwise cloudy with a high around 75° and with E-SE wind 5-10 mph. Overnight Tuesday the rain chances are up to 70% with possible thunderstorms.
Rest of the week: Wednesday brings a 100% chance of rain with possibly heavy rain. The high should be near 69° in the afternoon and light wind will shift to the east. The rain chances continue into the overnight with a 60% chance as a front arrives with N-NE wind at 5-10 mph that shifts a little to the west after midnight.
Thursday will be partly sunny and held to about 76° for the high with N-NW wind 5-15 mph. Friday will be sunny with a high near 79° and it should all be back to super nice by the weekend with mid-80s temps and sunshine.
Today: “Cloudy today, rainy tamale.” That’s the outlook. The sunshine will be somewhere behind the cloud cover today but we won’t see it. The high should be held down to 78° or so and the south wind will be brisk at 10-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: The clouds will continue, the SE wind will be 5-15 mph, and the low will be about 64°.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of rain after 1pm, otherwise cloudy with a high around 75° and with E-SE wind 5-10 mph. Overnight Tuesday the rain chances are up to 70% with possible thunderstorms.
Rest of the week: Wednesday brings a 100% chance of rain with possibly heavy rain. The high should be near 69° in the afternoon and light wind will shift to the east. The rain chances continue into the overnight with a 60% chance as a front arrives with N-NE wind at 5-10 mph that shifts a little to the west after midnight.
Thursday will be partly sunny and held to about 76° for the high with N-NW wind 5-15 mph. Friday will be sunny with a high near 79° and it should all be back to super nice by the weekend with mid-80s temps and sunshine.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday shows a quiet morning, then a reckless driver report in the 2700 block of 281 S. at 12:56pm, the arrest of a 76 year old Lampasas man on Municipal Warrants and driving without a license at 1:28pm and a disturbance in the 500 block of S. Key at 1:36pm.
There was a minor accident on N. Broad at 2:08pm, at 4:54pm Zachariah Sanchez of Lampasas was arrested in the 1000 block of E. Ave F for possession of a controlled substance PG3 under 28 grams in a drug free zone, Evading Arrest, Resisting arrest/search/transport, operating a bicycle on the wrong side of the roadway and assault on a public servant.
The evening shows a burglary of a MV in the 500 block of E. 3rd St. at 6:12pm , a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 6:15pm and a harassment report in the 100 block of N. Main at 11:04pm.
Sunday’s Blotter showed a busy overnight, starting with two suspicious vehicles in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 12:38am and 12:41am. Following that at 12:43 am there was a report of loud music in the 300 block of S. 281. 2:58am saw a suspicious vehicle report in the 400 block of S. Walnut and harassment at 3:50am in the 800 block of S. Key.
At 8:37am a 29 year old Troy, TX man was detained in the 100 block of CTE for possession of a controlled substance PG2 less than a gram in a drug free zone. There was one minor accident in the 700 block of N. Key at 11:51 am.
The afternoon saw two arrests as a 35 year old Lampasas man was arrested in the 600 block of E. 2nd St. for driving while license invalid with previous conviction, expired registration and possession of drug paraphernalia at 2:37 pm. At 4:48p m a 32 year old Lampasas man was brought in for driving with an invalid license with previous conviction at 4:48 pm
The evening brought reports of reckless drivers, one in the 2500 block of N. 281, one in the 1000 block of FM 580E, and another in the 2700 block of S. 281.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. went on a suicide call on Saturday. The press release shows the call came in at 4:25pm from a residence on Private Road 1296 in Lampasas Co.
On arrival, officers and EMS, found a 25 yr old male, Brian Easters, kneeling over his father, 45 yr old Frederick Wayne Easters, and attempting what appeared to be CPR. It was suspected that Frederick Easters suffered a gunshot wound. Life saving efforts were unsuccessful.
The deceased man’s body was taken to Dallas to the Forensic Sciences Inst. For autopsy to determine cause of death and a preliminary investigation by Investigator David Thorp and Sheriff Ramos indicated a likely self inflicted gunshot. A final determination will come later.
In other matters the Sheriff’s blotter shows Lometa had a quiet weekend, Kempner responded to an alarm, and a suspicious person, a disturbance and a shots-fired call.
Out in the county deputies worked civil matters, a trespassing call, an accident and the suicide call.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
There was a minor accident on N. Broad at 2:08pm, at 4:54pm Zachariah Sanchez of Lampasas was arrested in the 1000 block of E. Ave F for possession of a controlled substance PG3 under 28 grams in a drug free zone, Evading Arrest, Resisting arrest/search/transport, operating a bicycle on the wrong side of the roadway and assault on a public servant.
The evening shows a burglary of a MV in the 500 block of E. 3rd St. at 6:12pm , a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 6:15pm and a harassment report in the 100 block of N. Main at 11:04pm.
Sunday’s Blotter showed a busy overnight, starting with two suspicious vehicles in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 12:38am and 12:41am. Following that at 12:43 am there was a report of loud music in the 300 block of S. 281. 2:58am saw a suspicious vehicle report in the 400 block of S. Walnut and harassment at 3:50am in the 800 block of S. Key.
At 8:37am a 29 year old Troy, TX man was detained in the 100 block of CTE for possession of a controlled substance PG2 less than a gram in a drug free zone. There was one minor accident in the 700 block of N. Key at 11:51 am.
The afternoon saw two arrests as a 35 year old Lampasas man was arrested in the 600 block of E. 2nd St. for driving while license invalid with previous conviction, expired registration and possession of drug paraphernalia at 2:37 pm. At 4:48p m a 32 year old Lampasas man was brought in for driving with an invalid license with previous conviction at 4:48 pm
The evening brought reports of reckless drivers, one in the 2500 block of N. 281, one in the 1000 block of FM 580E, and another in the 2700 block of S. 281.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. went on a suicide call on Saturday. The press release shows the call came in at 4:25pm from a residence on Private Road 1296 in Lampasas Co.
On arrival, officers and EMS, found a 25 yr old male, Brian Easters, kneeling over his father, 45 yr old Frederick Wayne Easters, and attempting what appeared to be CPR. It was suspected that Frederick Easters suffered a gunshot wound. Life saving efforts were unsuccessful.
The deceased man’s body was taken to Dallas to the Forensic Sciences Inst. For autopsy to determine cause of death and a preliminary investigation by Investigator David Thorp and Sheriff Ramos indicated a likely self inflicted gunshot. A final determination will come later.
In other matters the Sheriff’s blotter shows Lometa had a quiet weekend, Kempner responded to an alarm, and a suspicious person, a disturbance and a shots-fired call.
Out in the county deputies worked civil matters, a trespassing call, an accident and the suicide call.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until May 6th at 7pm.
Today is Earth Day
Whether you sign on to the doomsday forecasts of climate scientists or not; whether you believe that climate change is man-made or just a natural consequence…
None of us like the idea of plastic bags blowing around. Scores of ranchers can tell of plastic bags having passed through livestock’s digestive system and wonder how many of their animals have died from ingested plastic items blowing off roadways. Paper breaks down and goes away pretty fast, plastic doesn’t, neither does glass and aluminum.
Plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans litter our highways, and that’s not the worst of what’s happening to our earth. Floods and storms are constantly in the news, alongside the wildfires that plague our drier climes. Scientists says it’s because of temperature rise brought on by greenhouse gas from burning gas, oil and coal, as well as halocarbons from older air conditioners and refrigerators and methane from landfills and other sources.
How much longer can we afford to pay for hurricane and tornado ravaged cities and towns? How much more can we afford to pay for insurance policies that cover the damages of storms and hurricanes? How much longer can we afford to allow people to build along coast lines where those buildings are so subject to hurricane damage? And how much longer before those coast lines go under water from the glacial melt of climate change?
Are we really happy allowing select animal populations to disappear because of human abuse of our common habitat? Surely, for all the reasons predicted and for those easily imagined, it is time for action.
On this Earth Day, let’s all do our part to recycle, clean up our roadways, consider changing our AC systems to the least climate damaging and most efficient that we can afford, use re-usable bags for shopping and refuse plastic and urge our City government to provide recycling for both plastic and glass, as well as aluminum cans and electronics.
Celebrate Earth, and help care for it!
None of us like the idea of plastic bags blowing around. Scores of ranchers can tell of plastic bags having passed through livestock’s digestive system and wonder how many of their animals have died from ingested plastic items blowing off roadways. Paper breaks down and goes away pretty fast, plastic doesn’t, neither does glass and aluminum.
Plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans litter our highways, and that’s not the worst of what’s happening to our earth. Floods and storms are constantly in the news, alongside the wildfires that plague our drier climes. Scientists says it’s because of temperature rise brought on by greenhouse gas from burning gas, oil and coal, as well as halocarbons from older air conditioners and refrigerators and methane from landfills and other sources.
How much longer can we afford to pay for hurricane and tornado ravaged cities and towns? How much more can we afford to pay for insurance policies that cover the damages of storms and hurricanes? How much longer can we afford to allow people to build along coast lines where those buildings are so subject to hurricane damage? And how much longer before those coast lines go under water from the glacial melt of climate change?
Are we really happy allowing select animal populations to disappear because of human abuse of our common habitat? Surely, for all the reasons predicted and for those easily imagined, it is time for action.
On this Earth Day, let’s all do our part to recycle, clean up our roadways, consider changing our AC systems to the least climate damaging and most efficient that we can afford, use re-usable bags for shopping and refuse plastic and urge our City government to provide recycling for both plastic and glass, as well as aluminum cans and electronics.
Celebrate Earth, and help care for it!
The Week
No School in Lampasas ISD – they’re on Easter holiday, it’s a regular school day in Lometa.
The Lampasas/Liberty Hill baseball game is today!!
Dodging a bullet in the form of a possible rainout and cramped schedule, the Lampasas - Liberty Hill Baseball game originally set for Tuesday was moved to today at 7pm on Badger Field.
TxDOT will temporarily close a section of FM 2313 in Kempner, due to a BNSF Railway project scheduled for today and Tuesday. The closure, from Hwy 190 to the intersection of FM 3300, will begin as early as 7am and end about 5pm Tuesday as a rail relay gang works through the crossing located at FM 2313. TxDOT will have detour signs in place.
Lampasas County Commissioners met in the courthouse this morning, we’ll have a report on that action later.
Lampasas City Council will meet this evening at 5:30pm in workshop and 7pm in regular session to discuss the Stone Valley Subdivision and some of the FY 2020 budget priorities. They’ll set Election locations for the upcoming May 4th City Election, and in big ticket items, they’ll look at a bid from ASJ Construction to build a new Water/Wastewater office and lab building for a little over a million dollars. Also on the list for big bucks is a $120, 000 deal with a company called HALFF Associates to do a planning study for the City.
They’ll also accept the 2017/18 Audit, and look at a $10,000 offer to do grant writing services for the City, and a possible grant from the LCRA.
The Lampasas/Liberty Hill baseball game is today!!
Dodging a bullet in the form of a possible rainout and cramped schedule, the Lampasas - Liberty Hill Baseball game originally set for Tuesday was moved to today at 7pm on Badger Field.
TxDOT will temporarily close a section of FM 2313 in Kempner, due to a BNSF Railway project scheduled for today and Tuesday. The closure, from Hwy 190 to the intersection of FM 3300, will begin as early as 7am and end about 5pm Tuesday as a rail relay gang works through the crossing located at FM 2313. TxDOT will have detour signs in place.
Lampasas County Commissioners met in the courthouse this morning, we’ll have a report on that action later.
Lampasas City Council will meet this evening at 5:30pm in workshop and 7pm in regular session to discuss the Stone Valley Subdivision and some of the FY 2020 budget priorities. They’ll set Election locations for the upcoming May 4th City Election, and in big ticket items, they’ll look at a bid from ASJ Construction to build a new Water/Wastewater office and lab building for a little over a million dollars. Also on the list for big bucks is a $120, 000 deal with a company called HALFF Associates to do a planning study for the City.
They’ll also accept the 2017/18 Audit, and look at a $10,000 offer to do grant writing services for the City, and a possible grant from the LCRA.
the weather
High yesterday was 70° The low this morning was 44°
Today: The sunshine and lovely spring weather will take over today. The temperature should just touch 80° this afternoon and the south will be light at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59, and S-SE wind at 5-15 mph.
Sunday: Easter morning will be really nice with the temperature rising fast out of the upper 60s into the 70s. The afternoon high will be into the low 80s. The wind will be a little obnoxious, coming out of the south at 10-20 mph with gusts to 25.
Monday will be nice again, with an afternoon high of 81°, though a few clouds will be coming in.
Tuesday brings a 50% chance of rain, along with an afternoon high in the upper 70s.
Wednesday is the day that rain seems inevitable and that could disrupt UIL athletic playoffs in the area.
The NWS rain chance forecast is 70%, and the forecast calls for a good rainfall accumulation at that. The rain is being brought in by another front so the wind will shift from southerly to easterly and then northerly. The temperature is not likely to drop to bothersome levels, probably 58 to 73° on Wednesday, then warming up on Thursday.
Today: The sunshine and lovely spring weather will take over today. The temperature should just touch 80° this afternoon and the south will be light at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59, and S-SE wind at 5-15 mph.
Sunday: Easter morning will be really nice with the temperature rising fast out of the upper 60s into the 70s. The afternoon high will be into the low 80s. The wind will be a little obnoxious, coming out of the south at 10-20 mph with gusts to 25.
Monday will be nice again, with an afternoon high of 81°, though a few clouds will be coming in.
Tuesday brings a 50% chance of rain, along with an afternoon high in the upper 70s.
Wednesday is the day that rain seems inevitable and that could disrupt UIL athletic playoffs in the area.
The NWS rain chance forecast is 70%, and the forecast calls for a good rainfall accumulation at that. The rain is being brought in by another front so the wind will shift from southerly to easterly and then northerly. The temperature is not likely to drop to bothersome levels, probably 58 to 73° on Wednesday, then warming up on Thursday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows a quiet overnight, then a minor accident at the intersection of S. Key Ave and EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 7:59 am.
There were 4 arrests made; at 1:17 pm a Lampasas man, 33, was detained in the 900 block of E Ave G on Lampasas municipal warrants. A Corpus Christi resident was arrested in the 1700 block of CTE at 1:49 pm for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
Humberto Espiono-Barcenas, 35, from Goldthwaite was arrested at the intersection of E. Ave G & N. Gamel for possession of controlled substance PG1 over 4 and under 200 grams, and possession of a controlled substance PG2 over 4 grams and under 200 grams at 4:08 pm.
At 5:21 pm a 36 year old Lampasas man was brought in from the 600 block of College St. on a Lampasas County Warrant.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Friday shows Lometa responding to a civil matter, a reckless driver and doing a welfare check. Kempner tended to a livestock call, and a civil matter. Out in the county there was a missing person report, livestock issues and a reported harassment. Deputies went into Cove on a livestock call.
The Jail Log shows no arrests.
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 22nd at 7pm.
There were 4 arrests made; at 1:17 pm a Lampasas man, 33, was detained in the 900 block of E Ave G on Lampasas municipal warrants. A Corpus Christi resident was arrested in the 1700 block of CTE at 1:49 pm for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
Humberto Espiono-Barcenas, 35, from Goldthwaite was arrested at the intersection of E. Ave G & N. Gamel for possession of controlled substance PG1 over 4 and under 200 grams, and possession of a controlled substance PG2 over 4 grams and under 200 grams at 4:08 pm.
At 5:21 pm a 36 year old Lampasas man was brought in from the 600 block of College St. on a Lampasas County Warrant.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for Friday shows Lometa responding to a civil matter, a reckless driver and doing a welfare check. Kempner tended to a livestock call, and a civil matter. Out in the county there was a missing person report, livestock issues and a reported harassment. Deputies went into Cove on a livestock call.
The Jail Log shows no arrests.
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 22nd at 7pm.
Today is Holy Saturday.
This commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, or Black Saturday.
The churches will surely be full tomorrow morning with everyone decked out in their Easter finery, to be followed by Easter Egg Hunts for all the little ones.
Lampasas Radio wishes you a very happy holiday and may the Easter Bunny bring you lots of goodies!
The churches will surely be full tomorrow morning with everyone decked out in their Easter finery, to be followed by Easter Egg Hunts for all the little ones.
Lampasas Radio wishes you a very happy holiday and may the Easter Bunny bring you lots of goodies!
Next week
News Flash!!! Perhaps dodging a bullet in the form of a rainout and cramped schedule, the Lampasas - Liberty Hill Baseball game set for Tuesday has been moved to Monday at 7pm on Badger Field.
Monday is Earth Day! Plant a tree!
There is no school in Lampasas on Monday, but plenty of athletics going on with Badger baseball in Lampasas and the golf team at Corpus Christi for the Regionals
TxDOT will temporarily close a section of FM 2313 in Kempner, due to a BNSF Railway project scheduled next Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23. The closure, from Hwy 190 to the intersection of FM 3300, will begin as early as 7am and end about 5pm Tuesday as a rail relay gang works through the crossing located at FM 2313. TxDOT will have detour signs in place.
Also on Monday, Lampasas County Commissioners will meet in the courthouse at 9am. The agenda has them approving bid awards for road materials, setting up office space for the District 54 State Representative, discussions on what to do with the vacant houses on the new jail property, and some cost adjustments on changing out toilet partitions in some county bathrooms.
Lampasas City Council will meet Monday evening at 5:30pm in workshop and 7pm in regular session to discuss the Stone Valley Subdivision and some of the FY 2020 budget priorities. They’ll set Election locations for the upcoming May 4th City Election, and in big ticket items, they’ll look at a bid from ASJ Construction to build a new Water/Wastewater office and lab building for a little over a million dollars. Also on the list for big bucks is a $120, 000 deal with a company called HALFF Associates to do a planning study for the City.
They’ll also accept the 2017/18 Audit, and look at a $10,000 offer to do grant writing services for the City, and a possible grant from the LCRA.
On Thursday, the Middle School Invitational golfers will play at Hancock Park and Riata Roundup activity begins at Lampasas 580 Sports Park.
The Chamber of Commerce is having a Ribbon Cutting and Merger at Garner Ins. at 1007 S. Key from 11 to 1pm.
Friday will bring the start of the two day Regional Track Meet at TAMU, Kingsville.
The Riata Roundup Continues through Saturday at the Sports Park…
Also on Saturday, there’s a Go Texan golf tournament at Hancock Park and a City Wide Garage Sale downtown.
Monday is Earth Day! Plant a tree!
There is no school in Lampasas on Monday, but plenty of athletics going on with Badger baseball in Lampasas and the golf team at Corpus Christi for the Regionals
TxDOT will temporarily close a section of FM 2313 in Kempner, due to a BNSF Railway project scheduled next Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23. The closure, from Hwy 190 to the intersection of FM 3300, will begin as early as 7am and end about 5pm Tuesday as a rail relay gang works through the crossing located at FM 2313. TxDOT will have detour signs in place.
Also on Monday, Lampasas County Commissioners will meet in the courthouse at 9am. The agenda has them approving bid awards for road materials, setting up office space for the District 54 State Representative, discussions on what to do with the vacant houses on the new jail property, and some cost adjustments on changing out toilet partitions in some county bathrooms.
Lampasas City Council will meet Monday evening at 5:30pm in workshop and 7pm in regular session to discuss the Stone Valley Subdivision and some of the FY 2020 budget priorities. They’ll set Election locations for the upcoming May 4th City Election, and in big ticket items, they’ll look at a bid from ASJ Construction to build a new Water/Wastewater office and lab building for a little over a million dollars. Also on the list for big bucks is a $120, 000 deal with a company called HALFF Associates to do a planning study for the City.
They’ll also accept the 2017/18 Audit, and look at a $10,000 offer to do grant writing services for the City, and a possible grant from the LCRA.
On Thursday, the Middle School Invitational golfers will play at Hancock Park and Riata Roundup activity begins at Lampasas 580 Sports Park.
The Chamber of Commerce is having a Ribbon Cutting and Merger at Garner Ins. at 1007 S. Key from 11 to 1pm.
Friday will bring the start of the two day Regional Track Meet at TAMU, Kingsville.
The Riata Roundup Continues through Saturday at the Sports Park…
Also on Saturday, there’s a Go Texan golf tournament at Hancock Park and a City Wide Garage Sale downtown.
the weather
High yesterday was 71° The low this morning was 55°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 71° again and N-NW wind 10-20 mph and gusting to 25 occasionally.
Tonight: Clear sky with a low around 49° and the wind out of the N-NW will be light at 5-10 mph at most.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80º and the wind will be back to southerly and light – and warm. Overnight it will be down to about58° and the south wind will get up a little, to 10-15 mph and gusting a bit.
Easter morning should be very nice. The afternoon will get up to 82º with a little wind out of the south at 10-20 mph, threatening any Easter Sunday dressups. As we go into the evening it will be clear and still windy.
Next week’s Monday looks good until nightfall when some small rain chances show up. Tuesday will bring big rain chances that will be with us through Thursday at least.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 71° again and N-NW wind 10-20 mph and gusting to 25 occasionally.
Tonight: Clear sky with a low around 49° and the wind out of the N-NW will be light at 5-10 mph at most.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80º and the wind will be back to southerly and light – and warm. Overnight it will be down to about58° and the south wind will get up a little, to 10-15 mph and gusting a bit.
Easter morning should be very nice. The afternoon will get up to 82º with a little wind out of the south at 10-20 mph, threatening any Easter Sunday dressups. As we go into the evening it will be clear and still windy.
Next week’s Monday looks good until nightfall when some small rain chances show up. Tuesday will bring big rain chances that will be with us through Thursday at least.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Thursday shows a suspicious act in the 100 block of E. 1st at 2:32am and a reckless driver report at 4:02am.
In the afternoon a domestic disturbance took place in the 100 block of E. 8th at 3pm but no arrests occurred. At 3:11pm there was a theft report from the 2700 block of Hwy 281S, then much later, at 6:30pm, there was a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of S. Key. There were assault reports, but no arrests made, in the 1000 block of N. Hackberry at 7:48pm and the 200 block of Riverview at 10:55pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responding to an alarm and an animal complaint. Kempner officers had livestock issues and a disturbance. Out in the county there was a civil matter, a disturbance and a suspicious person in the Copperas Cove city limits.
There were no arrests made.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
In the afternoon a domestic disturbance took place in the 100 block of E. 8th at 3pm but no arrests occurred. At 3:11pm there was a theft report from the 2700 block of Hwy 281S, then much later, at 6:30pm, there was a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of S. Key. There were assault reports, but no arrests made, in the 1000 block of N. Hackberry at 7:48pm and the 200 block of Riverview at 10:55pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responding to an alarm and an animal complaint. Kempner officers had livestock issues and a disturbance. Out in the county there was a civil matter, a disturbance and a suspicious person in the Copperas Cove city limits.
There were no arrests made.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
It’s Good Friday and Easter Weekend
School is out and many offices are closed.
We celebrate the crucifixion of our Lord of Jesus Christ on this day, and look forward to Sunday when we rejoice in the resurrection.
Lampasas churches will be filled on Sunday and there will be lots of kids outside before church time as they search for Easter eggs.
We celebrate the crucifixion of our Lord of Jesus Christ on this day, and look forward to Sunday when we rejoice in the resurrection.
Lampasas churches will be filled on Sunday and there will be lots of kids outside before church time as they search for Easter eggs.
Badger’s Lose First District Game of the Year
The biggest crowd of Badger baseball fans we’ve seen this year was in the bleachers yesterday at Liberty Hill. They were not going to miss the potential upset of the year, the unranked Badger team just might come up with the upset victory over the 9th place state ranked Liberty Hill team.
Unfortunately, it didn’t happen! The final score was 5-0 in favor of the Panthers. In spite of the score, it really was a pretty close game. It came down to a few things. The Panther pitcher was just a little better on the mound, and the Badgers made a few errors…the Panthers didn’t.
The Badgers still have a chance to redeem and avenge the loss, as this is a two game series. The Badgers will play the Panthers again on Tuesday, this time on Badger Field.
What’s at stake? Mostly pride, as the two teams are at the top of the district, both were undefeated going into yesterday’s game, so it’s a matter of 1st or 2nd place.
They are both headed into the UIL playoffs. The only difference is that 1st place will get to play a slightly weaker team from another district in the first round, so its theoretically an easier path in the playoffs. No, that’s not such a big deal, it’s the David and Goliath thing, with the much larger Liberty Hill school always on top. The underdog Badgers are challenging, and they have one more chance at the upset path on Thursday.
Unfortunately, it didn’t happen! The final score was 5-0 in favor of the Panthers. In spite of the score, it really was a pretty close game. It came down to a few things. The Panther pitcher was just a little better on the mound, and the Badgers made a few errors…the Panthers didn’t.
The Badgers still have a chance to redeem and avenge the loss, as this is a two game series. The Badgers will play the Panthers again on Tuesday, this time on Badger Field.
What’s at stake? Mostly pride, as the two teams are at the top of the district, both were undefeated going into yesterday’s game, so it’s a matter of 1st or 2nd place.
They are both headed into the UIL playoffs. The only difference is that 1st place will get to play a slightly weaker team from another district in the first round, so its theoretically an easier path in the playoffs. No, that’s not such a big deal, it’s the David and Goliath thing, with the much larger Liberty Hill school always on top. The underdog Badgers are challenging, and they have one more chance at the upset path on Thursday.
the weather
The High yesterday 78° The Low this morning 68°
South winds have been gusting up to 26 mph.
Today: A 20% chance of rain until early afternoon. The south wind will continue to blow 10-15 mph and gusting to 20 mph, and the temperature will be in the 70s and low 80s, probably topping out about 83°.
Tonight: Rain chances are up to 80% and it could come with storms. It is most likely to be wet up to 4am. The low should be about 58° overnight and the wind will be S-SE at 5-15 mph and gusting. This rain could bring ½ to ¾ of an inch in the rain gauges.
Thursday: Shower possibilities are 30%, most likely in the early morning, then it will become sunny in the afternoon with a high near 70°. The wind will shift to N-NW and get up to 20-25 mph and gusting by afternoon.
Overnight, this new front will bring more wind, though not quite as stormy as earlier, and the temp down to 51°.
Rest of the week: Friday sunshine reveals the coming nice weekend when highs will get into the low 80s.
South winds have been gusting up to 26 mph.
Today: A 20% chance of rain until early afternoon. The south wind will continue to blow 10-15 mph and gusting to 20 mph, and the temperature will be in the 70s and low 80s, probably topping out about 83°.
Tonight: Rain chances are up to 80% and it could come with storms. It is most likely to be wet up to 4am. The low should be about 58° overnight and the wind will be S-SE at 5-15 mph and gusting. This rain could bring ½ to ¾ of an inch in the rain gauges.
Thursday: Shower possibilities are 30%, most likely in the early morning, then it will become sunny in the afternoon with a high near 70°. The wind will shift to N-NW and get up to 20-25 mph and gusting by afternoon.
Overnight, this new front will bring more wind, though not quite as stormy as earlier, and the temp down to 51°.
Rest of the week: Friday sunshine reveals the coming nice weekend when highs will get into the low 80s.
the blotter
The Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a report of suspicious activity in the 100 block of E. 1st St. at 1:20 am. Later in the morning a reckless driver was reported in the 200 block of N. Key at 7:52 am, then a criminal trespass in the 100 block of W. 9th St at 8:23 am. A harassment call came in at 8:26 am in the 600 block of Old Georgetown Rd, and criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of Brown ST. at 10:17 am.
The afternoon saw burglary of a motor vehicle in the 900 block of N. Key at 1:10 pm. The 3 o’clock hour saw a minor in possession of tobacco in the 400 block of S. Key at 3:10 pm, an assault on Castleberry St. at 3:17 pm, and a reckless driver on N 183 at 3:32 pm. Burglary of Habitation was reported in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut at 5:09 pm. There was a reckless driver in the 800 block of W. 1st at 7:25 and harassment in the 800 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 7:53 pm. The evening ended with a report of a suspicious person in the 800 block of S. Kay at 11:49 pm.
There was one arrest as Jesse Garcia, 28 of Lampasas was brought in at 12:06 am for Lampasas County Warrants. It seems that during his arrest there were items found in his possession that were later reported stolen in another car burglary. Lampasas PD then issued a warrant for burglary of motor vehicle which was served on Mr. Garcia while he was in custody. He is still in the Lampasas County Jail at press time.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. Kempner tended to a fraud case and county deputies responded to an alarm, an animal. Out in the county there was an alarm and an animal complaint. Deputies responded to Cove on a civil matter and reports of suspicious people.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 45 year old Memphis, Texas man on a probation violation
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 22nd with no special permits or exceptions.
The afternoon saw burglary of a motor vehicle in the 900 block of N. Key at 1:10 pm. The 3 o’clock hour saw a minor in possession of tobacco in the 400 block of S. Key at 3:10 pm, an assault on Castleberry St. at 3:17 pm, and a reckless driver on N 183 at 3:32 pm. Burglary of Habitation was reported in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut at 5:09 pm. There was a reckless driver in the 800 block of W. 1st at 7:25 and harassment in the 800 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 7:53 pm. The evening ended with a report of a suspicious person in the 800 block of S. Kay at 11:49 pm.
There was one arrest as Jesse Garcia, 28 of Lampasas was brought in at 12:06 am for Lampasas County Warrants. It seems that during his arrest there were items found in his possession that were later reported stolen in another car burglary. Lampasas PD then issued a warrant for burglary of motor vehicle which was served on Mr. Garcia while he was in custody. He is still in the Lampasas County Jail at press time.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. Kempner tended to a fraud case and county deputies responded to an alarm, an animal. Out in the county there was an alarm and an animal complaint. Deputies responded to Cove on a civil matter and reports of suspicious people.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 45 year old Memphis, Texas man on a probation violation
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 22nd with no special permits or exceptions.
Lometa ISD’s One Act Play
under the direction of Elizabeth Dickison received all 1 ratings at Regional Competition on Monday to advance to State on May 2nd.
Blood Drive is On to 2pm
The Carter Blood Care Drive is on at Rollins Brook Hospital today until 2pm. Roll up your sleeve and give.
Early Voting
Early Voting for the May 4th City and School Board Elections begins on Monday. There are Board positions and City Council and Mayoral seats up for Election.
San Saba County
Knows Pecans
So where better to have a Pecan Field Day than in what some call the “Pecan Capital of Texas.”
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the San Saba County Pecan Growers Association will host the annual Pecan Field Day on Monday May 6that the San Saba Civic Center. Registration will begin at 8am for the 9am start. There’s a $40 fee for those who pre-register and $45 at the door. An enchilada lunch is included.
Speakers are: Neal Alexander, San Saba Co. Extension Agent, Laws and Regulations; Bill Ree, Pecan Specialist from College Station who’ll discuss Pecan Integrated Pest Management; Bob Whitney will present Pecan Pathology& Irrigation; Monte Nesbitt,Program Specialist, will discuss Pecan Varieties & General Management; Josh Helcel, Texas A&M-NRI, Feral Hogs and Dennis Hardman will give a market up-date.
Several commercial exhibitors will have equipment and products available to view and time will be allowed for visiting with the many supporters of the program.
Seven Continuing Education Units have been approved for those with Private, Non -Commercial, or Commercial Applicator License. (3 General, 2 IPM, 1 L&R, 1 Drift) This annual Field Day has been well attended for many years. Plan to attend and please call the San Saba Extension Office to pre-register by noon, Friday 4/26.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the San Saba County Pecan Growers Association will host the annual Pecan Field Day on Monday May 6that the San Saba Civic Center. Registration will begin at 8am for the 9am start. There’s a $40 fee for those who pre-register and $45 at the door. An enchilada lunch is included.
Speakers are: Neal Alexander, San Saba Co. Extension Agent, Laws and Regulations; Bill Ree, Pecan Specialist from College Station who’ll discuss Pecan Integrated Pest Management; Bob Whitney will present Pecan Pathology& Irrigation; Monte Nesbitt,Program Specialist, will discuss Pecan Varieties & General Management; Josh Helcel, Texas A&M-NRI, Feral Hogs and Dennis Hardman will give a market up-date.
Several commercial exhibitors will have equipment and products available to view and time will be allowed for visiting with the many supporters of the program.
Seven Continuing Education Units have been approved for those with Private, Non -Commercial, or Commercial Applicator License. (3 General, 2 IPM, 1 L&R, 1 Drift) This annual Field Day has been well attended for many years. Plan to attend and please call the San Saba Extension Office to pre-register by noon, Friday 4/26.
the weather
The High yesterday 80° The Low this morning 62°
Today: Mostly cloudy but warm, with a 79° high this afternoon. The south wind will be stiff at 15-20 mph and gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy and down to 67° overnight. That means 70° should be enjoyed for Tuesday evening ball games around the state this evening. The wind will be continue to be a bit much with S-SE wind at 15 mph and gusting.
Wednesday: Here comes the one day rainy spell to Central Texas. A 40% chance of rain during the day with possible storms, otherwise mostly cloudy and up to 80° in the afternoon. The south wind will be lighter at 5-10 mph. Overnight, the rain chances are 50% and the low to 58°.
Rest of the week: Thursday will be back to sunny, though the arrival of the cold front that brought the rain will keep the high to 70° or so. The wind will have shifted to N-NW at 10-20 mph. Overnight it should get down to about 50°.
Friday will see the wind shift back to W-NW and the high will get up to the mid 70s.
The weekend will see the south wind back in place at 5-15 and the high temperature will get back to the mi-80s for a nice weekend.
Today: Mostly cloudy but warm, with a 79° high this afternoon. The south wind will be stiff at 15-20 mph and gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy and down to 67° overnight. That means 70° should be enjoyed for Tuesday evening ball games around the state this evening. The wind will be continue to be a bit much with S-SE wind at 15 mph and gusting.
Wednesday: Here comes the one day rainy spell to Central Texas. A 40% chance of rain during the day with possible storms, otherwise mostly cloudy and up to 80° in the afternoon. The south wind will be lighter at 5-10 mph. Overnight, the rain chances are 50% and the low to 58°.
Rest of the week: Thursday will be back to sunny, though the arrival of the cold front that brought the rain will keep the high to 70° or so. The wind will have shifted to N-NW at 10-20 mph. Overnight it should get down to about 50°.
Friday will see the wind shift back to W-NW and the high will get up to the mid 70s.
The weekend will see the south wind back in place at 5-15 and the high temperature will get back to the mi-80s for a nice weekend.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows a suspicious person in the 200 block of N. Park at 12:01 am, then a reckless driver on 281 N. at 1:33 am. At 2:13 am there was a suspicious vehicle reported in the 300 block of S. Summer.
Later in the morning there was a reckless driver near the intersection of 281 & 183 at 8:53 am, the a public intoxication in the 600 block of N. Key at 9:14 am.
The afternoon saw a criminal trespass in the 800 block of E. 4th St at 1:30 pm, then a criminal mischief in the 1200 block of S. Western at 1:44 pm. Mid afternoon saw a minor accident in the 2700 block of 281 S at 3:18 pm (no injuries), then a disturbance in the 1700 block of CTE at 3:32 pm. The evening shows a suspicious activity report on Skyline Dr. at 9:11 pm, and a reckless driver in the 1600 block of CTE at 10:32 pm. In WM Brook there was a suspicious vehicle at 11:28 pm, then an arrest at a 24 year old white man from Lometa was detained in the 600 blopck of N. Ridge on 6 Lampasas Municipal Court Warrants.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner responded to an alarm and a disturbance. Out in the county there was a reported theft, an animal complaint and a suspicious person . Deputies went into Cove on a reported disturbance.
County deputies worked a theft case, went out on an animal complaint, checked out a suspicious person and were sent out to Cove to respond to a disturbance.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 22nd with no special permits or exceptions.
Later in the morning there was a reckless driver near the intersection of 281 & 183 at 8:53 am, the a public intoxication in the 600 block of N. Key at 9:14 am.
The afternoon saw a criminal trespass in the 800 block of E. 4th St at 1:30 pm, then a criminal mischief in the 1200 block of S. Western at 1:44 pm. Mid afternoon saw a minor accident in the 2700 block of 281 S at 3:18 pm (no injuries), then a disturbance in the 1700 block of CTE at 3:32 pm. The evening shows a suspicious activity report on Skyline Dr. at 9:11 pm, and a reckless driver in the 1600 block of CTE at 10:32 pm. In WM Brook there was a suspicious vehicle at 11:28 pm, then an arrest at a 24 year old white man from Lometa was detained in the 600 blopck of N. Ridge on 6 Lampasas Municipal Court Warrants.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner responded to an alarm and a disturbance. Out in the county there was a reported theft, an animal complaint and a suspicious person . Deputies went into Cove on a reported disturbance.
County deputies worked a theft case, went out on an animal complaint, checked out a suspicious person and were sent out to Cove to respond to a disturbance.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 22nd with no special permits or exceptions.
What’s Goin’ on…
Today, Badger Baseball will be at Salado where the Badgers play for a window to compete for the District Championship. Softball will be at home against Eastside Memorial and it will be “Senior Night.”
On Wednesday, Lampasas Elementary Schools will celebrate their Kindergarten programs with the Kindergarten Round-Up, looking for registrations for the 2019-20 school year.
Lampasas High will have its UIL Virtual Meet in the Lecture Hall at 11:30am and Hanna Springs elementary will have a 5th grade Ag Day.
Also on Wednesday, Lampasas County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 9am. They have a special called session to go over the 911/EMS Contract, approve some accounts and handle a resolution and a couple of special permitting issues.
And, Rollins Brook Hospital is having a blood drive from 10am to 2pm with Carter Blood Care’s bus.
On Thursday, the Regional Tennis competition will begin in Corpus Christi with Badgers on hand.
On Friday there will be no school in the Lampasas ISD. It is listed as a day reserved as a Bad Weather day.
On Wednesday, Lampasas Elementary Schools will celebrate their Kindergarten programs with the Kindergarten Round-Up, looking for registrations for the 2019-20 school year.
Lampasas High will have its UIL Virtual Meet in the Lecture Hall at 11:30am and Hanna Springs elementary will have a 5th grade Ag Day.
Also on Wednesday, Lampasas County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 9am. They have a special called session to go over the 911/EMS Contract, approve some accounts and handle a resolution and a couple of special permitting issues.
And, Rollins Brook Hospital is having a blood drive from 10am to 2pm with Carter Blood Care’s bus.
On Thursday, the Regional Tennis competition will begin in Corpus Christi with Badgers on hand.
On Friday there will be no school in the Lampasas ISD. It is listed as a day reserved as a Bad Weather day.
Talk About Bad Weather!
Last Saturday and Sunday were pretty rough. Off and on rain of various amounts to muddy anything off-road, and wind strong enough to blow away trash cans and almost anything else that wasn’t tied down.
On the subject of off-road, what more appropriate event to talk about than Hoffpauir’s Outdoor Expo…in the midst of the spring storm last weekend.
The rain or shine event went on just as planned, with the big barns and tent available for visitors to shelter in while the rain was falling. After it passed they all came out to see the huge number of outdoor vehicles and arms and implements that the vendors had to show. There were contests for giveaways and opportunities to test-ride ATVs and plenty of fun for all ages.
Even though the weather did reduce the number of people on hand, there were still a few thousand outdoor types there, and plenty of visitor vehicle’s in the pasture style parking lot. As a result of that, there was a bit of mud to clean up when it was all over. The only real casualty of the day was a big portable billboard at the entrance to the event. The high wind turned it over on to the adjacent fence, bringing about some necessary repair work.
On the subject of off-road, what more appropriate event to talk about than Hoffpauir’s Outdoor Expo…in the midst of the spring storm last weekend.
The rain or shine event went on just as planned, with the big barns and tent available for visitors to shelter in while the rain was falling. After it passed they all came out to see the huge number of outdoor vehicles and arms and implements that the vendors had to show. There were contests for giveaways and opportunities to test-ride ATVs and plenty of fun for all ages.
Even though the weather did reduce the number of people on hand, there were still a few thousand outdoor types there, and plenty of visitor vehicle’s in the pasture style parking lot. As a result of that, there was a bit of mud to clean up when it was all over. The only real casualty of the day was a big portable billboard at the entrance to the event. The high wind turned it over on to the adjacent fence, bringing about some necessary repair work.
the weather
The High yesterday 69° The Low this morning 47°
Rainfall over the weekend in the area:
.05 in. at the Lampasas Airport (we suspect an error here)
.41 in. at Lometa
.66in. at Bend
.54in. 10 mi. W-SW of Lampasas
.63in. near San Saba
.29 in. at Florence
Today: Sunny, and up to 79° with south wind 5-10 increasing to 15-20 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Increasing clouds and a low around 60° with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting to 20.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a high around 77° and with south wind 15-20 mph with gusts to 25. Overnight there could be some patchy drizzle in the wee hours. The low will be about 66° with S-SE wind at 10-15 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday brings a 40% chance of rain and a warm 85° in the afternoon. The rain chances continue into the overnight.
The sunshine should by back on Thursday but a new nor-wester will arrive with the N-NW wind 10-20 mph.
As of now, the long range forecast predicts a nice sunny weekend in the offing.
The High yesterday 69° The Low this morning 47°
Rainfall over the weekend in the area:
.05 in. at the Lampasas Airport (we suspect an error here)
.41 in. at Lometa
.66in. at Bend
.54in. 10 mi. W-SW of Lampasas
.63in. near San Saba
.29 in. at Florence
Today: Sunny, and up to 79° with south wind 5-10 increasing to 15-20 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Increasing clouds and a low around 60° with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting to 20.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a high around 77° and with south wind 15-20 mph with gusts to 25. Overnight there could be some patchy drizzle in the wee hours. The low will be about 66° with S-SE wind at 10-15 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday brings a 40% chance of rain and a warm 85° in the afternoon. The rain chances continue into the overnight.
The sunshine should by back on Thursday but a new nor-wester will arrive with the N-NW wind 10-20 mph.
As of now, the long range forecast predicts a nice sunny weekend in the offing.
the Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday shows an early morning arrest when a 26 year old Copperas Cove man was arrested in the 300 block of E. Ave E in Copperas Cove for Lampasas Municipal Warrants.
At 1:47 there was a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of N. Walnut. Later in the morning a reckless driver was reported in the 300 block of 281 S. at 10:43 am, and at 3:40 pm another reckless driver was reported in the 1700 block of CTE.
There were two minor accidents one in the 400 block of S. Key at 3:54 pm and another in the 1900 block of 281 S. at 8:42 pm.
Sunday’s Blotter shows an early morning assault in the 1500 block of S. Key at 2:23 am, then the arrest of a 37 year old Hamilton man at 8:32 am in the 1400 block of S. Key for driving without a valid license. At 11:37 am a 58 year old Lampasas woman was taken into custody in the 500 block of E. 4th St. for no drivers license and a Lampasas Municipal Court warrant.
6:08 pm saw a disturbance in the 600 block of N. Key, and in the 7 o’clock hour there was a reckless driver at the intersection of Key Ave & North Ave at 7:07 pm, and a domestic disturbance on Castleberry at 7:17 pm. at 8:16 pm there was a reckless driver in the 500 block of W. 1st at 8:16 pm, the a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Creek St. and E. 4th St. at 8:18 pm. In the 800 block of E. 4th there was a burglary of a building reported at 8:29 pm, then a 59 year old Lampasas resident was arrested at the same location at 8:50 pm for criminal trespass.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Over the weekend, Lometa has a reported animal bite and medical calls. Kempner responded to an accident, worked a theft case and a disturbance. Out in the county deputies responded to an alarm, a suicidal call and a reported reckless driver. Deputies went into Copperas Cove for a shots fired call and suspicious activity.
The Jail Log showed A 36 year old Lampasas woman was brought in on 3 capias pro fines, a 58 year old Houston man on a parole violation, and a 35 year old Austin man for possession of marijuana and driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction.
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 22nd at 7pm.
At 1:47 there was a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of N. Walnut. Later in the morning a reckless driver was reported in the 300 block of 281 S. at 10:43 am, and at 3:40 pm another reckless driver was reported in the 1700 block of CTE.
There were two minor accidents one in the 400 block of S. Key at 3:54 pm and another in the 1900 block of 281 S. at 8:42 pm.
Sunday’s Blotter shows an early morning assault in the 1500 block of S. Key at 2:23 am, then the arrest of a 37 year old Hamilton man at 8:32 am in the 1400 block of S. Key for driving without a valid license. At 11:37 am a 58 year old Lampasas woman was taken into custody in the 500 block of E. 4th St. for no drivers license and a Lampasas Municipal Court warrant.
6:08 pm saw a disturbance in the 600 block of N. Key, and in the 7 o’clock hour there was a reckless driver at the intersection of Key Ave & North Ave at 7:07 pm, and a domestic disturbance on Castleberry at 7:17 pm. at 8:16 pm there was a reckless driver in the 500 block of W. 1st at 8:16 pm, the a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Creek St. and E. 4th St. at 8:18 pm. In the 800 block of E. 4th there was a burglary of a building reported at 8:29 pm, then a 59 year old Lampasas resident was arrested at the same location at 8:50 pm for criminal trespass.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Over the weekend, Lometa has a reported animal bite and medical calls. Kempner responded to an accident, worked a theft case and a disturbance. Out in the county deputies responded to an alarm, a suicidal call and a reported reckless driver. Deputies went into Copperas Cove for a shots fired call and suspicious activity.
The Jail Log showed A 36 year old Lampasas woman was brought in on 3 capias pro fines, a 58 year old Houston man on a parole violation, and a 35 year old Austin man for possession of marijuana and driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction.
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 22nd at 7pm.
the week
Today, Badger Qualifiers will be at the Area Track Meet at Liberty Hill. Action begins at 10am with the 1st block of Field Events.
On Tuesday, Badger Baseball will be at Salado where the Badgers play for a window to compete for the District Championship. Softball will be at home against Eastside Memorial and it will be “Senior Night.”
On Wednesday, Lampasas Elementary Schools will celebrate their Kindergarten programs with the Kindergarten Round-Up, looking for registrations for the 2019-20 school year.
Lampasas High will have its UIL Virtual Meet in the Lecture Hall at 11:30am and Hanna Springs elementary will have a 5th grade Ag Day.
Also on Wednesday, Lampasas County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 9am. They have a special called session to go over the 911/EMS Contract, approve some accounts and handle a resolution and a couple of special permitting issues.
On Thursday, the Regional Tennis competition will begin in Corpus Christi with Badgers on hand.
On Friday there will be no school in the Lampasas ISD. It is listed as a day reserved as a Bad Weather day.
On Tuesday, Badger Baseball will be at Salado where the Badgers play for a window to compete for the District Championship. Softball will be at home against Eastside Memorial and it will be “Senior Night.”
On Wednesday, Lampasas Elementary Schools will celebrate their Kindergarten programs with the Kindergarten Round-Up, looking for registrations for the 2019-20 school year.
Lampasas High will have its UIL Virtual Meet in the Lecture Hall at 11:30am and Hanna Springs elementary will have a 5th grade Ag Day.
Also on Wednesday, Lampasas County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 9am. They have a special called session to go over the 911/EMS Contract, approve some accounts and handle a resolution and a couple of special permitting issues.
On Thursday, the Regional Tennis competition will begin in Corpus Christi with Badgers on hand.
On Friday there will be no school in the Lampasas ISD. It is listed as a day reserved as a Bad Weather day.
district court notes
Lampasas Courthouse was the site of a 27th District Court Docket call on April 12, 2019. Presiding over the Court was 27th District Judge John Gauntt.
Altogether 27 cases were brought to the court. 24 of them involved men and 3 were women. Matthew Bowden of Hamilton failed to appear on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Kevin Socha of San Saba also failed to appear on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone. Warrants were issued for them, and bond was found insufficient for Michael Harris on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. There were 12 cases involving possession of a controlled substance, with ten involving a gram or less, one for 1-4 grams and one for possession of 4-200 grams.
There were two DWI cases, one for DWI w/a child of 15 or under in the vehicle, and one for DWI felony repetition. There was one fraud case and one forgery case.
There were two cases for theft of a firearm and three assault cases; one for assault on a family or household member/impeding breath or circulation, one for assault on a public servant, and one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. There was one case for tampering with physical evidence with intent to impair.
A suppression hearing is scheduled for Gregory Loper of Kempner on charges of bail jumping/fail to appear and possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
Of the 27 cases presented ot the court, 3 of tehm were settled. Francisca Alcozer of Copperas Cove had her probation amended to include treatment, and Melinda Rhea saw her probation extended 4 years and is required to go to treatment, and will remain in custody until transferred to the treatment center. On the charge of possession or transport of chemical with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, Jordan Miller of Lampasas saw his probation revoked and was sentenced to 3 years TDCJ with credit for time served plus court costs and attorney fees.
The balance of the cases were reset or had trials set for some future date.
Altogether 27 cases were brought to the court. 24 of them involved men and 3 were women. Matthew Bowden of Hamilton failed to appear on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Kevin Socha of San Saba also failed to appear on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram in a drug free zone. Warrants were issued for them, and bond was found insufficient for Michael Harris on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. There were 12 cases involving possession of a controlled substance, with ten involving a gram or less, one for 1-4 grams and one for possession of 4-200 grams.
There were two DWI cases, one for DWI w/a child of 15 or under in the vehicle, and one for DWI felony repetition. There was one fraud case and one forgery case.
There were two cases for theft of a firearm and three assault cases; one for assault on a family or household member/impeding breath or circulation, one for assault on a public servant, and one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. There was one case for tampering with physical evidence with intent to impair.
A suppression hearing is scheduled for Gregory Loper of Kempner on charges of bail jumping/fail to appear and possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
Of the 27 cases presented ot the court, 3 of tehm were settled. Francisca Alcozer of Copperas Cove had her probation amended to include treatment, and Melinda Rhea saw her probation extended 4 years and is required to go to treatment, and will remain in custody until transferred to the treatment center. On the charge of possession or transport of chemical with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, Jordan Miller of Lampasas saw his probation revoked and was sentenced to 3 years TDCJ with credit for time served plus court costs and attorney fees.
The balance of the cases were reset or had trials set for some future date.
the weather
High yesterday was 74° The low this morning was 60°
Only .03 in rainfall at the airport by 10am, but west of town it was raining pretty hard at that time. The rain was pre-ceded by stiff east, then north winds.
Today: The rain is expected to come right up to 1pm, with the temperatures falling to the high 50s. The east wind will shift to W-NW at 15-20 mph with wind gusts to 30. We don’t expect a lot of rainfall, just a noisy cold front coming through.
Tonight: The cold front bring a NW wind tonight of 20-25 mph that will gust to as much as 40 mph. Lock down your outdoor furniture and trash cans. The temperature should drop to about 42 overnight. Turn the heat back on!
Sunday: The morning will start for us in the low 40s and get up to a near normal 69° in the afternoon, though the front’s wind will still be a bit bothersome out of the NW.
Monday will be back to sunny and near 80s in the afternoon and that looks like a norm until mid-week.
Only .03 in rainfall at the airport by 10am, but west of town it was raining pretty hard at that time. The rain was pre-ceded by stiff east, then north winds.
Today: The rain is expected to come right up to 1pm, with the temperatures falling to the high 50s. The east wind will shift to W-NW at 15-20 mph with wind gusts to 30. We don’t expect a lot of rainfall, just a noisy cold front coming through.
Tonight: The cold front bring a NW wind tonight of 20-25 mph that will gust to as much as 40 mph. Lock down your outdoor furniture and trash cans. The temperature should drop to about 42 overnight. Turn the heat back on!
Sunday: The morning will start for us in the low 40s and get up to a near normal 69° in the afternoon, though the front’s wind will still be a bit bothersome out of the NW.
Monday will be back to sunny and near 80s in the afternoon and that looks like a norm until mid-week.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows suspicious activity in the 200 block of E. Ave D at 5:50 am, then a suspicious person in the 200 block of N. Key at 6:20a m. In the 2700 block of 281 S. at 8:50 am. A 25 year old Lampasas man was arrested in the 600 block of Casbeer St. for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz. and 4 municipal warrants at 11:06 am, and in WM Brook park a suspicious person at 12:54 pm.
Harassment was reported in the 1200 block of Bridge St. at 3:34 pm, and at 4:03 pm there was a suspicious person in the 1400 block of S. Key.
There were two arrests as Derick Dayton, 28 of Lampasas was arrested in the 500 block of E Ave H at 4:41 pm for Assault causing bodily injury-Family violence and possession of a controlled substance PG1 under 1 gram in a drug free zone. At the same location at 5:05 pm Katrina Monsey, 36 of Lampasas, was detained for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of a controlled substance PG1 under 1 gram in a drug free zone.
The evening saw a harassment in the 700 block of W. 2nd at 6:56 pm, and a suspicious person in the 1500 block of W. 4th at 7:54 pm. There was a report of a reckless driver in the 1200 block of McLean St. at 8:19 pm, and a minor in possession of tobacco in the 500 block of Gamel St at 9:14 pm. In the 11 pm hour, there was a suspicious vehicle in the a900 block of Campbell St. at 11:31 pm and a suspicious person in the 800 block of E. 3rd St. at 11:43 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept blotter shows Kempner responding to a report of suspicious activity, a repossession, and made multiple traffic stops. Out in the county, deputies responded to disturbance calls, livestock issues, and a civil matter. Deputies went into cove a report of a reckless driver, an animal issue and an accident.
The Jail Log shows a 24 year old Kempner man brought in on a bond surrender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22 at 7pm but, the Fire Marshal has posted a Red Flag warning for today, April 13th. There is be a full day of prohibited outside burning today only!!!
Harassment was reported in the 1200 block of Bridge St. at 3:34 pm, and at 4:03 pm there was a suspicious person in the 1400 block of S. Key.
There were two arrests as Derick Dayton, 28 of Lampasas was arrested in the 500 block of E Ave H at 4:41 pm for Assault causing bodily injury-Family violence and possession of a controlled substance PG1 under 1 gram in a drug free zone. At the same location at 5:05 pm Katrina Monsey, 36 of Lampasas, was detained for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of a controlled substance PG1 under 1 gram in a drug free zone.
The evening saw a harassment in the 700 block of W. 2nd at 6:56 pm, and a suspicious person in the 1500 block of W. 4th at 7:54 pm. There was a report of a reckless driver in the 1200 block of McLean St. at 8:19 pm, and a minor in possession of tobacco in the 500 block of Gamel St at 9:14 pm. In the 11 pm hour, there was a suspicious vehicle in the a900 block of Campbell St. at 11:31 pm and a suspicious person in the 800 block of E. 3rd St. at 11:43 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept blotter shows Kempner responding to a report of suspicious activity, a repossession, and made multiple traffic stops. Out in the county, deputies responded to disturbance calls, livestock issues, and a civil matter. Deputies went into cove a report of a reckless driver, an animal issue and an accident.
The Jail Log shows a 24 year old Kempner man brought in on a bond surrender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22 at 7pm but, the Fire Marshal has posted a Red Flag warning for today, April 13th. There is be a full day of prohibited outside burning today only!!!
today
The tents are up and flags flying on 580W, several miles west of Lampasas.
It’s the now-annual Hoffpauir’s Outdoor Expo that started up early this morning and will go on all day. The event features outdoor gear and vehicles sold by the Central Texas Hoffpauir stores such as Hoffpauir Outdoor Super Store in Goldthwaite, including Polaris and other ATV brands, trailers, tractors, etc, and the guns and ammo and deer stands, along with livestock feed and ranch clothes and the list goes on.
It appeared, as of mid morning, that the Expo might be spared the frightful rain and wind possibilities that loomed large over the last few days. The Expo is certainly worth a drive in the country, just to see what’s going on.
It’s the now-annual Hoffpauir’s Outdoor Expo that started up early this morning and will go on all day. The event features outdoor gear and vehicles sold by the Central Texas Hoffpauir stores such as Hoffpauir Outdoor Super Store in Goldthwaite, including Polaris and other ATV brands, trailers, tractors, etc, and the guns and ammo and deer stands, along with livestock feed and ranch clothes and the list goes on.
It appeared, as of mid morning, that the Expo might be spared the frightful rain and wind possibilities that loomed large over the last few days. The Expo is certainly worth a drive in the country, just to see what’s going on.
next week
On Monday, Badger Qualifiers will be at the Area Track Meet to take place at Liberty Hill.
On Tuesday, Badger Baseball will be at Salado where the Badgers play for a window to compete for the District Championship. Softball will be at home against Eastside Memorial and it will be “Senior Night.”
On Wednesday, Lampasas Elementary Schools will celebrate their Kindergarten programs with the Kindergarten Round-Up, looking for registrations for the 2019-20 school year.
Lampasas High will have its UIL Virtual Meet in the Lecture Hall at 11:30am and Hanna Springs elementary will have a 5th grade Ag Day.
Also on Wednesday, Lampasas County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 9am. They have a special called session to go over the 911/EMS Contract, approve some accounts and handle a resolution and a couple of special permitting issues.
On Thursday, the Regional Tennis competition will begin in Corpus Christi with Badgers on hand and there’ll be Badger golfers in action, as well as both JV and Varsity Baseball.
On Friday there will be no school in the Lampasas ISD. It is listed as a day reserved as a Bad Weather day.
On Tuesday, Badger Baseball will be at Salado where the Badgers play for a window to compete for the District Championship. Softball will be at home against Eastside Memorial and it will be “Senior Night.”
On Wednesday, Lampasas Elementary Schools will celebrate their Kindergarten programs with the Kindergarten Round-Up, looking for registrations for the 2019-20 school year.
Lampasas High will have its UIL Virtual Meet in the Lecture Hall at 11:30am and Hanna Springs elementary will have a 5th grade Ag Day.
Also on Wednesday, Lampasas County Commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 9am. They have a special called session to go over the 911/EMS Contract, approve some accounts and handle a resolution and a couple of special permitting issues.
On Thursday, the Regional Tennis competition will begin in Corpus Christi with Badgers on hand and there’ll be Badger golfers in action, as well as both JV and Varsity Baseball.
On Friday there will be no school in the Lampasas ISD. It is listed as a day reserved as a Bad Weather day.
funeral notices
Kelyse Laure Mask, 45 of Lampasas, TX died Monday April 8, 2019 at Regal Healthcare.
She was born August 13, 1973 in New Jersey to parents Kenneth L. Mask Jr. and Carolis Anita (Barker) Mask. Kelyse was a homemaker. She loved arts and crafts and embroidery. She was a Christian. She was a Lampasas resident for many years.
She is survived by a son, Micah Largent; brother, Kenneth L. Mask III and nephews, William Anderson, Kenneth L. Mask IV and Stephen Duane Mask.
Kelyse was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be Tuesday April 16, at 1pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Her body will be cremated.
Joe Anders has passed away at the age of 86. A memorial service will be held on April 27that 2pm at Sneed’s.
She was born August 13, 1973 in New Jersey to parents Kenneth L. Mask Jr. and Carolis Anita (Barker) Mask. Kelyse was a homemaker. She loved arts and crafts and embroidery. She was a Christian. She was a Lampasas resident for many years.
She is survived by a son, Micah Largent; brother, Kenneth L. Mask III and nephews, William Anderson, Kenneth L. Mask IV and Stephen Duane Mask.
Kelyse was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be Tuesday April 16, at 1pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Her body will be cremated.
Joe Anders has passed away at the age of 86. A memorial service will be held on April 27that 2pm at Sneed’s.
the weather
High yesterday was 74° The low this morning was 43°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 78° and SE wind 5-10 mph increasing to 10-15 mph this afternoon. The wind could gust to 20 mph.
Tonight: The rain chances for the overnight have decreased, now seen as 60% with rainfall amounts of less than 1/10 of an inch. The low should be about 59° and the wind out of the E-SE at 5-10 mph.
Saturday: The rainfall chance for the weekend start is up a bit, now seen as a 90% chance. The winds start at light and E-NE but shift to west and stronger in the afternoon. The high temp on Saturday should be about 70-71º.
Saturday night the cold front hits with a rain chance of about 40%, with a chilling low of around 43°. The wind will be NW about 20 mph and could gust to 30.
Sunday morning the rain ends but the NW wind is still around at 10-15 and gusting to 20 mph. The high should get back to about 69º and the cold front should get pushed out in the overnight, taking us back to spring weather on Monday. The Monday high should be about 80º.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 78° and SE wind 5-10 mph increasing to 10-15 mph this afternoon. The wind could gust to 20 mph.
Tonight: The rain chances for the overnight have decreased, now seen as 60% with rainfall amounts of less than 1/10 of an inch. The low should be about 59° and the wind out of the E-SE at 5-10 mph.
Saturday: The rainfall chance for the weekend start is up a bit, now seen as a 90% chance. The winds start at light and E-NE but shift to west and stronger in the afternoon. The high temp on Saturday should be about 70-71º.
Saturday night the cold front hits with a rain chance of about 40%, with a chilling low of around 43°. The wind will be NW about 20 mph and could gust to 30.
Sunday morning the rain ends but the NW wind is still around at 10-15 and gusting to 20 mph. The high should get back to about 69º and the cold front should get pushed out in the overnight, taking us back to spring weather on Monday. The Monday high should be about 80º.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Thursday shows a quiet night, then a minor accident in the 1300 block of W. Ave B. In the 2700 block of 281 S at 10:59 am, there was a harassment reported, then a theft at 11am. 11:51 am saw a suspicious person in the 200 block of N. Key.
The afternoon saw a theft in the 1200 block of W. 3rd at 2:44 pm, a suspicious vehicle reported in the 1200 block of W. Ave C at 2:57 pm, a harassment in the 300 block of Brook St. at 3:57 pm and a suspicious vehicle in the 1200 block of W. Ave C at 4:05 pm.
There were 2 arrests as a 19 year old Kempner woman was detained for possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, and a 20 year old Lampasas man was arrested for DWI at 11:25 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa was dispatched out on a theft and a livestock issue. Kempner responded to a disturbance. Out in the county, there were a few civil matters, a report of a stolen vehicle. Deputies were sent out to Cove on a disturbance call, responded to a theft case and a shots fired call.
The Jail Log shows the county had two arrests. A 37 years old Round Rock woman was taken into custody on a failure-to-appear charge, and another arrest was on a former Lampasas Police Officer who was arrested in a traffic stop in Kempner for producing a false ID as a police officer. The officer had worked for Lampasas PD for 8 months in 2018, and had resigned. This former officer still had police ID in his possession.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
The afternoon saw a theft in the 1200 block of W. 3rd at 2:44 pm, a suspicious vehicle reported in the 1200 block of W. Ave C at 2:57 pm, a harassment in the 300 block of Brook St. at 3:57 pm and a suspicious vehicle in the 1200 block of W. Ave C at 4:05 pm.
There were 2 arrests as a 19 year old Kempner woman was detained for possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, and a 20 year old Lampasas man was arrested for DWI at 11:25 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa was dispatched out on a theft and a livestock issue. Kempner responded to a disturbance. Out in the county, there were a few civil matters, a report of a stolen vehicle. Deputies were sent out to Cove on a disturbance call, responded to a theft case and a shots fired call.
The Jail Log shows the county had two arrests. A 37 years old Round Rock woman was taken into custody on a failure-to-appear charge, and another arrest was on a former Lampasas Police Officer who was arrested in a traffic stop in Kempner for producing a false ID as a police officer. The officer had worked for Lampasas PD for 8 months in 2018, and had resigned. This former officer still had police ID in his possession.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
play ball!
It’s Friday and the 6-0 Badgers are at Badger Field at 7pm to host the 3-3 Salado Eagles.
The 2-6 Lady Badgers softball team is at Burnet for a second round game with the 2-6 Lady Bulldogs. In the first round the Lady Badgers won.
The 2-6 Lady Badgers softball team is at Burnet for a second round game with the 2-6 Lady Bulldogs. In the first round the Lady Badgers won.
Substitute Teacher Fired
In a release from Lampasas ISD Superintendent Chane Rascoe, he details that on April 4th school officials were notified of an accusation of inappropriate electronic and social media communication between a substitute teacher and a minor student.
The school and the Lampasas P.D. began an investigation and the school placed the substitute on leave pending the outcome. Though the investigation is still ongoing by police, the school district did determine that the substitute was in violation of school policy. As a result, that substitute teacher was terminated.
The Superintendent did note that all Lampasas ISD employees, including substitute teachers, are required to have background check, and this individual’s background check had cleared prior to starting as a substitute.
The school and the Lampasas P.D. began an investigation and the school placed the substitute on leave pending the outcome. Though the investigation is still ongoing by police, the school district did determine that the substitute was in violation of school policy. As a result, that substitute teacher was terminated.
The Superintendent did note that all Lampasas ISD employees, including substitute teachers, are required to have background check, and this individual’s background check had cleared prior to starting as a substitute.
Grand Jury True Bills 22
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept Investigators David Thorp and Matt Barnes brought 10 cases before the Grand Jury on Wednesday. They sent forward the following cases:
Koal Rainwater-Tamper w/evidence
Robert Springer-Assault
Justin Heath-Evading arrest w/ vehicle
Stacey Aleman-Prohibited substance in a correctional facility
John Sickles-Possession of Meth
Petrina Peak-Possession of Meth
Jason Scott-Indecency with a child
Saul Rodriguez-Possession of Meth
Jesse Salazar-Prohibited Substance in a correctional facility
Billy Joe Kirkham-Stalking
Lampasas PD investigators Nick Roberts and Tim Ryan brought 11 cases:
Cristin Milner-Possession of Meth
Desland Wallace-Assault/family violence
Aaron Fulcher-Possession of Meth
Angel Sandoval-Possession of Meth
Brenda Salazar-Possession of Meth in a drug free zone
Dustin Meier-assault/family violence
Scott Lewis-Continuing violence against family
Bailey Carr-Possession of Meth
Nevada Pierce-Possession of Meth in a drug free zone
Anthony Gallegos-Possession of Marijuana
Ana Mendoza-Possession of Marijuana
County Attorney’s Office (John Greenwood and Jessica Guy) brought one case:
Jesses Salazar-Possession of Meth
*The above are accused, but innocent until proven guilty.
Koal Rainwater-Tamper w/evidence
Robert Springer-Assault
Justin Heath-Evading arrest w/ vehicle
Stacey Aleman-Prohibited substance in a correctional facility
John Sickles-Possession of Meth
Petrina Peak-Possession of Meth
Jason Scott-Indecency with a child
Saul Rodriguez-Possession of Meth
Jesse Salazar-Prohibited Substance in a correctional facility
Billy Joe Kirkham-Stalking
Lampasas PD investigators Nick Roberts and Tim Ryan brought 11 cases:
Cristin Milner-Possession of Meth
Desland Wallace-Assault/family violence
Aaron Fulcher-Possession of Meth
Angel Sandoval-Possession of Meth
Brenda Salazar-Possession of Meth in a drug free zone
Dustin Meier-assault/family violence
Scott Lewis-Continuing violence against family
Bailey Carr-Possession of Meth
Nevada Pierce-Possession of Meth in a drug free zone
Anthony Gallegos-Possession of Marijuana
Ana Mendoza-Possession of Marijuana
County Attorney’s Office (John Greenwood and Jessica Guy) brought one case:
Jesses Salazar-Possession of Meth
*The above are accused, but innocent until proven guilty.
How’re We Doin’ $$$ ?
Texas comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office has sent checks to Texas Cities and Counties for their cut of the sales tax collected in their areas in February. The taxes were submitted by businesses in March and the checks cut in April. Overall in Central Texas, the returns were very impressive.
Area Checks were:
Lampasas - $144,472 up 14.75% from April of 2018
Kempner - $7,845 up 14.26% from April of 2018
Lometa - $5,790 up 16.09% from April of 2018
Burnet - $212,151 up 40.42% from April of 2018
San Saba - $32,975 up 13.28% from April of 2018
Goldthwaite - $34,794 up 7.53% from April of 2018
Copperas Cove - $412,863 up 14.41% from April 2018
Area Checks were:
Lampasas - $144,472 up 14.75% from April of 2018
Kempner - $7,845 up 14.26% from April of 2018
Lometa - $5,790 up 16.09% from April of 2018
Burnet - $212,151 up 40.42% from April of 2018
San Saba - $32,975 up 13.28% from April of 2018
Goldthwaite - $34,794 up 7.53% from April of 2018
Copperas Cove - $412,863 up 14.41% from April 2018
speaking of sales tax
You can save the 8% sales tax on lots of emergency supplies from April 27 to 29. The Sales Tax Holiday allows you to skip the sales tax on things like batteries, gas cans, flashlights, emergency ladders and portable generators.
funeral notices
Josephine Azuba Hammonds, 86 of Lometa, TX died Tuesday morning April 9, 2019 at City Hospital at White Rock in Dallas, TX.
She was born June 5, 1932 in Lometa to parents O.L. Davis and Viola Maxwell Davis. Josephine was raised in Lometa and after graduating from high school attended and graduated from North Texas State University. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughter’s of the American Revolution.
She is survived by children; Thomas C. Hammonds III, Jo Anne Burris and Mary Ellen Wilson; grandchildren, Carrie Johnson, Kyle Burris, Thomas C. Hammonds IV, Lyric Hammonds, Austin Hammonds, Jack Wilson; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, O.L. Davis Jr.; nephews, Luke Davis, Matthew Davis and Lynn Davis and niece, Laurie Jo Davis.
Josephine was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, John L. Davis.
The funeral service will be Friday April 12 at 2pm at Lometa United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Polly Hewitt, age 94, passed away in Lampasas on Monday, April 9, 2019. She was born, Mildred Pauline McBeth, January 17, 1925 in O’Brien, Haskell County, Texas to E.A. and Nellie McBeth. She attended high school in Weinert where she was a cheerleader, band member, 1941 homecoming queen, editor of the yearbook and later a teacher. Polly had a love of fashion and owned the Cinderella Dress Shops in Weinert and Rising Star. She continued her education at Hardin Simmons College and later graduated from North Texas State with a major in Home Economics and a double minor in Chemistry and Art. Her first job offer after graduation was as a buyer for Neiman Marcus.
During WWII, she worked at Consolidated Aircraft Co. (now Lockheed Martin) in Fort Worth and served her country as a Rosie the Riveter, installing the bomb bay side panels on the B-24 Liberator. Her contributions to the war effort are recognized at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
She married George W. Hewitt in 1954 and they lived in Lakeside where Polly was active in the Garden Club and the Azle Band Boosters. She drove thousands of miles following her daughters to band competitions and when the girls attended Howard Payne, she continued as a band booster and designed travel uniforms for the HPU band.
After George and Polly retired and moved to Copperas Cove, she joined 1st Baptist Church and continued to share her love of fashion by creating costumes for church and school musical productions.
Polly was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Vivian Maurine Johnson of Sacramento, and her husband of 53 yrs, George W. Hewitt. She is survived by her sister-in-law Catherine Hewitt Carter of Killeen and two daughters, Kay Hewitt of Copperas Cove and Jani Hewitt Edwards and husband Mickey of Lampasas.
She is survived by grandchildren and their families: Caety Edwards, Becci Scarborough Hooten and husband Nathan, Reagan Edwards, and Greg Scarborough and wife Crystal. There are also 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday April 13, from 2-3pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. The funeral follows at 3pm. Burial is Sunday, April 14, at 3pm at Shannon Rosehill Memorial Park in Ft. Worth, TX.
She was born June 5, 1932 in Lometa to parents O.L. Davis and Viola Maxwell Davis. Josephine was raised in Lometa and after graduating from high school attended and graduated from North Texas State University. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughter’s of the American Revolution.
She is survived by children; Thomas C. Hammonds III, Jo Anne Burris and Mary Ellen Wilson; grandchildren, Carrie Johnson, Kyle Burris, Thomas C. Hammonds IV, Lyric Hammonds, Austin Hammonds, Jack Wilson; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, O.L. Davis Jr.; nephews, Luke Davis, Matthew Davis and Lynn Davis and niece, Laurie Jo Davis.
Josephine was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, John L. Davis.
The funeral service will be Friday April 12 at 2pm at Lometa United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Polly Hewitt, age 94, passed away in Lampasas on Monday, April 9, 2019. She was born, Mildred Pauline McBeth, January 17, 1925 in O’Brien, Haskell County, Texas to E.A. and Nellie McBeth. She attended high school in Weinert where she was a cheerleader, band member, 1941 homecoming queen, editor of the yearbook and later a teacher. Polly had a love of fashion and owned the Cinderella Dress Shops in Weinert and Rising Star. She continued her education at Hardin Simmons College and later graduated from North Texas State with a major in Home Economics and a double minor in Chemistry and Art. Her first job offer after graduation was as a buyer for Neiman Marcus.
During WWII, she worked at Consolidated Aircraft Co. (now Lockheed Martin) in Fort Worth and served her country as a Rosie the Riveter, installing the bomb bay side panels on the B-24 Liberator. Her contributions to the war effort are recognized at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
She married George W. Hewitt in 1954 and they lived in Lakeside where Polly was active in the Garden Club and the Azle Band Boosters. She drove thousands of miles following her daughters to band competitions and when the girls attended Howard Payne, she continued as a band booster and designed travel uniforms for the HPU band.
After George and Polly retired and moved to Copperas Cove, she joined 1st Baptist Church and continued to share her love of fashion by creating costumes for church and school musical productions.
Polly was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Vivian Maurine Johnson of Sacramento, and her husband of 53 yrs, George W. Hewitt. She is survived by her sister-in-law Catherine Hewitt Carter of Killeen and two daughters, Kay Hewitt of Copperas Cove and Jani Hewitt Edwards and husband Mickey of Lampasas.
She is survived by grandchildren and their families: Caety Edwards, Becci Scarborough Hooten and husband Nathan, Reagan Edwards, and Greg Scarborough and wife Crystal. There are also 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday April 13, from 2-3pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. The funeral follows at 3pm. Burial is Sunday, April 14, at 3pm at Shannon Rosehill Memorial Park in Ft. Worth, TX.
the weather
The High yesterday 92° The Low this morning 63°
Today: The cool front has arrived with sunshine and a high of only 79°, W-NW wind started out strong but calmed this morning and should continue fairly calm.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low around 48° overnight. The wind will be 5-10 mph becoming easterly.
Friday: Sunny, with a high around 81° and SE 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain is likely with a 70% chance.
Rest of the week: Saturday rain chances are 90%, mainly before 2pm, and the high should be about 73°.
Sunday, the rain is gone but the cool should settle in with a high of only about 69° with NW light wind.
Next week starts out sunny and nice with temps in the mid 70s most of the day, topping out close to 80°.
Today: The cool front has arrived with sunshine and a high of only 79°, W-NW wind started out strong but calmed this morning and should continue fairly calm.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low around 48° overnight. The wind will be 5-10 mph becoming easterly.
Friday: Sunny, with a high around 81° and SE 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain is likely with a 70% chance.
Rest of the week: Saturday rain chances are 90%, mainly before 2pm, and the high should be about 73°.
Sunday, the rain is gone but the cool should settle in with a high of only about 69° with NW light wind.
Next week starts out sunny and nice with temps in the mid 70s most of the day, topping out close to 80°.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows the early morning arrest of Katrina Matthews of Lampasas in the 1500 block of S. Key for Possession of Marijuana over 2 but under 4 ounces in a drug free zone, fail to identify/give false information, prohibited substance in a correctional facility and two Lampasas Municipal warrants.
A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 1:53 am. Later in the morning at 8:05 am a suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of S. Key.
The 9 o’clock hour saw a disturbance in the 900 block of CTE at 9:12 am and a suspicious person in the 300 block of E. 4th St at 9:40 am. At 9:45 am a 49 year old Lampasas woman was detained in the 300 block of E. 4th St. for 3 Lampasas PD warrants, and at 9:50 there was a minor accident in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss.
A 38 year old Killeen woman was arrested in the 1600 block of E.190 on a Bell County warrant at 10:44 am.
A reckless driver was called in on US 281at 12:37 pm, and a disturbance was reported in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 3:15pm. There was a minor accident in the 700 block of S. Key at 5:42 pm and another in the 1100 block of S. Key at 7:05 pm.
The fourth arrest of the day took place in the 1600 block of E.4th St as a 22 year old Killeen woman was arrested for two Lampasas Municipal Court warrants.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept.blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa was quiet. Kempner responded to civil matters, an animal complaint and a call of threats.
Out in the county deputies responded to an alarm, a theft case, attended to a wreck and were sent out on civil matters.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 26 year old Lampasas man for a probation violation
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22nd at 7pm.
A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 1:53 am. Later in the morning at 8:05 am a suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of S. Key.
The 9 o’clock hour saw a disturbance in the 900 block of CTE at 9:12 am and a suspicious person in the 300 block of E. 4th St at 9:40 am. At 9:45 am a 49 year old Lampasas woman was detained in the 300 block of E. 4th St. for 3 Lampasas PD warrants, and at 9:50 there was a minor accident in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss.
A 38 year old Killeen woman was arrested in the 1600 block of E.190 on a Bell County warrant at 10:44 am.
A reckless driver was called in on US 281at 12:37 pm, and a disturbance was reported in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 3:15pm. There was a minor accident in the 700 block of S. Key at 5:42 pm and another in the 1100 block of S. Key at 7:05 pm.
The fourth arrest of the day took place in the 1600 block of E.4th St as a 22 year old Killeen woman was arrested for two Lampasas Municipal Court warrants.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept.blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa was quiet. Kempner responded to civil matters, an animal complaint and a call of threats.
Out in the county deputies responded to an alarm, a theft case, attended to a wreck and were sent out on civil matters.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 26 year old Lampasas man for a probation violation
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 22nd at 7pm.
Today
C&J Equipment, a construction equipment and more business located on Hwy 281N at the north edge of town, is having its Grand Opening today from 11am to 1pm.
The event will have vendors on hand to answer questions and burgers too. The Chamber of Commerce will be there to help clip the ribbon.
The event will have vendors on hand to answer questions and burgers too. The Chamber of Commerce will be there to help clip the ribbon.
LHS Names new Band Director
With the retirement of Richard Hooper, the Band Director at Lampasas High school since 1998, the district was faced with the search for a replacement. According to Superintendent Chane Rascoe it was an easy fix. He said the Assistant Band Director, Bonnie Oreka, would get the job. “ She deserves it.”
In the years of Richard Hooper’s reign, the Badger Band has captured numerous awards for both musical performance and marching.
In the years of Richard Hooper’s reign, the Badger Band has captured numerous awards for both musical performance and marching.
Badger Baseball Clinches a Spot in the Playoffs!
There was jubilation on the field on Tuesday after the Lampasas baseball team finished a run-rule win over Eastside Memorial.
Not that it was such a victory, Eastside hadn’t won a district game this year and Lampasas hadn’t lost one. It was the fact that Lampasas was 6-0, the best record in double-digit years for Badger baseball at this point, and it was the fact that the team had officially clinched a spot in the post-season playoffs.
The players were, and are, in a good mood. They are playing as a team and look good at every position.
“Looking good” is what they need, as the last two teams they must play in district, Salado and Liberty Hill, are highly ranked by baseball fans and far better than any team the Badgers have faced in district play this year.
They will play Salado on Badger Field at 7pm Friday.
Not that it was such a victory, Eastside hadn’t won a district game this year and Lampasas hadn’t lost one. It was the fact that Lampasas was 6-0, the best record in double-digit years for Badger baseball at this point, and it was the fact that the team had officially clinched a spot in the post-season playoffs.
The players were, and are, in a good mood. They are playing as a team and look good at every position.
“Looking good” is what they need, as the last two teams they must play in district, Salado and Liberty Hill, are highly ranked by baseball fans and far better than any team the Badgers have faced in district play this year.
They will play Salado on Badger Field at 7pm Friday.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 298 head were on hand, up from the 293
head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 465
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers and slaughter bulls were steady with slaughter cows steady to $2 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.65-$2.06/lb 200-300lbs $1.21-$1.72/lb
300-400lbs $1.29-$2.00/lb 300-400lbs $1.35-$1.78/lb
400-500lbs $1.33-$1.79/lb 400-500lbs $1.43-$1.72/lb
500-600lbs $1.39-$1.66/lb 500-600lbs $1.18-$1.50/lb
600-700lbs $1.33-$1.60/lb 600-700lbs $1.09-$1.36/lb
700-800lbs $1.27-$1.54/lb 700-800lbs $ .99-$1.16/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .30-.40/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .41-.50/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .51-.61/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old No Test
Solid Mouth $700-$1000/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Wednesday and 298 head were on hand, up from the 293
head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 465
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers and slaughter bulls were steady with slaughter cows steady to $2 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.65-$2.06/lb 200-300lbs $1.21-$1.72/lb
300-400lbs $1.29-$2.00/lb 300-400lbs $1.35-$1.78/lb
400-500lbs $1.33-$1.79/lb 400-500lbs $1.43-$1.72/lb
500-600lbs $1.39-$1.66/lb 500-600lbs $1.18-$1.50/lb
600-700lbs $1.33-$1.60/lb 600-700lbs $1.09-$1.36/lb
700-800lbs $1.27-$1.54/lb 700-800lbs $ .99-$1.16/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .30-.40/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .41-.50/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .51-.61/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old No Test
Solid Mouth $700-$1000/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
the weather
The High yesterday 82° The Low this morning 52°
Rainfall at the airport on Monday .36 in.
Today: Sunny, a high near 88° and SW wind at 5-15 mph becoming S-SE this morning.
Tonight: Clear, a low around 64° and S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high around 91° and south wind starting at 10-15 and getting up to 20-25 mph in the afternoon with 30 mph gusts. The overnight will be windy , with the winds shifting to westerly.
Rest of the week: Thursday brings more sunshine and west wind with an afternoon high about 78°. There will be an overnight wind shift to northerly.
Friday will be nice with a high up to 72° but definitely a little cooler with the NE light breeze. Overnight the rain chances come back with a 40% chance.
Saturday there is a 70% chance of rain and although it decreases a little by Sunday, the rain seems like a good possibility all through the weekend.
Rainfall at the airport on Monday .36 in.
Today: Sunny, a high near 88° and SW wind at 5-15 mph becoming S-SE this morning.
Tonight: Clear, a low around 64° and S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusting.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high around 91° and south wind starting at 10-15 and getting up to 20-25 mph in the afternoon with 30 mph gusts. The overnight will be windy , with the winds shifting to westerly.
Rest of the week: Thursday brings more sunshine and west wind with an afternoon high about 78°. There will be an overnight wind shift to northerly.
Friday will be nice with a high up to 72° but definitely a little cooler with the NE light breeze. Overnight the rain chances come back with a 40% chance.
Saturday there is a 70% chance of rain and although it decreases a little by Sunday, the rain seems like a good possibility all through the weekend.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed an overnight report of a suspicious vehicle reported in the 100 block of N. Chestnut at 1:39 am.
Later in the morning a theft was reported in the 900 block of Casbeer St. at 11:23 am. In the afternoon there was a disturbance in the 100 block of E. 4th at 12:48 pm, then a reckless driver was reported at 12:52 pm in the 1700 block of CTE. A suspicious person was in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 12:57 pm, then another suspicious person was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 3:24 pm. A domestic disturbance was called in at 3:53 pm in the 1100 block of Nix Rd, and 5:03 pm saw a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of S. Key. A reckless driver in the 1300 block of E. 4th at 5:24 pm was reported and a criminal mischief on Park Lane at 7:46 pm.
One arrest took place as a 22 year old Kempner woman was arrested in the 1400 block of W. 4th St. on a Lampasas County Warrant at 9:53 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responded to a civil matter. Kempner was dispatched to a wreck, went out on a reported threat, worked a theft case and had a few civil matters. Out in the county deputies were sent out on a disturbance, served a warrant, and responded to accidents.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest a 33 year old Killeen man for DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle and a 50 year old woman from Lampasas on a probation violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 22nd with no special permits or exceptions.
Later in the morning a theft was reported in the 900 block of Casbeer St. at 11:23 am. In the afternoon there was a disturbance in the 100 block of E. 4th at 12:48 pm, then a reckless driver was reported at 12:52 pm in the 1700 block of CTE. A suspicious person was in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 12:57 pm, then another suspicious person was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 3:24 pm. A domestic disturbance was called in at 3:53 pm in the 1100 block of Nix Rd, and 5:03 pm saw a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of S. Key. A reckless driver in the 1300 block of E. 4th at 5:24 pm was reported and a criminal mischief on Park Lane at 7:46 pm.
One arrest took place as a 22 year old Kempner woman was arrested in the 1400 block of W. 4th St. on a Lampasas County Warrant at 9:53 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responded to a civil matter. Kempner was dispatched to a wreck, went out on a reported threat, worked a theft case and had a few civil matters. Out in the county deputies were sent out on a disturbance, served a warrant, and responded to accidents.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest a 33 year old Killeen man for DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle and a 50 year old woman from Lampasas on a probation violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 22nd with no special permits or exceptions.
City Council Meets
Lampasas City Council met on Monday evening and discussed code enforcement efforts, a food truck ordinance, and added an article to chapter 50 of city ordinances. It now states that sex offenders may not reside within 1000ft of places where children gather and/or 300ft from a city park.
The Hillside Acres project, slated for 28 homes on FM580 was approved to begin work, and on another front, Early Voting begins on April 22 and runs through April 30. Polling locations are at 315 Pecan St. in Kempner, TX, and at 407 S. Pecan Suite 102 in Lampasas, TX.
The Hillside Acres project, slated for 28 homes on FM580 was approved to begin work, and on another front, Early Voting begins on April 22 and runs through April 30. Polling locations are at 315 Pecan St. in Kempner, TX, and at 407 S. Pecan Suite 102 in Lampasas, TX.
Commissioner's court
The commissioner’s court met Monday morning at 9 am. Discussion included the donation of a piece of land from Jake Hersman on CR 2699. The piece of land is 3.24 acres, and was donated out of goodwill.
The commission agreed to terminate current collection contract services. This will take place over a period of time. Commissioner Carroll stated that Linewater is a good company but the new system might work better for judge Garcia. Garcia stated that the new system will work better , and be set up to allow tickets that are written to go into a system that is accessible to the judges in the county. The information will be available online for residents to access and pay citations.
In another matter Lampasas will be using the new EVS 6000 voting system. The voter will be given a paper copy to mark, then will insert it into the machine, the machine will read the paper and register the vote. This will allow electronic and a hard copy of the constituents choices.
Disposal of excess building material was another issue discussed by the commissioners. It seems there is over 15 dump truck loads of “block CMU” or cinder blocks left over from the construction of the new jail. Some were advised it would be put on the land south of the new jail, while others questioned if it could be used at a later date. It seems the county was looking for a disposal site for this material, but decided the table the issue for now.
The commission agreed to terminate current collection contract services. This will take place over a period of time. Commissioner Carroll stated that Linewater is a good company but the new system might work better for judge Garcia. Garcia stated that the new system will work better , and be set up to allow tickets that are written to go into a system that is accessible to the judges in the county. The information will be available online for residents to access and pay citations.
In another matter Lampasas will be using the new EVS 6000 voting system. The voter will be given a paper copy to mark, then will insert it into the machine, the machine will read the paper and register the vote. This will allow electronic and a hard copy of the constituents choices.
Disposal of excess building material was another issue discussed by the commissioners. It seems there is over 15 dump truck loads of “block CMU” or cinder blocks left over from the construction of the new jail. Some were advised it would be put on the land south of the new jail, while others questioned if it could be used at a later date. It seems the county was looking for a disposal site for this material, but decided the table the issue for now.
Slow Down – No one is in that big of a hurry!
We are all in a hurry, but if we ran into a tractor or mower, or worse yet, a bicycler, we’d think twice about how important that “hurry” was.
That thought comes to mind when it was pointed out in a Texas Farm Bureau editorial. The article was mostly about slow moving farm equipment along the roadway and how the Texas Legislature was considering adding it to a list of protected “slow-movers” on Texas road shoulders. But, it caused us to think that it is springtime, and that brings lots of walkers, bicyclers, mowers and tractors to public road and highway shoulders. Along with them there are so many impatient drivers on their way to work or home or between job projects. That mix on the roadways spells danger!
It’s obvious that we can’t afford to build separate roadways for the slow movers, and it’s obvious that they can’t move any faster. So-o, it follows that the faster drivers will have to slow down and be more watchful, otherwise…life changing bad events can happen.
Please, slow down and watch for the slow guys.
That thought comes to mind when it was pointed out in a Texas Farm Bureau editorial. The article was mostly about slow moving farm equipment along the roadway and how the Texas Legislature was considering adding it to a list of protected “slow-movers” on Texas road shoulders. But, it caused us to think that it is springtime, and that brings lots of walkers, bicyclers, mowers and tractors to public road and highway shoulders. Along with them there are so many impatient drivers on their way to work or home or between job projects. That mix on the roadways spells danger!
It’s obvious that we can’t afford to build separate roadways for the slow movers, and it’s obvious that they can’t move any faster. So-o, it follows that the faster drivers will have to slow down and be more watchful, otherwise…life changing bad events can happen.
Please, slow down and watch for the slow guys.
the weather
The High Yesterday 77° The Low this Morning 64°
Today: showers and storms today, ending by early evening, and some could be severe. S wind 5-10 mph, and a high near 76°.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low near 63° and a 30% chance of showers and storms. S – SE breezes at 5-10 mph.
Sunday: Cloudy in the morning with a 30% chance of showers probably ending shortly after noon. A light S wind at 5 mph and high near 77°.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low near 58°, and E-SE wind at 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Next Week: It looks like the sun makes a return on Monday, with highs in the 70’s climbing into the 90’s by Wednesday, before a weak front brings slightly cooler temperatures.
Today: showers and storms today, ending by early evening, and some could be severe. S wind 5-10 mph, and a high near 76°.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low near 63° and a 30% chance of showers and storms. S – SE breezes at 5-10 mph.
Sunday: Cloudy in the morning with a 30% chance of showers probably ending shortly after noon. A light S wind at 5 mph and high near 77°.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low near 58°, and E-SE wind at 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Next Week: It looks like the sun makes a return on Monday, with highs in the 70’s climbing into the 90’s by Wednesday, before a weak front brings slightly cooler temperatures.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows a criminal mischief call in the 800 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 5:54 am. An assault was reported in the 900 block of S. Broad at 10:46 am. In the 500 block of E. North, a burglary of a business was called in at 11:33 am, then at 2:18 pm a theft was reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr.
The first accident of the day was in the 1400 block of 281 S. at 3:13 pm, there were no injuries. Later in the afternoon a suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 4:53 pm, then at 4:55 pm the second accident of the day at the intersection of 3rd & Key, where two people were transported to the hospital.
The evening saw an assault reported on Steele St. at 8:15 pm, then a missing person in the 900 block of S. Broad at 8:53 pm. There was one arrest as a 27 year old Lampasas man was taken into custody in the 800 block of S. Key for driving with an invalid license with previous convictions.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a medical call, a repossession, and report of lost and found property. Kempner had a civil matter, responded to a medical call and handled a missing person report. out in the county deputies were called out on a reckless driver calls, an assault, various traffic issues and an abandoned vehicle. Deputies went out to Cove on a request for extra patrol.
The Jail log shows the arrest of Donna Carroll Bardin of Lampasas on aggravated assault against a date or household member with a weapon. A 31 year old San Saba man and a 32 year old Purcell, Oklahoma woman were booked in on bond surrenders. A Round Rock man, 48, was jailed for failure to appear, and a 39 year old Kempner man was brought in on a probation violation, as well as a 27 year old Cove resident on a bond revocation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 15th at 7pm.
The first accident of the day was in the 1400 block of 281 S. at 3:13 pm, there were no injuries. Later in the afternoon a suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of S. Pecan at 4:53 pm, then at 4:55 pm the second accident of the day at the intersection of 3rd & Key, where two people were transported to the hospital.
The evening saw an assault reported on Steele St. at 8:15 pm, then a missing person in the 900 block of S. Broad at 8:53 pm. There was one arrest as a 27 year old Lampasas man was taken into custody in the 800 block of S. Key for driving with an invalid license with previous convictions.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a medical call, a repossession, and report of lost and found property. Kempner had a civil matter, responded to a medical call and handled a missing person report. out in the county deputies were called out on a reckless driver calls, an assault, various traffic issues and an abandoned vehicle. Deputies went out to Cove on a request for extra patrol.
The Jail log shows the arrest of Donna Carroll Bardin of Lampasas on aggravated assault against a date or household member with a weapon. A 31 year old San Saba man and a 32 year old Purcell, Oklahoma woman were booked in on bond surrenders. A Round Rock man, 48, was jailed for failure to appear, and a 39 year old Kempner man was brought in on a probation violation, as well as a 27 year old Cove resident on a bond revocation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 15th at 7pm.
today
Lampasas Chamber of Commerce workers and vendor booth operators are in town today for the (soggy)Bloomin’ Fest on Courtyard Square. The day offers live music, arts & crafts booths and plenty of activities for the kiddo’s. The Sip ‘n Stroll for wine tasting is also taking place, so come out, bring an umbrella and join the fun!
Copperas Cove High School is having a performance tonight of their UIL one-act-play at the Lea Ledger Auditorium at 7 pm. There will be additional performances on April 11th & 13th.
Lampasas High School’s prom is taking place tonight with the dance starting at 7pm at the Bar 17 Building on the square. Lampasas High School will announce where the annual “Promenade” will take place at 3pm today.
Copperas Cove High School is having a performance tonight of their UIL one-act-play at the Lea Ledger Auditorium at 7 pm. There will be additional performances on April 11th & 13th.
Lampasas High School’s prom is taking place tonight with the dance starting at 7pm at the Bar 17 Building on the square. Lampasas High School will announce where the annual “Promenade” will take place at 3pm today.
next week
Meetings Monday
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court will meet on Monday at 9am for a regular session. The agenda includes an Award Bid for Gas & diesel for the County, how and where to dispose of excess construction material from the jail project. A donation of land will be discussed, a 3.24 acre tract on CR 2699, and a change of contract for court collection services, as well as the burn ban and of course, the jail project.
Lampasas County Commissioners will then have a called meeting at 1: 30 pm. On theagenda for that meeting is discussion of a department head and a vacant house on the jail site property.
Lampasas City Council will meet in a workshop session at 5:30pm to discuss Code Enforcement Efforts, Food Truck Ordinance and Music Venues, and also the city of Lampasas Comprehensive Plan.
In the regular session ther will be a presentation about National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a public hearing regarding ordinance for sex offenders. Then some routine matters, and in new business, possible action regarding the sex offender ordinance, approval of a the Hillside Acres plat, the upcoming election, the Special Local Option Election, and issues regarding security cameras for the Old City Hall.
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court will meet on Monday at 9am for a regular session. The agenda includes an Award Bid for Gas & diesel for the County, how and where to dispose of excess construction material from the jail project. A donation of land will be discussed, a 3.24 acre tract on CR 2699, and a change of contract for court collection services, as well as the burn ban and of course, the jail project.
Lampasas County Commissioners will then have a called meeting at 1: 30 pm. On theagenda for that meeting is discussion of a department head and a vacant house on the jail site property.
Lampasas City Council will meet in a workshop session at 5:30pm to discuss Code Enforcement Efforts, Food Truck Ordinance and Music Venues, and also the city of Lampasas Comprehensive Plan.
In the regular session ther will be a presentation about National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a public hearing regarding ordinance for sex offenders. Then some routine matters, and in new business, possible action regarding the sex offender ordinance, approval of a the Hillside Acres plat, the upcoming election, the Special Local Option Election, and issues regarding security cameras for the Old City Hall.
Ag Day at Hanna Springs
Lampasas Farm Bureau President Mike Hail brought newly hatched ducks and chicks as part of many areas of agriculture covered at Ag Day
Road Maintenance Planned
The Brownwood office of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin a thermoplastic striping project through 9 counties on April 10th. This will include work in Lampasas County.
The work is starting in Stephenville and will continue south as the project progresses. TxDOT plans to have the work completed by June 2019.
The work will be completed by L&L Company of Gardendale, and flaggers will assist in traffic control at
Various times, and motorists are reminded to drive with caution and slow their speed. TxDOT appreciates the patience of the traveling public as crews work to finish the project.
The work is starting in Stephenville and will continue south as the project progresses. TxDOT plans to have the work completed by June 2019.
The work will be completed by L&L Company of Gardendale, and flaggers will assist in traffic control at
Various times, and motorists are reminded to drive with caution and slow their speed. TxDOT appreciates the patience of the traveling public as crews work to finish the project.
the weather
High yesterday was 86° The low this morning was 58°
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 82° this afternoon. The wind will move from NE to E-SE at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am, otherwise cloudy with a low around 65°.
Saturday: There is an 80% chance of rain, mostly from 8am to 2pm, some storms could be severe. There should be a high of around 76°. The southerly wind is expected to be typically 5-10 mph, outside of possible storms.
Saturday night the rain chance is 50%, with a low around 71°. Thunderstorms are possible.
Sunday morning rain is possible, but that should go away and the afternoon temp will rise to the low 80s. Light wind about 5-10 mph will come from the SW.
Monday and Tuesday appear to bring nice weather and the afternoon temperatures will get higher each day, peaking around 90° on Wednesday, then getting cooler in the latter part of the week.
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 82° this afternoon. The wind will move from NE to E-SE at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am, otherwise cloudy with a low around 65°.
Saturday: There is an 80% chance of rain, mostly from 8am to 2pm, some storms could be severe. There should be a high of around 76°. The southerly wind is expected to be typically 5-10 mph, outside of possible storms.
Saturday night the rain chance is 50%, with a low around 71°. Thunderstorms are possible.
Sunday morning rain is possible, but that should go away and the afternoon temp will rise to the low 80s. Light wind about 5-10 mph will come from the SW.
Monday and Tuesday appear to bring nice weather and the afternoon temperatures will get higher each day, peaking around 90° on Wednesday, then getting cooler in the latter part of the week.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Thursday shows a quiet overnight then a harassment reported at 7:47 am on Hollywood Dr. Two arrests took place, as a 36 year old homeless man was arrested in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 9:25 am for criminal trespass. At 10:40 am a 58 year old Lampasas man was arrested in the 400 block of E. 5th for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
The afternoon saw a disturbance reported in the 1300 block of CTE at 12:55, then a fraud was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 1:06 pm. The afternoon saw a harassment in the 1500 block of E. Ave J at 1:45 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. Kempner responded to an accident, a suspicious person and an animal complaint.
Out in the county deputies saw a theft case, and some livestock issues and animal complaints.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested Kenneth Leon Mask III for failing to register as a sex offender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 15 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
The afternoon saw a disturbance reported in the 1300 block of CTE at 12:55, then a fraud was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 1:06 pm. The afternoon saw a harassment in the 1500 block of E. Ave J at 1:45 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. Kempner responded to an accident, a suspicious person and an animal complaint.
Out in the county deputies saw a theft case, and some livestock issues and animal complaints.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested Kenneth Leon Mask III for failing to register as a sex offender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 15 at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4:30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
it's friday!!
Take me out to the ball game…
The really dedicated baseball and softball fans will be on the road this afternoon, headed to either Garrison Park Field in Austin or Liberty Hill’s Softball Field.
The baseball game in Austin, vs Eastside Memorial, has been moved up to 5pm while the softball games, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm are going as scheduled.
Back home, the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce workers and vendor booth operators are getting ready for the Bloomin’ Fest on Courtyard Square. And, figuring out what they are going to do if hard rain comes to the area.
The really dedicated baseball and softball fans will be on the road this afternoon, headed to either Garrison Park Field in Austin or Liberty Hill’s Softball Field.
The baseball game in Austin, vs Eastside Memorial, has been moved up to 5pm while the softball games, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm are going as scheduled.
Back home, the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce workers and vendor booth operators are getting ready for the Bloomin’ Fest on Courtyard Square. And, figuring out what they are going to do if hard rain comes to the area.
Cove to Elect Mayor Apr. 27th
A special situation brings about a Special Election on April 27th to elect a new Mayor in Copperas Cove.
The Mayor of Copperas Cove, Frank Seffrood, had died in late December. In his absence, the Mayor Pro-tem, Dan Yancy has been filling the seat, pending election of a new Mayor. The regular Election Day for City Council seats in Texas is May 4th, however, that won’t work for Copperas Cove. The City Charter says when such a vacancy comes up for the Mayor’s seat, an Election must be held within 120 days. That winds up requiring an Apr. 27 Special Election.
Running for the seat are two men and two women.
They are: Ron Nelson, Bradi Diaz, Joey Acfalle and Brandi Weland.
Early Voting begins next Wednesday, April 10 at the polling place at 210 South 1st in Copperas Cove.
The Mayor of Copperas Cove, Frank Seffrood, had died in late December. In his absence, the Mayor Pro-tem, Dan Yancy has been filling the seat, pending election of a new Mayor. The regular Election Day for City Council seats in Texas is May 4th, however, that won’t work for Copperas Cove. The City Charter says when such a vacancy comes up for the Mayor’s seat, an Election must be held within 120 days. That winds up requiring an Apr. 27 Special Election.
Running for the seat are two men and two women.
They are: Ron Nelson, Bradi Diaz, Joey Acfalle and Brandi Weland.
Early Voting begins next Wednesday, April 10 at the polling place at 210 South 1st in Copperas Cove.
the weather
High yesterday was 67° The low this morning was 62°
Today: A few light showers early this morning, then clouds that gradually clear with the south wind of 5-15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. The high should get up to about 85°.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low around 59° and N-NE wind 5-10 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 85° and the 10 mph N-NE wind shifts to SE in the afternoon.
Overnight, the clouds come in after 2am and bring a 60% chance of rain. The low should be about 61°.
The Weekend: Saturday, festival day downtown Lampasas, is threatened with an 80% chance of rain. The south wind should be only about 10 mph (outside of any thunderstorm activity), and the high temperature should be a nice 78°. The rain chances continue into the early part of Saturday night.
The low Sunday morning should be about 68°, with only a small chance of early morning rain, then sunshine comes and the high may be about 80°.
Monday will be nice, with a high around 81°. It could be even warmer on Tuesday.
Today: A few light showers early this morning, then clouds that gradually clear with the south wind of 5-15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. The high should get up to about 85°.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low around 59° and N-NE wind 5-10 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 85° and the 10 mph N-NE wind shifts to SE in the afternoon.
Overnight, the clouds come in after 2am and bring a 60% chance of rain. The low should be about 61°.
The Weekend: Saturday, festival day downtown Lampasas, is threatened with an 80% chance of rain. The south wind should be only about 10 mph (outside of any thunderstorm activity), and the high temperature should be a nice 78°. The rain chances continue into the early part of Saturday night.
The low Sunday morning should be about 68°, with only a small chance of early morning rain, then sunshine comes and the high may be about 80°.
Monday will be nice, with a high around 81°. It could be even warmer on Tuesday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Wednesday shows quiet overnight hours, and then a harassment was reported on Hollywood Dr. at 7:31am.
In the afternoon another harassment was reported in the 1200 block of E. 4th St at 1:15 pm, then at the same location at 2:12 pm an arrest was made when a 33 year old Lampasas man was detained for a Lampasas county Warrant for motion to adjudicate-possession of a controlled substance 4-200 grams.
Later in the afternoon a noise disturbance was reported on Gillen Court at 4:32 pm. A reckless driver was reported in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 5:34 pm, then another in the 900 block of S. Key at 6:11 pm.
Late in the evening a suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of N. Key at 11:48 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responded to a structure fire and a fish and game call. In Kempner, deputies attended to an animal bite, a shots fired call and repossessions. Out in the county deputies served a warrant, tended to civil matters and responded to a narcotics call. The Jail Log shows the county detained a 49 year old Kempner resident for theft of property and possession of a controlled substance, and 53 year old Jon Walter Sickles was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 15th at 7pm.
In the afternoon another harassment was reported in the 1200 block of E. 4th St at 1:15 pm, then at the same location at 2:12 pm an arrest was made when a 33 year old Lampasas man was detained for a Lampasas county Warrant for motion to adjudicate-possession of a controlled substance 4-200 grams.
Later in the afternoon a noise disturbance was reported on Gillen Court at 4:32 pm. A reckless driver was reported in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 5:34 pm, then another in the 900 block of S. Key at 6:11 pm.
Late in the evening a suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of N. Key at 11:48 pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responded to a structure fire and a fish and game call. In Kempner, deputies attended to an animal bite, a shots fired call and repossessions. Out in the county deputies served a warrant, tended to civil matters and responded to a narcotics call. The Jail Log shows the county detained a 49 year old Kempner resident for theft of property and possession of a controlled substance, and 53 year old Jon Walter Sickles was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 15th at 7pm.
On the Agenda
A Women’s Travel Talk Meetup will take place this evening at Putters & Gutters at 7pm. The event, put on by Robin England of Cruise Holidays, will feature local travelers’ opportunity to swap stories and show pics of their adventures.
Free Labor?
Lampasas County will get a little free labor on Friday as the LCRA sends some of their employees to the area to work on community projects from 10am to 2pm.
The volunteer LCRA workers will be at the Sylvia Tucker Park at Kempner to paint railings and they’ll be at Brook Park and the Sue Ann Park in Lampasas to spread mulch.
The volunteer LCRA workers will be at the Sylvia Tucker Park at Kempner to paint railings and they’ll be at Brook Park and the Sue Ann Park in Lampasas to spread mulch.
The “State” of Texas
You probably saw in the news recently that the execution of a prisoner was halted by the U.S. Supreme Court because Texas wouldn’t allow a Buddhist chaplain into the death chamber. It seems Texas only allowed Christian and Muslim clerics because they were all the State had on their payroll.
The Supreme Court, via a Justice Brett Kavanaugh opinion, said Texas could either allow a chaplain of any religion in the death chamber, or they could just not allow any chaplains or clerics to be present. Texas says that from now on no chaplains would be able to be present in the death chamber.
On another front, the Texas legislature is still deciding on how to handle the school funding/property tax relief legislation. The Senate came in wanting a $5,000 pay raise for all teachers and librarians. The House wanted to provide more cash funding to schools, and allow the school districts to figure out how it could best be used in their district. Many of the schools had indicated they might want to use a merit system to give out pay raises.
It seems the House has now passed a bill that gets a little closer to the Senate idea. They have agreed to rules that would require mandatory pay raises of at least $1,850 for teachers. That House Bill will now go to the Senate for consideration and the negotiations can begin.
The Supreme Court, via a Justice Brett Kavanaugh opinion, said Texas could either allow a chaplain of any religion in the death chamber, or they could just not allow any chaplains or clerics to be present. Texas says that from now on no chaplains would be able to be present in the death chamber.
On another front, the Texas legislature is still deciding on how to handle the school funding/property tax relief legislation. The Senate came in wanting a $5,000 pay raise for all teachers and librarians. The House wanted to provide more cash funding to schools, and allow the school districts to figure out how it could best be used in their district. Many of the schools had indicated they might want to use a merit system to give out pay raises.
It seems the House has now passed a bill that gets a little closer to the Senate idea. They have agreed to rules that would require mandatory pay raises of at least $1,850 for teachers. That House Bill will now go to the Senate for consideration and the negotiations can begin.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 293 head were on hand, down from the 555 head of the last sale a week ago, and way up from the 246 head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, as well as slaughter cows and bulls.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.76-$2.00/lb 200-300lbs $1.77-$1.82/lb
300-400lbs $1.36-$1.76/lb 300-400lbs $1.55-$1.70/lb
400-500lbs $1.61-$1.84/lb 400-500lbs $1.38-$1.76/lb
500-600lbs $1.43-$1.66/lb 500-600lbs $1.36-$1.54/lb
600-700lbs $1.37-$1.63/lb 600-700lbs $1.26-$1.44/lb
700-800lbs $1.22-$1.59/lb 700-800lbs $1.05-$1.33/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .30-.45/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .46-.60/lb 1300-2100lbs .73-.77/lb
1100-1300lbs .61-.76/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old No Test
Solid Mouth $700-1000/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
No Test
Wednesday and 293 head were on hand, down from the 555 head of the last sale a week ago, and way up from the 246 head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, as well as slaughter cows and bulls.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.76-$2.00/lb 200-300lbs $1.77-$1.82/lb
300-400lbs $1.36-$1.76/lb 300-400lbs $1.55-$1.70/lb
400-500lbs $1.61-$1.84/lb 400-500lbs $1.38-$1.76/lb
500-600lbs $1.43-$1.66/lb 500-600lbs $1.36-$1.54/lb
600-700lbs $1.37-$1.63/lb 600-700lbs $1.26-$1.44/lb
700-800lbs $1.22-$1.59/lb 700-800lbs $1.05-$1.33/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .30-.45/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .46-.60/lb 1300-2100lbs .73-.77/lb
1100-1300lbs .61-.76/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old No Test
Solid Mouth $700-1000/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
No Test
funeral notice
Lola Mae Chaney, 81 of Lampasas, TX died April 2, 2019.
She was born June 27, 1937 in Kempner, TX to parents Jesse Hall and Ruby (Yates) Hall. She was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence Hall and Herman Hall, by sister, Emma Bell Bailey, and great-granddaughter, Jadain Breanne Greiner.
She is survived by son, Charles (Bubba) Chaney; daughter, Amelia (Mickie) Chaney; grandson, Jerry Alexander and wife Denise; granddaughters, Kaly Worsham and husband Shawn Lindsey Chaney; by 19 great-grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren.
She will be missed greatly and never forgotten. Lola’s body will be cremated. Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
She was born June 27, 1937 in Kempner, TX to parents Jesse Hall and Ruby (Yates) Hall. She was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence Hall and Herman Hall, by sister, Emma Bell Bailey, and great-granddaughter, Jadain Breanne Greiner.
She is survived by son, Charles (Bubba) Chaney; daughter, Amelia (Mickie) Chaney; grandson, Jerry Alexander and wife Denise; granddaughters, Kaly Worsham and husband Shawn Lindsey Chaney; by 19 great-grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren.
She will be missed greatly and never forgotten. Lola’s body will be cremated. Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
the weather
The High yesterday 71° The Low this morning 52°
Today: A 20% chance of rain after 1pm today, otherwise just cloudy and with a high around 67°. The S-SE wind could get up to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.
Tonight: A 30% chance of a shower overnight, then the temp should drop to about 63°, with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusty.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy at first, then gradually sunny, with a high near 86° and south wind at 10-15 turning to westerly later in the afternoon and gusting a little.
Rest of the week: Friday will bring a mostly sunny day and up to 84° in the afternoon with light southerly breezes but overnight things will change as showers and thunderstorms come through the general area. The rain chances here are about 60%, according to the NWS long range forecast.
Saturday, it looks rough in the long range forecast for the annual Bloominfest festival in downtown Lampasas. The rain chances appear, in the long range forecast, to be about 80%. The high temperature forecast is more pleasing, at about 76º with light wind.
Sunday, the rain chances seem to go away. The temperature should hold up to 70s and 80s with lots of nice sunshine. The only problem is wind, with 10-15 mph and gusting, in the forecast.
Next week is going to start out very nice with upper 70s.- 80s..
Today: A 20% chance of rain after 1pm today, otherwise just cloudy and with a high around 67°. The S-SE wind could get up to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.
Tonight: A 30% chance of a shower overnight, then the temp should drop to about 63°, with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and gusty.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy at first, then gradually sunny, with a high near 86° and south wind at 10-15 turning to westerly later in the afternoon and gusting a little.
Rest of the week: Friday will bring a mostly sunny day and up to 84° in the afternoon with light southerly breezes but overnight things will change as showers and thunderstorms come through the general area. The rain chances here are about 60%, according to the NWS long range forecast.
Saturday, it looks rough in the long range forecast for the annual Bloominfest festival in downtown Lampasas. The rain chances appear, in the long range forecast, to be about 80%. The high temperature forecast is more pleasing, at about 76º with light wind.
Sunday, the rain chances seem to go away. The temperature should hold up to 70s and 80s with lots of nice sunshine. The only problem is wind, with 10-15 mph and gusting, in the forecast.
Next week is going to start out very nice with upper 70s.- 80s..
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday shows in the early morning there was a suspicious person reported in the 700 block of S. Live Oak St. at 1:06 am, then a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of S. Porter at 3:01 am. Later in the morning a disturbance was reported in the 900 block of S. Broad at 8:21 am, at 8:44 am a reckless driver was reported in the 2700 block of S. 281. 11:56 am saw a disturbance reported in the 800 block of S. Key.
Later in the afternoon there was a suspicious person reported in the 600 block of S. Main at 5:09 pm then in the evening a reckless driver reported on E 190 at 9:36 pm, a report of possession of drug paraphernalia on Del Norte at 10:43 pm and a suspicious person on the 1200 block of E. 4th at 11:20pm.
The city had no arrests.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa responded to a report of a suspicious person and a medical call. In Kempner there was an alarm, an animal bite, deputies worked a civil matter and investigated a suspicious person report
Out in the county deputies were sent out on an alarm, and a civil matter. Deputies went to Cove on a fish and game call and multiple medical calls.
The Jail Log shows no arrests
The Burn Ban is now lifted until April 15th at 7pm
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 15th at 7pm , however please be watchful as any high winds could cause the Fire Marshal to put the ban back on with little notice for a day or so. Always check with the FD if you want to start a sizeable brush pile burn.
Later in the afternoon there was a suspicious person reported in the 600 block of S. Main at 5:09 pm then in the evening a reckless driver reported on E 190 at 9:36 pm, a report of possession of drug paraphernalia on Del Norte at 10:43 pm and a suspicious person on the 1200 block of E. 4th at 11:20pm.
The city had no arrests.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa responded to a report of a suspicious person and a medical call. In Kempner there was an alarm, an animal bite, deputies worked a civil matter and investigated a suspicious person report
Out in the county deputies were sent out on an alarm, and a civil matter. Deputies went to Cove on a fish and game call and multiple medical calls.
The Jail Log shows no arrests
The Burn Ban is now lifted until April 15th at 7pm
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 15th at 7pm , however please be watchful as any high winds could cause the Fire Marshal to put the ban back on with little notice for a day or so. Always check with the FD if you want to start a sizeable brush pile burn.
Lampasas City Manager Notes
Lampasas City Manager’s visit to KACQ Studio for the regular Wednesday morning interview included questions on the current City Council discussions Code Ordinances and their enforcement.
The “codes” that seem to get most enforcement, according to City Manager Finley deGraffenried, have to do with weeds and high grass on local lots.
Another subject of study for the City Council seem to be going back to past discussions on Food Trucks. The crux of the problems are, “Where should food trucks be allowed? Should they have to pay the City to park on City property or what should “Permits” cost the operators, and should they even be allowed at all, considering the fact that they would compete with the local “brick and mortar” restaurants??? The pros and cons and what are the details…are all something the Lampasas City Council has to deal with.
There is a City Council Election coming up on May 4th. The last day to register to be able to vote in this election is April 4th.
The “codes” that seem to get most enforcement, according to City Manager Finley deGraffenried, have to do with weeds and high grass on local lots.
Another subject of study for the City Council seem to be going back to past discussions on Food Trucks. The crux of the problems are, “Where should food trucks be allowed? Should they have to pay the City to park on City property or what should “Permits” cost the operators, and should they even be allowed at all, considering the fact that they would compete with the local “brick and mortar” restaurants??? The pros and cons and what are the details…are all something the Lampasas City Council has to deal with.
There is a City Council Election coming up on May 4th. The last day to register to be able to vote in this election is April 4th.
Teachers of the year recognized by LISD
Lampasas ISD recognized the “Teacher of the Year” for each campus Tuesday.
The process for these winners takes two weeks. Each campus recommends finalists by a vote of the teachers. The finalists then write essays to be reviewed by each campus leadership team, which also looks at majority votes to choose a Teacher of the Year for each campus.
This year’s winners are:
Lampasas High School: Ryan Race & Kalin Wells
Lampasas Middle School: Heather Foreman & Judy Hail
Hanna Springs Elementary: Traci Bender
Kline Whitis Elementary: Crystal Hamrick
Taylor Creek Elementary: Sarah Schoonover
The essays from the above teachers are then reviewed anonymously by a committee of community members and retired teachers. One Elementary and One Secondary teacher will advance to complete for the Region 12 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Kevin Bott shared with Lampasas Radio that Lampasas ISD can only send one Elementary Teacher and one Secondary Teacher to represent Lampasas at Region 12.
Thank you to all our teachers who work hard to educate the students in our community!
Congratulations to our campus winners!
The process for these winners takes two weeks. Each campus recommends finalists by a vote of the teachers. The finalists then write essays to be reviewed by each campus leadership team, which also looks at majority votes to choose a Teacher of the Year for each campus.
This year’s winners are:
Lampasas High School: Ryan Race & Kalin Wells
Lampasas Middle School: Heather Foreman & Judy Hail
Hanna Springs Elementary: Traci Bender
Kline Whitis Elementary: Crystal Hamrick
Taylor Creek Elementary: Sarah Schoonover
The essays from the above teachers are then reviewed anonymously by a committee of community members and retired teachers. One Elementary and One Secondary teacher will advance to complete for the Region 12 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Kevin Bott shared with Lampasas Radio that Lampasas ISD can only send one Elementary Teacher and one Secondary Teacher to represent Lampasas at Region 12.
Thank you to all our teachers who work hard to educate the students in our community!
Congratulations to our campus winners!
the weather
The High yesterday 62° The Low this morning 38°
Today: Sunny, a cool morning, but warming up with a high near 71° and S-SE wind at 5-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: Clear, a low around 51° and S-SE wind 10 .
Wednesday: A 20% chance of rain after 8am, otherwise mostly cloudy with a low around 68° with S-SE wind 10-15 mph, with gusts to 20. Overnight, the rain chance is still there with clouds, a low of 61°, and south wind 10-15 mph with gusts to 20.
Rest of the week: Thursday brings continued light rain chances early, then sunshine and a high up to 85°.
Friday will be nice with a high up to 83° and light wind but overnight the rain chance is 50%.
Saturday rain chances, as of now, look like 60%. The temperatures should be mostly in the 60s and mid-70s in the afternoon. Sunday brings a 20% chance of rain and up to 84° in the afternoon.
Today: Sunny, a cool morning, but warming up with a high near 71° and S-SE wind at 5-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: Clear, a low around 51° and S-SE wind 10 .
Wednesday: A 20% chance of rain after 8am, otherwise mostly cloudy with a low around 68° with S-SE wind 10-15 mph, with gusts to 20. Overnight, the rain chance is still there with clouds, a low of 61°, and south wind 10-15 mph with gusts to 20.
Rest of the week: Thursday brings continued light rain chances early, then sunshine and a high up to 85°.
Friday will be nice with a high up to 83° and light wind but overnight the rain chance is 50%.
Saturday rain chances, as of now, look like 60%. The temperatures should be mostly in the 60s and mid-70s in the afternoon. Sunday brings a 20% chance of rain and up to 84° in the afternoon.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows the arrest of a 45 year old man on a Lampasas Municipal warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 2:24am. Later in the morning there was a suspicious person in the 400 block of N. Broad St. At 11:33am there was a minor accident on N. Hackberry St. At 11:34 a 52 year old Lampasas man was taken into custody in the 1000 block of S. Walnut St on a Municipal warrant for Public Intoxication with 3 or more convictions.
In the afternoon a suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 1:49. The evening brought a reported reckless driver on 1st St. at 8:36pm and the arrest of a 39 year old Lampasas resident in the 400 block of N. Broad for DWI 2nd offense at 9:17pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa attended to a civil matter. Kempner showed a animal complaints, a civil matter and a couple of livestock issues.
Out in the county deputies were sent out on a disturbance, responded to an alarm, attended to a report of a stolen vehicle, and a few civil matters . Deputies went to Cove on a report of a suspicious person.
The Jail Log showed no arrests by the county
Report from the DPS makes you think…Slow down! A family from Huntsville, five of them in a new Toyota car, are mostly dead. Last Friday they were stopped at an intersection near Bastrop, waiting to turn, when they were rear ended by an 18 yr old male in a Ford pickup truck - DPS says the young man failed to control speed. Four of the five innocents in the Toyota car are dead, the other in critical condition. The 18 yr old male will have to live with the memory of the accident. Speed kills!
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 15th.
In the afternoon a suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 1:49. The evening brought a reported reckless driver on 1st St. at 8:36pm and the arrest of a 39 year old Lampasas resident in the 400 block of N. Broad for DWI 2nd offense at 9:17pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa attended to a civil matter. Kempner showed a animal complaints, a civil matter and a couple of livestock issues.
Out in the county deputies were sent out on a disturbance, responded to an alarm, attended to a report of a stolen vehicle, and a few civil matters . Deputies went to Cove on a report of a suspicious person.
The Jail Log showed no arrests by the county
Report from the DPS makes you think…Slow down! A family from Huntsville, five of them in a new Toyota car, are mostly dead. Last Friday they were stopped at an intersection near Bastrop, waiting to turn, when they were rear ended by an 18 yr old male in a Ford pickup truck - DPS says the young man failed to control speed. Four of the five innocents in the Toyota car are dead, the other in critical condition. The 18 yr old male will have to live with the memory of the accident. Speed kills!
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 15th.
LISD Board Meets
The LISD Board met Monday evening and worked their way through the agenda in less than a half hour. Art work from Kline Whitis Elementary was on display in the Board chamber, and appropriately the Campus Report later in the meeting came from Kline Whitis.
Actions taken by the Board in their meeting included: ●accepted in the Consent Agenda, including the minutes of the March 4th Board meeting;
●accepted the List of Bills for the month of February totaling $599,415.48;
●approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for the offering and renewal of contracts for the succeeding year for the teachers and professional staff and authorized the Superintendent to distribute employment contracts to those employees;
●received the announcement of the president of the Board, Sam Walker, that all of the Board members have completed and exceeded the annual continuing education requirements;
●approved the selection of a contractor for the Lampasas Middle School gym roofing project. A contract not-to-exceed $233,000 will be awarded to A-LERT for a new metal roof covering with a 20-year warranty;
● received the Campus Report from Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Wesley Graham. Mr. Graham noted that the school ranked well above the State average for third grade reading, a key indicator. Much of the presentation detailed an impressive array of activities beyond the classroom, including ACE (after school enrichment) focusing on math, science, and reading; Marathon Kids; Future Fridays; Veterans Day Honor Walk, a robotics program that involves 60 students; and acknowledged with appreciation an active PTA that provided the school with a new blacktop and striping for the parking lot and a new projector system for the gym.
The Board adjourned their regular meeting to go into a Closed Session for consultation with attorney and consideration of Petition for Detachment/Annexation.
Actions taken by the Board in their meeting included: ●accepted in the Consent Agenda, including the minutes of the March 4th Board meeting;
●accepted the List of Bills for the month of February totaling $599,415.48;
●approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for the offering and renewal of contracts for the succeeding year for the teachers and professional staff and authorized the Superintendent to distribute employment contracts to those employees;
●received the announcement of the president of the Board, Sam Walker, that all of the Board members have completed and exceeded the annual continuing education requirements;
●approved the selection of a contractor for the Lampasas Middle School gym roofing project. A contract not-to-exceed $233,000 will be awarded to A-LERT for a new metal roof covering with a 20-year warranty;
● received the Campus Report from Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Wesley Graham. Mr. Graham noted that the school ranked well above the State average for third grade reading, a key indicator. Much of the presentation detailed an impressive array of activities beyond the classroom, including ACE (after school enrichment) focusing on math, science, and reading; Marathon Kids; Future Fridays; Veterans Day Honor Walk, a robotics program that involves 60 students; and acknowledged with appreciation an active PTA that provided the school with a new blacktop and striping for the parking lot and a new projector system for the gym.
The Board adjourned their regular meeting to go into a Closed Session for consultation with attorney and consideration of Petition for Detachment/Annexation.
Agronomy
The FFA Agronomy Team was established this year at Lampasas High. Agronomy is defined as the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation. In FFA we could see it as a technical and scientific education challenge where biology, earth science, plant genetics and other subjects are learned.
Lampasas Agronomy Team members Angela Holverson, Ethan Forrester, and Shelby Case traveled to the March 29th Agronomy CDE, at West Texas A&M in Canyon.
They placed 8th overall, out of 28 teams, in their second ever competition (Angela Holverson’s first contest) ! Angela was 10th- place high point individual in today’s Career Development Event.
They are working toward success at the upcoming Texas FFA State Agronomy Contest , to be held April 27th at
Lampasas Agronomy Team members Angela Holverson, Ethan Forrester, and Shelby Case traveled to the March 29th Agronomy CDE, at West Texas A&M in Canyon.
They placed 8th overall, out of 28 teams, in their second ever competition (Angela Holverson’s first contest) ! Angela was 10th- place high point individual in today’s Career Development Event.
They are working toward success at the upcoming Texas FFA State Agronomy Contest , to be held April 27th at
Attention Business Owners, Co-Owners, Managers and Assistant Managers:
The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program is currently recruiting Training Sites to provide work experience/limited internship training to our young adult customers between the ages of 18-24. The program has been approved for 40 hours per week for seven weeks; Beginning June 17, 2019.
Quality training sites are critical to the success of preparing our young adults for the world of work and the jobs of the future. The purpose of the WIOA program is to provide “meaningful paid work experiences” through realistic work situations. I need training sites with the desire to invest time in our youth by providing supervisors who will mentor and train the youth while on the job and provide a variety of work tasks that are meaningful, challenging, and interesting that will build the transferable skills of the youth. Funding is paid by WIOA which covers pay and worker’s compensation costs for each youth. If you are the training site that can do all of the above I need your help!
Youth qualify for the program based on barriers to employment and income. Training sites interview, hire, train and mentor their intern. All participants have little or no work experience and are able to work independently.
For more information please contact Jacque Ortiz, Workforce Specialist at the Lampasas Workforce Solutions office. 512-556-4055 – ext 5501 or jacqueline0317@workforcelink.com.
ALSO: If your business is interested in providing young adults with disabilities pre-employment training services; please contact Towanna Smith, Student Hireability Navigator, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, Killeen at 254-200-2211 or towanna0402@workforcelink.com.
Quality training sites are critical to the success of preparing our young adults for the world of work and the jobs of the future. The purpose of the WIOA program is to provide “meaningful paid work experiences” through realistic work situations. I need training sites with the desire to invest time in our youth by providing supervisors who will mentor and train the youth while on the job and provide a variety of work tasks that are meaningful, challenging, and interesting that will build the transferable skills of the youth. Funding is paid by WIOA which covers pay and worker’s compensation costs for each youth. If you are the training site that can do all of the above I need your help!
Youth qualify for the program based on barriers to employment and income. Training sites interview, hire, train and mentor their intern. All participants have little or no work experience and are able to work independently.
For more information please contact Jacque Ortiz, Workforce Specialist at the Lampasas Workforce Solutions office. 512-556-4055 – ext 5501 or jacqueline0317@workforcelink.com.
ALSO: If your business is interested in providing young adults with disabilities pre-employment training services; please contact Towanna Smith, Student Hireability Navigator, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, Killeen at 254-200-2211 or towanna0402@workforcelink.com.
the weather
The High yesterday 55° The Low this morning 36°
It was an odd weather day Sunday. Cool and cloudy, then sunny & windy, and most of it pretty uncomfortable.
Today: A chance of rain and sleet? Before 1pm, then a slight chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, then gradually sunny with a high near 60°. The wind will be calm, then very light out of the N-NE. The rain chances are 30% overall.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40° and north wind very light, about 5 mph and turning calm.
Tuesday: Sunny and up to 72° with S-SW wind 5-10 mph. Overnight, it will be down to 49° with light wind.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will be cloudy again, with a 20% chance of rain and cloudy with a high near 71°. The wind will get up a bit with south wind 10-15 mph.
Thursday will bring a big change with a sunny day, taking the temperature up to 84° in the afternoon. The south wind will be brisk, 10-15 mph and gusting. It will shift to northerly in the evening, but on Friday it will go back to E-SE. The high will get up to 83° Friday. Overnight, some rain chances come in at 30% and that gets up to 60% on Saturday as we head into the weekend.
It was an odd weather day Sunday. Cool and cloudy, then sunny & windy, and most of it pretty uncomfortable.
Today: A chance of rain and sleet? Before 1pm, then a slight chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, then gradually sunny with a high near 60°. The wind will be calm, then very light out of the N-NE. The rain chances are 30% overall.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40° and north wind very light, about 5 mph and turning calm.
Tuesday: Sunny and up to 72° with S-SW wind 5-10 mph. Overnight, it will be down to 49° with light wind.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will be cloudy again, with a 20% chance of rain and cloudy with a high near 71°. The wind will get up a bit with south wind 10-15 mph.
Thursday will bring a big change with a sunny day, taking the temperature up to 84° in the afternoon. The south wind will be brisk, 10-15 mph and gusting. It will shift to northerly in the evening, but on Friday it will go back to E-SE. The high will get up to 83° Friday. Overnight, some rain chances come in at 30% and that gets up to 60% on Saturday as we head into the weekend.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed an early morning report of a suspicious person in the 500 block of E. North at 1:23am. The first arrest of the day came at 4:49am when a 32 year old man from Manor was taken into custody at 4:49am for DWI second offense. Later in the morning there was a report of fraud in the 1000 block of Mill St. at 11:12am.
The afternoon saw two harassment reports, one in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 2:46pm and one in the 8300 block of N. 183 at 2:53pm. A reckless driver was reported in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 6:07pm. 6:32pm saw two arrests in the 100 block of E. North St. as a 42 year old Shreveport woman was detained for Possession of a controlled Substance PG1 less than a gram, and a 46 year old Lampasas woman was also detained for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The evening shows a reckless driver reported in the 200 block of N. Key at 9:06pm. Kevin Martinez, 19 from Lampasas was arrested in the 300 block of N. Ridge at 10:56 for Abandoning or endangering a child with imminent danger of bodily injury as well as possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. Saturday night also shows suspicious activity reported in the 100 block of W. 6th at 11:24pm.
Sunday saw a very quiet day for the Lampasas Police Dept. with 14 calls for service including one animal complaint and three motorist assists.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa worked a civil matter and responded to a fireworks complaint. Kempner went out on an alarm call, and a harassment call. There was also a report of shots fired and deputies responded to a call of threats. Out in the county deputies tended to a few animal complaints, some fish & game calls. Deputies went to Cove on a civil matter and to investigate a suspicious person.
The Jail Log showed no arrests this weekend.
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 15th at 7pm.
The afternoon saw two harassment reports, one in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 2:46pm and one in the 8300 block of N. 183 at 2:53pm. A reckless driver was reported in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 6:07pm. 6:32pm saw two arrests in the 100 block of E. North St. as a 42 year old Shreveport woman was detained for Possession of a controlled Substance PG1 less than a gram, and a 46 year old Lampasas woman was also detained for possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The evening shows a reckless driver reported in the 200 block of N. Key at 9:06pm. Kevin Martinez, 19 from Lampasas was arrested in the 300 block of N. Ridge at 10:56 for Abandoning or endangering a child with imminent danger of bodily injury as well as possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. Saturday night also shows suspicious activity reported in the 100 block of W. 6th at 11:24pm.
Sunday saw a very quiet day for the Lampasas Police Dept. with 14 calls for service including one animal complaint and three motorist assists.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa worked a civil matter and responded to a fireworks complaint. Kempner went out on an alarm call, and a harassment call. There was also a report of shots fired and deputies responded to a call of threats. Out in the county deputies tended to a few animal complaints, some fish & game calls. Deputies went to Cove on a civil matter and to investigate a suspicious person.
The Jail Log showed no arrests this weekend.
The Burn Ban is lifted until April 15th at 7pm.
Monday School Board Meeting in Lampasas
Lampasas ISD Board will meet at 6pm this evening in the Admin. Bldg. at 207 W. 8th St.
On the consent agenda is some contract revisions, policy changes, resignations and selections of professional personnel, budget amendments, the audit engagement and more. On the regular agenda the Board will consider Superintendent recommendations on employment of teachers and professional staff, selecting a contractor for a Middle School Gym roofing project, administrative reports and a campus report from Kline Whitis Elementary. Some private closed session time will be reserved for attorney consultation on the petition for detachment/annexation and for real property discussions.
Lampasas ISD Board will meet at 6pm this evening in the Admin. Bldg. at 207 W. 8th St.
On the consent agenda is some contract revisions, policy changes, resignations and selections of professional personnel, budget amendments, the audit engagement and more. On the regular agenda the Board will consider Superintendent recommendations on employment of teachers and professional staff, selecting a contractor for a Middle School Gym roofing project, administrative reports and a campus report from Kline Whitis Elementary. Some private closed session time will be reserved for attorney consultation on the petition for detachment/annexation and for real property discussions.
lampasan at stock show
Aubrey Ritter, a Lampasas High School senior, took second place in the Class 13 Shorthorn Breeding Class Saturday at the Star of Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo in Austin. This will be Aubrey’s last Livestock Show as a Cattle Exhibitor.
funeral notice
Patti Davis, age 69, of Copperas Cove, Texas was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 9am, Thursday, April 4th at Scott's Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. Interment will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm.
Patti was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Bradleyville, MO, to Carl Rudolph and Evelyne Eunice (Carr) Downing. Patti married the love of her life, Larry Davis, April 12, 1971, in Miami, OK. To this union, 3 sons were born.
Patti worked for many years in the jewelry business and enjoyed meeting people. She knew no strangers and saw the best in people. Patti loved spending time with her family, especially during the holidays. She truly enjoyed spoiling grandchildren and her great-grandson. Patti developed a passion for going on cruises and went on many with family and friends.
Patti was preceded in death by her father, and three brothers, Franklin, Carl, and Bill Downing.
Those left to cherish her memories include her mother, Evelyne; husband, Larry Davis; sons, Larry and wife Lisa Davis, Steven and wife Keli Davis, and Tim Davis; grandchildren, Ashley Davis, Ryan Davis, Kyle Davis, Camri Davis, Riley Davis, Bailey Rae and husband Spencer Oldham, Taylor Davis, Austin Davis, and Shelby Davis; and great-grandson, Carter Oldham.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society at, https://donate3.cancer.org .
Funeral services will be held at 9am, Thursday, April 4th at Scott's Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. Interment will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm.
Patti was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Bradleyville, MO, to Carl Rudolph and Evelyne Eunice (Carr) Downing. Patti married the love of her life, Larry Davis, April 12, 1971, in Miami, OK. To this union, 3 sons were born.
Patti worked for many years in the jewelry business and enjoyed meeting people. She knew no strangers and saw the best in people. Patti loved spending time with her family, especially during the holidays. She truly enjoyed spoiling grandchildren and her great-grandson. Patti developed a passion for going on cruises and went on many with family and friends.
Patti was preceded in death by her father, and three brothers, Franklin, Carl, and Bill Downing.
Those left to cherish her memories include her mother, Evelyne; husband, Larry Davis; sons, Larry and wife Lisa Davis, Steven and wife Keli Davis, and Tim Davis; grandchildren, Ashley Davis, Ryan Davis, Kyle Davis, Camri Davis, Riley Davis, Bailey Rae and husband Spencer Oldham, Taylor Davis, Austin Davis, and Shelby Davis; and great-grandson, Carter Oldham.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society at, https://donate3.cancer.org .
the weather
High yesterday was 78° The low this morning was 61°
Today: Mostly cloudy and on up to 79° this afternoon. The south wind will be brisk, 10-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 60° and S-SE wind 15 mph and gusty.
Saturday: There is a small chance of showers in the morning as the front comes in, then just mostly cloudy with a high of around 67°. The southerly wind will give up to northerly in the afternoon and the tents at the Diamondback Jubilee in Lometa will be fighting the wind for much of the day.
Saturday night the low will get down to 42°. It will start there on Sunday and the high for the Sabbath will only get up to about 56°. The north wind and rain chances will make it worse, gusting to 20 mph. Sunday overnight will bring rain chances of 30%, the biggest chances we see in the forecast for our weekend.
Monday will be about the same, cold and possibly wet. Tuesday, the picture will look better, up to 70° in the afternoon and the sun, and south wind, will return.
Today: Mostly cloudy and on up to 79° this afternoon. The south wind will be brisk, 10-15 mph and gusting.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 60° and S-SE wind 15 mph and gusty.
Saturday: There is a small chance of showers in the morning as the front comes in, then just mostly cloudy with a high of around 67°. The southerly wind will give up to northerly in the afternoon and the tents at the Diamondback Jubilee in Lometa will be fighting the wind for much of the day.
Saturday night the low will get down to 42°. It will start there on Sunday and the high for the Sabbath will only get up to about 56°. The north wind and rain chances will make it worse, gusting to 20 mph. Sunday overnight will bring rain chances of 30%, the biggest chances we see in the forecast for our weekend.
Monday will be about the same, cold and possibly wet. Tuesday, the picture will look better, up to 70° in the afternoon and the sun, and south wind, will return.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Thursday shows a couple of suspicious person calls, then a couple reckless driver reports on Hwy 281S. There was a disturbance in the 1300 block of E. Ave. I at 6:57pm and there was an accident on CTE at 7:54pm. The crash sent on person to the E.R.
The last incident was an arrest that took place at 11:13pm in the 1700 block of CTE. A 22 yr old Belton man was charged with DWI, 2nd offense.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner worked a disturbance. Out in the county there was a warrant to serve, an accident, an animal complaint and in Copperas Cove there was a fraud case and a couple of disturbances.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 23 yr old Killen woman on a probation violation, a 61 yr old Austin man was picked up in a traffic stop for driving with an invalid license and a 26 yr old Lampasas man was arrested on a probation violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4;30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
The last incident was an arrest that took place at 11:13pm in the 1700 block of CTE. A 22 yr old Belton man was charged with DWI, 2nd offense.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner worked a disturbance. Out in the county there was a warrant to serve, an accident, an animal complaint and in Copperas Cove there was a fraud case and a couple of disturbances.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 23 yr old Killen woman on a probation violation, a 61 yr old Austin man was picked up in a traffic stop for driving with an invalid license and a 26 yr old Lampasas man was arrested on a probation violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4;30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
it's friday
Take me out to the ball game…
Baseball fans will be at Badger Field this afternoon while Softball fans will be at Eastside Memorial in Austin. Rodeo fans will be at Lometa this evening for the Diamondback Rodeo.
At 7pm the Lampasas Badgers Baseball team will meet one of our favorite friendly rivals, the Burnet Bulldogs. The Lady Badgers, at Eastside, should have an easier game, facing the struggling Eastside team. That could give them a chance to get some of their bench out on the field.
In Lometa…cowboys against bulls, etc. We hope the good guys and gals win, and nobody gets hurt. Be sure and wear a bandana and a light jacket.
Baseball fans will be at Badger Field this afternoon while Softball fans will be at Eastside Memorial in Austin. Rodeo fans will be at Lometa this evening for the Diamondback Rodeo.
At 7pm the Lampasas Badgers Baseball team will meet one of our favorite friendly rivals, the Burnet Bulldogs. The Lady Badgers, at Eastside, should have an easier game, facing the struggling Eastside team. That could give them a chance to get some of their bench out on the field.
In Lometa…cowboys against bulls, etc. We hope the good guys and gals win, and nobody gets hurt. Be sure and wear a bandana and a light jacket.
funeral notice
Delbert H. Banks, 87 of Watson Community, died Thursday March 28, 2019 at his home.
He was born February 19, 1932 in Bertram, TX to parents William Franklin Banks and Myrtle Flossie (Kirkpatrick) Banks. Delbert grew up in the area and finished school at Briggs. He later married Nedra Elmina Morris and they moved to Lubbock area, where he worked in the dry cleaning industry. He owned his own dry cleaner business for many years. The family moved back to Watson in 2001. Delbert liked classic cars and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Nedra Banks; sons, Richard Banks and Randall Banks (Jamie); daughters, Glenda Browning and Janice Stevens (Martin) and 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, by brothers, Hershel, Johnny and Bill and by sister, Dorothy.
Funeral service will be Saturday March 30th at 2pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 6-8pm.
He was born February 19, 1932 in Bertram, TX to parents William Franklin Banks and Myrtle Flossie (Kirkpatrick) Banks. Delbert grew up in the area and finished school at Briggs. He later married Nedra Elmina Morris and they moved to Lubbock area, where he worked in the dry cleaning industry. He owned his own dry cleaner business for many years. The family moved back to Watson in 2001. Delbert liked classic cars and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Nedra Banks; sons, Richard Banks and Randall Banks (Jamie); daughters, Glenda Browning and Janice Stevens (Martin) and 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, by brothers, Hershel, Johnny and Bill and by sister, Dorothy.
Funeral service will be Saturday March 30th at 2pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 6-8pm.
the weather
High yesterday was 76° The low this morning was 57°
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77° and south wind around 5-15 mph and gusty.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 60° and S-SE wind will be around 15 mph and gusting to 20.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 79° and south wind will be 10-15 mph and gusting to 25. Overnight, the temp will drop to 59° and the south wind will continue.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring the arrival of a weak and possibly wet cold front. There should be a high around 66° in the afternoon but the wind will shift to northerly in the afternoon and it could get pretty windy, perhaps 25 mph. Overnight we will see the temperature drop to about 42°, but the rain chances don’t seem to show up in the current long range forecast until late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
The low Sunday morning should be about 42°, then it could rise to around 58° in the afternoon with N-NE wind about 15 mph and gusting. Overnight will bring alow around 42 again, with lighter NE wind.
Monday will still be a little cool, but the sun should shine.
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77° and south wind around 5-15 mph and gusty.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 60° and S-SE wind will be around 15 mph and gusting to 20.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 79° and south wind will be 10-15 mph and gusting to 25. Overnight, the temp will drop to 59° and the south wind will continue.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring the arrival of a weak and possibly wet cold front. There should be a high around 66° in the afternoon but the wind will shift to northerly in the afternoon and it could get pretty windy, perhaps 25 mph. Overnight we will see the temperature drop to about 42°, but the rain chances don’t seem to show up in the current long range forecast until late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
The low Sunday morning should be about 42°, then it could rise to around 58° in the afternoon with N-NE wind about 15 mph and gusting. Overnight will bring alow around 42 again, with lighter NE wind.
Monday will still be a little cool, but the sun should shine.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Wednesday shows an extremely slow day with only a minor accident in the 800 block of N. Key Ave at 2:45pm and a report of a reckless driver on Old Georgetown Rd. at 9:02pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a livestock call, and Kempner was quiet. Out in the county deputies responded to a medical call.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a livestock call, and Kempner was quiet. Out in the county deputies responded to a medical call.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm.
What’s Going On.....
Billboard Gets a Shock
Just before 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon this Dodge Durango went off Hwy 281 in the north edge of Lampasas near the 580E intersection. The van was stopped abruptly when it ran into one of the support poles for a Schlotzsky’s Billboard.
FFA Senior Landon Irvin Finishes Strong in Last Show
Landon Irvin, a Lampasas HS FFA Senior ended his stellar Steer exhibiting career (starting in the third grade) on a high note and with a smile. This was his last Livestock Show before graduation!
Landon, the son of Tracy and Andrew Irvin, exhibited his Market Steer to a third place finish and a Premium Sale slot on Wednesday, 3/27/19 at the Star of Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo in Austin, Texas.
Landon, the son of Tracy and Andrew Irvin, exhibited his Market Steer to a third place finish and a Premium Sale slot on Wednesday, 3/27/19 at the Star of Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo in Austin, Texas.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 555 head were on hand, up from the 531
head of the last sale a week ago, and way up from the 159
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, with slaughter cows and bulls were $8-$10 lower.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.35-$1.70/lb 200-300lbs $1.51-$1.72/lb
300-400lbs $1.58-$1.95/lb 300-400lbs $1.44-$1.60/lb
400-500lbs $1.53-$1.84/lb 400-500lbs $1.38-$1.66/lb
500-600lbs $1.45-$1.70/lb 500-600lbs $1.32-$1.51/lb
600-700lbs $1.36-$1.57/lb 600-700lbs $1.09-$1.45/lb
700-800lbs $1.22-$1.42/lb 700-800lbs $ .86-$1.25/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .15-.35/lb 1000-1300lbs .50-.57/lb
800-1100lb .36-.56/lb 1300-2100lbs .66-.73/lb
1100-1300lbs .57-.73/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old $800-$1050/hd
Solid Mouth $600-$800/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/Baby-300 lb calf $1375-1475
Wednesday and 555 head were on hand, up from the 531
head of the last sale a week ago, and way up from the 159
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, with slaughter cows and bulls were $8-$10 lower.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.35-$1.70/lb 200-300lbs $1.51-$1.72/lb
300-400lbs $1.58-$1.95/lb 300-400lbs $1.44-$1.60/lb
400-500lbs $1.53-$1.84/lb 400-500lbs $1.38-$1.66/lb
500-600lbs $1.45-$1.70/lb 500-600lbs $1.32-$1.51/lb
600-700lbs $1.36-$1.57/lb 600-700lbs $1.09-$1.45/lb
700-800lbs $1.22-$1.42/lb 700-800lbs $ .86-$1.25/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .15-.35/lb 1000-1300lbs .50-.57/lb
800-1100lb .36-.56/lb 1300-2100lbs .66-.73/lb
1100-1300lbs .57-.73/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old $800-$1050/hd
Solid Mouth $600-$800/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/Baby-300 lb calf $1375-1475
the weather
The High yesterday 73° The Low this morning 47°
Today: The day should be sunny, with a high near 74° and with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and occasionally gusting.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55° and with S-SE wind still coming in at 10-15 and gusting.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75° and south wind at 10-20 and gusting to 25. Overnight, the temp will drop to about 58° and the wind will be brisk at 15 mph and gusting to 25.
Rest of the week: Friday will bring a partly sunny but warm afternoon with a high about 80°. Friday night will drop to about 56 and still a bit windy with south wind 10-15 mph.
The ever important weekend could bring scattered rains amid the partly sunny skies on Saturday. The high will be much cooler with a high about 65º and the west wind of 10-20 mph could gust even more, and then shift to north in the afternoon to make for a cool one. That will continue on Saturday night with north wind and gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday could get a little better in some ways as the rain chances seem to decrease in the long term forecast, though the high will only be about 59º for Sunday if the long term guess is right. Sunday night it will get cold, dropping down to about 39º.
Today: The day should be sunny, with a high near 74° and with S-SE wind 10-15 mph and occasionally gusting.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55° and with S-SE wind still coming in at 10-15 and gusting.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75° and south wind at 10-20 and gusting to 25. Overnight, the temp will drop to about 58° and the wind will be brisk at 15 mph and gusting to 25.
Rest of the week: Friday will bring a partly sunny but warm afternoon with a high about 80°. Friday night will drop to about 56 and still a bit windy with south wind 10-15 mph.
The ever important weekend could bring scattered rains amid the partly sunny skies on Saturday. The high will be much cooler with a high about 65º and the west wind of 10-20 mph could gust even more, and then shift to north in the afternoon to make for a cool one. That will continue on Saturday night with north wind and gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday could get a little better in some ways as the rain chances seem to decrease in the long term forecast, though the high will only be about 59º for Sunday if the long term guess is right. Sunday night it will get cold, dropping down to about 39º.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed an arrest in the 100 block of S. Broad on 32 yr old Dustin Arthur Meier of Lampasas. Meier was charged with assault causing bodily injury in a family violence incident, also for resisting arrest, no white light on a bicycle and for failing to bicycle on the right side of the road, and for assault causing bodily injury to a public servant.
There was a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of N. Ridge at 12:45am, then a disorderly conduct incident in the 100 block of W. 9th at 8:02am, a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of E. 4th at 8:52am, a burglary of a habitation on Shepphard Ln at 9:49am and a criminal trespass in the 900 block of E. 3rd at 11:37am.
The afternoon brought another assault, this on in the 2400 block of S. Hwy 183 at 3:33pm, a fraud in the 800 block of W. 6th at 4:18pm. The evening brought a noise disturbance in the 600 block of S. Ridge at 6:36pm and a reckless driver report in the 2300 block of W. FM 580 at 6:45pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police had a quiet day while Kempner worked civil matters and an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies served a warrant, went on a trespassing call, some civil matters and went into Cove city limits to settle a disturbance and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log showed the county booked 30 yr old Justin Cody Heath of Lampasas for evading arrest with a vehicle and for resisting arrest. A 30 yr old Lampasas man was arrested on a stalking charge and a 24 yr old Cove man for probation violation.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until April 1st at 7pm
There was a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of N. Ridge at 12:45am, then a disorderly conduct incident in the 100 block of W. 9th at 8:02am, a criminal trespass in the 1300 block of E. 4th at 8:52am, a burglary of a habitation on Shepphard Ln at 9:49am and a criminal trespass in the 900 block of E. 3rd at 11:37am.
The afternoon brought another assault, this on in the 2400 block of S. Hwy 183 at 3:33pm, a fraud in the 800 block of W. 6th at 4:18pm. The evening brought a noise disturbance in the 600 block of S. Ridge at 6:36pm and a reckless driver report in the 2300 block of W. FM 580 at 6:45pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police had a quiet day while Kempner worked civil matters and an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies served a warrant, went on a trespassing call, some civil matters and went into Cove city limits to settle a disturbance and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log showed the county booked 30 yr old Justin Cody Heath of Lampasas for evading arrest with a vehicle and for resisting arrest. A 30 yr old Lampasas man was arrested on a stalking charge and a 24 yr old Cove man for probation violation.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until April 1st at 7pm
Overnight Toil and Trouble in Burnet – Officer Involved Shooting
Burnet Police Chief Paul Nelson says the officer who shot and killed a man early this morning has been placed on administrative leave while investigators study the incident. The shooting took place when police worked a loud music complaint at around 1:40am this morning in the 300 block of S. McNeil St.
The Chief said the officer went toward a red car at the scene with a man and woman inside. The car started to move away and the officer yelled at the driver to stop. At some point, according to the statement, the car ran over the officer’s foot and that’s evidently when he shot at the driver, killing him. He then called for emergency medics who tried CPR but the man evidently died there.
Chief Nelson’s statement to TV cameras was short and limited as any officer involved shooting must now be turned over to the Texas Rangers for official investigation. He did say that the officer’s injuries did not involve any broken bones or serious injury. He also said that the woman in the car was released.
The Chief said the officer went toward a red car at the scene with a man and woman inside. The car started to move away and the officer yelled at the driver to stop. At some point, according to the statement, the car ran over the officer’s foot and that’s evidently when he shot at the driver, killing him. He then called for emergency medics who tried CPR but the man evidently died there.
Chief Nelson’s statement to TV cameras was short and limited as any officer involved shooting must now be turned over to the Texas Rangers for official investigation. He did say that the officer’s injuries did not involve any broken bones or serious injury. He also said that the woman in the car was released.
meeting reports
Lometa ISD School Board held a brief meeting on Tuesday. The Board approved the 2018 financial audit, along with an alternative graduation program that will help students that didn’t pass all of the TAKS or STAAR EOC tests. This will give those students a chance at graduation. Also approved at the meeting was agreement for all staff members to receive free breakfast and lunch at the school.
Lampasas City Manager notes that after Monday’s City Council meeting the outlines for preparation of a comprehensive plan for future work and development for the City is beginning. He also discussed, in his regular 9am Wednesday morning radio interview on KACQ, that the Stone Valley subdivision plans and agreements were approved by Council. The subdivision, which required significant engineering for drainage, is to eventually contain well over 60 single family dwellings.
Lampasas City Manager notes that after Monday’s City Council meeting the outlines for preparation of a comprehensive plan for future work and development for the City is beginning. He also discussed, in his regular 9am Wednesday morning radio interview on KACQ, that the Stone Valley subdivision plans and agreements were approved by Council. The subdivision, which required significant engineering for drainage, is to eventually contain well over 60 single family dwellings.
today
It’s Sale Day at Lampasas Cattle Auction with the sale kicking off at 12:30pm.
The Basketball Banquet – Tonight
Lampasas Badger and Lady Badger Basketball teams will be the honorees tonight at a banquet/awards ceremony this evening in Lampasas High’s Cafetorium. The public, along with parents and Badger fans, are invited to come and see such as Battlin’ Badger and MVP awards handed out. The event will begin at 6pm.
Other Stuff this week
Friday Brings the first day of the Lometa Diamondback Rodeo at the Regional Park on Hwy 183/190 in Lometa. Bull and Bronc Riding, Steer Roping and a Rodeo Queen, all this and more will be on the bill in the arena, then when it’s over, the Jason Roberts Band will provide plenty of two-stepping and shuffle songs for the Rodeo Dance.
We’re also told that Johnny Cash and Elvis will be making an appearance??? Check it out!
Saturday Brings the opening of the Diamondback Jubilee in Lometa with the carnival already in place and midway tents set up early Saturday morning. The official opening is at 9am and it lasts into the evening with more rodeo and then with the rodeo dance with Jason Roberts band.
Saturday also brings the start of the two day 5 Hills Art Fest that will continue into and thru most of Sunday.
Saturday also brings the Saratoga Masonic Lodge’s annual Lamar Medal presentations with awards and scholarships presented. The Lamar Medal recognizes significant performance in and for education in Lometa and Lampasas schools. The Lodge, at 1209 CTE, will open for the 7pm ceremony with a number of honorees, both students and teachers.
We’re also told that Johnny Cash and Elvis will be making an appearance??? Check it out!
Saturday Brings the opening of the Diamondback Jubilee in Lometa with the carnival already in place and midway tents set up early Saturday morning. The official opening is at 9am and it lasts into the evening with more rodeo and then with the rodeo dance with Jason Roberts band.
Saturday also brings the start of the two day 5 Hills Art Fest that will continue into and thru most of Sunday.
Saturday also brings the Saratoga Masonic Lodge’s annual Lamar Medal presentations with awards and scholarships presented. The Lamar Medal recognizes significant performance in and for education in Lometa and Lampasas schools. The Lodge, at 1209 CTE, will open for the 7pm ceremony with a number of honorees, both students and teachers.
funeral/death notice
Leon Clifford Gibson went to be in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus on March 22, 2019, Year of our Lord.
He was born Nov. 7th, 1960 in Fairfield, California to mother Kathleen Parsons and father Leo Gibson. He married Nancy Sproles.Leon was a workaholic, loved to barbecue, and could build a house from the ground up. He loved to drive.
Leon is preceded in death by parents Leo and Kathleen; brothers Butch and Daryl Gibson; sisters Sandra Kay Gibson, Karen Gibson and Liz Gibson. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy and 7 children, Clifford Gibson, Kandi Hanna, Daniel Gibson, Sunni Sproles, Amy Baird, Amanda Sproles and Shawna Mendez; siblings Ginger Danford, Glenda Gibson, Debbie Kiley, Eddie Johnson, Billy Buchanan, Marty Buchanan and Brent Buchanan; his best friend Jessie Ortega, as well as numerous other family and friends including his dog named Cowboy and 23 grandchildren.
Viewing will be 5-7pm Wednesday, 3/27 at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton. Funeral services will be held at 1pm at Capitol Baptist Church in West Columbia on Thursday 3/28. Burial will be in Lampasas on Friday, 3/29.
He was born Nov. 7th, 1960 in Fairfield, California to mother Kathleen Parsons and father Leo Gibson. He married Nancy Sproles.Leon was a workaholic, loved to barbecue, and could build a house from the ground up. He loved to drive.
Leon is preceded in death by parents Leo and Kathleen; brothers Butch and Daryl Gibson; sisters Sandra Kay Gibson, Karen Gibson and Liz Gibson. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy and 7 children, Clifford Gibson, Kandi Hanna, Daniel Gibson, Sunni Sproles, Amy Baird, Amanda Sproles and Shawna Mendez; siblings Ginger Danford, Glenda Gibson, Debbie Kiley, Eddie Johnson, Billy Buchanan, Marty Buchanan and Brent Buchanan; his best friend Jessie Ortega, as well as numerous other family and friends including his dog named Cowboy and 23 grandchildren.
Viewing will be 5-7pm Wednesday, 3/27 at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton. Funeral services will be held at 1pm at Capitol Baptist Church in West Columbia on Thursday 3/28. Burial will be in Lampasas on Friday, 3/29.
the weather
The High yesterday 76° The Low this morning 51°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 72° and E-NE wind coming in at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear, a low around 48° and east wind 5-10 .
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and up to 75° with south wind of 5-10 mph, increasing to 10-15 mph in the afternoon and gusting. Overnight, partly cloudy and down to 53°.
Rest of the week: Thursday and Friday will be nice with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and it could get up to 80° on Friday afternoon before a weak cold front comes in that will bring rain chances behind a north wind. The rain chances are light, at 20-30%, but they will be with us all weekend. And, the high temperature will be low 60s on Saturday and upper 50s on Sunday, probably dropping to low 40s Saturday night and upper 30s Sunday night.
Monday won’t bring much relief but we should see nicer weather by Tuesday of next week.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 72° and E-NE wind coming in at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear, a low around 48° and east wind 5-10 .
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and up to 75° with south wind of 5-10 mph, increasing to 10-15 mph in the afternoon and gusting. Overnight, partly cloudy and down to 53°.
Rest of the week: Thursday and Friday will be nice with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and it could get up to 80° on Friday afternoon before a weak cold front comes in that will bring rain chances behind a north wind. The rain chances are light, at 20-30%, but they will be with us all weekend. And, the high temperature will be low 60s on Saturday and upper 50s on Sunday, probably dropping to low 40s Saturday night and upper 30s Sunday night.
Monday won’t bring much relief but we should see nicer weather by Tuesday of next week.
The blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed an arrest at 2:30am where a 22 yr old Coppers Cove woman was arrested in the 800 block of E. Ave. J for DWI, 2nd offense and for resisting arrest. There was a disturbance report on Castleberry St. at 3:38am, then it moved to the 800 block of N. Ridge at 4:15am where the next disturbance was reported. Yet another disturbance report came from the same address at 5:29am. The last morning report was on a fraud in the 600 block of S. Ridge at 8:07am.
The afternoon brought a suspicious activity report in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 12:57pm, then a minor accident in the 900 block of S. Key at 3:57pm.
A theft was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 6:40pm, then a minor accident in the 2300 block of Hwy 281S at 7:15pm. There was an arrest at 8:57pm where a 59 yr old Lampasas man was picked up in the 100 block of W. Ave. D on county warrants for driving with an invalid license with previous conditions…and failure to appear.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responded to an alarm and received a report of a suspicious person. Kempner worked civil matters, a trespassing call and an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies also attended to civil matters, a warrant, were and were involved in a pursuit late last night. They were also sent out on a criminal mischief call. Deputies were sent to Cove on an alarm and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 37 year old Kempner woman on an out of county charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm Monday, April 1st.
The afternoon brought a suspicious activity report in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 12:57pm, then a minor accident in the 900 block of S. Key at 3:57pm.
A theft was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 6:40pm, then a minor accident in the 2300 block of Hwy 281S at 7:15pm. There was an arrest at 8:57pm where a 59 yr old Lampasas man was picked up in the 100 block of W. Ave. D on county warrants for driving with an invalid license with previous conditions…and failure to appear.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa responded to an alarm and received a report of a suspicious person. Kempner worked civil matters, a trespassing call and an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies also attended to civil matters, a warrant, were and were involved in a pursuit late last night. They were also sent out on a criminal mischief call. Deputies were sent to Cove on an alarm and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 37 year old Kempner woman on an out of county charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm Monday, April 1st.
the busy week
We don’t mean to beat this to death but, this is a busy week and there’s lots to do. So, just sayin’…
Don’t forget that business owners must file their personal property tax renditions (mostly inventory) by next Monday. Otherwise, you could get a nasty hit on your next property tax bill!
Also, today is Badger Softball and Baseball day at Badger Fields, complete with the Lady Badger Fish Fry fund raiser that promises the best catfish fry supper in town. Serving starts at the concession stand at 5pm - $8 a plate.
The Lometa ISD Board meets at 6:30pm today in the school library at 8th and Main in Lometa.
Lampasas High School will be holding their annual Freshman Parent Night this evening - 5:30 to 7pm.
Wednesday brings the Basketball Banquet at 6pm in the Cafetorium at Lampasas High School – an opportunity to applaud Badger players for outstanding play and in many cases, outstanding personality.
Friday Brings the first day of the Lometa Diamondback Rodeo at the Regional Park on Hwy 183/190 in Lometa.
Saturday Brings the opening of the Diamondback Jubilee in Lometa with the carnival already in place and midway tents set up early Saturday morning. The official opening is at 9am and it lasts into the night with more rodeo and a rodeo dance with Jason Roberts band coming afterward.
Saturday also brings the start of the two day 5 Hills Art Fest that will continue into and thru most of Sunday.
Saturday also brings the Saratoga Masonic Lodge’s annual Lamar Medal presentations with awards and scholarships presented. The Lamar Medal recognizes significant performance in and for education in Lometa and Lampasas schools. The Lodge, at 1209 CTE, will open for the 7pm ceremony with a number of honorees, both students and teachers.
Don’t forget that business owners must file their personal property tax renditions (mostly inventory) by next Monday. Otherwise, you could get a nasty hit on your next property tax bill!
Also, today is Badger Softball and Baseball day at Badger Fields, complete with the Lady Badger Fish Fry fund raiser that promises the best catfish fry supper in town. Serving starts at the concession stand at 5pm - $8 a plate.
The Lometa ISD Board meets at 6:30pm today in the school library at 8th and Main in Lometa.
Lampasas High School will be holding their annual Freshman Parent Night this evening - 5:30 to 7pm.
Wednesday brings the Basketball Banquet at 6pm in the Cafetorium at Lampasas High School – an opportunity to applaud Badger players for outstanding play and in many cases, outstanding personality.
Friday Brings the first day of the Lometa Diamondback Rodeo at the Regional Park on Hwy 183/190 in Lometa.
Saturday Brings the opening of the Diamondback Jubilee in Lometa with the carnival already in place and midway tents set up early Saturday morning. The official opening is at 9am and it lasts into the night with more rodeo and a rodeo dance with Jason Roberts band coming afterward.
Saturday also brings the start of the two day 5 Hills Art Fest that will continue into and thru most of Sunday.
Saturday also brings the Saratoga Masonic Lodge’s annual Lamar Medal presentations with awards and scholarships presented. The Lamar Medal recognizes significant performance in and for education in Lometa and Lampasas schools. The Lodge, at 1209 CTE, will open for the 7pm ceremony with a number of honorees, both students and teachers.
monday meetings
Lampasas County Commissioners met Monday morning and handled a few item agenda, one of the issues was on non-consent towing rules where Attorney Scott Cooley, representing SAS Trucking, voiced concern that a company might be called in to tow where they are not properly equipped. There was also concerned over rates, all of which brought no action for the time. There was a presentation on the Texas 4000 Atlas bike ride coming to town on June 1st. There was a proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month, and discussion on Burn Ban issues and whether or not there should be exemptions. County Clerk Connie Hartmann discussed records preservations and the need for funding to expand the real estate records section.
Lampasas City Council met last night with a workshop session which included discussion on the Atlas 4000 bicycle ride. This will be the 16th year for the event and will have 84 contestants, the largest number thus far.
During the regular session the City Council approved the new logo for the Nix water tower. It will be a “rockin L” logo with the wording “Lampasas” under the logo. Also under discussion was the subject of fiber optics. The city is considering pursuing possible loan and grant possibilities to bring in increased broadband capability.
Lampasas City Council met last night with a workshop session which included discussion on the Atlas 4000 bicycle ride. This will be the 16th year for the event and will have 84 contestants, the largest number thus far.
During the regular session the City Council approved the new logo for the Nix water tower. It will be a “rockin L” logo with the wording “Lampasas” under the logo. Also under discussion was the subject of fiber optics. The city is considering pursuing possible loan and grant possibilities to bring in increased broadband capability.
the weather
The High yesterday 79° The Low this morning 62°
Today: Mostly cloudy to noon, then starting to clear and the high likely gets up to 75° with west wind of 5-15 mph that will turn to N-NE in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44° and N-NE wind of 5-10 mph..
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72° and E-NE wind of 5-10 mph. Overnight, the sky will be clear and it will be cool at 45° by morning. The wind will shift back to east, signaling the end of the weak “norther.”
Rest of the week: Wednesday will be sunny and up to 73° with S-SE wind of 5-15 mph and gusting. Thursday and Friday will be nice with temperatures in the mid-70s and lots of clouds that will keep the heat in like a blanket. The wind will be generally brisk and will be southerly.
A change will come on Saturday. The clouds will develop enough that they could bring rain. It appears there is a 30% chance of some moisture and the temperature will hover in the 60s most of the day, topping out at 67°. The long range forecast calls for another 50s-60s day with hopefully a little sunshine.
Today: Mostly cloudy to noon, then starting to clear and the high likely gets up to 75° with west wind of 5-15 mph that will turn to N-NE in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44° and N-NE wind of 5-10 mph..
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72° and E-NE wind of 5-10 mph. Overnight, the sky will be clear and it will be cool at 45° by morning. The wind will shift back to east, signaling the end of the weak “norther.”
Rest of the week: Wednesday will be sunny and up to 73° with S-SE wind of 5-15 mph and gusting. Thursday and Friday will be nice with temperatures in the mid-70s and lots of clouds that will keep the heat in like a blanket. The wind will be generally brisk and will be southerly.
A change will come on Saturday. The clouds will develop enough that they could bring rain. It appears there is a 30% chance of some moisture and the temperature will hover in the 60s most of the day, topping out at 67°. The long range forecast calls for another 50s-60s day with hopefully a little sunshine.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed a suspicious vehicle report in the 2300 block of FM 580 E at 1:44am and a suspicious person report much later in the 1700 block of CTE at 11:53am.
There was a reckless driver report on Hwy 281S at 1:28pm and another on Hwy 190 at 2:30pm. There was a theft report in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 5pm and harassment reported in the same area a few minutes later.
The evening brought a fraud report in the 1700 block of CTE at 7:39pm and a minor accident in the 300 block of Sunrise Hills at 8:05pm. A major accident took place at Ohnmeiss and CTE at 9:42pm with one person transported to the ER. Yet another accident, this one a minor with no injuries, took place in the 800 block of S. Key at 10:38pm.
Three arrests took place. The first in the 800 block of S. Key when a local 72 yr old man was locked up on a DWI. At 11:48pm a 22 yr old Hutton woman was arrested in the 800 block of N. Key. Ana Maria Menoza was charged with delivery of marijuana over ¼ oz but under 5 lbs and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. In the same incident, Anthony Alan Gallegos, 20 of Hutto, was charged with the same delivery of the marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Sunday reports showed a quieter day with the first report of a suspicious person in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 3:36am, then a suspicious vehicle report in the 700 block of S. Key at 6:40am.
The afternoon brought a reckless driver report on hwy 183N at 1:34pm and a disturbance was reported on Old Georgetown Rd. at 6:14pm. There was an accident with one person transported to the E.R. from a crash in the 1400 block of S. Key that took place at 6:42pm.
The evening brought a disturbance in the 600 block of S. Chestnut at 7:48pm and there were suspicious vehicles reported in the 900 block of S. Key at 11:22pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a wreck to clear up and they went out on a livestock call. Kempner officers worked on a couple of civil matters, a disturbance, and two animal bite complaints. Out in the county, deputies worked on some civil matters, a suicidal call, a threats call, a disturbance, and some suspicious person reports in Copperas Cove.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 24 yr old Roy Edward Ogdon of Kempner. He was charged with assault on a family member and for parole violation. Also arrested were a Lometa26 yr old, charged with DWI, and a 26 yr old Killeen man was charged with driving with an invalid license.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 1st .
There was a reckless driver report on Hwy 281S at 1:28pm and another on Hwy 190 at 2:30pm. There was a theft report in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 5pm and harassment reported in the same area a few minutes later.
The evening brought a fraud report in the 1700 block of CTE at 7:39pm and a minor accident in the 300 block of Sunrise Hills at 8:05pm. A major accident took place at Ohnmeiss and CTE at 9:42pm with one person transported to the ER. Yet another accident, this one a minor with no injuries, took place in the 800 block of S. Key at 10:38pm.
Three arrests took place. The first in the 800 block of S. Key when a local 72 yr old man was locked up on a DWI. At 11:48pm a 22 yr old Hutton woman was arrested in the 800 block of N. Key. Ana Maria Menoza was charged with delivery of marijuana over ¼ oz but under 5 lbs and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. In the same incident, Anthony Alan Gallegos, 20 of Hutto, was charged with the same delivery of the marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Sunday reports showed a quieter day with the first report of a suspicious person in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 3:36am, then a suspicious vehicle report in the 700 block of S. Key at 6:40am.
The afternoon brought a reckless driver report on hwy 183N at 1:34pm and a disturbance was reported on Old Georgetown Rd. at 6:14pm. There was an accident with one person transported to the E.R. from a crash in the 1400 block of S. Key that took place at 6:42pm.
The evening brought a disturbance in the 600 block of S. Chestnut at 7:48pm and there were suspicious vehicles reported in the 900 block of S. Key at 11:22pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a wreck to clear up and they went out on a livestock call. Kempner officers worked on a couple of civil matters, a disturbance, and two animal bite complaints. Out in the county, deputies worked on some civil matters, a suicidal call, a threats call, a disturbance, and some suspicious person reports in Copperas Cove.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 24 yr old Roy Edward Ogdon of Kempner. He was charged with assault on a family member and for parole violation. Also arrested were a Lometa26 yr old, charged with DWI, and a 26 yr old Killeen man was charged with driving with an invalid license.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 7pm April 1st .
Reminder-Business Owners This is the week to prepare and submit your Property Tax Renditions!
April 1 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with your county appraisal district if you have a business and are taxed on personal property such as furniture, equipment, fixtures and inventory. It is a list of the number and value of those items as of Jan. 1st, 2019.
The appraisal district may use the information to set property values. The rendition allows property owners to record their opinion of their property’s value and ensures that the appraisal district notifies property owners before changing a recorded value. Exempt property, such as church property and equipment used for farming, isn’t subject to rendition.
The appraisal district may use the information to set property values. The rendition allows property owners to record their opinion of their property’s value and ensures that the appraisal district notifies property owners before changing a recorded value. Exempt property, such as church property and equipment used for farming, isn’t subject to rendition.
What’s Happenin’ This Week
Lampasas County Commissioners met this morning at 9am in the courthouse. On the agenda were proposed Non-consent Towing Rules & Regulations.
There is also a resolution having to do with HB634. The bill relates to local governments disproportionately affected by the state’s granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans and, there’s will be some discussion on county records preservation.
Lampasas County Democratic Party meets at 5:15pm this afternoon at the courthouse annex, room 101 at 409 S. Pecan St. For more info see lampasasdemocrats.org. or 512-632-1526.
Lampasas City Council will meet today for workshop at 5:30pm and a regular session at 7. The workshop will discuss the upcoming Atlas 4000 Bicycle Ride, interviews with selected firms that vie for the job of preparing a comprehensive plan for the City of Lampasas, and the Stone Valley Development Agreement will get some time.
In the regular session, they’ll have proclamations on Johnny “Lam” Jones, Library Week and National Fair Housing Month, then the more “meaty” matters may include reports from the City Manager, $7,254 to the Chamber of Commerce for event expenses for the Annual Riata Roundup Rodeo and a change order of $3,600 for putting a logo on the Nix Water Tank.
They’ll also go over matters on the Stove Valley Development Agreement and discuss a City Sign Presentation. The LEDC will have a recommendation from the Foresite Group related to developing additional broadband capacity here, the Hancock Park Golf Course needs a Door Retrofit on the pump station there, and probably the biggest ticket item for the meeting will come up. That is the selection and cost of a firm to provide comprehensive planning services.
There is also a resolution having to do with HB634. The bill relates to local governments disproportionately affected by the state’s granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans and, there’s will be some discussion on county records preservation.
Lampasas County Democratic Party meets at 5:15pm this afternoon at the courthouse annex, room 101 at 409 S. Pecan St. For more info see lampasasdemocrats.org. or 512-632-1526.
Lampasas City Council will meet today for workshop at 5:30pm and a regular session at 7. The workshop will discuss the upcoming Atlas 4000 Bicycle Ride, interviews with selected firms that vie for the job of preparing a comprehensive plan for the City of Lampasas, and the Stone Valley Development Agreement will get some time.
In the regular session, they’ll have proclamations on Johnny “Lam” Jones, Library Week and National Fair Housing Month, then the more “meaty” matters may include reports from the City Manager, $7,254 to the Chamber of Commerce for event expenses for the Annual Riata Roundup Rodeo and a change order of $3,600 for putting a logo on the Nix Water Tank.
They’ll also go over matters on the Stove Valley Development Agreement and discuss a City Sign Presentation. The LEDC will have a recommendation from the Foresite Group related to developing additional broadband capacity here, the Hancock Park Golf Course needs a Door Retrofit on the pump station there, and probably the biggest ticket item for the meeting will come up. That is the selection and cost of a firm to provide comprehensive planning services.
tuesday brings
The Lady Badger softball team’s Annual Fish Fry… Complete with $8 big plates of catfish, fries, cole slaw, beans and hush puppies. What more could you ask for. The fish will be served at the concession stand, before and during softball and baseball games going on at Badger Fields, with the first plates coming off the cookers at 5pm. It’s $8 a plate and they will provide to-go plates.
On the fields, it’s Badger Baseball going up against Taylor in game two of the 2-game series. Lampasas won the first one. For Lady Badger Softball, the matchup is with the Burnet Lady Bulldogs.
The Lometa ISD Board will meet on Tuesday at 6:30pm in the school library at 8th and Main in Lometa. On their agenda are some recognitions, consideration of an audit agreement for the 2019/20 audit, consideration of some alternative graduation requirements for students who have not passed all STAAR EOC or TAKS tests and a Certification of Instructional Allotment and Teks. The board will also look at the possibility of providing breakfast and lunch to all school personnel, the budget amendments and the monthly bills, and there will be administrative reports.
Lampasas High School will be holding their annual Freshman Parent Night Tuesday evening - 5:30 to 7pm.
WEDNESDAY
The joint boys/girls basketball banquet will take place at the high school cafeteria at 6pm.
On the fields, it’s Badger Baseball going up against Taylor in game two of the 2-game series. Lampasas won the first one. For Lady Badger Softball, the matchup is with the Burnet Lady Bulldogs.
The Lometa ISD Board will meet on Tuesday at 6:30pm in the school library at 8th and Main in Lometa. On their agenda are some recognitions, consideration of an audit agreement for the 2019/20 audit, consideration of some alternative graduation requirements for students who have not passed all STAAR EOC or TAKS tests and a Certification of Instructional Allotment and Teks. The board will also look at the possibility of providing breakfast and lunch to all school personnel, the budget amendments and the monthly bills, and there will be administrative reports.
Lampasas High School will be holding their annual Freshman Parent Night Tuesday evening - 5:30 to 7pm.
WEDNESDAY
The joint boys/girls basketball banquet will take place at the high school cafeteria at 6pm.
the weekend
The biggest events of the week will take place in our neighboring communities, with Lometa’s 49th Annual Diamondback Jubilee kicking off its two day run, including the Diamondback Rodeo that runs Friday and Saturday nights, and the Jubilee’s main day which starts at 9am Saturday morning and goes all day. Everything from a carnival and cotton candy to rattlesnakes, ridin’ and ropin’ and a big rodeo dance Saturday night with Jason Robert’s band. It’s historically the biggest 2-day event in the area.
On Saturday and Sunday, the other two day event takes place as the 5 Hills Art Festival opens Saturday morning and runs through Sunday afternoon in Copperas Cove. The Festival is in a new location this year, at Ogletree Gap, and will open at 10am Saturday and they’ll take down the tents at 4pm Sunday. The Festival, put on by the Art Guild in Cove, will bring artists, bands, photographers, sculptors, upcyclers and more to Ogletree Gap for the event. Just turn left on Ogletree Pass Rd. off Bus. 190.
On Saturday and Sunday, the other two day event takes place as the 5 Hills Art Festival opens Saturday morning and runs through Sunday afternoon in Copperas Cove. The Festival is in a new location this year, at Ogletree Gap, and will open at 10am Saturday and they’ll take down the tents at 4pm Sunday. The Festival, put on by the Art Guild in Cove, will bring artists, bands, photographers, sculptors, upcyclers and more to Ogletree Gap for the event. Just turn left on Ogletree Pass Rd. off Bus. 190.
the weather
High yesterday was 73° The low this morning was 47°
Today: Increasing clouds and a high near 75° for our last weekday. The winds will be S-SE at 5-15 mph.
Tonight: Rain chances are down from our earlier forecast, now looking like just 20% chance overnight. The low should be 55° and with light SE wind for those of us outside for the evening.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% rain chance for our weekend start, and most of that will likely come in the afternoon or evening. The high should be about 72° and the overnight low about 61º. The rain chances continue overnight and the wind should be south at 10-15 mph.
The Weekend: Sunday rain chances are down to 20% and the daytime high should be a warm 79° with 10-15 mph south or SWwind.
Next Week: The 20% rain chance should go away before 8am Monday morning and we’ll see a nice spring day with the temperature back near 80. It may cool a little Monday night with an afternoon wind shift to the north, but that will go away overnight and we’ll see it shift back to easterly Tuesday with a high in the low 70s.
Today: Increasing clouds and a high near 75° for our last weekday. The winds will be S-SE at 5-15 mph.
Tonight: Rain chances are down from our earlier forecast, now looking like just 20% chance overnight. The low should be 55° and with light SE wind for those of us outside for the evening.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% rain chance for our weekend start, and most of that will likely come in the afternoon or evening. The high should be about 72° and the overnight low about 61º. The rain chances continue overnight and the wind should be south at 10-15 mph.
The Weekend: Sunday rain chances are down to 20% and the daytime high should be a warm 79° with 10-15 mph south or SWwind.
Next Week: The 20% rain chance should go away before 8am Monday morning and we’ll see a nice spring day with the temperature back near 80. It may cool a little Monday night with an afternoon wind shift to the north, but that will go away overnight and we’ll see it shift back to easterly Tuesday with a high in the low 70s.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Thursday shows a call just after midnight about a suspicious vehicle on Westridge Place, then a similar report at 4:15am from the 1500 block of S. Key.
There was a suspicious person report from Brook Park at 12:47pm, then another one in the 1300 block of S. Key at 1:49pm. There was a disturbance report from the 1100 block of S. Key at 4:22pm, and at 6pm there was an arrest. A 24 yr old Lampasas woman was arrested at 6pm in the 200 block of N. Key on a municipal warrant for an old theft of property under $100 and on a county warrant for possession of a PG1 controlled substance.
38 yr old Joe Daniel Garcia of Comanche was arrested at 9:17pm in the 100 block of E. Ave. C on a Comanche Co. warrant over a motion to revoke parole for theft of material under $20,000. At 11:31pm, a 52 yr old Lampasas man was arrested in the 900 block of Campbell on a municipal court warrant for criminal mischief.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day and Kempner had a stolen vehicle incident and a missing person, along with a couple minor matters. Out in the county, deputies were looking into a runaway report and went into Copperas Cove on an animal complaint.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 23 yr old Cove woman on a bond surrender..
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4;30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
There was a suspicious person report from Brook Park at 12:47pm, then another one in the 1300 block of S. Key at 1:49pm. There was a disturbance report from the 1100 block of S. Key at 4:22pm, and at 6pm there was an arrest. A 24 yr old Lampasas woman was arrested at 6pm in the 200 block of N. Key on a municipal warrant for an old theft of property under $100 and on a county warrant for possession of a PG1 controlled substance.
38 yr old Joe Daniel Garcia of Comanche was arrested at 9:17pm in the 100 block of E. Ave. C on a Comanche Co. warrant over a motion to revoke parole for theft of material under $20,000. At 11:31pm, a 52 yr old Lampasas man was arrested in the 900 block of Campbell on a municipal court warrant for criminal mischief.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day and Kempner had a stolen vehicle incident and a missing person, along with a couple minor matters. Out in the county, deputies were looking into a runaway report and went into Copperas Cove on an animal complaint.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 23 yr old Cove woman on a bond surrender..
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm.
A severe weather siren test will fire at 4;30pm this afternoon. Don’t be alarmed!
It's Friday!
Take me out to the ball game…
Ball game fans head to Taylor today. Both the Lady Badger Softball team and the Badger Baseball team will play Taylor, there, at 7pm. Badger fans will see district games for both teams as they meet the Ducks.
Lampasas Mission has its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday at Hancock Park. It’s a 4 person scramble limited to the first 20 teams. The registration deadline is today at 3pm at the Mission.
The fun includes lots of prizes – closest to the pin, a car prize for anybody with a hole-in-one on 17 and lots of other prizes. It’s an 8am tee time with a meal served after the tournament. Sounds like fun!
Ball game fans head to Taylor today. Both the Lady Badger Softball team and the Badger Baseball team will play Taylor, there, at 7pm. Badger fans will see district games for both teams as they meet the Ducks.
Lampasas Mission has its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday at Hancock Park. It’s a 4 person scramble limited to the first 20 teams. The registration deadline is today at 3pm at the Mission.
The fun includes lots of prizes – closest to the pin, a car prize for anybody with a hole-in-one on 17 and lots of other prizes. It’s an 8am tee time with a meal served after the tournament. Sounds like fun!
next week
LHS School Board, County Commissioners and the Lampasas City Council will have meetings on Monday.
LHS is having their annual Freshman Parent Night on Tuesday evening, March 26th at the High School. The event runs from 5:30 to 7pm.
LHS is having their annual Freshman Parent Night on Tuesday evening, March 26th at the High School. The event runs from 5:30 to 7pm.
Alarm Ordinance Reminder
The Lampasas Police Dept. sent a news release Thursday reminding us about the new alarm ordinance.
The ordinance went into effect in 2018, and residents were allowed a grace period until January 2019.
City ordinance 1559 section (2-351) states that you must have an alarm permit issued by the city, and section (2-356) covers the fines assessed by the ordinance.
Chief Bailey states that the first time officers respond to an alarm, they visit with the resident about the permits, ask for a valid permit number, and advise about the new ordinance.
Residents are allowed three false alarms, and permitted or not, on the fourth false alarm in a twelve month period, the resident is sent a summons to Municipal Court for a City Ordinance Violation. This is the case even if the alarm is permitted.
Many things can cause a a false alarm. An electrical outage, or a storm for example, and these things are documented by the police department. If someone comes near your home and sets off you r alarm and leaves, this will be considered a false alarm subject to City Ordinances and fines, unless there is video to support your claim.
Chief Bailey confirmed there is an appeal process for false alarms through the Lampasas Police Department, and hopes to have better efficiency in responses with the implementation of this ordinance. She invites anyone with questions to call or come by.
The ordinance went into effect in 2018, and residents were allowed a grace period until January 2019.
City ordinance 1559 section (2-351) states that you must have an alarm permit issued by the city, and section (2-356) covers the fines assessed by the ordinance.
Chief Bailey states that the first time officers respond to an alarm, they visit with the resident about the permits, ask for a valid permit number, and advise about the new ordinance.
Residents are allowed three false alarms, and permitted or not, on the fourth false alarm in a twelve month period, the resident is sent a summons to Municipal Court for a City Ordinance Violation. This is the case even if the alarm is permitted.
Many things can cause a a false alarm. An electrical outage, or a storm for example, and these things are documented by the police department. If someone comes near your home and sets off you r alarm and leaves, this will be considered a false alarm subject to City Ordinances and fines, unless there is video to support your claim.
Chief Bailey confirmed there is an appeal process for false alarms through the Lampasas Police Department, and hopes to have better efficiency in responses with the implementation of this ordinance. She invites anyone with questions to call or come by.
the weather
High yesterday was 68° The low this morning was 41°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 73° and SW wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 48° and calm wind becoming E-SE around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 74° and S-SW wind 5-10 mph. Overnight, there is a 40% chance of rain.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring a 60% chance of rain mainly after 8am in the morning. Otherwise there will be clouds and a high around 67° in the afternoon and down to 58° overnight with the 60% rain chance continuing.
Sunday rain chances are down to 20% and the daytime high should be a warm 77° with 10 mph south wind.
Next Week: The 20% rain chance should go away before 8am Monday morning and we’ll see a nice spring day with the temperature back in he upper 70s. That kind of nice day is likely to be around at least to mid-week.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 73° and SW wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 48° and calm wind becoming E-SE around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 74° and S-SW wind 5-10 mph. Overnight, there is a 40% chance of rain.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring a 60% chance of rain mainly after 8am in the morning. Otherwise there will be clouds and a high around 67° in the afternoon and down to 58° overnight with the 60% rain chance continuing.
Sunday rain chances are down to 20% and the daytime high should be a warm 77° with 10 mph south wind.
Next Week: The 20% rain chance should go away before 8am Monday morning and we’ll see a nice spring day with the temperature back in he upper 70s. That kind of nice day is likely to be around at least to mid-week.
the Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Wednesday shows an early morning arrest at 4:13am in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss Dr. 55 yr old Branda Salazar of Lampasas was charged with possession of methamphetamine under a gram in a drug free zone, possession of Clonazepam (a PG3 controlled substance) under 28 grams, and for possession of marijuana under 2 oz. in a drug free zone.
At 9:08am there was an assault incident in the 1300 block of CTE and later, at 11:50am, there was a minor accident in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S with no injuries.
A theft was reported at 2:28pm in the 200 block of S. Park. The evening brought a suspicious vehicle report in the 2700 block of Hwy 281 S. at 7:36pm, then an arrest for public intoxication where a 59 yr old Lampasas man was removed from his vehicle in the 600 block of Chestnut at 8:50pm. The last call of the day was on a suspicious person in the 1500 block of S. Key at 11:45pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner went out on an alarm and a trespassing call. Out in the county, deputies were also sent on a trespassing complaint.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 45 yr old Rotan man for non-payment of child support.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm
At 9:08am there was an assault incident in the 1300 block of CTE and later, at 11:50am, there was a minor accident in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S with no injuries.
A theft was reported at 2:28pm in the 200 block of S. Park. The evening brought a suspicious vehicle report in the 2700 block of Hwy 281 S. at 7:36pm, then an arrest for public intoxication where a 59 yr old Lampasas man was removed from his vehicle in the 600 block of Chestnut at 8:50pm. The last call of the day was on a suspicious person in the 1500 block of S. Key at 11:45pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day while Kempner went out on an alarm and a trespassing call. Out in the county, deputies were also sent on a trespassing complaint.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 45 yr old Rotan man for non-payment of child support.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, April 1st at 7pm
what's going on
Lampasas Badger Boys Track team is headed to Burnet this afternoon for the Bulldog Relays. Field Events are to begin at 4pm, followed by the running events where the finals should be underway about 6pm.
Lampasas Mission has its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday at Hancock Park. It’s a 4 person scramble limited to the first 20 teams. The registration deadline is Friday at 3pm at the Mission.
The fun includes lots of prizes – closest to the pin, a car prize for anybody with a hole-in-one on 17 and lots of other prizes. It’s an 8am tee time with a meal served after the tournament. Sounds like fun!
LHS is having their annual Freshman Parent Night on Tuesday evening, March 26th at the High School. The event runs from 5:30 to 7pm.
Donnell Rathman, at the age of 86, is still a Lampasas Volunteer Fireman. He has been a member of the local VFD since he was 16. That’s 70 yrs of service, the apparent record for local FD.
At a reception in his honor Wednesday, we asked Donnell if he had any close competitors for the record and he mentioned another long-timer, the late John Ernest, who he thought had about 62 yrs in the department. With that 70 yrs of firefighting in Lampasas, Donell can probably tell you about every major fire in the area since about 1950. In the picture above he’s on the step of the old ’72 Mack Pumper, a nice white truck that Donnell says they had out on what he called the old Barnes Lumber Co. fire. (It was actually operated by Foxworth Galbraith at the time and was later ruled as an arson fire – started by some wayward youth) The Mack, he says, is still fully operational, but they don’t really use it any more. It was replaced for service by a newer model some years ago.
Lampasas Mission has its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday at Hancock Park. It’s a 4 person scramble limited to the first 20 teams. The registration deadline is Friday at 3pm at the Mission.
The fun includes lots of prizes – closest to the pin, a car prize for anybody with a hole-in-one on 17 and lots of other prizes. It’s an 8am tee time with a meal served after the tournament. Sounds like fun!
LHS is having their annual Freshman Parent Night on Tuesday evening, March 26th at the High School. The event runs from 5:30 to 7pm.
Donnell Rathman, at the age of 86, is still a Lampasas Volunteer Fireman. He has been a member of the local VFD since he was 16. That’s 70 yrs of service, the apparent record for local FD.
At a reception in his honor Wednesday, we asked Donnell if he had any close competitors for the record and he mentioned another long-timer, the late John Ernest, who he thought had about 62 yrs in the department. With that 70 yrs of firefighting in Lampasas, Donell can probably tell you about every major fire in the area since about 1950. In the picture above he’s on the step of the old ’72 Mack Pumper, a nice white truck that Donnell says they had out on what he called the old Barnes Lumber Co. fire. (It was actually operated by Foxworth Galbraith at the time and was later ruled as an arson fire – started by some wayward youth) The Mack, he says, is still fully operational, but they don’t really use it any more. It was replaced for service by a newer model some years ago.
Hoffpauir’s Outdoor Store in Burnet Shutting Down
According to Lee Hoffpauir, there have been several changes in the operation of his businesses in Central Texas and the Burnet Outdoor Store where they market small tractors and implements of all kind…just isn’t a good fit any more. Therefore, the large supply of small and large tractors, over 100 lawn mowers and lots of chain saws, ATVs and more are either being moved or sold at big discounts.
Since all the products at the Burnet store are also marketed at his other stores, it just makes sense to move them to the centralized locations in Lampasas and Goldthwaite. Lee did say that some of the products would continue to be available at the Hoffy’s Pawn location in Burnet, and that “service” would continue to be available for Burnet customers through the Goldthwaite store. He even committed to do a pickup and delivery service on a regular basis at the Burnet location, in order to get products to the Goldthwaite store conveniently.
Lee said that he would prefer selling the Burnet inventory at big discounts rather than have to move it, so-o, he says there are some real bargains at the Burnet Outdoor store in its last few weeks of operation.
Since all the products at the Burnet store are also marketed at his other stores, it just makes sense to move them to the centralized locations in Lampasas and Goldthwaite. Lee did say that some of the products would continue to be available at the Hoffy’s Pawn location in Burnet, and that “service” would continue to be available for Burnet customers through the Goldthwaite store. He even committed to do a pickup and delivery service on a regular basis at the Burnet location, in order to get products to the Goldthwaite store conveniently.
Lee said that he would prefer selling the Burnet inventory at big discounts rather than have to move it, so-o, he says there are some real bargains at the Burnet Outdoor store in its last few weeks of operation.
death notice
Belva Jean Ayers, 81 of Lampasas, TX died Wednesday March 19, 2019 at Spring Oaks Nursing and Rehab.
She was born May 12, 1937 near Antelope Hill (now Ft. Hood, TX) to parents Arnold Manning and Myrtle (Cox) Manning. She married Jessie Ayers and they lived a short time in California. The family moved to Austin, TX and remained there about 17 years. The majority of her life was sent near Kempner, TX. Jean ran the daycare at Copperas Cove Presbyterian Church for 20 years and she was a homemaker. She loved needle work, crocheting, embroidery and quilting and growing flowers.
She is survived by her husband, Jessie Ayers; son, John Ayers; daughter, Sharon Herbst (Dennis) and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Ayers. There are also 5 grandchildren, Kelly Criddle (Zac), Jennifer Ayers, Jordan Herbst (Jordy), Jessie Herbst and Jeremy Ayers and one great-grandchild, Wren.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 brothers, 2 sisters and by 2 sons, James and Paul Ayers.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22nd at 2pm at Hillsdale Cemetery near Izoro.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 12, 1937 near Antelope Hill (now Ft. Hood, TX) to parents Arnold Manning and Myrtle (Cox) Manning. She married Jessie Ayers and they lived a short time in California. The family moved to Austin, TX and remained there about 17 years. The majority of her life was sent near Kempner, TX. Jean ran the daycare at Copperas Cove Presbyterian Church for 20 years and she was a homemaker. She loved needle work, crocheting, embroidery and quilting and growing flowers.
She is survived by her husband, Jessie Ayers; son, John Ayers; daughter, Sharon Herbst (Dennis) and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Ayers. There are also 5 grandchildren, Kelly Criddle (Zac), Jennifer Ayers, Jordan Herbst (Jordy), Jessie Herbst and Jeremy Ayers and one great-grandchild, Wren.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 brothers, 2 sisters and by 2 sons, James and Paul Ayers.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22nd at 2pm at Hillsdale Cemetery near Izoro.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter Tuesday shows early in the morning a suspicious person in the 900 block of E. 4th St at 1:41am, then at 2:48am there was a report of suspicious activity in the 1300 block of CTE. Later in the morning at WM Brook park at 7:45am a suspicious person was reported, then a reckless driver in the 100 block of W. Ave E at 7:59am.
A criminal trespass was reported in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 10:59am.
In the afternoon credit card abuse was reported in the 600 block of W. Ave A at 12:12, then at 12:21 there was suspicious activity in the 400 block of E. 8th St. An assault was called in at 12:58pm in the 2700 block of 281 S.,a reckless driver on 183 S. at 1:31pm, then another assault in the 900 block of S. Broad at 1:56p, as well as a minor accident in the 1100 block of E. Ave H at the same time.
In the 200 block of S. Key a suspicious person was reported at 3:39pm, then a suspicious vehicle at 6:53pm. Lampasas police arrested a 19 year old Lampasas woman at 4:50 pm in the 400 block at S. Key for evading and resisting arrest.
The evening saw a theft report in the 900 block of S Spring at 7:30pm, then a suspicious person in the 200 block of E. 3rd St. at 11:50pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police had a runaway report while Kempner officers had a fraud case, a disturbance, a suspicious person and some animal complaints. Out in the county, deputies were sent out on a civil matter and a trespassing call.
The Jail Log showed the county booked a 27 yr old Killeen man for possession of marijuana and a 26 yr old Lampasas man for tampering with physical evidence with the intent to impair.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until April 1st at 7pm
A criminal trespass was reported in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 10:59am.
In the afternoon credit card abuse was reported in the 600 block of W. Ave A at 12:12, then at 12:21 there was suspicious activity in the 400 block of E. 8th St. An assault was called in at 12:58pm in the 2700 block of 281 S.,a reckless driver on 183 S. at 1:31pm, then another assault in the 900 block of S. Broad at 1:56p, as well as a minor accident in the 1100 block of E. Ave H at the same time.
In the 200 block of S. Key a suspicious person was reported at 3:39pm, then a suspicious vehicle at 6:53pm. Lampasas police arrested a 19 year old Lampasas woman at 4:50 pm in the 400 block at S. Key for evading and resisting arrest.
The evening saw a theft report in the 900 block of S Spring at 7:30pm, then a suspicious person in the 200 block of E. 3rd St. at 11:50pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police had a runaway report while Kempner officers had a fraud case, a disturbance, a suspicious person and some animal complaints. Out in the county, deputies were sent out on a civil matter and a trespassing call.
The Jail Log showed the county booked a 27 yr old Killeen man for possession of marijuana and a 26 yr old Lampasas man for tampering with physical evidence with the intent to impair.
The Burn Ban is now lifted until April 1st at 7pm
The First Day of Spring
Well, almost a day…it actually doesn’t start until 4:58pm this afternoon so we guess it’s just a part of a day. It’s the Vernal Equinox, when the day and night are supposed to be the same length. So that means that from here on, until next fall, the days will be longer than nights. And of course the Daylight Savings Time thing kicked off recently and that confuses everything a little more.
Anyway, we notice the winter grass is growing like crazy in pastures in its last hurrah before it gets too hot, and the wildflowers, if you look close, are mostly still just laying low as their first green shoots are coming out of the ground. In a few weeks, they’ll all be up and blooming and Texas roadsides will be filled with Bluebonnets.
Anyway, we notice the winter grass is growing like crazy in pastures in its last hurrah before it gets too hot, and the wildflowers, if you look close, are mostly still just laying low as their first green shoots are coming out of the ground. In a few weeks, they’ll all be up and blooming and Texas roadsides will be filled with Bluebonnets.
today
Donald Rathman, long time volunteer fireman for the City and County of Lampasas will be honored with a noon-hour reception at the Fire Dept. today. Donald has been a Lampasas Volunteer Fireman since he was 16 years old, back in 1949.
During many of those years, he was also a paid fireman at Fort Hood. He retired there after 20 years of service. Today, Donald is 86, and is still an active member of the Lampasas Volunteer F.D. To-date, he has not missed a meeting or drill.
It’s Sale Day at Lampasas Cattle Auction with the sale kicking off at 12:30pm.
The Jury Trial for both this morning, and for the 25th of
During many of those years, he was also a paid fireman at Fort Hood. He retired there after 20 years of service. Today, Donald is 86, and is still an active member of the Lampasas Volunteer F.D. To-date, he has not missed a meeting or drill.
It’s Sale Day at Lampasas Cattle Auction with the sale kicking off at 12:30pm.
The Jury Trial for both this morning, and for the 25th of
Other stuff this week
The Chamber of Commerce is having a ribbon cutting event for Green jay – Sports Medicine on Thursday at 5:30pm at their new location at 208 N. Broad.
Tornado Warning sirens will begin every Friday soundings at 4:30pm. If you hear them – disregard – but only if they are at 4:30pm on Fridays. Otherwise, better pay attention!
Lampasas Radio (KACQ 101.9FM and KCYL 1450AM) has the “EAS” Emergency Activation System that automatically fires off and puts specific warnings for tornados, high wind, heavy rainstorms or national emergencies on the radio. Tune in, we are community involved radio.
Emergency Response for Community Members will be presented at the Old Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday from 9-11am. It’s about “active shooters” and Stop the Bleed .
Tornado Warning sirens will begin every Friday soundings at 4:30pm. If you hear them – disregard – but only if they are at 4:30pm on Fridays. Otherwise, better pay attention!
Lampasas Radio (KACQ 101.9FM and KCYL 1450AM) has the “EAS” Emergency Activation System that automatically fires off and puts specific warnings for tornados, high wind, heavy rainstorms or national emergencies on the radio. Tune in, we are community involved radio.
Emergency Response for Community Members will be presented at the Old Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday from 9-11am. It’s about “active shooters” and Stop the Bleed .
the weather
The High yesterday 67° This morning’s low 48°
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 67°, and S-SE breezes at 5-15 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low near 46° and S-SE wind 5-15 mph.
Wednesday: A partly cloudy day with SW wind at 5 mph becoming NE in the afternoon, the high temperature near 67 °.
Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low near 45° and N wind becoming calm after midnight.
The rest of the week: Thursday will be sunny with a high near 69°, Thursday night mostly clear with a low near 47°. Friday there is a 20% chance of showers and storms with partly sunny skies and a high near 69°. The rain chances increase Friday night to 50% with a low near 53°.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 67°, and S-SE breezes at 5-15 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low near 46° and S-SE wind 5-15 mph.
Wednesday: A partly cloudy day with SW wind at 5 mph becoming NE in the afternoon, the high temperature near 67 °.
Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low near 45° and N wind becoming calm after midnight.
The rest of the week: Thursday will be sunny with a high near 69°, Thursday night mostly clear with a low near 47°. Friday there is a 20% chance of showers and storms with partly sunny skies and a high near 69°. The rain chances increase Friday night to 50% with a low near 53°.
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows a suspicious person reported in the 100 block of S. Western at 12:59am. The 5am hour saw a 29 year old man taken into custody in the 1100 block of W. 1st St. for possession of marijuana at 5:05am.
9:34am a disturbance was reported in the 800 block of N. Ridge.
In the afternoon in the 200 block of E. Ave A there was a suspicious person reported at 3:31pm, then a theft at 3:40pm.
The evening saw two arrests as a 18 year old Austin resident was arrested in the 100 block of W. 1st at 4:58pm, and a 32 year old Lampasas man was detained on a Frio County warrant.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa responded to a fight in progress. Kempner attended to a couple of suspicious person calls and a disturbance. Out in the county deputies worked a civil matter and responded to a sex offense.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 36 year old Lampasas man for driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction.
The Burn Ban was lifted again, until April 1st at 7pm .
9:34am a disturbance was reported in the 800 block of N. Ridge.
In the afternoon in the 200 block of E. Ave A there was a suspicious person reported at 3:31pm, then a theft at 3:40pm.
The evening saw two arrests as a 18 year old Austin resident was arrested in the 100 block of W. 1st at 4:58pm, and a 32 year old Lampasas man was detained on a Frio County warrant.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa responded to a fight in progress. Kempner attended to a couple of suspicious person calls and a disturbance. Out in the county deputies worked a civil matter and responded to a sex offense.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in a 36 year old Lampasas man for driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction.
The Burn Ban was lifted again, until April 1st at 7pm .
Donald Rathman Honored
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The following was received by Lampasas Radio:
“ The Lampasas Fire Department invites the public to join them at the Lampasas Fire Department, located at 1107 E. 4th St., Lampasas, Texas on Wednesday March 20, 2019 from 12 noon to 1pm to honor 86 year old Donald Ray “Duck” Rathman. During this event there will be a presentation to honor Firefighter Rathman for his achievements. Light refreshments will be served at the event. Lampasas Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter Rathman joined the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department when he was just 16 years old, February 1949. As soon as he was ole enough, he went to work for the Ft. Hood fire Department and retired there after 20 years of service. While he worked for the Fort Hood fire Department he continued to be a volunteer for the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department. As he has for the past 70 years, he continues to serve our community and as of to-date not missed a meeting or a drill.” |
Texas Businesses: April 1 is Deadline for Filing
Property Tax Renditions
(AUSTIN) -- Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 1 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply in certain appraisal districts and for certain regulated property.
A rendition is a list of the taxable inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery, equipment and other property owned or managed as of Jan. 1 of each year. The appraisal district may use the information to set property values.
A rendition allows property owners to record their opinion of their property’s value and ensures that the appraisal district notifies property owners before changing a recorded value. Exempt property, such as church property and equipment used for farming, isn’t subject to rendition.
Owners whose property was damaged by storm, flood or fire last year may file a special decreased value report, which indicates their property’s condition on Jan. 1, 2019. Filing the decreased value report could lower their final tax bills for 2019.
A rendition is a list of the taxable inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery, equipment and other property owned or managed as of Jan. 1 of each year. The appraisal district may use the information to set property values.
A rendition allows property owners to record their opinion of their property’s value and ensures that the appraisal district notifies property owners before changing a recorded value. Exempt property, such as church property and equipment used for farming, isn’t subject to rendition.
Owners whose property was damaged by storm, flood or fire last year may file a special decreased value report, which indicates their property’s condition on Jan. 1, 2019. Filing the decreased value report could lower their final tax bills for 2019.
U.S. Air Force Airman Sarah C. Crawford
graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.
Sarah completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Crawford is the daughter of Donna L. Duran of Lampasas, and wife of Thomas M. Ridling of Temple. She is a 2017 graduate of Lampasas High School
Sarah completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Crawford is the daughter of Donna L. Duran of Lampasas, and wife of Thomas M. Ridling of Temple. She is a 2017 graduate of Lampasas High School
death/funeral notice
Dorothy Lanell Dalton-Orr “Sissie”, 70 of Lampasas, died Saturday March 16, 2019 at Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas surrounded by her family.
She was born Feb.28, 1949 in Lampasas, TX to parents Olen Wayne Dalton and Dorothy Salina Eldridge. She met her soul mate James Michael Orr “Mike” in 1964 while he was serving in the army. They were soon married on November 14, 1964 in Lampasas.
She retired from Austin ISD after 28 years of service. Sissie and Mike returned to Lampasas in 2015. She admired her family and kept them very close. She loved the beach, water, palm trees and Elvis.
She is survived by husband, Mike Orr; children, Rhonda Orr-Stroud (Don Koger), Greg Orr (Dorothy); 4 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Jay Dalton and 6 half-brothers and 1 half- sister. Numerous nieces and nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 brothers, Doyle Dalton and Kent Glen.
Funeral services will be Thursday March 21, at 1pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Wed. March 20, from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
She was born Feb.28, 1949 in Lampasas, TX to parents Olen Wayne Dalton and Dorothy Salina Eldridge. She met her soul mate James Michael Orr “Mike” in 1964 while he was serving in the army. They were soon married on November 14, 1964 in Lampasas.
She retired from Austin ISD after 28 years of service. Sissie and Mike returned to Lampasas in 2015. She admired her family and kept them very close. She loved the beach, water, palm trees and Elvis.
She is survived by husband, Mike Orr; children, Rhonda Orr-Stroud (Don Koger), Greg Orr (Dorothy); 4 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Jay Dalton and 6 half-brothers and 1 half- sister. Numerous nieces and nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 brothers, Doyle Dalton and Kent Glen.
Funeral services will be Thursday March 21, at 1pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Wed. March 20, from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
the weather
The High yesterday 64° The Low this morning 38°
Today: Mostly sunny, a high near 65° and the light and variable wind will be easterly at 5-10 in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy and a low around 45° with east wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny and up to 67° with SW wind 5-10 mph becoming S-SE in the morning.
Overnight it will be partly cloudy with a low around 47° and south wind 5-10 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will bring a few clouds but still up to 66° and with calm wind becoming south.
Overnight a few clouds and down to a cool 45°.
Thursday should get up to about 69-70° in the afternoon with a cool 50° overnight.
Friday brings a 50% chance of rain and a chance for the weather to mess up Friday district baseball games around the area. The chance for spring rains goes right on through the weekend in out long range forecast, though it does decrease in likelihood through Sunday.
Today: Mostly sunny, a high near 65° and the light and variable wind will be easterly at 5-10 in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy and a low around 45° with east wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny and up to 67° with SW wind 5-10 mph becoming S-SE in the morning.
Overnight it will be partly cloudy with a low around 47° and south wind 5-10 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will bring a few clouds but still up to 66° and with calm wind becoming south.
Overnight a few clouds and down to a cool 45°.
Thursday should get up to about 69-70° in the afternoon with a cool 50° overnight.
Friday brings a 50% chance of rain and a chance for the weather to mess up Friday district baseball games around the area. The chance for spring rains goes right on through the weekend in out long range forecast, though it does decrease in likelihood through Sunday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed a noise disturbance in the 300 block of W. North Ave. at 12:48pm and otherwise a quiet morning.
The afternoon brought an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Landon Dr. at 12:33pm and a criminal trespass on Lively Ln. at 1:33pm. There was a burglary of a habitation in the 100 block of W. 5th at 3:18pm, a suspicious vehicle report in the 600 block of White at 3:45pm and a suspicious person in the 400 block of Naruna Rd. at 3:47pm.
Three arrests were made in the evening with the first coming on municipal court warrants for a 28 yr old man in the 100 block of W. 5th served on a man. They were all on old minor traffic warrants. The second arrest was on a 35 yr old man in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss, charged with possession of a PG1 controlled substance. That came at 10:21pm, along with the arrest of a 32 yr old female in the same incident, also charged with possession of the PG1 substance, but more of it. Angel Marie Sandoval was charged with possession of PG1 over a gram-under 4 grams and also possession of PG3 (dangerous prescription drugs) under 28 grams and for possession of paraphernalia.
Sunday reports showed a minor accident in the 900 block of N. Key at 3:26pm, then an arrest at 4:25pm on a 46 yr old Midland man who was found DWI in the 300 block of S. Key.
The evening brought a reckless driver on N. Key at 7pm and another minor accident in the 2000 block of Hwy 281S at 8pm. There was a disturbance reported in the 100 block of N. Key at 8:35pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a suspicious person report and a medical call. Kempner worked two civil matters, a burglary and some animal complaints. Out in the county there was a disturbance, a criminal mischief and some civil matters.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 62 yr old Lampasas man, Robert Dale Springer for assault on a family member, a 17 yr old Kempner boy was charged with possession of marijuana and a 66 yr old Austin man was arrested on an out of county charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 6pm today, then goes back on unless lifted again by county officials.
The afternoon brought an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Landon Dr. at 12:33pm and a criminal trespass on Lively Ln. at 1:33pm. There was a burglary of a habitation in the 100 block of W. 5th at 3:18pm, a suspicious vehicle report in the 600 block of White at 3:45pm and a suspicious person in the 400 block of Naruna Rd. at 3:47pm.
Three arrests were made in the evening with the first coming on municipal court warrants for a 28 yr old man in the 100 block of W. 5th served on a man. They were all on old minor traffic warrants. The second arrest was on a 35 yr old man in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss, charged with possession of a PG1 controlled substance. That came at 10:21pm, along with the arrest of a 32 yr old female in the same incident, also charged with possession of the PG1 substance, but more of it. Angel Marie Sandoval was charged with possession of PG1 over a gram-under 4 grams and also possession of PG3 (dangerous prescription drugs) under 28 grams and for possession of paraphernalia.
Sunday reports showed a minor accident in the 900 block of N. Key at 3:26pm, then an arrest at 4:25pm on a 46 yr old Midland man who was found DWI in the 300 block of S. Key.
The evening brought a reckless driver on N. Key at 7pm and another minor accident in the 2000 block of Hwy 281S at 8pm. There was a disturbance reported in the 100 block of N. Key at 8:35pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a suspicious person report and a medical call. Kempner worked two civil matters, a burglary and some animal complaints. Out in the county there was a disturbance, a criminal mischief and some civil matters.
The Jail Log showed the county arrest of a 62 yr old Lampasas man, Robert Dale Springer for assault on a family member, a 17 yr old Kempner boy was charged with possession of marijuana and a 66 yr old Austin man was arrested on an out of county charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until 6pm today, then goes back on unless lifted again by county officials.
Lampasas’ J.R. Lockhart Wins “Blue” at Houston
Lampasas High School Ag Mechanics student J.R. Lockhart competed Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at the annual Houston Livestock Show’s Ag Mechanics Project Show. His projectwas a “ Universal Hay Squeeze” that he constructed for competition this year. It received the top ranking, “Blue Ribbon” on Saturday morning from a panel of judges. On Sunday he received several Ag Shop tools and accessories in rewards. J.R. is the son of Amy and John Lockhart.
Lampasas High Steer exhibitor Koh Stapp was also recognized Saturday morning March 16th at the Houston Livestock Show with a special cattle award and recognition. He’s the son of Cassidy Mallet Stapp and a LHS FFA/4-H member.
Koh received a 2019 “ Guardian Angel” award and will receive $1000 from the Houston Steer Starlettes Steer Show support organization.
The award goes to Steer exhibitors who have overcome adversity and obstacles to participate in the annual Houston Stock Show. Koh lost his Houston Show Steer
“Tank” to a sudden illness, yet showed character and determination to be a part of the 2019 Steer Show.
Lampasas High Steer exhibitor Koh Stapp was also recognized Saturday morning March 16th at the Houston Livestock Show with a special cattle award and recognition. He’s the son of Cassidy Mallet Stapp and a LHS FFA/4-H member.
Koh received a 2019 “ Guardian Angel” award and will receive $1000 from the Houston Steer Starlettes Steer Show support organization.
The award goes to Steer exhibitors who have overcome adversity and obstacles to participate in the annual Houston Stock Show. Koh lost his Houston Show Steer
“Tank” to a sudden illness, yet showed character and determination to be a part of the 2019 Steer Show.
funeral notice
Louis G. Torres, passed away on March 15th, 2019. He was the son of Celestino (Frank) and Guillerma (Willie) Torres. He was born in Lometa, Tx August 21st, 1936. Louis enjoyed going to Church on Sundays, he was a devoted Catholic. After Church, Louis enjoyed coming home to "Grandma Toni's Kitchen", to eat breakfast. He loved being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching the kids play together. Family was important to him and he made sure all his children knew that and instilled it in them. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports.
Louis married Antonia Coronado (Toni) on July 3rd, 1960. They were married for 58 yrs and were blessed with 8 children.
Louis was a seasonal worker...hauling hay, shearing sheep, building fences, working in bean and sugar beet fields, picking pecans and selling watermelons. He was a hard worker, providing for his family.
He is preceded in death by parents Frank and Willie Torres, daughter Ermalinda Torres, son George Torres, Son-in-Law Joey Wagner and Great Grandson Pablo Torres. He is survived by wife Antonia (Toni) Torres, 6 children, daughter Emma Wagner and son David and wife Edna Torres of Lometa, son Martin and wife Carmen Torres of New Boston, Tx, son John and daughter Tonya Torres and daughter Theresa Livesay of Lometa, along with 15 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.
Rosary is Monday March 18th at 6pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Mass is Tuesday March 19, at 10am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lometa. Burial will follow in Senterfitt Cemetery. Fr. James Harnan MSC will be officiating
Louis married Antonia Coronado (Toni) on July 3rd, 1960. They were married for 58 yrs and were blessed with 8 children.
Louis was a seasonal worker...hauling hay, shearing sheep, building fences, working in bean and sugar beet fields, picking pecans and selling watermelons. He was a hard worker, providing for his family.
He is preceded in death by parents Frank and Willie Torres, daughter Ermalinda Torres, son George Torres, Son-in-Law Joey Wagner and Great Grandson Pablo Torres. He is survived by wife Antonia (Toni) Torres, 6 children, daughter Emma Wagner and son David and wife Edna Torres of Lometa, son Martin and wife Carmen Torres of New Boston, Tx, son John and daughter Tonya Torres and daughter Theresa Livesay of Lometa, along with 15 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.
Rosary is Monday March 18th at 6pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Mass is Tuesday March 19, at 10am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lometa. Burial will follow in Senterfitt Cemetery. Fr. James Harnan MSC will be officiating
the weather
The High yesterday 67° The Low this morning 42°
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57º and north wind around 15 mph with gusts to 20.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 36º and light north breezes..
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 59º and NE wind at 5-10 mph. Overnight it should get down to around 39º with light to calm easterly wind.
Sunday will bring more sunshine with a high near 61º and calm wind to 5 mph later in the morning. Overnight it should get down to about 40.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast calls for sunshine during the day and up to around 64º. That picture will change a little overnight as a few clouds come in. The low will be about 42º.
Tuesday will be bring at least some sunshine, mixed with a lot of clouds and a high in the mid-60s. Wednesday the forecast calls for the start of a couple of days of sunshine and a high of 70º.
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57º and north wind around 15 mph with gusts to 20.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 36º and light north breezes..
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 59º and NE wind at 5-10 mph. Overnight it should get down to around 39º with light to calm easterly wind.
Sunday will bring more sunshine with a high near 61º and calm wind to 5 mph later in the morning. Overnight it should get down to about 40.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast calls for sunshine during the day and up to around 64º. That picture will change a little overnight as a few clouds come in. The low will be about 42º.
Tuesday will be bring at least some sunshine, mixed with a lot of clouds and a high in the mid-60s. Wednesday the forecast calls for the start of a couple of days of sunshine and a high of 70º.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a prowler report in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd at 1:59am. After daylight, at 8:17am, a theft was reported in the 500 block of S. Key and a suspicious person was reported near the Brown St. and E. 4th intersection at 8:42am.
The afternoon brought suspicious activity in the 600 block of E. Ave. F at 12:57pm, then fraud was reported in the 1300 block of Nix Rd. at 1:53pm. Suspicious activity was reported in the 100 block of N. Key at 4:41pm and in the 5pm hour there was a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of S. Key and criminal trespass in the 1500 block of S. Key a few minutes later.
Harassment in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut was the only evening report. That was at 10:42pm.
Copperas Cove Police report a train pedestrian fatality accident. The accident took place in Cove, by the 1200 block of FR 113 (W.Ave. B) just before 11am Thursday morning. The deceased was a pedestrian walking west on the tracks, away from the approaching train. (see feature story on front page.)
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a fairly quiet day while Kempner had an accident to work, along with a civil matter and a disturbance and a threats complaint. Out in the county there was a disturbance, a fish and game call and a civil matter in Cove.
The Jail log shows the County arrested a 62 yr old man for criminal trespass and making terroristic threats while a 29 yr old Cove man was arrested for probation violations and a 35 yr old Lampasas woman was picked up for violating a protective order.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, Mar. 18th at 6pm
The afternoon brought suspicious activity in the 600 block of E. Ave. F at 12:57pm, then fraud was reported in the 1300 block of Nix Rd. at 1:53pm. Suspicious activity was reported in the 100 block of N. Key at 4:41pm and in the 5pm hour there was a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of S. Key and criminal trespass in the 1500 block of S. Key a few minutes later.
Harassment in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut was the only evening report. That was at 10:42pm.
Copperas Cove Police report a train pedestrian fatality accident. The accident took place in Cove, by the 1200 block of FR 113 (W.Ave. B) just before 11am Thursday morning. The deceased was a pedestrian walking west on the tracks, away from the approaching train. (see feature story on front page.)
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a fairly quiet day while Kempner had an accident to work, along with a civil matter and a disturbance and a threats complaint. Out in the county there was a disturbance, a fish and game call and a civil matter in Cove.
The Jail log shows the County arrested a 62 yr old man for criminal trespass and making terroristic threats while a 29 yr old Cove man was arrested for probation violations and a 35 yr old Lampasas woman was picked up for violating a protective order.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, Mar. 18th at 6pm
It's Friday!
Because it’s a Spring Break weekend, there’s still, or perhaps more than usual, reason for caution on Texas highways. Many people who were on Spring Break on the coast or at state or national parks, or even at Gramma’s house, may be headed home tired and sleepy this weekend. That’s plenty of reason for caution for travelers, say the TxDOT troopers who patrol our highways and see tragic accidents along the way.
“We encourage Spring Breakers to plan ahead for a sober ride before the party starts by finding safe alternatives to drinking and driving such as calling a taxi or using a transportation app on their smartphones, using mass transit, asking a sober designated friend or family member for a ride (a sober designated driver is not the person who has had the least to drink, it’s the person who has not consumed any amount of alcohol), or simply staying where you are. Visit www.soberrides.org for a full list of alternatives.
Drink. Drive. Go To Jail.”
“We encourage Spring Breakers to plan ahead for a sober ride before the party starts by finding safe alternatives to drinking and driving such as calling a taxi or using a transportation app on their smartphones, using mass transit, asking a sober designated friend or family member for a ride (a sober designated driver is not the person who has had the least to drink, it’s the person who has not consumed any amount of alcohol), or simply staying where you are. Visit www.soberrides.org for a full list of alternatives.
Drink. Drive. Go To Jail.”
Train Kills Man in Cove
In a curious accident on Thursday morning a train going through Copperas Cove struck and killed a 29 yr old man walking away from it on the tracks.
Below is the complete press release:
COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS – On March 14, 2019 at about 11:00 AM, the Copperas Cove Police Department received a report of a train pedestrian accident. The report came from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad employees operating the train. The pedestrian was walking west on the railroad tracks adjacent to the 1200 block of FR 1113 (W Ave B). The train was traveling west approaching the location of the pedestrian. The train operator noticed the pedestrian and immediately activated the emergency stopping system for the train while signaling with the horn. The pedestrian did not take evasive action to get away from the train before being struck. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price. (He was identified as 29-year-old, Kurtis Michael Roemeling.)
The Copperas Cove Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. The train consisted of seven cargo cars and two engines. Four of the cars were empty at the time of the collision and three were loaded with various commodities.
Below is the complete press release:
COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS – On March 14, 2019 at about 11:00 AM, the Copperas Cove Police Department received a report of a train pedestrian accident. The report came from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad employees operating the train. The pedestrian was walking west on the railroad tracks adjacent to the 1200 block of FR 1113 (W Ave B). The train was traveling west approaching the location of the pedestrian. The train operator noticed the pedestrian and immediately activated the emergency stopping system for the train while signaling with the horn. The pedestrian did not take evasive action to get away from the train before being struck. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price. (He was identified as 29-year-old, Kurtis Michael Roemeling.)
The Copperas Cove Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. The train consisted of seven cargo cars and two engines. Four of the cars were empty at the time of the collision and three were loaded with various commodities.
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Named One of the Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals®
HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS (March 14, 2019) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. This annual study spotlights the best-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. The study has been conducted annually since 1993.
"At a time when research shows that the U.S. spends nearly twice as much on healthcare as other high-income countries, yet has less effective population health outcomes, the 100 Top Hospitals are setting a different example by delivering consistently better care at a lower cost," said Ekta Punwani, 100 Top Hospitals® program leader at IBM Watson Health.
"At a time when research shows that the U.S. spends nearly twice as much on healthcare as other high-income countries, yet has less effective population health outcomes, the 100 Top Hospitals are setting a different example by delivering consistently better care at a lower cost," said Ekta Punwani, 100 Top Hospitals® program leader at IBM Watson Health.
funeral/death notices
Cora Ruth Farley, 82 of Lampasas, TX died February 21, 2019 at a local nursing home.
She was born March 9, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Glen Williams Sr. and Ruth Armildia (Holmes) Williams. She married James Henry Farley May 7, 1955 in Whittier,CA. The family lived in California for many years. Cora belonged to New Covenant Church in Lampasas. She was a dog groomer, raised and showed Collies. She enjoyed square dancing and crochet.
She is survived by son, James Henry Farley Jr. (D’Ann); daughter, Janet Farley Estes (Terry); brother, Glen Williams Jr.; sisters, Anita Christian and Judith Ann Farley; grandchildren, Corina Leblanc Russell, Cynthia Leblanc Carrier and great-grandchildren, Eva, Cora, Scarlett, Natalie and Clara.
Cora was preceded in death by her parents and by husband James H. Farley Sr.
A memorial service will be held Monday March 18th at 10am at New Covenant Church in Lampasas. Cora’s body will be cremated and her remains buried at Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Killeen at 2pm that day.
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
She was born March 9, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Glen Williams Sr. and Ruth Armildia (Holmes) Williams. She married James Henry Farley May 7, 1955 in Whittier,CA. The family lived in California for many years. Cora belonged to New Covenant Church in Lampasas. She was a dog groomer, raised and showed Collies. She enjoyed square dancing and crochet.
She is survived by son, James Henry Farley Jr. (D’Ann); daughter, Janet Farley Estes (Terry); brother, Glen Williams Jr.; sisters, Anita Christian and Judith Ann Farley; grandchildren, Corina Leblanc Russell, Cynthia Leblanc Carrier and great-grandchildren, Eva, Cora, Scarlett, Natalie and Clara.
Cora was preceded in death by her parents and by husband James H. Farley Sr.
A memorial service will be held Monday March 18th at 10am at New Covenant Church in Lampasas. Cora’s body will be cremated and her remains buried at Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Killeen at 2pm that day.
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
the weather
High yesterday was 79° The low this morning was 55°
Today: Sunny, and up to 69° with NW wind at 15 mph and gusting a little..
Tonight: Overnight it will be mostly clear, a little chilly, down to the low 40s with N-NW wind 5-15 and gusting to 20 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 57º with more north wind at 10-15 mph and gusting up to 25.
Overnight it will get cold, down to 34º by morning, brought in be a light N-NE wind.
The Weekend: Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 56º and NE wind 5-10. That will lead into a slight chance of overnight showers and a low in the upper 30s.
Sunday should be partly sunny with a high near 62º and down to 41 overnight.
Next week: A little better weather coming with upper 60s Monday and Tuesday and maybe 70s mid-week.
***The wildflowers are coming soon!
Today: Sunny, and up to 69° with NW wind at 15 mph and gusting a little..
Tonight: Overnight it will be mostly clear, a little chilly, down to the low 40s with N-NW wind 5-15 and gusting to 20 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 57º with more north wind at 10-15 mph and gusting up to 25.
Overnight it will get cold, down to 34º by morning, brought in be a light N-NE wind.
The Weekend: Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 56º and NE wind 5-10. That will lead into a slight chance of overnight showers and a low in the upper 30s.
Sunday should be partly sunny with a high near 62º and down to 41 overnight.
Next week: A little better weather coming with upper 60s Monday and Tuesday and maybe 70s mid-week.
***The wildflowers are coming soon!
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter shows a busy Wednesday with five arrests, the first coming at 1:39am when a 44 yr old San Angelo man was arrested in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss for possession of PG1 drugs and driving with an invalid license. Suspicious activity was reported on Sunset Dr. at 1:54am, then at 6:50am a 17 yr old Kempner male was arrested in the 300 block of E 4th on a PD warrant for attempted burglary of a building. In the same incident an 18 yr old Lampasas male was also charged with the attempted burglary. Later, at 9:22am, a 19 yr old Lampasas female was arrested in the 200 block of E. 1st for DWI.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd at 9:31am and a suspicious person in the 400 block of S. Key at 9:41am. At 10:03am there was a theft report in the 200 block of N Walnut.
Yet another arrest came a few minutes after noon in the 1200 block of E. Ave. F. 25 yr old Desland Ray Wallace of Lampasas was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a family violence incident.
The afternoon brought a reckless driver report on Ohnmeiss at 1:28pm and harassment was in the 1300 block of E. Ave. I and also on Hollywood Dr. at 4:23pm.
The evening brought a minor accident in the 1700 block of CTE at 7:04pm, then a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of N. Walnut at 10:31pm and a noise disturbance in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 11:25pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day, Kempner had a couple of medical calls and out in the county the deputies went out on a criminal mischief call, an animal complaint, a civil matter and went into the Cove city limits on an alarm call.
The jail log shows the county arrested a 33 yr old Granite Shoals woman on an out of county charge and a 38 yr old Lampasas man for failure to appear.
The Burn Ban was lifted until 6pm on 3/18 – except on very windy days!
national agriculture day
For lots of reasons, all of us do, or certainly should, respect agriculture and all the people involved with the management of our farms, ranches, forests and parklands.
The flora and fauna of our world not only feed us, they are the most critical, absolutely necessary, part of our environment. Working with them, management of them, is what agriculture is all about.
So, those of us who spend our days in offices or driving up and down highways or in service-type jobs must be thankful that there are people out there managing farms and ranches and public lands and livestock auctions and ag programs in schools.
We salute and appreciate all of them. Thank you!
The flora and fauna of our world not only feed us, they are the most critical, absolutely necessary, part of our environment. Working with them, management of them, is what agriculture is all about.
So, those of us who spend our days in offices or driving up and down highways or in service-type jobs must be thankful that there are people out there managing farms and ranches and public lands and livestock auctions and ag programs in schools.
We salute and appreciate all of them. Thank you!
Grand Jury True Bills 12
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept Investigator David Thorp brought 4 cases before the Grand Jury on Wednesday. They sent forward for court the following cases:
Matthew Freeman Bowden-Unauth. Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Sean Anthony Edwards-Possession of Meth
Eric James Morales-Assault
Cory Anthony Schubmehl-Possession of Meth
Lampasas P. D. Investigators Charlie Boswell and Tim Ryan brought 5 cases:
Jesse James Knight-Fraudulent use of ID Info.
Javier Gamino Avila-Poss. Of Cocaine
Marcus Scott Lopez-Failure to reg. as sex offender
Melvin Lionell Batiste-Poss. Of Cocaine
Michael Clayton Robinson-UUMV
County Attorney’s Office (John Greenwood and Jessica Guy) brought 3 cases before the Grand Jury:
Jamie Lynn Farris-Poss. Of Meth
Adrian Louis Navarro-Aggravated Sexual Asslt of Child
Ashley Nicole Loyless-Poss. of a controlled substance
* The above are accused, but innocent until proven guilty.
Matthew Freeman Bowden-Unauth. Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Sean Anthony Edwards-Possession of Meth
Eric James Morales-Assault
Cory Anthony Schubmehl-Possession of Meth
Lampasas P. D. Investigators Charlie Boswell and Tim Ryan brought 5 cases:
Jesse James Knight-Fraudulent use of ID Info.
Javier Gamino Avila-Poss. Of Cocaine
Marcus Scott Lopez-Failure to reg. as sex offender
Melvin Lionell Batiste-Poss. Of Cocaine
Michael Clayton Robinson-UUMV
County Attorney’s Office (John Greenwood and Jessica Guy) brought 3 cases before the Grand Jury:
Jamie Lynn Farris-Poss. Of Meth
Adrian Louis Navarro-Aggravated Sexual Asslt of Child
Ashley Nicole Loyless-Poss. of a controlled substance
* The above are accused, but innocent until proven guilty.
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took placeWednesday and 375 head were on hand, up from the 175 head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 683 head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers, heifers and slaughter cows were steady and slaughter bulls were steady to $2 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.53-$2.18/lb 200-300lbs $1.47-$2.02/lb
300-400lbs $1.49-$1.83/lb 300-400lbs $1.26-$1.68/lb
400-500lbs $1.54-$1.85/lb 400-500lbs $1.36-$1.65/lb
500-600lbs $1.44-$1.65/lb 500-600lbs $1.37-$1.53/lb
600-700lbs $1.08-$1.64/lb 600-700lbs $1.20-$1.55/lb
700-800lbs $1.08-$1.40/lb 700-800lbs $1.05-$1.16/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .33-.43/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb. 44 -.54/lb 1300-2100lbs .80 - .88/lb
1100-1300lbs .56-.67/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement solid mouth $850-$1125/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs
Young to mid-age $1350 - $1725/pr
Feeder steers, heifers and slaughter cows were steady and slaughter bulls were steady to $2 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.53-$2.18/lb 200-300lbs $1.47-$2.02/lb
300-400lbs $1.49-$1.83/lb 300-400lbs $1.26-$1.68/lb
400-500lbs $1.54-$1.85/lb 400-500lbs $1.36-$1.65/lb
500-600lbs $1.44-$1.65/lb 500-600lbs $1.37-$1.53/lb
600-700lbs $1.08-$1.64/lb 600-700lbs $1.20-$1.55/lb
700-800lbs $1.08-$1.40/lb 700-800lbs $1.05-$1.16/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .33-.43/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb. 44 -.54/lb 1300-2100lbs .80 - .88/lb
1100-1300lbs .56-.67/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement solid mouth $850-$1125/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs
Young to mid-age $1350 - $1725/pr
the weather
The High yesterday 73° The Low this morning 49°
Today: We are under a 100% forecast for more rain today, mostly this morning, with a high temp of about 76º. There is the possibility of more strong S-SE wind coming in at 20-25 mph with gusts that could reach 35 mph. The rough weather warns us of an approaching cold front that could reach us on Thursday.
Tonight: It should be mostly clear with a low around 49º and S-SW winds could be 10-15 and gusting to 25mph.
Thursday: The sun should be out and the high up to around 63º but the wind will be NW at 10-15 mph and up to 20 in gusts. Overnight the sky will be clear and the north wind light, but the temperature should drop to 38º by morning.
Rest of the week: Friday could see highs in the mid-50s and the low overnight, mid-30s behind the north wind.
Saturday will have NE wind 5-10 mph and more mid-50s, down to 40 or just below overnight.
Sunday could get up close to 60º and overnight 40-41º.
Today: We are under a 100% forecast for more rain today, mostly this morning, with a high temp of about 76º. There is the possibility of more strong S-SE wind coming in at 20-25 mph with gusts that could reach 35 mph. The rough weather warns us of an approaching cold front that could reach us on Thursday.
Tonight: It should be mostly clear with a low around 49º and S-SW winds could be 10-15 and gusting to 25mph.
Thursday: The sun should be out and the high up to around 63º but the wind will be NW at 10-15 mph and up to 20 in gusts. Overnight the sky will be clear and the north wind light, but the temperature should drop to 38º by morning.
Rest of the week: Friday could see highs in the mid-50s and the low overnight, mid-30s behind the north wind.
Saturday will have NE wind 5-10 mph and more mid-50s, down to 40 or just below overnight.
Sunday could get up close to 60º and overnight 40-41º.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed disturbances began in the morning hours, one in the 1000 block of mMills St. at 5:11am and on in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 8:20am. Shortly after that at 8:31am at disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of CTE. Later in the morning a suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of S. Key at 9:57am.
The afternoon saw a disturbance at 12:33pm in the 200 block of W. Ave E, and a suspicious person reported in WM Brook Park at 12:57pm. In the 1100 block of E Ave F an assault was reported at 1:30pm. A call about a suspicious person was called in at 1:50pm in the 600 block of S. Key.
One minor accident was reported at 3:50pm in the 1700 block of CTE. A fraud report from the 800 block of N. Ridge came in at 5:15pm, then suspicious person reports were reported on S. Key one at 5:22 in the 900 block, and one at 5:45pm in the 700 block.
A theft was reported in the 100 block of W. North at 6:24pm, then later in the evening saw more suspicious person reports, One in the 1100 block of E. Ave H at 9:04 pm and one in the 700 block of S. Key at 10:49pm. Suspicious vehicles were reported in the 2700 block of S. 281 at 9:04pm and one in the 200 block of N. Key at 11:55pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa had another quiet day. Kempner responded to a call of threats and a civil matter.
Out in the county deputies attended to a wreck, responded to a shots fired call, and a civil matter. Deputied went in to Cove on a criminal mischief call, an animal bite and responded to an alarm.
The Jail Log showed the county detained a 53 year old Austin man on a failure to appear charge, and a 33 year old Killeen man on three capias pro fine charges.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18th at 6pm.
The afternoon saw a disturbance at 12:33pm in the 200 block of W. Ave E, and a suspicious person reported in WM Brook Park at 12:57pm. In the 1100 block of E Ave F an assault was reported at 1:30pm. A call about a suspicious person was called in at 1:50pm in the 600 block of S. Key.
One minor accident was reported at 3:50pm in the 1700 block of CTE. A fraud report from the 800 block of N. Ridge came in at 5:15pm, then suspicious person reports were reported on S. Key one at 5:22 in the 900 block, and one at 5:45pm in the 700 block.
A theft was reported in the 100 block of W. North at 6:24pm, then later in the evening saw more suspicious person reports, One in the 1100 block of E. Ave H at 9:04 pm and one in the 700 block of S. Key at 10:49pm. Suspicious vehicles were reported in the 2700 block of S. 281 at 9:04pm and one in the 200 block of N. Key at 11:55pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa had another quiet day. Kempner responded to a call of threats and a civil matter.
Out in the county deputies attended to a wreck, responded to a shots fired call, and a civil matter. Deputied went in to Cove on a criminal mischief call, an animal bite and responded to an alarm.
The Jail Log showed the county detained a 53 year old Austin man on a failure to appear charge, and a 33 year old Killeen man on three capias pro fine charges.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18th at 6pm.
Sale Day at Cattle Auction
Lampasas Cattle Auction kicks off its weekly sale today at 12:30pm.
Cove to Celebrate 140th Birthday
Our neighbors to the east at Copperas Cove will celebrate the birthday of their town on Monday, March 25th with a to-do at the Library at 501 S. Main at 5:30pm. The event will include the reading of a proclamation, historical photo displays, storytelling, a birthday cake and other refreshments…and they’ll all sing Happy Birthday to their town.
Many of us recall the Copperas Cove of the 50s and 60s, when it was a very small town, dwarfed by Lampasas, Gatesville and Killeen. Cove soon outgrew both Lampasas and Gatesville and now has a population that was over 32 thousand at last census. It’s likely a few to several thousand higher today.
Many of us recall the Copperas Cove of the 50s and 60s, when it was a very small town, dwarfed by Lampasas, Gatesville and Killeen. Cove soon outgrew both Lampasas and Gatesville and now has a population that was over 32 thousand at last census. It’s likely a few to several thousand higher today.
funeral notice
Jo Kathryn Jones Smart of Lampasas, Texas passed peacefully from this earth in her sleep on March 9, 2019. She was born on June 8, 1928 to Desmond A. and Eudell Ione Reece Jones in Ranger, Texas. 1947 was an exciting year for Jo as she graduated from Gatesville High School, then married Justin F. Smart on June 4. She and Justin established Smart Drilling and Supply in Lampasas. They worked as a team, and she remained actively involved in the family business for almost 50 years. She helped with everything from bookkeeping, sales, assisting customers, and even drove vehicles to and from work sites.
In 1948, she gave birth to Ross Desmond Smart followed by Terry Wesley Smart in 1951. She loved spending time with her boys and was extremely proud of everything they accomplished.
Jo especially enjoyed time with friends and family, though shopping and fashion were two of her greatest passions. She took particular care and pride in dressing well and had four granddaughters who she loved to take shopping at Dillard’s. She loved sharing her fashion wisdom with “her girls,” and was full of ideas for them to look more fashionable for every occasion.
Jo can best be remembered by her sense of humor, witty commentary, and love for her family and community. Her friends and church family were deeply important to her, and brought significant joy to her life. She believed that laughter was better than crying, and never lost that mischievous glint in her eyes. She enjoyed 90 years of love, laughter and joy with friends and family.
Jo is survived by her two sons, Ross Smart, Terry Smart and wife, Kathy; granddaughters, Scotti Smart George (Chris), Cely Smart, Sari Smart, and Hannah Smart; and great-grandson, Ryker George. Other family members include sister, Patricia Baker (Robert); nephew, Michael Baker and family; and niece, Katie Erwin and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Justin, sister-in-law and dear friend Doris Smart Crane, and by her parents.
In 1948, she gave birth to Ross Desmond Smart followed by Terry Wesley Smart in 1951. She loved spending time with her boys and was extremely proud of everything they accomplished.
Jo especially enjoyed time with friends and family, though shopping and fashion were two of her greatest passions. She took particular care and pride in dressing well and had four granddaughters who she loved to take shopping at Dillard’s. She loved sharing her fashion wisdom with “her girls,” and was full of ideas for them to look more fashionable for every occasion.
Jo can best be remembered by her sense of humor, witty commentary, and love for her family and community. Her friends and church family were deeply important to her, and brought significant joy to her life. She believed that laughter was better than crying, and never lost that mischievous glint in her eyes. She enjoyed 90 years of love, laughter and joy with friends and family.
Jo is survived by her two sons, Ross Smart, Terry Smart and wife, Kathy; granddaughters, Scotti Smart George (Chris), Cely Smart, Sari Smart, and Hannah Smart; and great-grandson, Ryker George. Other family members include sister, Patricia Baker (Robert); nephew, Michael Baker and family; and niece, Katie Erwin and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Justin, sister-in-law and dear friend Doris Smart Crane, and by her parents.
the weather
The High yesterday 57° This morning’s low 54°
Today: We are starting out the day with a dense fog advisory until noon. After noon there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be cloudy with a high near 72°, and S-SE wind at 5-15 mph gusting to 25 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 100% chance of rain. Shower and storms are forecast mainly after 1am. Some of these storms could be severe, and new rainfall amounts between ¾ and 1 inch are expected. The low should be near 53°, with SE wind 15-20 gusting to 30 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10am. It should be cloudy in the morning with the skies clearing in the afternoon, and a high near 73°. W-SW wind 10-20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 50° and winds from the west at 10-15 mph gusting to near 20 mph.
The rest of the week: It looks like sunny days and with a high in the 60’s on Thursday and then after a cold front and wind shift, in the 50’s on Friday and Saturday.
Today: We are starting out the day with a dense fog advisory until noon. After noon there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be cloudy with a high near 72°, and S-SE wind at 5-15 mph gusting to 25 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 100% chance of rain. Shower and storms are forecast mainly after 1am. Some of these storms could be severe, and new rainfall amounts between ¾ and 1 inch are expected. The low should be near 53°, with SE wind 15-20 gusting to 30 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10am. It should be cloudy in the morning with the skies clearing in the afternoon, and a high near 73°. W-SW wind 10-20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 50° and winds from the west at 10-15 mph gusting to near 20 mph.
The rest of the week: It looks like sunny days and with a high in the 60’s on Thursday and then after a cold front and wind shift, in the 50’s on Friday and Saturday.
the Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows an early morning call at 3:36am to the 1300 block of E. Ave I at 3:36am.Later in the morning at 11:43am there was an accident on Western St. with one person transported to the hospital.
In the afternoon an assault was reported in the 300 block of 4th St. at 12:26. Then harassments were reported, one on Snell at 12:44pm, one in the 400 block of N. Ridge at 2:23pm, and one in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 3:13pm. 3:54pm brought a minor accident in the 1100 block of Nix Rd.
Scott Lewis, 22, of Lampasas was arrested in the 800 block of Hoover St. at 5:19 for Lampasas Municipal Court Warrants for Continuous Violence Against the Family and a Violation of a Protective Order.
At 8:50pm a 45 year old woman from Leander was arrested in the 2600 block of S 183 for a Lampasas Municipal warrant for driving while license suspended , and at 9:07pm a suspicious vehicle was called in from the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss. A 20 year old Rowena, Texas man was arrested in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 10:42pm for possession of a controlled substance on possession of marijuana.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. In Kempner suspicious person calls were reported.Out in the county deputies were sent out to investigate a theft, handle a disturbance, and work civil matters as well as an animal complaint.
The jail log shows 59 year old Donald Wade Edmondson of Lampasas arrested for criminal trespass, and a 20 year old Hunt, TX man on a commitment charge.
Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until March 18 at 6pm.
In the afternoon an assault was reported in the 300 block of 4th St. at 12:26. Then harassments were reported, one on Snell at 12:44pm, one in the 400 block of N. Ridge at 2:23pm, and one in the 600 block of N. Ridge at 3:13pm. 3:54pm brought a minor accident in the 1100 block of Nix Rd.
Scott Lewis, 22, of Lampasas was arrested in the 800 block of Hoover St. at 5:19 for Lampasas Municipal Court Warrants for Continuous Violence Against the Family and a Violation of a Protective Order.
At 8:50pm a 45 year old woman from Leander was arrested in the 2600 block of S 183 for a Lampasas Municipal warrant for driving while license suspended , and at 9:07pm a suspicious vehicle was called in from the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss. A 20 year old Rowena, Texas man was arrested in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 10:42pm for possession of a controlled substance on possession of marijuana.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day. In Kempner suspicious person calls were reported.Out in the county deputies were sent out to investigate a theft, handle a disturbance, and work civil matters as well as an animal complaint.
The jail log shows 59 year old Donald Wade Edmondson of Lampasas arrested for criminal trespass, and a 20 year old Hunt, TX man on a commitment charge.
Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until March 18 at 6pm.
Police Officer Awarded
At the Lampasas City Council Meeting Monday night, Field Training Officer Andrew McCatherine was presented with the “Life-Saving Award” for recognizing a residence roof on fire, waking an elderly couple and helping them from their residence.
On January 20th at 5:35am, Officer McCatherine while on patrol saw flames coming out of the chimney and the roof at the residence located at 906 S. Main in Lampasas. He alerted the Lampasas Fire Department and made sure they were enroute, then woke the residents and made sure they were safe. His actions saved their lives and their residence.
This national award comes through the American Police Hall of Fame, and is a great honor.
On January 20th at 5:35am, Officer McCatherine while on patrol saw flames coming out of the chimney and the roof at the residence located at 906 S. Main in Lampasas. He alerted the Lampasas Fire Department and made sure they were enroute, then woke the residents and made sure they were safe. His actions saved their lives and their residence.
This national award comes through the American Police Hall of Fame, and is a great honor.
Lampasas Students at Houston Stock Show
Lampasas County was represented well Monday, March 11th in Houston.
Paige Rutland, (above) Daughter of Jeff and Stephanie Rutland exhibited her light weight dark cross pig to a premium sale slot with a ninth place slot! Gracie Moore, (above right) Daughter of Jim and Terry Moore had the Grand Champion Maine Anjou Bull and the Division Reserve Champion in the Maintainer heifer class today in the Breeding Cattle Open Show ! |
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funeral notices
Joyce M. Morgan, 83 of Lampasas, TX died Friday morning March 8, 2019 at a local nursing home.
She was born November 28, 1935 in Burnet, TX to parents Charles Montie Dodd and Annie Nora (Newsom) Dodd. She married David Morgan.
Joyce had lived the majority of her life in Austin, where she owned and operated a Dog Training Center for many years. She had over 30 years experience training and showing dogs. She earned 5 Obedience Trial Champions and the first Utility Dog Excellence Title in Austin. As and AKC Judge, she traveled all over the US judging obedience dog trials. She was a member of Lampasas Baptist Church.
Joyce is survived by son, David Morgan Jr.;Daughters, Patricia Glenn (Ricki),Bobbie Johnson (Sammy).
5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, by 3 brothers, one sister and by granddaughter, Jennifer Johnson.
Funeral service will be Wednesday March 13, at 10 am at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Bagdad Cemetery in Leander.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Espiririon Moreno, 75 of Lampasas, Texas died Saturday night March 9, 2019 at Metroplex Adventist Hospital in Killeen.
He was born December 14, 1943 in Schulenberg, TX to parents Roman Moreno and Maria (Mata) Moreno. He grew up in Lampasas and lived most all his life here. Espiririon was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was retired form Evergreen Feed Mill as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going camping and fishing and riding in the golf cart while his sons played golf.
He is survived by his children; Christopher Moreno, Joe Moreno, Sharon Griego and Victor, Mario Moreno, Lupe and Bobby Brown, Steve Moreno, Annie and Michael Herrera and Nancy Moreno; Siblings; Julio Moreno, Juanita Short, Reynalda Moreno.
19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive.
Espiririon was preceded in death by his parents, by wife Mary Moreno, by son, Arthur Yeathermon and by grandson, Steven Moreno.
Funeral Mass will be Thursday March 14 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow. Rosary will be recited Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
She was born November 28, 1935 in Burnet, TX to parents Charles Montie Dodd and Annie Nora (Newsom) Dodd. She married David Morgan.
Joyce had lived the majority of her life in Austin, where she owned and operated a Dog Training Center for many years. She had over 30 years experience training and showing dogs. She earned 5 Obedience Trial Champions and the first Utility Dog Excellence Title in Austin. As and AKC Judge, she traveled all over the US judging obedience dog trials. She was a member of Lampasas Baptist Church.
Joyce is survived by son, David Morgan Jr.;Daughters, Patricia Glenn (Ricki),Bobbie Johnson (Sammy).
5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, by 3 brothers, one sister and by granddaughter, Jennifer Johnson.
Funeral service will be Wednesday March 13, at 10 am at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Bagdad Cemetery in Leander.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Espiririon Moreno, 75 of Lampasas, Texas died Saturday night March 9, 2019 at Metroplex Adventist Hospital in Killeen.
He was born December 14, 1943 in Schulenberg, TX to parents Roman Moreno and Maria (Mata) Moreno. He grew up in Lampasas and lived most all his life here. Espiririon was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was retired form Evergreen Feed Mill as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going camping and fishing and riding in the golf cart while his sons played golf.
He is survived by his children; Christopher Moreno, Joe Moreno, Sharon Griego and Victor, Mario Moreno, Lupe and Bobby Brown, Steve Moreno, Annie and Michael Herrera and Nancy Moreno; Siblings; Julio Moreno, Juanita Short, Reynalda Moreno.
19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive.
Espiririon was preceded in death by his parents, by wife Mary Moreno, by son, Arthur Yeathermon and by grandson, Steven Moreno.
Funeral Mass will be Thursday March 14 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow. Rosary will be recited Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
the weather
The High yesterday 67° The Low this morning 52° Today: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers or storms with a high near 61° NE breezes around 10 mph.
Tonight: A 30% chance of showers or storms after 10pm. It will be cloudy with a low near 52° and NE wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday Cloudy with a high of 71° with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Winds will be S-SE at 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Rain chances are 60%.
Tuesday night there is a 90% of showers and storms with some severe. The low will be near 57°, with S-SE winds 15-25 mph gusting to 30 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday morning there will be a 40% chance of showers or storms, then it looks like it clears up with a high around 70° and S- SW winds. Thursday and Friday look sunny with highs near 60°.
Tonight: A 30% chance of showers or storms after 10pm. It will be cloudy with a low near 52° and NE wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday Cloudy with a high of 71° with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Winds will be S-SE at 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Rain chances are 60%.
Tuesday night there is a 90% of showers and storms with some severe. The low will be near 57°, with S-SE winds 15-25 mph gusting to 30 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday morning there will be a 40% chance of showers or storms, then it looks like it clears up with a high around 70° and S- SW winds. Thursday and Friday look sunny with highs near 60°.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. for Saturday shows a quiet morning, then a burglary call at 11:32 in the 1300 block of E. Ave F.
Saturday afternoon saw the arrest of a 52 year old Lometa man for driving with an invalid license and a municipal warrant for the same charge on an earlier arrest. Criminal Mischief was reported in the 500 block of S. Walnut at 7:54, then at 8:05 a 59 year old Lampasas man was taken into custody for public intoxication in the 700 block of S. Key.
A reckless driver was reported in the 400 block of S. Key at 8:33 pm. Then disturbances were reported, one in the 400 block of E. 5th at 9:10pm and one on Castleberry at 9:12pm.
Sunday morning early saw a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of S. 281 at 12:07am. Then a minor accident in the 300 block of S. 281 at 12:35 am.
Later in the morning there was a suspicious person in the 500 block of N. Key at 6:33am. At 7:16am there was a theft reported in the 100 block of N. Walnut.
Sunday afternoon there was a reckless driver on S. 281 at 5:57pm and a suspicious person on Creek St. at 11:36pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows over the weekend, Lometa had a wreck and a report of a suspicious person.Kempner showed an alarm, civil matters and an animal complaint as well as a shots fired call.
Out in the county, deputies went out to a structure fire, civil matters, and a noise complaint. Deputies went into cove on a theft case and a trespassing call.
The Jail Log showed the County booked in a 20 year old Cedar Park man on a bond revocation
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18th at 6pm
Saturday afternoon saw the arrest of a 52 year old Lometa man for driving with an invalid license and a municipal warrant for the same charge on an earlier arrest. Criminal Mischief was reported in the 500 block of S. Walnut at 7:54, then at 8:05 a 59 year old Lampasas man was taken into custody for public intoxication in the 700 block of S. Key.
A reckless driver was reported in the 400 block of S. Key at 8:33 pm. Then disturbances were reported, one in the 400 block of E. 5th at 9:10pm and one on Castleberry at 9:12pm.
Sunday morning early saw a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of S. 281 at 12:07am. Then a minor accident in the 300 block of S. 281 at 12:35 am.
Later in the morning there was a suspicious person in the 500 block of N. Key at 6:33am. At 7:16am there was a theft reported in the 100 block of N. Walnut.
Sunday afternoon there was a reckless driver on S. 281 at 5:57pm and a suspicious person on Creek St. at 11:36pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows over the weekend, Lometa had a wreck and a report of a suspicious person.Kempner showed an alarm, civil matters and an animal complaint as well as a shots fired call.
Out in the county, deputies went out to a structure fire, civil matters, and a noise complaint. Deputies went into cove on a theft case and a trespassing call.
The Jail Log showed the County booked in a 20 year old Cedar Park man on a bond revocation
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18th at 6pm
today
Lampasas County Commissioners met this morning at 9am for a regular session. The following was discussed:
*A motion was passed to award bid for asphalt and emulsion, with 3 bids already placed
*A motion was approved for a 4” waterline to be installed to provide water to Cottonwood Mesa Subdivision. The water line is to run under cr 3270 “by means of boring under the road 36’ deep from bar ditch to bar ditch.”
*All racial profiling reports were unanimously passed for Lampasas, Kempner, Lometa, and Copperas Cove police departments, along with Copperas Coves’ Municipal Court.
*A Change Order Motion was passed to provide an additional 48 days to a construction contract for selection of “brazos blend stone in lieu of white limestone.”
*A cost adjustment for the addition of variable frequency drive fans was approved.
*A discussion was held on the 2020 census information. It will now be done online instead of mailed to you. It seems scammers are trying to get personal information from people over the telephone. Bobby Carroll warns the public stating “if you receive a call from the Census Bureau of Investigations” Do not give them any of your information!
* A discussion was held about the jail project. The status of the build is going well with all the masonry work already done. Ronny Goodman who was in attendance, stated that “the metal building project will continue, with the structural steel construction to start early this week. “
Lampasas County Commissioners have a called meeting at 1:30pm to take care of some business items. This agenda will include discussion, consideration, and possible action on Departments Heads, and an EMS/Ambulance Service presentation by LifeGuard Ambulance Service.
There will be an update on courthouse hours, as well as an update on the Jail Project.
Lampasas City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 pm to discuss litigation with the Kempner Water Supply Corp., an update on the search for a Fire Chief, the council’s work plan, discussion regarding a sex offender’s residency ordinance and the council’s workshop format.
In regular session at 7pm, there will be the City Manager’s operational report, and a resolution expressing support for the Spring Ho festival. There will also be discussion and possible action regarding the following:
*an amendment relating to the abandonment of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways
*the website photo entry contest
*funds to repair one of the city’s fire engines
*The purchase of aJohn Deere 504E Utility tractor with Bucker Loader for the Hancock Park Golf Course in the anount of $28,318.95
*The emergency purchase of a variable frequency drive unit for the Spring Street Pump Station in the amount of $12,650
*A motion was passed to award bid for asphalt and emulsion, with 3 bids already placed
*A motion was approved for a 4” waterline to be installed to provide water to Cottonwood Mesa Subdivision. The water line is to run under cr 3270 “by means of boring under the road 36’ deep from bar ditch to bar ditch.”
*All racial profiling reports were unanimously passed for Lampasas, Kempner, Lometa, and Copperas Cove police departments, along with Copperas Coves’ Municipal Court.
*A Change Order Motion was passed to provide an additional 48 days to a construction contract for selection of “brazos blend stone in lieu of white limestone.”
*A cost adjustment for the addition of variable frequency drive fans was approved.
*A discussion was held on the 2020 census information. It will now be done online instead of mailed to you. It seems scammers are trying to get personal information from people over the telephone. Bobby Carroll warns the public stating “if you receive a call from the Census Bureau of Investigations” Do not give them any of your information!
* A discussion was held about the jail project. The status of the build is going well with all the masonry work already done. Ronny Goodman who was in attendance, stated that “the metal building project will continue, with the structural steel construction to start early this week. “
Lampasas County Commissioners have a called meeting at 1:30pm to take care of some business items. This agenda will include discussion, consideration, and possible action on Departments Heads, and an EMS/Ambulance Service presentation by LifeGuard Ambulance Service.
There will be an update on courthouse hours, as well as an update on the Jail Project.
Lampasas City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 pm to discuss litigation with the Kempner Water Supply Corp., an update on the search for a Fire Chief, the council’s work plan, discussion regarding a sex offender’s residency ordinance and the council’s workshop format.
In regular session at 7pm, there will be the City Manager’s operational report, and a resolution expressing support for the Spring Ho festival. There will also be discussion and possible action regarding the following:
*an amendment relating to the abandonment of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways
*the website photo entry contest
*funds to repair one of the city’s fire engines
*The purchase of aJohn Deere 504E Utility tractor with Bucker Loader for the Hancock Park Golf Course in the anount of $28,318.95
*The emergency purchase of a variable frequency drive unit for the Spring Street Pump Station in the amount of $12,650
district court notes
Lampasas Courthouse was the site of a 27th District Court Docket Call on March 8th. Presiding over the Court was 27th District Judge John Gauntt. There were 38 cases presented by Lampasas County and City lawmen and the County Attorney’s Office.
Altogether 38 cases were brought to the court. 29 of them involved men and 9 involved women.
There were 17 cases involving possession of a controlled substance and one involved delivery of marijuana under ¼ ounce, this case is under advisement. There was one DWI case with felony repetition. Donald Wade Edmondson failed to appear on a charge of having a prohibited substance or item in a correctional facility and a warrant was issued.
Felony cases for burglary, or theft totaled two, with one involving theft of a controlled substance under $150,000. There were two cases for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, which were reset. Nick Hernandez, in court for evading arrest/detention with a motor vehicle surrendered his bond and was taken into custody.
There were two fraud cases, and two for forgery with one dismissed. Crimes causing personal harm included 1 assault case for assault on a family member for impeding breath or circulation. There was one sexual assault case that was reset. There were three cases for aggravated sexual assault of a child. One is set for jury trial in July and two were reset.
Of the 38 cases presented to the court five were settled. Chad Mckee of Quinlan Texas was sentenced to one day in the Lampasas County Jail with credit for time served plus costs and fees on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. Amanda Gauna of Lampasas, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG 1, 1-4 grams was sentenced to 5 years of deferred adjudicated probation with a $500 fine and costs and fees. Juliaann Maldonado of Lometa, charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation with a $1000 fine, and has to attend a SAFPF program. Justin Wayne McGehee on two charges of falsifying a statement or vehicle registration saw one dismissed and was given three years deferred adjudication probation with a $5000 fine plus court costs on the other. Joseph Jacobs of Lampasas was punished with 703 days in state jail with credit for time served and saw his probation revoked on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
The balance of the cases have been reset.
Altogether 38 cases were brought to the court. 29 of them involved men and 9 involved women.
There were 17 cases involving possession of a controlled substance and one involved delivery of marijuana under ¼ ounce, this case is under advisement. There was one DWI case with felony repetition. Donald Wade Edmondson failed to appear on a charge of having a prohibited substance or item in a correctional facility and a warrant was issued.
Felony cases for burglary, or theft totaled two, with one involving theft of a controlled substance under $150,000. There were two cases for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, which were reset. Nick Hernandez, in court for evading arrest/detention with a motor vehicle surrendered his bond and was taken into custody.
There were two fraud cases, and two for forgery with one dismissed. Crimes causing personal harm included 1 assault case for assault on a family member for impeding breath or circulation. There was one sexual assault case that was reset. There were three cases for aggravated sexual assault of a child. One is set for jury trial in July and two were reset.
Of the 38 cases presented to the court five were settled. Chad Mckee of Quinlan Texas was sentenced to one day in the Lampasas County Jail with credit for time served plus costs and fees on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram. Amanda Gauna of Lampasas, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG 1, 1-4 grams was sentenced to 5 years of deferred adjudicated probation with a $500 fine and costs and fees. Juliaann Maldonado of Lometa, charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudicated probation with a $1000 fine, and has to attend a SAFPF program. Justin Wayne McGehee on two charges of falsifying a statement or vehicle registration saw one dismissed and was given three years deferred adjudication probation with a $5000 fine plus court costs on the other. Joseph Jacobs of Lampasas was punished with 703 days in state jail with credit for time served and saw his probation revoked on a charge of possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than a gram.
The balance of the cases have been reset.
the weather
The High yesterday 79° The Low this morning 66°
Today: Sunny this afternoon after a brief rain shower this morning, with a high of 76°. Wind will be W at 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight: mostly clear with a low near 51°, wind will be out of the W at 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 70° and a 20% chance of showers. SW wind 5-10 mph will become NE in the morning.
Overnight the rain chances increase to 30% with a mostly cloudy sky and a low near 51°. E-NE wind at 5-10 mph.
Next week: Monday calls for a 70% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm, cloudy skies and a high near 63°. Monday night calls for a low near 55 ° and a 50% chance of showers. The rain chances continue in to Tuesday, and Tuesday night the rain chances increase to 80%.
Wednesday: It looks like the rain clears out on Wednesday morning and the afternoon looks to be sunny with a high near 69°
Today: Sunny this afternoon after a brief rain shower this morning, with a high of 76°. Wind will be W at 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight: mostly clear with a low near 51°, wind will be out of the W at 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 70° and a 20% chance of showers. SW wind 5-10 mph will become NE in the morning.
Overnight the rain chances increase to 30% with a mostly cloudy sky and a low near 51°. E-NE wind at 5-10 mph.
Next week: Monday calls for a 70% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm, cloudy skies and a high near 63°. Monday night calls for a low near 55 ° and a 50% chance of showers. The rain chances continue in to Tuesday, and Tuesday night the rain chances increase to 80%.
Wednesday: It looks like the rain clears out on Wednesday morning and the afternoon looks to be sunny with a high near 69°
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows a quiet early morning and then suspicious activity reported in the 1500 block of E. Ave A at 10:08 am , then a little bit later a criminal trespass was reported in the 1500 block of S. Key. Officers responded to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 10:31 am.
The afternoon shows a minor accident took place in the 1700 block of CTE at 12:50 pm, then a major accident in the 200 block of N. Key at 1:12 pm , with 3 people transported to the hospital. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of S. Key at 1:16 pm, then a runaway was called in from the 400 block of S. Broad at 1:51 pm.
At 7:49pm, a 41 year old woman from Moody was taken into custody in the 1100 block of E. Ave F for possession of a controlled substance under one gram.
9:22 pm shows a call about a reckless driver on 183
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Kempner with medical calls, responding to an alarm, and an animal call. There were also civil matters attended to by deputies in Kempner. Out in the county there were civil matters., reported reckless drivers, and an alarm call.
Deputies went into Copperas Cove on a criminal mischief call and livestock matters.
The Jail log shows a 53 year old Lampasas man arrested on a bond surrender, and a 48 year old detained on a commitment charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18 at 6pm. This Weekend
A reminder to everyone that tomorrow morning at 2am Daylight Savings time begins and we all need to move our clocks ahead one hour.
Yes, we will all lose one hour of sleep.
The afternoon shows a minor accident took place in the 1700 block of CTE at 12:50 pm, then a major accident in the 200 block of N. Key at 1:12 pm , with 3 people transported to the hospital. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of S. Key at 1:16 pm, then a runaway was called in from the 400 block of S. Broad at 1:51 pm.
At 7:49pm, a 41 year old woman from Moody was taken into custody in the 1100 block of E. Ave F for possession of a controlled substance under one gram.
9:22 pm shows a call about a reckless driver on 183
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Kempner with medical calls, responding to an alarm, and an animal call. There were also civil matters attended to by deputies in Kempner. Out in the county there were civil matters., reported reckless drivers, and an alarm call.
Deputies went into Copperas Cove on a criminal mischief call and livestock matters.
The Jail log shows a 53 year old Lampasas man arrested on a bond surrender, and a 48 year old detained on a commitment charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18 at 6pm. This Weekend
A reminder to everyone that tomorrow morning at 2am Daylight Savings time begins and we all need to move our clocks ahead one hour.
Yes, we will all lose one hour of sleep.
This weekend
A reminder to everyone that tomorrow morning at 2am Daylight Savings time begins and we all need to move our clocks ahead one hour.
Yes, we will all lose one hour of sleep.
Yes, we will all lose one hour of sleep.
next week (meetings monday)
Lampasas County Commissioners will meet on Monday at 9am for a regular session. The agenda includes business concerning bids for road work materials, and racial profiling reports from law enforcement in the area.
There is a utility installation permit request to install a 4” water line to provide water to Cottonwood Mesa Subdivision The line is proposed to cross under CR 3270, by means of boring under the road 36” deep from bar ditch to bar ditch.
There will also be an update on the Jail project.
Lampasas County Commissioners will then have a called meeting at 1:30pm to take care of some business items. This agenda will include discussion, consideration, and possible action on Departments Heads, and an EMS/Ambulance Service presentation by LifeGuard Ambulance Service.
There will be an update on courthouse hours, as well as an update on the Jail Project.
Lampasas City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 pm to discuss litigation with the Kempner Water Supply Corp., an update on the search for a Fire Chief, the council’s work plan, discussion regarding a sex offender’s residency ordinance and the council’s workshop format.
In regular session at 7pm, there will be the City Manager’s operational report, and a resolution expressing support for the Spring Ho festival. There will also be discussion and possible action regarding the following:
*an amendment relating to the abandonment of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways
*the website photo entry contest
*funds to repair one of the city’s fire engines
*The purchase of aJohn Deere 504E Utility tractor with Bucker Loader for the Hancock Park Golf Course in the anount of $28,318.95
*The emergency purchase of a variable frequency drive unit for the Spring Street Pump Station in the amount of $12,650
There is a utility installation permit request to install a 4” water line to provide water to Cottonwood Mesa Subdivision The line is proposed to cross under CR 3270, by means of boring under the road 36” deep from bar ditch to bar ditch.
There will also be an update on the Jail project.
Lampasas County Commissioners will then have a called meeting at 1:30pm to take care of some business items. This agenda will include discussion, consideration, and possible action on Departments Heads, and an EMS/Ambulance Service presentation by LifeGuard Ambulance Service.
There will be an update on courthouse hours, as well as an update on the Jail Project.
Lampasas City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 pm to discuss litigation with the Kempner Water Supply Corp., an update on the search for a Fire Chief, the council’s work plan, discussion regarding a sex offender’s residency ordinance and the council’s workshop format.
In regular session at 7pm, there will be the City Manager’s operational report, and a resolution expressing support for the Spring Ho festival. There will also be discussion and possible action regarding the following:
*an amendment relating to the abandonment of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways
*the website photo entry contest
*funds to repair one of the city’s fire engines
*The purchase of aJohn Deere 504E Utility tractor with Bucker Loader for the Hancock Park Golf Course in the anount of $28,318.95
*The emergency purchase of a variable frequency drive unit for the Spring Street Pump Station in the amount of $12,650
stock shows continue
Spring Break is upon us but stock showing continue through spring break with Houston and Austin shows.
Yesterday in Houston, Dillon Brister the son of Michael and Genny Brister competed at the Houston Livestock Shows’ Market Broiler Competition.
Dillon is a Lampasas FFA and Lampasas 4-H member from Bend and showed his market cockerels, there were 329 Market pens exhibited and the top 100 pens make the Sale. Dillon placed in the top 100.
Yesterday in Houston, Dillon Brister the son of Michael and Genny Brister competed at the Houston Livestock Shows’ Market Broiler Competition.
Dillon is a Lampasas FFA and Lampasas 4-H member from Bend and showed his market cockerels, there were 329 Market pens exhibited and the top 100 pens make the Sale. Dillon placed in the top 100.
the weather
The High yesterday 73° The Low this morning 62°
Today: Mostly cloudy with a high near 81°, winds from the SW at 10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph
Tonight: Cloudy with a low near 64° and a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 9pm. Rainfall rates are forecasted to be .10-.25 inch with higher amounts in the storms. Winds will be S-SW at 10-15 mph gusting as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunshine and a high near 74°. Wind become N-NW early in the day and will be 10-15 mph and gusting to 25 mph. Overnight the winds die down to become light and variable, with a low near 49°.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 66°, and E-NE wind at 5-15 mph. Rain chances at 40%. The rain chances increase Sunday night to 50%.
Next Week starts out cloudy with continued rain chances of 70% on Monday and 80% on Tuesday. It looks like the sun reappears on Wednesday.
Today: Mostly cloudy with a high near 81°, winds from the SW at 10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph
Tonight: Cloudy with a low near 64° and a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 9pm. Rainfall rates are forecasted to be .10-.25 inch with higher amounts in the storms. Winds will be S-SW at 10-15 mph gusting as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunshine and a high near 74°. Wind become N-NW early in the day and will be 10-15 mph and gusting to 25 mph. Overnight the winds die down to become light and variable, with a low near 49°.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 66°, and E-NE wind at 5-15 mph. Rain chances at 40%. The rain chances increase Sunday night to 50%.
Next Week starts out cloudy with continued rain chances of 70% on Monday and 80% on Tuesday. It looks like the sun reappears on Wednesday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a suspicious person in the 2200 block of 281 at 12:52am, and another in the 600 block of E. Ave F at 7:30 am. There was suspicious activity reported in the 1300 block of CTE at 1:23pm. Then a harassment was reported in the 700 block of W. 2nd St. at 1:25pm. On Sue Ann Dr. at 2:45pm was a suspicious vehicle. A theft was reported on S. Park at 3:35pm.
Later in the afternoon a reckless driver was reported in the 100 block of W. Ave A at 5:02, then a harassment on 183 South at 5:54pm. At 6:30 pm there was a suspicious person in the 1000 Block of W. Ave E, and at 8:18pm there was a suspicious vehicle reported on Hillcrest Dr.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Lometa had a quiet day. Deputies went to Kempner on civil matters and an assault.
Out in the County deputies served a warrant, responded to a trespassing call, and settled a disturbance> There was also a suicidal call and a few civil matters. Deputies responded to Cove on an animal complaint.
The Jail log shows 57 year old James Stanley Glaze of Kempner was brought in for failing to register as a sex offender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18 at 6pm.
Later in the afternoon a reckless driver was reported in the 100 block of W. Ave A at 5:02, then a harassment on 183 South at 5:54pm. At 6:30 pm there was a suspicious person in the 1000 Block of W. Ave E, and at 8:18pm there was a suspicious vehicle reported on Hillcrest Dr.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Lometa had a quiet day. Deputies went to Kempner on civil matters and an assault.
Out in the County deputies served a warrant, responded to a trespassing call, and settled a disturbance> There was also a suicidal call and a few civil matters. Deputies responded to Cove on an animal complaint.
The Jail log shows 57 year old James Stanley Glaze of Kempner was brought in for failing to register as a sex offender.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 18 at 6pm.
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
The City of Lampasas has received word from TCEQ that the Boil Water Notice has been lifted. The Water no longer requires boiling to be used.
The City of Lampasas Website, Lampasas.org also relayed the following information:
“If you are still experiencing NO water please call 512-556-6235. This will help crews respond more efficiently to areas in need to flush the air from lines allowing the water to flow through the system.
If you are experiencing milky water please know that it is just air in the water and will subside”
The City of Lampasas Website, Lampasas.org also relayed the following information:
“If you are still experiencing NO water please call 512-556-6235. This will help crews respond more efficiently to areas in need to flush the air from lines allowing the water to flow through the system.
If you are experiencing milky water please know that it is just air in the water and will subside”
Local Area Sales Tax Report
In Lampasas County the collections made at local businesses in January that was turned over to the state in February was higher than last year.
The City of Lampasas received a rebate check from the state for $146,027, which shows an increase of 7.23% over last year’s check for the same period. A very nice. increase.
The City of Kempner got a check for $8,233, which shows a 2.36% increase.
The City of Lometa showed a decrease of 2.32% in their check of $7030.
The City of San Saba, which showed a 16.04% decrease for sales in December, was down 24.72% for January as well. They received a rebate of $39,567
Evant ‘s check for $2,845 was an increase of 21.58% for January.
The City of Lampasas received a rebate check from the state for $146,027, which shows an increase of 7.23% over last year’s check for the same period. A very nice. increase.
The City of Kempner got a check for $8,233, which shows a 2.36% increase.
The City of Lometa showed a decrease of 2.32% in their check of $7030.
The City of San Saba, which showed a 16.04% decrease for sales in December, was down 24.72% for January as well. They received a rebate of $39,567
Evant ‘s check for $2,845 was an increase of 21.58% for January.
Today
Spring Break Friday!
Early Release for Lampasas ISD today as Spring Break begins!
Lampasas High School and the elementary schools will release at 12:20pm , and Lampasas Middle School at 12:30pm .
Lometa will let their students go at 12:30pm.
The DPS is concerned, of course, about drunk driving, particularly among young people.
“Spring Break is a dangerous time on Texas roads, with hundreds of impaired driving crashes involving young drivers occurring each year. As college students and young adults head to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the party starts.”
We can count on there being lots of extra enforcement efforts on the streets and highways over the next few weeks. We hope everyone has a great Spring Break and stay safe!
this weekend
A reminder to everyone that Sunday at 2am Daylight Savings time begins and we all need to move our clocks ahead one hour.
Yes, we will all lose one hour of sleep.
Yes, we will all lose one hour of sleep.
the weather
High yesterday was 56° The low this morning was 48°
Today: Mostly sunny skies with a high of 73°. The wind becomes S-SW at 10-15mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight: The south winds continue with a mostly cloudy sky and a low near 56°.
Friday: A very nice day with a high near 77°. The winds continue from the S-SW at 10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
The Weekend: Friday night the clouds roll in and there is a 40% chance of showers and storms after midnight, with a low near 62°. Saturday looks good with a high near 78° and winds coming around to the west at 10-15 mph. The low Saturday gets down to near 46°. There is a 30% chance of showers Sunday and a 40% chance of showers Sunday night with a high of 65° and a low near 47°.
Next Week: Monday will be cloudy with a high near 62° and a 50% chance of showers, with the chance of showers continuing into Monday night.
Today: Mostly sunny skies with a high of 73°. The wind becomes S-SW at 10-15mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight: The south winds continue with a mostly cloudy sky and a low near 56°.
Friday: A very nice day with a high near 77°. The winds continue from the S-SW at 10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
The Weekend: Friday night the clouds roll in and there is a 40% chance of showers and storms after midnight, with a low near 62°. Saturday looks good with a high near 78° and winds coming around to the west at 10-15 mph. The low Saturday gets down to near 46°. There is a 30% chance of showers Sunday and a 40% chance of showers Sunday night with a high of 65° and a low near 47°.
Next Week: Monday will be cloudy with a high near 62° and a 50% chance of showers, with the chance of showers continuing into Monday night.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept had a harassment report early this morning at 4:19 in the 800 N. Ridge. At 9:32 am there was an assault in the 900 Block of S. Broad. Later in the morning a theft was reported in the 300 block of E. 2nd.
The afternoon started with a reckless driver report in the 1300 block of E. FM 580 at 12:38, then at 12:52 there was a theft report in the 200 block of N. Key. Later in the day a fraud was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. The evening brought reckless driver reports, one in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 7:59 pm and one on 183 South at 8:22pm. Suspicious activity was reported in the 1300 block of W. Ave C at 8:47pm and in the 600 block of N. Game at 9:12pm there was a reported assault. A domestic disturbance was called in at 10:09pm in the 100 block of W. North and at 10:57pm a fraud was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Lometa had another quiet day. In Kempner deputies tended to a civil matter, served a warrant, there was a trespassing call and a couple of animal bites were reported.
Out in the county deputies were sent out on a narcotics call, civil matter, worked a fraud case. Deputies also worked a structure fire in Cove.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in 51 year old Jason Lee Scott of Kempner for indecency with a child, sexual contact.
A 54 year old Lampasas man was taken in for possession of a controlled substance and prohibited substance in a correctional facility.
A 28 year old Kempner woman was detained on probation violations and out of county charges.
Also booked in was a 58 year old Copperas Cove resident on a commitment charge, a 37 year old Kingwood man for possession of marijuana and a 38 Y/O Killeen man for possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear and 23 capias pro fine charges.
Hill Country Crimestoppers is having their annual Delaware Springs, Susan C. Cranford Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser on March 29th. It’s fun and a worthy fund raiser. Just sayin… ☺
The afternoon started with a reckless driver report in the 1300 block of E. FM 580 at 12:38, then at 12:52 there was a theft report in the 200 block of N. Key. Later in the day a fraud was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. The evening brought reckless driver reports, one in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 7:59 pm and one on 183 South at 8:22pm. Suspicious activity was reported in the 1300 block of W. Ave C at 8:47pm and in the 600 block of N. Game at 9:12pm there was a reported assault. A domestic disturbance was called in at 10:09pm in the 100 block of W. North and at 10:57pm a fraud was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. shows Lometa had another quiet day. In Kempner deputies tended to a civil matter, served a warrant, there was a trespassing call and a couple of animal bites were reported.
Out in the county deputies were sent out on a narcotics call, civil matter, worked a fraud case. Deputies also worked a structure fire in Cove.
The Jail Log shows the county booked in 51 year old Jason Lee Scott of Kempner for indecency with a child, sexual contact.
A 54 year old Lampasas man was taken in for possession of a controlled substance and prohibited substance in a correctional facility.
A 28 year old Kempner woman was detained on probation violations and out of county charges.
Also booked in was a 58 year old Copperas Cove resident on a commitment charge, a 37 year old Kingwood man for possession of marijuana and a 38 Y/O Killeen man for possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear and 23 capias pro fine charges.
Hill Country Crimestoppers is having their annual Delaware Springs, Susan C. Cranford Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser on March 29th. It’s fun and a worthy fund raiser. Just sayin… ☺
boil water notice for lampasas
Lampasas radio has learned that an 18” water line on Spring St. was damaged causing a water main break. This being the case, the city of Lampasas has issued a Public Notice to Boil Water. The notice was sent out by the City of Lampasas, and includes water used for drinking, cooking, making ice as well as washing hands, brushing teeth, drinking etc. The notice also states that those with weakened immune systems may be particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria and it is especially important those individuals boil their water for a minimum of 2 minutes at a vigorous rolling boil before using.
The city of Lampasas moved fast on this and has already fixed the pipe. Workers replaced a 20 foot span of aged pipe.
A sample of the water has been sent off for testing and results are expected back sometime Friday. The City will let residents know when the boil water notice has been lifted.
In the meantime the schools are in regular session, using bottled water for cooking. Students are using hand sanitizer in lieu of washing their hands.
Local restaurants and convenient stores are limiting their menus and beverages until the city rescinds the boil water notice.
The city of Lampasas moved fast on this and has already fixed the pipe. Workers replaced a 20 foot span of aged pipe.
A sample of the water has been sent off for testing and results are expected back sometime Friday. The City will let residents know when the boil water notice has been lifted.
In the meantime the schools are in regular session, using bottled water for cooking. Students are using hand sanitizer in lieu of washing their hands.
Local restaurants and convenient stores are limiting their menus and beverages until the city rescinds the boil water notice.
Oil States Ribbon Cutting
After 6 years of waiting and using separate storage facilities, Oil States finally has the room they need for all of their equipment!
Their Grand Opening took place on Wednesday . Oil States now had over 42,000 sq feet, including new office space for their staff.
The president of Oil States Scott Moses, says he has “A lot of pride for this town and the company” and considers Oil States a “Family Oriented Business”.
Ronald Hickerson stated Wednesday that they ‘kept most of their construction trade right here in Lampasas’, using local resources to build the new warehouse.
Oil States has been manufacturing for over half a century, and has 8 locations in the United States and more international locations.
Mayor Misty Talbert, who was there for the ribbon cutting, stated that she and Oil States both firmly believe that Lampasas and its work force are well worth investing in!
Their Grand Opening took place on Wednesday . Oil States now had over 42,000 sq feet, including new office space for their staff.
The president of Oil States Scott Moses, says he has “A lot of pride for this town and the company” and considers Oil States a “Family Oriented Business”.
Ronald Hickerson stated Wednesday that they ‘kept most of their construction trade right here in Lampasas’, using local resources to build the new warehouse.
Oil States has been manufacturing for over half a century, and has 8 locations in the United States and more international locations.
Mayor Misty Talbert, who was there for the ribbon cutting, stated that she and Oil States both firmly believe that Lampasas and its work force are well worth investing in!
lampasas cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 175 head were on hand, down from the 489 head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 547 head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers, heifers and slaughter cows and bulls were steady on a limited test.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.30-$2.00/lb 200-300lbs $1.25-$1.54/lb
300-400lbs $1.55-$1.94/lb 300-400lbs $1.49-$1.94/lb
400-500lbs $1.56-$1.80/lb 400-500lbs $1.39-$1.49/lb
500-600lbs $1.46-$1.74/lb 500-600lbs $1.29-$1.45/lb
600-700lbs $1.43-$1.63/lb 600-700lbs $1.22-$1.32/lb
700-800lbs $1.7-$1.44/lb 700-800lbs No Test
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .40-.45/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb. 46-.55/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .56-.67/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby tooth to 5 yr old No Test
Solid Mouth- No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs - No Test
Young to middle age w/baby--300lb. No Test
.Ages Cows w/Baby No Test
Wednesday and 175 head were on hand, down from the 489 head of the last sale a week ago, and down from the 547 head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers, heifers and slaughter cows and bulls were steady on a limited test.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.30-$2.00/lb 200-300lbs $1.25-$1.54/lb
300-400lbs $1.55-$1.94/lb 300-400lbs $1.49-$1.94/lb
400-500lbs $1.56-$1.80/lb 400-500lbs $1.39-$1.49/lb
500-600lbs $1.46-$1.74/lb 500-600lbs $1.29-$1.45/lb
600-700lbs $1.43-$1.63/lb 600-700lbs $1.22-$1.32/lb
700-800lbs $1.7-$1.44/lb 700-800lbs No Test
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .40-.45/lb 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb. 46-.55/lb 1300-2100lbs No Test
1100-1300lbs .56-.67/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby tooth to 5 yr old No Test
Solid Mouth- No Test
Cow/Calf Pairs - No Test
Young to middle age w/baby--300lb. No Test
.Ages Cows w/Baby No Test
the weather
The High yesterday 45° The Low this morning 22°
Today: Hello sunshine, glad you’re here. The sun should be out all day and the high should hit about 55º this afternoon. The S-SE wind will be 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42° overnight with south wind 10-15 mph and gusting.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, up to 71º with S-SW wind 10-15 mph increasing to 15-20 in the afternoon and gusting to 30. Overnight there could be some clouds and the wind will continue to blow out of the S-SW at 10-15 mph. The low should be 59º.
Rest of the week: Friday could clouds and there could be some overnight rainfall. The afternoon high will be in the mid-70s, then rain clouds come in and there is a 50% chance of rain. The wind will be S-SE at night, perhaps 10-15 mph.
Saturday looks like a 50% rain chance again, but only in the morning. The afternoon should be mostly sunny and up in the low to mid 70s with S-SW wind 10-15 mph. Overnight the wind should let up a bit and become westward with some cooler air coming in and it gets down to 44°.
Sunday will be sunny and up to 67º with light E-NE wind. Overnight there is a small 20% rain chance that will increase to 40% on Monday and 50% Tuesday night.
Today: Hello sunshine, glad you’re here. The sun should be out all day and the high should hit about 55º this afternoon. The S-SE wind will be 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42° overnight with south wind 10-15 mph and gusting.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, up to 71º with S-SW wind 10-15 mph increasing to 15-20 in the afternoon and gusting to 30. Overnight there could be some clouds and the wind will continue to blow out of the S-SW at 10-15 mph. The low should be 59º.
Rest of the week: Friday could clouds and there could be some overnight rainfall. The afternoon high will be in the mid-70s, then rain clouds come in and there is a 50% chance of rain. The wind will be S-SE at night, perhaps 10-15 mph.
Saturday looks like a 50% rain chance again, but only in the morning. The afternoon should be mostly sunny and up in the low to mid 70s with S-SW wind 10-15 mph. Overnight the wind should let up a bit and become westward with some cooler air coming in and it gets down to 44°.
Sunday will be sunny and up to 67º with light E-NE wind. Overnight there is a small 20% rain chance that will increase to 40% on Monday and 50% Tuesday night.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed arrests, mostly on warrants. At midnight, police went to the 1100 block of E. Ave. F. There, 55 yr old Danny Ray Thompson was arrested for assault causing bodily injury in a family violence incident and Police also arrested a 42 yr old Copperas Cove woman on a Cove warrant for expired registration.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 1900 block of Diamond Ridge at 2:25am and criminal mischief was reported in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd at 7:40am.
The afternoon brought a disturbance report in the 2300 block of Hwy 281 S. at 2:35pm and a reckless driver in the 100 block fo Crider Ln at 2:34pm.
The evening saw police sent to a disturbance in the 100 block of W. 1st at 6:07pm. A warrant arrest on a 23 yr. old local male took place in the 100 block of N. hwy 183 at 6:41pm and at 9:03pm there was another arrest, this one in the 900 block of W. Ave E on a pardons and parole warrant over a larceny case.
Shots fired was reported in the 1300 block of W. Ave. C at 9:14pm and there were a couple of “suspicious” reports in the 9 and 10pm hours to finish off the shift.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police had a quiet day, Kempner settled a disturbance and worked on some animal complaints. Out in the county, deputies were sent to Copperas Cove on some alarms.
The Jail Log showed where a 43 yr old Lometa man was booked in on a commitment case.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until 3:18 at 6pm.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 1900 block of Diamond Ridge at 2:25am and criminal mischief was reported in the 700 block of Old Georgetown Rd at 7:40am.
The afternoon brought a disturbance report in the 2300 block of Hwy 281 S. at 2:35pm and a reckless driver in the 100 block fo Crider Ln at 2:34pm.
The evening saw police sent to a disturbance in the 100 block of W. 1st at 6:07pm. A warrant arrest on a 23 yr. old local male took place in the 100 block of N. hwy 183 at 6:41pm and at 9:03pm there was another arrest, this one in the 900 block of W. Ave E on a pardons and parole warrant over a larceny case.
Shots fired was reported in the 1300 block of W. Ave. C at 9:14pm and there were a couple of “suspicious” reports in the 9 and 10pm hours to finish off the shift.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police had a quiet day, Kempner settled a disturbance and worked on some animal complaints. Out in the county, deputies were sent to Copperas Cove on some alarms.
The Jail Log showed where a 43 yr old Lometa man was booked in on a commitment case.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until 3:18 at 6pm.
Sale Day at Cattle Auction
Lampasas Cattle Auction kicks off its weekly sale today at 12:30pm. The unique thing about the sale today is the order of cattle that will be coming through the ring. The sale will start with cows & bulls at 12:30, followed by the calves.
Lampasas Cattle Auction will be the site of a number of special sales in the future. New owner/operator of the auction, Andy Baumeister has announced the intention to have a Spring Roping Cattle Sale on March 16th and a Spring Cow Sale on March 30th.
Lampasas Cattle Auction will be the site of a number of special sales in the future. New owner/operator of the auction, Andy Baumeister has announced the intention to have a Spring Roping Cattle Sale on March 16th and a Spring Cow Sale on March 30th.
Grand Opening
Oil States, one of Lampasas busy manufacturing plants was to hold an 11am opening today of its new warehouse at 1720 Central Texas Expressway.
Local VIPs, along with other interested and affected employees and citizens were invited and expected for the showing.
Local VIPs, along with other interested and affected employees and citizens were invited and expected for the showing.
Kempner VFW Awards Lometa Students
Some Lometa High School Students received checks on Monday from the Kempner VFW Fred T. Venable Post, 3393. It was part of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen programs.
Receiving a $250 1st Place Patriots Pen check was Greenley Chism. A $150 check went to 2nd Place Aaliyah Cisneros and a $100 3rd Place check went to Lillie Garrett. This was open to 6th thru 8th graders.
In the voice of Democracy program 1st Place Emmalee Graham got the $250 check, Kyndle Groves took he 2nd place $150 check and Savannah Simerly took the 3rd Place $100 check.
Two of the girls were also District winners and will receive an additional check from District at a presentation dinner at the VFW Post in Marble Falls on April 26th. Those two girls are 2nd Place winners Savannah Simerly and 3rd Place Kyndle Groves.
Receiving a $250 1st Place Patriots Pen check was Greenley Chism. A $150 check went to 2nd Place Aaliyah Cisneros and a $100 3rd Place check went to Lillie Garrett. This was open to 6th thru 8th graders.
In the voice of Democracy program 1st Place Emmalee Graham got the $250 check, Kyndle Groves took he 2nd place $150 check and Savannah Simerly took the 3rd Place $100 check.
Two of the girls were also District winners and will receive an additional check from District at a presentation dinner at the VFW Post in Marble Falls on April 26th. Those two girls are 2nd Place winners Savannah Simerly and 3rd Place Kyndle Groves.
TxDOT to Host Annual Utility Meeting and Training
The Brownwood District of the Texas Department of Transportation is pleased to invite utility representatives and other relevant stakeholders to attend the annual utility meeting along with two-and-a-half days of training regarding utility conflict management and the utility coordination processes.
The purpose of the event is to promote communication and networking between TxDOT and the utility industry, to provide information on future projects that may have utility conflicts, and the processes TxDOT uses to avoid, minimize, and accommodate.
The event will be 8am-4pm, March 26-27, and 8am-noon on the 28th at the Brownwood District HQ at 2495 US 183 N. in Brownwood. Attendance is free and open to all utility industry professionals as well as paraprofessionals within the industry.
The purpose of the event is to promote communication and networking between TxDOT and the utility industry, to provide information on future projects that may have utility conflicts, and the processes TxDOT uses to avoid, minimize, and accommodate.
The event will be 8am-4pm, March 26-27, and 8am-noon on the 28th at the Brownwood District HQ at 2495 US 183 N. in Brownwood. Attendance is free and open to all utility industry professionals as well as paraprofessionals within the industry.
the weather
The High yesterday 31° This morning’s low 21°
Today: After a very cold start, it should warm up to about 43° this afternoon, with sunshine to make us feel better. The north wind is still out there but not that bad, coming in at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Clear sky tonight, with N-NE wind about 5 mph and turning calm. The low should drop to around 26° in what we hope will be the last hard freeze of the season.
Wednesday: A mostly sunny day with a high of 52° and light wind coming out of the SE.
Overnight some clouds come in but the low hangs at about 41° with south wind 10 mph.
The rest of the week: Thursday should be partly sunny and up to a lovely 69°. The S-SW wind will be brisk, going at about 10-15 mph and gusting. Friday will be even nicer, with a warm 76°, but cloudy, and a lighter south wind at about 10 mph.
Friday night it appears a rain chance, about 60%, shows up for the overnight and into Saturday morning.
Saturday afternoon it should be sunny and up to 76°. The wind will be pretty strong, coming out of the south at first, 15-20 mph and gusting, then shifting to westerly in the afternoon.
All the wind above, will bring some kind of front that will drop temps a little, topping out at 69° on Sunday and 65 on Monday. Sunday night, there’s a slight chance of rain and that will continue a little stronger on Monday.
Today: After a very cold start, it should warm up to about 43° this afternoon, with sunshine to make us feel better. The north wind is still out there but not that bad, coming in at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Clear sky tonight, with N-NE wind about 5 mph and turning calm. The low should drop to around 26° in what we hope will be the last hard freeze of the season.
Wednesday: A mostly sunny day with a high of 52° and light wind coming out of the SE.
Overnight some clouds come in but the low hangs at about 41° with south wind 10 mph.
The rest of the week: Thursday should be partly sunny and up to a lovely 69°. The S-SW wind will be brisk, going at about 10-15 mph and gusting. Friday will be even nicer, with a warm 76°, but cloudy, and a lighter south wind at about 10 mph.
Friday night it appears a rain chance, about 60%, shows up for the overnight and into Saturday morning.
Saturday afternoon it should be sunny and up to 76°. The wind will be pretty strong, coming out of the south at first, 15-20 mph and gusting, then shifting to westerly in the afternoon.
All the wind above, will bring some kind of front that will drop temps a little, topping out at 69° on Sunday and 65 on Monday. Sunday night, there’s a slight chance of rain and that will continue a little stronger on Monday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed a fairly quiet morning with only the one case of family violence that occurred in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F. Desland Ray Wallace, 25 of Lampasas, was arrested at 11:19am for assault causing bodily injury-family violence.
The afternoon brought a suspicious vehicle report on Alexander St. at 2:58pm, a fraud report from the 600 block of S. Summer at 4:17pm and another suspicious vehicle report from the 1800 block of S. Chestnut at 4:49pm.
The evening brought two arrests. A 29 yr old Lampasas man was arrested in the 100 block of N. Walnut for DWI-2nd offense and for driving with an invalid license with previous convictions. That took place at 9:26pm.
At 11:42pm, police were back at the same address where the morning family violence incident took place, the 1100 block of E. Ave. F. There they arrested a 31 yr old Lampasas man on a Lampasas Municipal Warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a theft case. Kempner had a suspicious person report, and out the county, deputies worked a civil matter and livestock problems in Copperas Cove.
The Jail log shows the County booked a 58 yr old Cove woman on a commitment, a 57 yr old Lampasas man for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, and a 49 yr old Fredericksburg man on a probation violation.
Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until 3/18 at 6pm.
The afternoon brought a suspicious vehicle report on Alexander St. at 2:58pm, a fraud report from the 600 block of S. Summer at 4:17pm and another suspicious vehicle report from the 1800 block of S. Chestnut at 4:49pm.
The evening brought two arrests. A 29 yr old Lampasas man was arrested in the 100 block of N. Walnut for DWI-2nd offense and for driving with an invalid license with previous convictions. That took place at 9:26pm.
At 11:42pm, police were back at the same address where the morning family violence incident took place, the 1100 block of E. Ave. F. There they arrested a 31 yr old Lampasas man on a Lampasas Municipal Warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a theft case. Kempner had a suspicious person report, and out the county, deputies worked a civil matter and livestock problems in Copperas Cove.
The Jail log shows the County booked a 58 yr old Cove woman on a commitment, a 57 yr old Lampasas man for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, and a 49 yr old Fredericksburg man on a probation violation.
Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until 3/18 at 6pm.
Texas Senate Passes SB 3
The Senate’s version of a School Finance Bill passed unanimously Monday, but it ain’t over yet...
The Senate Bill, championed by Lt. Governor and leader of the Senate, Dan Patrick, would concentrate on giving all school teachers an across the board $5,000 pay raise. Though the proposal would look good to some teachers, others, perhaps those who had more experience or were high achievers, might think teacher pay money should be distributed differently. School Administrators might also see many other needs in their schools that they felt cried for funding, others might want to tie teacher pay increases to their students’ successes.
So, though the Senate has agreed on their idea, now the Texas House is going to come up with their bill, which is expected to go more along the lines of “give the schools more money and let them figure out how to best use it.”
Basically, the way much of a school’s funding comes, is in the State’s per-student contribution. Currently, the “basic allotment” as it is called, is $5,140 per student. There are a number of other income possibilities where more comes from the state and federal governments, and from local property taxes. In cases where a “rich” school district can collect a lot of local property tax, the state takes away some of their local money in something called “recapture” and distributes it to poorer school districts. This “Robin Hood” system is obviously unpopular with the richer school districts and has been the subject of big lawsuits where the courts have agreed to the necessity.
Needless to say, Texas School Finance is something nobody likes very much, and the Texas Legislature is working on it now. The next shoe will fall when the House passes its version of a School Finance bill.
The Senate Bill, championed by Lt. Governor and leader of the Senate, Dan Patrick, would concentrate on giving all school teachers an across the board $5,000 pay raise. Though the proposal would look good to some teachers, others, perhaps those who had more experience or were high achievers, might think teacher pay money should be distributed differently. School Administrators might also see many other needs in their schools that they felt cried for funding, others might want to tie teacher pay increases to their students’ successes.
So, though the Senate has agreed on their idea, now the Texas House is going to come up with their bill, which is expected to go more along the lines of “give the schools more money and let them figure out how to best use it.”
Basically, the way much of a school’s funding comes, is in the State’s per-student contribution. Currently, the “basic allotment” as it is called, is $5,140 per student. There are a number of other income possibilities where more comes from the state and federal governments, and from local property taxes. In cases where a “rich” school district can collect a lot of local property tax, the state takes away some of their local money in something called “recapture” and distributes it to poorer school districts. This “Robin Hood” system is obviously unpopular with the richer school districts and has been the subject of big lawsuits where the courts have agreed to the necessity.
Needless to say, Texas School Finance is something nobody likes very much, and the Texas Legislature is working on it now. The next shoe will fall when the House passes its version of a School Finance bill.
Texas Sales Tax Collections Up
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said on Monday that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.796 billion in February, 7% more than in February 2018.
“Growth in sales tax revenue was led by remittances from the construction, manufacturing and services sectors,” Hegar said. “Receipts from information services and restaurants also grew significantly. Receipts from oil- and gas-mining firms remained about the same as a year ago.”
Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in February 2019 was up 5.9 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57 percent of all tax collections.
One interesting thing in the report was on “other” taxes. Motor vehicle sales and rentals and gasoline and diesel taxes were reasonably flat. Oil production taxes were way down at -12.6%, but natural gas production taxes were way up, at +22.2%. So, it looks like Texas is still drilling, but it’s more gas, than oil.
“Growth in sales tax revenue was led by remittances from the construction, manufacturing and services sectors,” Hegar said. “Receipts from information services and restaurants also grew significantly. Receipts from oil- and gas-mining firms remained about the same as a year ago.”
Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in February 2019 was up 5.9 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57 percent of all tax collections.
One interesting thing in the report was on “other” taxes. Motor vehicle sales and rentals and gasoline and diesel taxes were reasonably flat. Oil production taxes were way down at -12.6%, but natural gas production taxes were way up, at +22.2%. So, it looks like Texas is still drilling, but it’s more gas, than oil.
With all of the above-about Texas taxes
We noticed a study, done by WalletHub, the independent non-government think tank, that looked at who’s paying the biggest share of their income in taxes. You could call it “Tax Fairness.” It compares fairness, state by state, and WalletHub declares Texas as the 11th worst state.
It turns out that, in Texas, low income earners pay 11.34% of the income in taxes. Middle income earners pay 9.8% of their income in taxes, and high income earners pay only 7.05% of their income in taxes.
Whether the above is fair or not, we guess would depend on which group you belong too.
It turns out that, in Texas, low income earners pay 11.34% of the income in taxes. Middle income earners pay 9.8% of their income in taxes, and high income earners pay only 7.05% of their income in taxes.
Whether the above is fair or not, we guess would depend on which group you belong too.
spring break coming soon
Lampasas ISD is taking its Spring Break next week, with an early out this Friday leading into it. The Lometa ISD is also taking off next week, and just about all schools in Texas will be taking a break at some time this month.
The DPS is concerned, of course, about drunk driving, particularly among young people.
“Spring Break is a dangerous time on Texas roads, with hundreds of impaired driving crashes involving young drivers occurring each year. As college students and young adults head to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the party starts.”
We can count on there being lots of extra enforcement efforts on the streets and highways over the next few weeks.
The DPS is concerned, of course, about drunk driving, particularly among young people.
“Spring Break is a dangerous time on Texas roads, with hundreds of impaired driving crashes involving young drivers occurring each year. As college students and young adults head to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the party starts.”
We can count on there being lots of extra enforcement efforts on the streets and highways over the next few weeks.
Whoops! We made a mistake.
In a story about the Citizen’s Collection Station in Lampasas, we said that it was open weekdays M-F from 10-3 and Saturday 9 to noon. There was a typo error and the City called… It seemed they’re only open Wednesday thru Friday from 10-3 and Saturday 9 to noon at the collection station.
There are some confusing issues with all this because the website needs some updating. Since the Collection Station went in place, there have been some changes, so any references on the City website to being able to take brush or anything to the Collection Station area on any days or times other than W-F 10-3 are no longer true.
City Manager Finley deGraffenried said they were updating the website.
There’s also a question about what they accept. There are lots of different things they won’t accept. The official list includes: TV’s, Electronics, Monitors, Paint, Pesticides, Vehicles, Campers, Dead Animals and Appliances with Freon. Though it’s not on the list, we were told that they will not accept household trash. We assume that means no cans and bottles and stuff that looks like what’s in your kitchen garbage can.
The list of fees for disposal is too long and detailed to describe here, but list shows fees for old batteries as $1 and scrap metal costs you $1/ton for residents and $2/ton for non residents or contractors. The list goes all the way to $30/ton for construction debris for contractors.
The cost to dump brush, leaves or grass is $5/load for residents, $10/load for non-residents and $20/load for contractors. For old tires there are lots of categories, running from $2/tire for 14” and under to $40/tire for the 20” tires for non-residents or contractors.
There are some confusing issues with all this because the website needs some updating. Since the Collection Station went in place, there have been some changes, so any references on the City website to being able to take brush or anything to the Collection Station area on any days or times other than W-F 10-3 are no longer true.
City Manager Finley deGraffenried said they were updating the website.
There’s also a question about what they accept. There are lots of different things they won’t accept. The official list includes: TV’s, Electronics, Monitors, Paint, Pesticides, Vehicles, Campers, Dead Animals and Appliances with Freon. Though it’s not on the list, we were told that they will not accept household trash. We assume that means no cans and bottles and stuff that looks like what’s in your kitchen garbage can.
The list of fees for disposal is too long and detailed to describe here, but list shows fees for old batteries as $1 and scrap metal costs you $1/ton for residents and $2/ton for non residents or contractors. The list goes all the way to $30/ton for construction debris for contractors.
The cost to dump brush, leaves or grass is $5/load for residents, $10/load for non-residents and $20/load for contractors. For old tires there are lots of categories, running from $2/tire for 14” and under to $40/tire for the 20” tires for non-residents or contractors.
the weather
The High yesterday 40° The Low this morning 23° The north wind was gusting to 23 mph from 2-5am.
Today: Cloudy early, then sunny, with a high of only 33° and with that occasional 10-15 and gusting to 20 mph north wind. Bundle up!
Tonight: Mostly clear sky with a low dropping down to 22° and north wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny and up to 45°. The north wind should let up a bit to just 5-10 mph.
Overnight it will be clear again, but freezing again with a low of 27° and only very light to calm north wind.
Rest of the week: Wednesday is the day that we will see the thaw coming. The high will get up to about 54° and the overnight low will be about 45°.
Thursday should get up to about 70° in the afternoon with a pleasant 58° overnight and that, leading into a Friday that should bring temperatures up to 78°.
There is a small chance of rain Friday night and Saturday but it will remain warm and Sunday will be a nice day.
Today: Cloudy early, then sunny, with a high of only 33° and with that occasional 10-15 and gusting to 20 mph north wind. Bundle up!
Tonight: Mostly clear sky with a low dropping down to 22° and north wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny and up to 45°. The north wind should let up a bit to just 5-10 mph.
Overnight it will be clear again, but freezing again with a low of 27° and only very light to calm north wind.
Rest of the week: Wednesday is the day that we will see the thaw coming. The high will get up to about 54° and the overnight low will be about 45°.
Thursday should get up to about 70° in the afternoon with a pleasant 58° overnight and that, leading into a Friday that should bring temperatures up to 78°.
There is a small chance of rain Friday night and Saturday but it will remain warm and Sunday will be a nice day.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed the 2:40am arrest of a 54 yr old Lampasas man, picked up in the 700 block of E. 5th on a Pardons and Paroles warrant for DWI. There was one minor accident in the 1500 block of W. FM580 at 10:48am.
The afternoon brought 2pm criminal mischief report in the 500 block of S. Western. At 4pm, police were on the 700 block of S. Key where they arrested a 41 yr old Lampasas man for driving with an invalid license and no liability insurance.
At 6:32am there was a disturbance in the 800 block of N. Ridge St.
The blotter for Sunday showed five arrests. It started at 12:56am with the arrest of a 17 yr old Lampasas girl, picked up in the 900 block of S. Key for possession of marijuana.
At 3:11am, there was a double arrest in the 100 block of N. Key Ave. An 18 yr old Lampasas male was charged with unlawful use of a criminal instrument and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. A second arrest in this case was on a 17 yr old Kempner male, charged with the same unlawful use of a criminal instrument and carrying of a weapon.
At 9:53am there was a reckless driver on Hwy 183S and another arrest came at 5pm in the 600 block of E. Ave. F on municipal court warrants for not taking care of old traffic tickets.
In the evening there was a harassment report in the 600 block of S. Western at 6:30pm and a disturbance report in the 700 block of N. Elm at 8:31pm. The last arrest of the day took place at 9:02pm after officers were dispatch to a disturbance. Destiny Diane Kyzer, a 29 yr old Lampasas woman, was arrested in the 1400 block of W. Ave. B for assault causing bodily injury in a family violence case.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a couple of civil matters, a theft, a disturbance, and a warrant to serve. Kempner officers were dispatched on a shots fired call, trespassing, and a disturbance. Out in the county, deputies responded to an alarm, a theft, and were sent in Cove city limits on an animal complaint and a couple of livestock issues.
The Jail Log showed a 30 yr old Evant man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, for unlawful carrying of a weapon, and for driving with an invalid license. Another arrest was on a 26 yr old Lometa man for two capias pro fine matters.
The Burn Ban is back on in Lampasas Co. It had been lifted through today, but due to strong winds, the ban went back on through Monday. No outdoor burning today!!!
The afternoon brought 2pm criminal mischief report in the 500 block of S. Western. At 4pm, police were on the 700 block of S. Key where they arrested a 41 yr old Lampasas man for driving with an invalid license and no liability insurance.
At 6:32am there was a disturbance in the 800 block of N. Ridge St.
The blotter for Sunday showed five arrests. It started at 12:56am with the arrest of a 17 yr old Lampasas girl, picked up in the 900 block of S. Key for possession of marijuana.
At 3:11am, there was a double arrest in the 100 block of N. Key Ave. An 18 yr old Lampasas male was charged with unlawful use of a criminal instrument and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. A second arrest in this case was on a 17 yr old Kempner male, charged with the same unlawful use of a criminal instrument and carrying of a weapon.
At 9:53am there was a reckless driver on Hwy 183S and another arrest came at 5pm in the 600 block of E. Ave. F on municipal court warrants for not taking care of old traffic tickets.
In the evening there was a harassment report in the 600 block of S. Western at 6:30pm and a disturbance report in the 700 block of N. Elm at 8:31pm. The last arrest of the day took place at 9:02pm after officers were dispatch to a disturbance. Destiny Diane Kyzer, a 29 yr old Lampasas woman, was arrested in the 1400 block of W. Ave. B for assault causing bodily injury in a family violence case.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a couple of civil matters, a theft, a disturbance, and a warrant to serve. Kempner officers were dispatched on a shots fired call, trespassing, and a disturbance. Out in the county, deputies responded to an alarm, a theft, and were sent in Cove city limits on an animal complaint and a couple of livestock issues.
The Jail Log showed a 30 yr old Evant man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, for unlawful carrying of a weapon, and for driving with an invalid license. Another arrest was on a 26 yr old Lometa man for two capias pro fine matters.
The Burn Ban is back on in Lampasas Co. It had been lifted through today, but due to strong winds, the ban went back on through Monday. No outdoor burning today!!!
today
Kline Whitis has Family Night at 5pm this evening. Earlier this morning the 3rd grade had a music program.
senate to vote on teacher pay raise
The Texas Senate is to vote on SB 3 today that would provide an additional $3.7 billion for Texas Public Schools. That follows a House bill that would provide $7 billion for public education.
The Senate bill would require all schools use the additional funding specifically to give all Texas teachers a $5,000 pay raise. There are pros and cons to the issue, schools might regard the issue as another “mandate” that would have legislators deciding how schools use their funds. Some schools may have other needs that they feel are crying for more funding. Teachers, on the other hand, might welcome a pay raise and feel it is long time coming.
School funding, an issue that has been argued and maligned and changed back and forth for many years will undoubtedly see some kind of change at the hand of our legislators this year…for better or worse.
The Senate bill would require all schools use the additional funding specifically to give all Texas teachers a $5,000 pay raise. There are pros and cons to the issue, schools might regard the issue as another “mandate” that would have legislators deciding how schools use their funds. Some schools may have other needs that they feel are crying for more funding. Teachers, on the other hand, might welcome a pay raise and feel it is long time coming.
School funding, an issue that has been argued and maligned and changed back and forth for many years will undoubtedly see some kind of change at the hand of our legislators this year…for better or worse.
Need to clean up?
Lampasas Citizen’s Collection Center is open and accepting refuse of most kinds on Monday thru Friday from10am to 3pm, and on all Saturdays from 9am to noon. Typical fees range from $1 for residents to dispose of appliances that have no Freon in them to $30 per ton for construction debris for contractors. For information, call 512-556-8315.
Copperas Cove’s Solid Waste Transfer Station has announced some extended hours for Saturday, March 9th. Normally closed on Saturday, the transfer station will be open from 8am to noon. The station is at 2605 South FM 116 in Copperas Cove. All standard rates will apply on this single day event. Call 254-547-4242 for more info.
Copperas Cove’s Solid Waste Transfer Station has announced some extended hours for Saturday, March 9th. Normally closed on Saturday, the transfer station will be open from 8am to noon. The station is at 2605 South FM 116 in Copperas Cove. All standard rates will apply on this single day event. Call 254-547-4242 for more info.
the weather
The High yesterday 41° The Low this morning 39°
Today: Fog, mist and patchy drizzle early, then just a mostly cloudy day with a high near 68° and the E-NE wind should shift to S-SE at about 5 mph.
Tonight: Overnight clouds and patchy drizzle after midnight with a daybreak low down to about 53° with E-SE wind of 5 mph.
Saturday: Drizzle and a 30% chance of showers, otherwise cloudy with a high near 67° and E-SE wind 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain chances continue with a low of about 49° and SE light wind shifts to W-SW.
Sunday rain chances upped to 40% and that cold front looks even worse, down to 23°. Sunday looks like rain chances in the morning, then a little sun and a temperature fall to about 43° by 11am behind a wind shift from west at 10-15 mph to north at 15-20. All of that should come by noon. The north wind could gust to 30 mph and won’t let up much as the sun sets. Overnight the low is expected to get to around 23°.
Monday will bring a little sun but cold, only up to about 39° for the high. Overnight it should get back to 23° again. We will keep the same kind of cold weather around on Tuesday, finally seeing it begin to leave the area on Wednesday and bringing some sunshine back.
Today: Fog, mist and patchy drizzle early, then just a mostly cloudy day with a high near 68° and the E-NE wind should shift to S-SE at about 5 mph.
Tonight: Overnight clouds and patchy drizzle after midnight with a daybreak low down to about 53° with E-SE wind of 5 mph.
Saturday: Drizzle and a 30% chance of showers, otherwise cloudy with a high near 67° and E-SE wind 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain chances continue with a low of about 49° and SE light wind shifts to W-SW.
Sunday rain chances upped to 40% and that cold front looks even worse, down to 23°. Sunday looks like rain chances in the morning, then a little sun and a temperature fall to about 43° by 11am behind a wind shift from west at 10-15 mph to north at 15-20. All of that should come by noon. The north wind could gust to 30 mph and won’t let up much as the sun sets. Overnight the low is expected to get to around 23°.
Monday will bring a little sun but cold, only up to about 39° for the high. Overnight it should get back to 23° again. We will keep the same kind of cold weather around on Tuesday, finally seeing it begin to leave the area on Wednesday and bringing some sunshine back.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows fraud cases reported in the morning, one in the 200 block of S. Key at 9:15am and another in the 1900 block of Hwy 281S at 10:15am. There was an accident in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 9:38am with no injuries.
The afternoon brought suspicious activity in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 1:27pm and a reckless driver report in the 2300 block of S. Key at 1:31pm. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 500 block of E. Ave. G at 2:25pm and an arrest took place at 3:10pm. A 21 yr old Copperas Cove female was arrested in the 1200 block of CTE. She was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Another fraud case was reported in the 100 block of PR 4060 at 5:23pm and a domestic disturbance call sent officers to the 100 block of W. North Ave. at 11:48pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter, Kempner officers were dispatched on a disturbance and a civil matter, and out in the county the deputies worked on some civil matters.
The Jail log shows the arrest of a 20 yr old Lampasas woman on an out of county charge, a 58 yr old Copperas Cove woman on a commitment charge and a 29 yr old Lampasas man was charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The Copperas Cove Fire Department is investigating fires in that City. (See feature story) It involves a vacant structure on Randa Street where two fires occurred within a few days and a few days after that there was a car fire across the street.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 4 at 6pm.
The afternoon brought suspicious activity in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 1:27pm and a reckless driver report in the 2300 block of S. Key at 1:31pm. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 500 block of E. Ave. G at 2:25pm and an arrest took place at 3:10pm. A 21 yr old Copperas Cove female was arrested in the 1200 block of CTE. She was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Another fraud case was reported in the 100 block of PR 4060 at 5:23pm and a domestic disturbance call sent officers to the 100 block of W. North Ave. at 11:48pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter, Kempner officers were dispatched on a disturbance and a civil matter, and out in the county the deputies worked on some civil matters.
The Jail log shows the arrest of a 20 yr old Lampasas woman on an out of county charge, a 58 yr old Copperas Cove woman on a commitment charge and a 29 yr old Lampasas man was charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The Copperas Cove Fire Department is investigating fires in that City. (See feature story) It involves a vacant structure on Randa Street where two fires occurred within a few days and a few days after that there was a car fire across the street.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 4 at 6pm.
Former Commissioner Travis Herring Dies
Little information has been released, but a brief obituary was posted by Sneed Funeral Home:
“Travis W. Herring, 82 of Lometa, died Wednesday February 27, 2019 at his ranch.
Funeral service will be Saturday March 2, 2019 at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Lometa, TX. Burial will follow in Lometa Cemetery.”
We were not able to get an official report of any kind, but a family member posted on facebook that Travis’ death was evidently a result of an accident as he was attempting to load a bull by himself.
Travis Herring was a Lampasas County Precinct 3 Commissioner for many years, and a tireless volunteer in Lometa’s Lions Club and on community projects, committees and boards. He was one of the early day workers and founders of Lometa’s large and successful Diamondback Jubilee festival. His immediate family survivors include his wife and three children.
“Travis W. Herring, 82 of Lometa, died Wednesday February 27, 2019 at his ranch.
Funeral service will be Saturday March 2, 2019 at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Lometa, TX. Burial will follow in Lometa Cemetery.”
We were not able to get an official report of any kind, but a family member posted on facebook that Travis’ death was evidently a result of an accident as he was attempting to load a bull by himself.
Travis Herring was a Lampasas County Precinct 3 Commissioner for many years, and a tireless volunteer in Lometa’s Lions Club and on community projects, committees and boards. He was one of the early day workers and founders of Lometa’s large and successful Diamondback Jubilee festival. His immediate family survivors include his wife and three children.
today
There’s a blood drive at the High School Practice Gym today from 7am to 4pm for students and staff.
There is also lots of High School sports going on with softball, baseball and soccer teams in tournament action.
There is also lots of High School sports going on with softball, baseball and soccer teams in tournament action.
the weekend
With yucky weather predicted…The weekend’s Moonlight Madness Golf Tournament has been cancelled.
Saturday has more sports action with Girls Regional Powerlifting at Del Valle and the High School Color Guard will be competing at Atkins H.S. in the Winter Guard competition.
Books and Badgers will be kicking off at 10:30am at the Lampasas Public Library.
Saturday has more sports action with Girls Regional Powerlifting at Del Valle and the High School Color Guard will be competing at Atkins H.S. in the Winter Guard competition.
Books and Badgers will be kicking off at 10:30am at the Lampasas Public Library.
Constable’s Report Shows Drivers Not Stopping
Out of 14 Citations that were issued in Constable Dennis James Precinct, 6 were for running a stop sign. 3 more were for running a red light. The lesser cases? 3 for speeding, 1 for passing a stopped school bus and another for having neither vehicle registration nor a driver’s license. If the courts handling these cases follow through as expected, the fines for these infractions could run up to nearly $6,000.
Moral of the story is, Red usually means “Stop.” If you don’t, it could cost you Green.
Moral of the story is, Red usually means “Stop.” If you don’t, it could cost you Green.
Arson Suspected in Cove Fires on Randa Street
Lampasas Radio received a press release from Copperas Cove Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Michael Fleming that detailed suspected arson cases.
The release detailed two fires that took place in a vacant house in the 1100 block of Randa St. The first sent firemen to the house on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:40am. After they took care of that one, they were dispatched to the same house the following Thursday, Feb 14 at 11:30pm for another fire. A third fire took place directly across the street from the house at about 10:30pm, a week later, on Feb. 21st. This one was a motor vehicle fire that caused damage to the residence while the occupants were inside the home.
Some residents report seeing individuals in the area prior to the fire.
Cove Fire Department Arson Investigators are working on the case and have enlisted Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers to help. The Crime Stoppers tip number (254)547-1111.
If you have information about this case or know the identity of the offender(s), Crime Stoppers needs your call today. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000.00 in cash for clues if your information leads to an arrest and prosecution. No one will ever ask your name. Call Crime Stoppers today at (254)547-1111 or submit a tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. You can also contact the Copperas Cove Fire Marshal’s Office at (254) 547-2514, Ext. 6303.
Hill Country Crimestoppers is having their annual Delaware Springs, Susan C. Cranford Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser on March 29th. It’s fun and a worthy fund raiser. Just sayin… ☺
The release detailed two fires that took place in a vacant house in the 1100 block of Randa St. The first sent firemen to the house on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:40am. After they took care of that one, they were dispatched to the same house the following Thursday, Feb 14 at 11:30pm for another fire. A third fire took place directly across the street from the house at about 10:30pm, a week later, on Feb. 21st. This one was a motor vehicle fire that caused damage to the residence while the occupants were inside the home.
Some residents report seeing individuals in the area prior to the fire.
Cove Fire Department Arson Investigators are working on the case and have enlisted Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers to help. The Crime Stoppers tip number (254)547-1111.
If you have information about this case or know the identity of the offender(s), Crime Stoppers needs your call today. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000.00 in cash for clues if your information leads to an arrest and prosecution. No one will ever ask your name. Call Crime Stoppers today at (254)547-1111 or submit a tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. You can also contact the Copperas Cove Fire Marshal’s Office at (254) 547-2514, Ext. 6303.
Hill Country Crimestoppers is having their annual Delaware Springs, Susan C. Cranford Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser on March 29th. It’s fun and a worthy fund raiser. Just sayin… ☺
the weather
High yesterday was 78° The low this morning was 32°
↑Crazy weather, with the drop of 46° in about 14 hours.
Today: A 20% chance of a shower before noon, cloudy and a high near 45° with north wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Patchy drizzle after midnight, mostly cloudy and a low around 43° with N-NE wind going calm.
Friday: Patchy drizzle early, then clouds, then turning sunny with a high near 71° and S-SW wind 5-10 mph. Overnight clouds, down to 54°, and south wind 5-10 mph.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring a 30% chance of rain in the afternoon, a high of up to 69° in the afternoon and down to 47° overnight.
Sunday rain chances are 30% and a bad cold front will hit. It comes with an afternoon high of 49° and an overnight low around 24°. The north wind, that arrives Sunday morning, will get up to 20-25 mph, gusting to 30 and will be bitter cold. It continues all through the night in the sub-freezing temperature.
Next Week: The cold and the wind will lessen very little on Monday, with a high of only 39° Monday afternoon and down to 25° Monday night. It will be below freezing again on Tuesday night if our forecast holds, with some possibility of the norther giving up its grip on Wednesday
↑Crazy weather, with the drop of 46° in about 14 hours.
Today: A 20% chance of a shower before noon, cloudy and a high near 45° with north wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Patchy drizzle after midnight, mostly cloudy and a low around 43° with N-NE wind going calm.
Friday: Patchy drizzle early, then clouds, then turning sunny with a high near 71° and S-SW wind 5-10 mph. Overnight clouds, down to 54°, and south wind 5-10 mph.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring a 30% chance of rain in the afternoon, a high of up to 69° in the afternoon and down to 47° overnight.
Sunday rain chances are 30% and a bad cold front will hit. It comes with an afternoon high of 49° and an overnight low around 24°. The north wind, that arrives Sunday morning, will get up to 20-25 mph, gusting to 30 and will be bitter cold. It continues all through the night in the sub-freezing temperature.
Next Week: The cold and the wind will lessen very little on Monday, with a high of only 39° Monday afternoon and down to 25° Monday night. It will be below freezing again on Tuesday night if our forecast holds, with some possibility of the norther giving up its grip on Wednesday
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Wednesday shows a quiet morning with one arrest on a PD warrant for a 20 yr old Lampasas male on Hillcrest Dr., charged with failure to register as a sex offender. That was at 11:08am, then at 11:27, there was a disturbance report on Skyline Dr.
The afternoon brought a fraud report in the 900 block of S. Key at 3:48pm and a noise disturbance in the 1300 block of Nix Rd. at 5:45pm.
The evening brought another disturbance report at 6:11pm from the 400 block of W. Ave. E and suspicious person reports from the 200 block of Northington and from E. Ave. H, both before 7pm. At 7:22pm there was a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of N. Key and a prowler was reported in the 1300 block of W. North at 9:33pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with an unattended death. Kempner was sent out on a couple of civil matters, a fraud case and a disturbance. Out in the county, deputies responded to an alarm, a few civil matters, and were dispatched out on a fight in progress, a disturbance, and were sent into Cove city limits on a livestock issue.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 30 yr old Spring, TX man for driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction and for possession of more than one valid license.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 4 at 6pm.
Hill Country Crimestoppers is having their annual Delaware Springs, Susan C. Cranford Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser on March 29th. It’s fun and a worthy fund raiser. Just sayin… ☺
The afternoon brought a fraud report in the 900 block of S. Key at 3:48pm and a noise disturbance in the 1300 block of Nix Rd. at 5:45pm.
The evening brought another disturbance report at 6:11pm from the 400 block of W. Ave. E and suspicious person reports from the 200 block of Northington and from E. Ave. H, both before 7pm. At 7:22pm there was a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of N. Key and a prowler was reported in the 1300 block of W. North at 9:33pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with an unattended death. Kempner was sent out on a couple of civil matters, a fraud case and a disturbance. Out in the county, deputies responded to an alarm, a few civil matters, and were dispatched out on a fight in progress, a disturbance, and were sent into Cove city limits on a livestock issue.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 30 yr old Spring, TX man for driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction and for possession of more than one valid license.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, March 4 at 6pm.
Hill Country Crimestoppers is having their annual Delaware Springs, Susan C. Cranford Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser on March 29th. It’s fun and a worthy fund raiser. Just sayin… ☺
Lometa ISD’s New Prison Campus to Open in March
At Lometa ISD’s recent board meeting the calendars were approved for both the main campus and for the new Leon Valley Campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville.
The Hughes Unit is a Texas adult male, standard population, prison unit and one wonders why and how a small school district such as Lometa would want to have a branch campus at a prison in another county. We asked that question of Lometa School Superintendent David Fisher.
It turns out that they were asked by Windham Schools, the state TDJC prison education organization that has vo-tech and High School GED programs for prisoners, if they would consider it. Windham realizes that many prisoners want a standard High School diploma, and that’s beyond what Windham is authorized to do. So-o, a regular public school such as Lometa ISD could provide the service by opening a branch campus for the inmates, which they have done, and named it the Leon Valley Campus.
What’s in it for Lometa? Lometa ISD, like many other small schools, needs income in order to survive and income for a public school comes from property taxes or the state’s per-student payments. The Leon Valley Campus, according to Superintendent Fisher, should have about 20 students when it starts if first classes in mid-March, right after Spring Break. He hopes that the next semester’s classes will be double that or more. Lometa ISD will receive the same per-student payments from the state for the Leon Valley Campus as it does for the regular campus in Lometa, but the expenses of a building, cafeteria, etc. will be nil. So, it looks like a possibly profitable thing for Lometa ISD. The win-win idea is that Lometa provides a service to inmate students, and creates income that can be enjoyed by the ISD as a whole.
At least, that’s what’s hoped for. David Fisher says it will hopefully be good for the school. If it doesn’t work out, there are not a lot of strings attached and they can fairly easily vacate the project.
In other business at Lometa ISD’s February board meeting they canceled the May school board elections for lack of “contested” elections, approved calendars, and approved contract extensions with pay raises for Principal Michael Sibberson and Asst. Superintendent Rob Moore.
The Hughes Unit is a Texas adult male, standard population, prison unit and one wonders why and how a small school district such as Lometa would want to have a branch campus at a prison in another county. We asked that question of Lometa School Superintendent David Fisher.
It turns out that they were asked by Windham Schools, the state TDJC prison education organization that has vo-tech and High School GED programs for prisoners, if they would consider it. Windham realizes that many prisoners want a standard High School diploma, and that’s beyond what Windham is authorized to do. So-o, a regular public school such as Lometa ISD could provide the service by opening a branch campus for the inmates, which they have done, and named it the Leon Valley Campus.
What’s in it for Lometa? Lometa ISD, like many other small schools, needs income in order to survive and income for a public school comes from property taxes or the state’s per-student payments. The Leon Valley Campus, according to Superintendent Fisher, should have about 20 students when it starts if first classes in mid-March, right after Spring Break. He hopes that the next semester’s classes will be double that or more. Lometa ISD will receive the same per-student payments from the state for the Leon Valley Campus as it does for the regular campus in Lometa, but the expenses of a building, cafeteria, etc. will be nil. So, it looks like a possibly profitable thing for Lometa ISD. The win-win idea is that Lometa provides a service to inmate students, and creates income that can be enjoyed by the ISD as a whole.
At least, that’s what’s hoped for. David Fisher says it will hopefully be good for the school. If it doesn’t work out, there are not a lot of strings attached and they can fairly easily vacate the project.
In other business at Lometa ISD’s February board meeting they canceled the May school board elections for lack of “contested” elections, approved calendars, and approved contract extensions with pay raises for Principal Michael Sibberson and Asst. Superintendent Rob Moore.
what's going on
Lampasas Fire Chief’s Reece Oesterich’s last day as such is today. His retirement from the Lampasas City position begins tomorrow, and we understand he will be beginning a second career as a fire inspector for the State. A reception is planned for Chief Oestreich today at the Lampasas Fire Station. The public is invited to come by and wish him well, beginning at 2pm.
As to his replacement, according to City Manager Finley deGraffenried, the City will make the vacancy public and begin taking official applications for the job as Lampasas Fire Chief in the near future.
As to his replacement, according to City Manager Finley deGraffenried, the City will make the vacancy public and begin taking official applications for the job as Lampasas Fire Chief in the near future.
Lampasas Cattle Market Report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 489 head were on hand, down from the 595
head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 333
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, with slaughter cows $3-$5 higher and slaughter bulls were $5-$7 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.77-$2.06/lb 200-300lbs $1.27-$1.73/lb
300-400lbs $1.65-$1.90/lb 300-400lbs $1.53-$1.65/lb
400-500lbs $1.52-$1.85/lb 400-500lbs $1.44-$1.72/lb
500-600lbs $1.47-$1.75/lb 500-600lbs $1.25-$1.75/lb
600-700lbs $1.35-$1.69/lb 600-700lbs $1.19-$1.60/lb
700-800lbs $1.21-$1.25/lb 700-800lbs $1.06-$1.19/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .35-.45/lb 1000-1300lbs .45-.74/lb
800-1100lb. 46-.55/lb 1300-2100lbs .70-.93/lb
1100-1300lbs .56-.66/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby tooth to 5 yr old $1000-$1225/hd
Solid Mouth—$850-$1025/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to middle age w/baby--300lb. Calf $1250-$1475/pr
.Ages Cows w/Baby—$800-$900/pr
Wednesday and 489 head were on hand, down from the 595
head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 333
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, with slaughter cows $3-$5 higher and slaughter bulls were $5-$7 higher.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.77-$2.06/lb 200-300lbs $1.27-$1.73/lb
300-400lbs $1.65-$1.90/lb 300-400lbs $1.53-$1.65/lb
400-500lbs $1.52-$1.85/lb 400-500lbs $1.44-$1.72/lb
500-600lbs $1.47-$1.75/lb 500-600lbs $1.25-$1.75/lb
600-700lbs $1.35-$1.69/lb 600-700lbs $1.19-$1.60/lb
700-800lbs $1.21-$1.25/lb 700-800lbs $1.06-$1.19/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .35-.45/lb 1000-1300lbs .45-.74/lb
800-1100lb. 46-.55/lb 1300-2100lbs .70-.93/lb
1100-1300lbs .56-.66/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby tooth to 5 yr old $1000-$1225/hd
Solid Mouth—$850-$1025/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to middle age w/baby--300lb. Calf $1250-$1475/pr
.Ages Cows w/Baby—$800-$900/pr
the weather
The High yesterday 70° The Low this morning 56°
It was very foggy in Lampasas Co. overnight and at daybreak.
Today: The dense fog is expected to clear by late morning, then it will be partly sunny and up to perhaps 78° this afternoon. Light and variable wind will become SW at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of showers after midnight, otherwise cloudy and down to about 40° with north wind 5-10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and a 20% chance of rain. The high should be about 55° with that north wind 5-10. Overnight there could be drizzle after midnight and down to 43°. The north wind will shift to E-NE and turn calm.
Rest of the week: Friday could bring drizzle before noon, partly sunny then with a high near 75° and light wind becoming south at 5-10 in the morning.
Saturday looks like a 30% rain chance now, otherwise 50s in the morning and getting up to 63° in the afternoon. Overnight the rain chance gets up to 50% and the low drops into the upper 30s behind a 10 mph north wind.
Sunday rain chances are to 30% and the high hangs at about 47. The big note is that Sunday night is expected to bring a light freeze, dropping to what is believed to be about 29°. That kind of cold weather is expected to be around into Monday and Tuesday
It was very foggy in Lampasas Co. overnight and at daybreak.
Today: The dense fog is expected to clear by late morning, then it will be partly sunny and up to perhaps 78° this afternoon. Light and variable wind will become SW at 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of showers after midnight, otherwise cloudy and down to about 40° with north wind 5-10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and a 20% chance of rain. The high should be about 55° with that north wind 5-10. Overnight there could be drizzle after midnight and down to 43°. The north wind will shift to E-NE and turn calm.
Rest of the week: Friday could bring drizzle before noon, partly sunny then with a high near 75° and light wind becoming south at 5-10 in the morning.
Saturday looks like a 30% rain chance now, otherwise 50s in the morning and getting up to 63° in the afternoon. Overnight the rain chance gets up to 50% and the low drops into the upper 30s behind a 10 mph north wind.
Sunday rain chances are to 30% and the high hangs at about 47. The big note is that Sunday night is expected to bring a light freeze, dropping to what is believed to be about 29°. That kind of cold weather is expected to be around into Monday and Tuesday
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a suspicious person report on S. Hackberry at 8:23am, followed by another such report at 8:54am in the 600 block of E Ave. F.
Afternoon brought an arrest at 12:58pm when a 59 yr old Lampasas man was picked up in the 100 block of E. 8th on two municipal court warrants for failing to show up and take care of traffic offenses. After that arrest there was a harassment report in the 2700 block of S. Hwy 281 at 2pm. By 4:17pm there was another arrest. This one was not a warrant arrest.
At 4:17pm Javier Gamino Avila, 27 of Grand Praire, was arrested in the 500 block of S. Chestnut for possession of marijuana, a PG1 controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and for driving with an invalid license.
At 4:29pm fraud was reported in the 1500 block of W. FM 580.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police were out on a disturbance and Kempner responded to an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies worked on a civil matter, an identity theft case, and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log showed no arrests were made by the county.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until March 4th at 6pm
Afternoon brought an arrest at 12:58pm when a 59 yr old Lampasas man was picked up in the 100 block of E. 8th on two municipal court warrants for failing to show up and take care of traffic offenses. After that arrest there was a harassment report in the 2700 block of S. Hwy 281 at 2pm. By 4:17pm there was another arrest. This one was not a warrant arrest.
At 4:17pm Javier Gamino Avila, 27 of Grand Praire, was arrested in the 500 block of S. Chestnut for possession of marijuana, a PG1 controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and for driving with an invalid license.
At 4:29pm fraud was reported in the 1500 block of W. FM 580.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa police were out on a disturbance and Kempner responded to an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies worked on a civil matter, an identity theft case, and an animal complaint.
The Jail Log showed no arrests were made by the county.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until March 4th at 6pm
lampasas fire chief retires
Reece Oesterich, Current Fire Chief, former Fire Marshal, and 22 yr veteran of Lampasas FD is leaving. He is taking retirement, for which he is eligible now, but is reportedly taking another job as a State fire investigator.
A reception is planned for Chief Oestreich tomorrow at the Lampasas Fire Station. The public is invited to come by and wish him well at 2pm.
As to his replacement, according to City Manager Finley deGraffenried, the City will make the vacancy public and begin taking official applications for the job as Lampasas Fire Chief in the near future.
A reception is planned for Chief Oestreich tomorrow at the Lampasas Fire Station. The public is invited to come by and wish him well at 2pm.
As to his replacement, according to City Manager Finley deGraffenried, the City will make the vacancy public and begin taking official applications for the job as Lampasas Fire Chief in the near future.
district court notes
Lampasas Courthouse was the site of a 27th District court docket Call on February 22nd. Presiding over the Court was 27th District Judge John Gauntt. There were 17 cases presented by Lampasas County and City lawmen and the County Attorney’s office.
Altogether 17 cases were brought ot the court. Fourteen of them involved men and three were women. There were six cases involving possession of a controlled substance. Felony cases for burglary, theft or robbery totaled two.
Eight cases were reset, with Billy Bruns, on a charge of assaulting a public servant, was set for Jury trial on April 15th, with a pre-trial appearance on April 5th for an additional charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Jose Gerardo Chaples-Bruzon of Las Vegas failed to appear on a charge of fraudulent used/possession of identifying information /items and his bond was increased to $50,000 and a warrant was issued. Johnna Johnson of Burnet also failed to appear on a charge of fraudulent delivery of a controlled substance/prescription schedule II, but it seems she is in the Burnet County Jail. However, bond was found insufficient, and her bondsman has contacted the court. Landon Bankston agreed on a modification of probation for a charge of possession of a controlled substance more than 4 grams but less than 400 grams. Ciara Phillips had her probation continued with SAFPF waived to continue private treatment.
Wesley Collins of Lampasas was sentenced to 20 years TDCJ plus costs and fees, with credit for time served for Sexual Assault of a Child. Joshua Ryan Diederich, also of Lampasas entered a plea of guilty to a class A misdemeanor for continuous violence against the family, and was sentenced to 2 years Deferred Adjudication Probation with a $1000 fine plus court costs and attorneys fees. Cristjyn Joseph Tuma from Lampasas has entered a plea for Sexual Assault of a Child with sentencing to take place on March 15th.
A Contested Hearing will take place on April 12th at 9am for Michael Mutter, of Copperas Cove, who is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 less than a gram.
The next Docket Call for Lampasas District Court is March 8, 2019.
Altogether 17 cases were brought ot the court. Fourteen of them involved men and three were women. There were six cases involving possession of a controlled substance. Felony cases for burglary, theft or robbery totaled two.
Eight cases were reset, with Billy Bruns, on a charge of assaulting a public servant, was set for Jury trial on April 15th, with a pre-trial appearance on April 5th for an additional charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Jose Gerardo Chaples-Bruzon of Las Vegas failed to appear on a charge of fraudulent used/possession of identifying information /items and his bond was increased to $50,000 and a warrant was issued. Johnna Johnson of Burnet also failed to appear on a charge of fraudulent delivery of a controlled substance/prescription schedule II, but it seems she is in the Burnet County Jail. However, bond was found insufficient, and her bondsman has contacted the court. Landon Bankston agreed on a modification of probation for a charge of possession of a controlled substance more than 4 grams but less than 400 grams. Ciara Phillips had her probation continued with SAFPF waived to continue private treatment.
Wesley Collins of Lampasas was sentenced to 20 years TDCJ plus costs and fees, with credit for time served for Sexual Assault of a Child. Joshua Ryan Diederich, also of Lampasas entered a plea of guilty to a class A misdemeanor for continuous violence against the family, and was sentenced to 2 years Deferred Adjudication Probation with a $1000 fine plus court costs and attorneys fees. Cristjyn Joseph Tuma from Lampasas has entered a plea for Sexual Assault of a Child with sentencing to take place on March 15th.
A Contested Hearing will take place on April 12th at 9am for Michael Mutter, of Copperas Cove, who is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 less than a gram.
The next Docket Call for Lampasas District Court is March 8, 2019.
the weather
The High yesterday 66° This morning’s low 50°
Today: Patchy heavy fog early, then mostly cloudy with a high near 67° and E-SE wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Patchy fog after 9pm, otherwise very cloudy and down to about 55°. The E-SE wind will be near calm.
Wednesday: Another foggy morning, otherwise cloudy to mid day, then the sun pops out for a nice afternoon, up to 77° with S-SW wind 5 mph. Overnight a small chance of rain as the east wind shifts to north after midnight,
The rest of the week: Thursday should be much cooler with the arrival of the cool front. The high will be about 60° with N-NW wind. The changing winds will shift to southerly for Friday with a mid-70s afternoon. That will change again Friday night with another cold front behind a wind that shifts back to northerly. The high Saturday will be in the upper 50s with a 20% chance of rain. That increases to 30% overnight and Sunday, along with a 20% chance of rain, will only get up to about 50° at best.
Today: Patchy heavy fog early, then mostly cloudy with a high near 67° and E-SE wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Patchy fog after 9pm, otherwise very cloudy and down to about 55°. The E-SE wind will be near calm.
Wednesday: Another foggy morning, otherwise cloudy to mid day, then the sun pops out for a nice afternoon, up to 77° with S-SW wind 5 mph. Overnight a small chance of rain as the east wind shifts to north after midnight,
The rest of the week: Thursday should be much cooler with the arrival of the cool front. The high will be about 60° with N-NW wind. The changing winds will shift to southerly for Friday with a mid-70s afternoon. That will change again Friday night with another cold front behind a wind that shifts back to northerly. The high Saturday will be in the upper 50s with a 20% chance of rain. That increases to 30% overnight and Sunday, along with a 20% chance of rain, will only get up to about 50° at best.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed a suspicious person report from the 200 block of Riverview at 12:35am, a disturbance at 4:38am in the 600 block of S. Howe. The warrant arrests started at 11:39am when a 51 yr old Lampasas man was arrested in the 100 block of S. main on a PD warrant for criminal non support.
The afternoon brought a 2:09pm suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Harrell, at 5:08pm there was a minor accident on Old Georgetown Rd and another arrest at 5:56pmwhen a 32 yr old Lampasas female was picked up in the 100 block of Race on Municipal Court warrants that seemed to start with citations for walking on a roadway and sales without a permit, followed by a failure to appear.
A theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Spring at 6:08pm, then another warrant arrest. This one was at 9:12pm, requested by Scurry County, on a 45 yr old Chicago man that was picked up in the 600 block of CTE. The charge was assault causing bodily injury in a family violence case.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a suspicious person report while Kempner officers were dispatched on a theft and a livestock issue. Out in the county, deputies worked civil matters, a theft and some animal complaints in Copperas Cove.
The Jail log shows the County booked a 32 yr old Lampasas man on two probation violations and on 13 capias pro fine violations.
Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until March 4th at 6pm.
The afternoon brought a 2:09pm suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Harrell, at 5:08pm there was a minor accident on Old Georgetown Rd and another arrest at 5:56pmwhen a 32 yr old Lampasas female was picked up in the 100 block of Race on Municipal Court warrants that seemed to start with citations for walking on a roadway and sales without a permit, followed by a failure to appear.
A theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Spring at 6:08pm, then another warrant arrest. This one was at 9:12pm, requested by Scurry County, on a 45 yr old Chicago man that was picked up in the 600 block of CTE. The charge was assault causing bodily injury in a family violence case.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a suspicious person report while Kempner officers were dispatched on a theft and a livestock issue. Out in the county, deputies worked civil matters, a theft and some animal complaints in Copperas Cove.
The Jail log shows the County booked a 32 yr old Lampasas man on two probation violations and on 13 capias pro fine violations.
Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until March 4th at 6pm.
National Honor Society Inductions at LHS Today
At 6pm this evening the prestigious National Honor Society will induct new members into its ranks in a ceremony at Lampasas High School’s Cafetorium.
The above, as the Middle School opens its Science Fair in the M.S. Library at 4pm for a brief but hopefully spectacular showing, and High School baseball teams go up against Lanier High
The above, as the Middle School opens its Science Fair in the M.S. Library at 4pm for a brief but hopefully spectacular showing, and High School baseball teams go up against Lanier High
Commissioners Meet
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court met Monday morning in the courthouse and worked their way through a light agenda.
They approved the County’s payroll, payroll taxes, and billing for the period ending on the 18th of February. Payroll was $113,120.48 and payroll taxes were $38,438.10.
Though It was not an item requiring action, the Court Acknowledged that Veterans Service Officer Matthew Reed has completed his required annual training. The Veterans Service Officer is a County employee who serves as an advocate for Texas veterans.
Also, in another non-actionable item, the Court acknowledged the annexation by the City of 4.08 acres of land out of the James Easley Survey. The tract has been developed as Putters & Gutters.
Actions taken by the Court included:
●approving a Request for Bid for gas and diesel at the station. A notice for the request will be posted March 12th; bids will be opened at 10 am March 27th, and the contract will be awarded April 18th;
●appointing an EMS Subcommittee to review the 911 Ambulance Service Agreement. The current agreement with Acadian will expire September 30th. Appointed were Commissioners Mark Rainwater & Bobby Carroll, along with Co. Clerk Connie Hartman, and Christopher Brister.
●approved a request from the Sheriff’s Department to apply for a Justice Grant to obtain a mobile evidence recovery unit to assist with major crime scenes and catastrophic incidents. Sheriff Ramos said the grant would not require a match and should not cost the County anything. The grant could be for $10,000 to $20,000.
●approved a new 90 day burn ban with exceptions.
They approved the County’s payroll, payroll taxes, and billing for the period ending on the 18th of February. Payroll was $113,120.48 and payroll taxes were $38,438.10.
Though It was not an item requiring action, the Court Acknowledged that Veterans Service Officer Matthew Reed has completed his required annual training. The Veterans Service Officer is a County employee who serves as an advocate for Texas veterans.
Also, in another non-actionable item, the Court acknowledged the annexation by the City of 4.08 acres of land out of the James Easley Survey. The tract has been developed as Putters & Gutters.
Actions taken by the Court included:
●approving a Request for Bid for gas and diesel at the station. A notice for the request will be posted March 12th; bids will be opened at 10 am March 27th, and the contract will be awarded April 18th;
●appointing an EMS Subcommittee to review the 911 Ambulance Service Agreement. The current agreement with Acadian will expire September 30th. Appointed were Commissioners Mark Rainwater & Bobby Carroll, along with Co. Clerk Connie Hartman, and Christopher Brister.
●approved a request from the Sheriff’s Department to apply for a Justice Grant to obtain a mobile evidence recovery unit to assist with major crime scenes and catastrophic incidents. Sheriff Ramos said the grant would not require a match and should not cost the County anything. The grant could be for $10,000 to $20,000.
●approved a new 90 day burn ban with exceptions.
City Council Meets –
Recognizes Lady Badgers Basketball
First up for Lampasas City Council’s Regular session last night was to recognize the successful Lampasas Lady Badgers Basketball team.
Mayor Misti Talbert spoke of their 29-7 season that came within 2 points of an area championship. The entire team was on hand to receive individual certificates of recognition.
In conjunction with the team recognition, the Council presented a Community Champions award to Coach Mark Myers and daughter Falyn for their encouragement of girl’s athletics, from grades 4 on up via the LB Chaos basketball program.
In the Boards and Department Reports portion of the meeting, the Council received the City Secretary Monthly Report, which detailed an impressive list of tasks and services performed by that department.
Some actions taken in Regular Session included:
●approving the purchase of 230 remote readable water meters from Core & Main for $47,610.00. $50K had already been allocated in the City budget and 214 meters from a previous purchase had been installed;
●approved the Relay for Life Bark Event set to take place at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on March 31st;
●approved Eckermann Engineering for services for the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program. HUD and the TX Agriculture Dept. are funding agencies. Approval of grant applications can take over 2 years;
●and Council approved RKJ Construction’s cost sharing agreement for the installation for water/wastewater for two lots on Hetherly Street for single family houses on each lot. The City’s portion of $6,500 for engineering/ design will help determine the final costs on the project.
Recognizes Lady Badgers Basketball
First up for Lampasas City Council’s Regular session last night was to recognize the successful Lampasas Lady Badgers Basketball team.
Mayor Misti Talbert spoke of their 29-7 season that came within 2 points of an area championship. The entire team was on hand to receive individual certificates of recognition.
In conjunction with the team recognition, the Council presented a Community Champions award to Coach Mark Myers and daughter Falyn for their encouragement of girl’s athletics, from grades 4 on up via the LB Chaos basketball program.
In the Boards and Department Reports portion of the meeting, the Council received the City Secretary Monthly Report, which detailed an impressive list of tasks and services performed by that department.
Some actions taken in Regular Session included:
●approving the purchase of 230 remote readable water meters from Core & Main for $47,610.00. $50K had already been allocated in the City budget and 214 meters from a previous purchase had been installed;
●approved the Relay for Life Bark Event set to take place at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on March 31st;
●approved Eckermann Engineering for services for the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program. HUD and the TX Agriculture Dept. are funding agencies. Approval of grant applications can take over 2 years;
●and Council approved RKJ Construction’s cost sharing agreement for the installation for water/wastewater for two lots on Hetherly Street for single family houses on each lot. The City’s portion of $6,500 for engineering/ design will help determine the final costs on the project.
the weather
The High yesterday 60° The Low this morning 34°
At Lometa Sunday’s high 58° Today’s low 42°
At Bend Sunday’s high 63° Today’s low 33°
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 61°. The wind is to be S-SE at 5–15 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain after 3am, increasing clouds, a low around 48° and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and a high near 67°. There will be a light S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Overnight it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 55° and the E-SE wind will 5-10 mph and turning S-SW.
Rest of the week: It will turn sunny again Wednesday and up to 74° but that nice weather will get confused overnight as a north wind shows up after midnight, along with a 20% chance of rain. Thursday morning the rain chances are still there, and will be most of the day and night. Friday is the big difference. It could get up to 80° and be nice and sunny.
Change again, on Saturday, the high will only be about 54°, Sunday will be cooler yet?
At Lometa Sunday’s high 58° Today’s low 42°
At Bend Sunday’s high 63° Today’s low 33°
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 61°. The wind is to be S-SE at 5–15 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain after 3am, increasing clouds, a low around 48° and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and a high near 67°. There will be a light S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Overnight it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 55° and the E-SE wind will 5-10 mph and turning S-SW.
Rest of the week: It will turn sunny again Wednesday and up to 74° but that nice weather will get confused overnight as a north wind shows up after midnight, along with a 20% chance of rain. Thursday morning the rain chances are still there, and will be most of the day and night. Friday is the big difference. It could get up to 80° and be nice and sunny.
Change again, on Saturday, the high will only be about 54°, Sunday will be cooler yet?
the blotter
Meetings today monday
Lampasas Co. Commissioners will meet today at 9am in the lower floor of the courthouse for a regular session. The agenda covers routine consent agenda matters and the appointment of a subcommittee to review the 911 ambulance service agreement, the burn ban, and the request by the Sheriff’s Office to obtain a mobile evidence recovery unit to assist with major crime scenes and to do so through a Justice Grant. There is also a look at the City of Lampasas annexation of 4 acres of land that is currently developed as Putters and Gutters.
Lometa ISD Board will hold a regular session meeting today in the school library at 6:30pm. There will be some recognitions and routine business matters, including a school calendar for both the main Lometa School Campus and for the Leon Valley Campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville which the Lometa ISD has contracted to run. Also on the agenda is the cancellation of the Board of Trustee Election for May. After signups were completed, there were no races for an election.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm today to discuss legal matters in closed session, then to discuss in workshop a policy on abandoning streets, alleyways and public right of way, as well as the Council’s Work Plan. There’s also discussion on a utility extension on Hetherly for the RKJ Development, and the roll-out of the FY 19/20 budget. In regular session the consent agenda includes closing a street or right of way on Deb Lynn from Willis to Rice.. There’s also a possible rezoning matter at 208 S. Liveoak and a closing of a right of way on E. 2nd. New business will include a $47,610 purchase of water meters, approval of a Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden event that includes a Relay for Life’ Bark for Life, the discussion of a Block Grant Program application and a development agreement for a residential development on Hetherly St. by RKJ Construction.
Lometa ISD Board will hold a regular session meeting today in the school library at 6:30pm. There will be some recognitions and routine business matters, including a school calendar for both the main Lometa School Campus and for the Leon Valley Campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville which the Lometa ISD has contracted to run. Also on the agenda is the cancellation of the Board of Trustee Election for May. After signups were completed, there were no races for an election.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm today to discuss legal matters in closed session, then to discuss in workshop a policy on abandoning streets, alleyways and public right of way, as well as the Council’s Work Plan. There’s also discussion on a utility extension on Hetherly for the RKJ Development, and the roll-out of the FY 19/20 budget. In regular session the consent agenda includes closing a street or right of way on Deb Lynn from Willis to Rice.. There’s also a possible rezoning matter at 208 S. Liveoak and a closing of a right of way on E. 2nd. New business will include a $47,610 purchase of water meters, approval of a Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden event that includes a Relay for Life’ Bark for Life, the discussion of a Block Grant Program application and a development agreement for a residential development on Hetherly St. by RKJ Construction.
monday at lisd
LHS golfers, the Boys Team, will tee off Monday morning at Brownwood’s Country Club and Lampasas Middle School 6th and 7th graders will be doing Benchmark Testing in Math. There will be a Distinguished Scholar Science Fair at the High School Library, Kline Whitis Elementary kids will be getting pictures taken, and…there will be a One Act Play Performance “Still Life with Iris” at the LHS Cafetorium at 6:30pm. Also…High School Cheer Tryouts Clinic will be going on from 5 to 6pm in the Practice Gym.
funeral notice
the weather
The High yesterday 51° The Low this morning 46°
Today: Clouds in the area today but most of the rainy stuff appeared to have passed through about 9am. There is still a small chance of some rain early this afternoon. So.., cloudy and up to around 57° with calm wind turning to E-SE around 5 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Patchy drizzle this evening (50% chance), areas of fog, and clouds are certain. The low should be about 48º with east wind turning to SW after midnight 5-15 mph.
Saturday: A 20% chance of a morning shower, then sunny with a high near 71°. Windy, with west wind 15-20 mph and gusting, and increasing to 25-30 before noon and that could gust to as much as 40 mph. Overnight, the wind will again be strong, westerly for the most part, and the low should be in the upper 30s.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 60º and north wind will be light and turning to easterly.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast looks like a high of around 65 and light S-SE wind. Tuesday will be much the same, and it looks like a little warmer on Wednesday. Some rain chances appear late next week.
Today: Clouds in the area today but most of the rainy stuff appeared to have passed through about 9am. There is still a small chance of some rain early this afternoon. So.., cloudy and up to around 57° with calm wind turning to E-SE around 5 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Patchy drizzle this evening (50% chance), areas of fog, and clouds are certain. The low should be about 48º with east wind turning to SW after midnight 5-15 mph.
Saturday: A 20% chance of a morning shower, then sunny with a high near 71°. Windy, with west wind 15-20 mph and gusting, and increasing to 25-30 before noon and that could gust to as much as 40 mph. Overnight, the wind will again be strong, westerly for the most part, and the low should be in the upper 30s.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 60º and north wind will be light and turning to easterly.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast looks like a high of around 65 and light S-SE wind. Tuesday will be much the same, and it looks like a little warmer on Wednesday. Some rain chances appear late next week.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows an assault report on Ave. C at 12:08am. Much later, at 10:55am, there was a drug paraphernalia report in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S, then at 11:12am police were dispatched to the 800 block of Old Georgetown Rd on a domestic disturbance report.
The afternoon brought a criminal mischief report in the 1700 block of CTE at 1:39pm and an arrest in the 600 block of W. 3rd at 2:32pm where a 53 yr old Lampasas man was picked up on a County warrant for failure to appear on traffic warrants. A theft was reported in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 4:49pm and a reckless driver in the 500 block of S. Chestnut at 5:39pm.
A theft was reported in the 1000 block of E. FM 580 at 6:51pm and a suspicious activity was reported in the 700 block of S. Broad at 9:40pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a disturbance. There was also an arrest in Lometa, where 24 yr old Heath Bradley Cole, Jr. was charged with assault against the elderly or disabled, and with assault causing bodily injury on a family member. Kempner officers responded to an alarm, an illegal dumping incident, a handful of animal complaints and fish and game officials had a call in the area.
Out in the county, deputies took a report on a runaway, settled a disturbance and went into Cove city limits on a livestock matter.
The Jail log shows the Lometa arrest above, along with a 28 yr old Cedar Park man, arrested for failure to appear.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, Feb. 25nd at 6pm.
The afternoon brought a criminal mischief report in the 1700 block of CTE at 1:39pm and an arrest in the 600 block of W. 3rd at 2:32pm where a 53 yr old Lampasas man was picked up on a County warrant for failure to appear on traffic warrants. A theft was reported in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 4:49pm and a reckless driver in the 500 block of S. Chestnut at 5:39pm.
A theft was reported in the 1000 block of E. FM 580 at 6:51pm and a suspicious activity was reported in the 700 block of S. Broad at 9:40pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a disturbance. There was also an arrest in Lometa, where 24 yr old Heath Bradley Cole, Jr. was charged with assault against the elderly or disabled, and with assault causing bodily injury on a family member. Kempner officers responded to an alarm, an illegal dumping incident, a handful of animal complaints and fish and game officials had a call in the area.
Out in the county, deputies took a report on a runaway, settled a disturbance and went into Cove city limits on a livestock matter.
The Jail log shows the Lometa arrest above, along with a 28 yr old Cedar Park man, arrested for failure to appear.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, Feb. 25nd at 6pm.
Today
Lampasas Police Officers and Municipal Court will be busy for the next several days as they take part in the 2019 Great Texas Warrant Round-up that will get most active on Saturday. Lampasas Police will be serving warrants and making arrests starting Saturday on individuals who have outstanding unpaid Lampasas Municipal Court fines. If you have outstanding fines and need to make payment, you have to “get ‘er done” by 4:30pm today to avoid the warrant process. Otherwise, the police may be at your door tomorrow or at some point over the next several days. If you need information or need to talk to someone about your fine, call the Municipal Court office at (512) 556-4909.
next week
Meetings on Monday
Lampasas Co. Commissioners will meet on Monday at 9am in the lower floor of the courthouse for a regular session. The agenda covers routine consent agenda matters and the appointment of a subcommittee to review the 911 ambulance service agreement, the burn ban, and the request by the Sheriff’s Office to obtain a mobile evidence recovery unit to assist with major crime scenes and to do so through a Justice Grant. There is also a look at the City of Lampasas annexation of 4 acres of land that is currently developed as Putters and Gutters.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm Monday to for a regular session.
Lampasas Co. Commissioners will meet on Monday at 9am in the lower floor of the courthouse for a regular session. The agenda covers routine consent agenda matters and the appointment of a subcommittee to review the 911 ambulance service agreement, the burn ban, and the request by the Sheriff’s Office to obtain a mobile evidence recovery unit to assist with major crime scenes and to do so through a Justice Grant. There is also a look at the City of Lampasas annexation of 4 acres of land that is currently developed as Putters and Gutters.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm Monday to for a regular session.
funeral notice
Ricky Dale (Rick) Snow, 72 of Lampasas, Texas died Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen.
He was born January 16, 1947 in Stephenville, Texas to parents Milton Eugene Snow and Benniesue (Johnson) Snow. Rick spent his early years in Stephenville and later moved to Slater and lived there many years. He finished school in Copperas Cove. He attended Tarleton in Stephenville and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966. While in the Air Force Rick was trained in heavy equipment. He took those skills and had a career in all phases of equipment operation. He owned and operated his own company from 2003 until 2014, CNS Services, which provided many types of dirt work and tank construction, pad sites, etc. Rick was instrumental in beginning the Grace Fellowship Church, where he taught Bible Study, was a trustee and an elder. He was a man of God, loved music and played the guitar, accordion and piano.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Snow; son, Bubba Martin and wife Laura; daughter, Polly Martin-Smith and husband Dean; granddaughter, Bailey Smith; 2 sisters, Donna Howard and husband Leon and Carol Snow
Rick was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Howard Eugene Snow.
A funeral service will be Monday Feb. 25th at 10am at Grace Fellowship Church. Burial will follow in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. Visitation will be Sunday night from 5 to 7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to Grace Fellowship Church in Lampasas.
He was born January 16, 1947 in Stephenville, Texas to parents Milton Eugene Snow and Benniesue (Johnson) Snow. Rick spent his early years in Stephenville and later moved to Slater and lived there many years. He finished school in Copperas Cove. He attended Tarleton in Stephenville and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966. While in the Air Force Rick was trained in heavy equipment. He took those skills and had a career in all phases of equipment operation. He owned and operated his own company from 2003 until 2014, CNS Services, which provided many types of dirt work and tank construction, pad sites, etc. Rick was instrumental in beginning the Grace Fellowship Church, where he taught Bible Study, was a trustee and an elder. He was a man of God, loved music and played the guitar, accordion and piano.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Snow; son, Bubba Martin and wife Laura; daughter, Polly Martin-Smith and husband Dean; granddaughter, Bailey Smith; 2 sisters, Donna Howard and husband Leon and Carol Snow
Rick was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Howard Eugene Snow.
A funeral service will be Monday Feb. 25th at 10am at Grace Fellowship Church. Burial will follow in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. Visitation will be Sunday night from 5 to 7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to Grace Fellowship Church in Lampasas.
the weather
High yesterday was 60° The low this morning was 41°
Today: A 20% chance of a shower before 3pm, otherwise cloudy with a high near 55° and east wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of rain, probably after midnight, cloudy, light wind and down to around 46° by morning.
Friday: A 60% chance of rain, probably mid-morning, up to 61° in the afternoon, and light E-SE wind turning SE in the afternoon and SW after midnight. Overnight temps should be in the 50s.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring another light rain chance. The temperature should get up to 67° in the afternoon and the sky should be at least partly sunny. Sunday should be rain-free, but a bit cooler, down to 62° for the high.
Next Week: Monday should bring sunshine and south wind with an afternoon high of 66°. There is a slight chance of an overnight shower but Tuesday should bring plenty of sunshine and upper 60s.
Today: A 20% chance of a shower before 3pm, otherwise cloudy with a high near 55° and east wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of rain, probably after midnight, cloudy, light wind and down to around 46° by morning.
Friday: A 60% chance of rain, probably mid-morning, up to 61° in the afternoon, and light E-SE wind turning SE in the afternoon and SW after midnight. Overnight temps should be in the 50s.
The Weekend: Saturday will bring another light rain chance. The temperature should get up to 67° in the afternoon and the sky should be at least partly sunny. Sunday should be rain-free, but a bit cooler, down to 62° for the high.
Next Week: Monday should bring sunshine and south wind with an afternoon high of 66°. There is a slight chance of an overnight shower but Tuesday should bring plenty of sunshine and upper 60s.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter from Wednesday shows a 12:05am suspicious vehicle report from the 1400 block of S. Key Ave.
The afternoon brought an accident in the 800 block of S. Key at 12:28pm. At 1:06pm a fraud was reported in the 1300 block of CTE and at 1:51pm there was a burglary of a habitation reported in the 800 block of E. Ave. D. Suspicious activity was reported in the 500 block of Brown at 2:22pm and there was an arrest at 3:10pm at the County Jail where a 28 yr old Hockley, TX man had a fraudulent ID. The last entry on the log was at 4:53pm on FM 580E where a reckless driver was reported.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter and a disturbance to handle. Kempner had only an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies worked on an identity theft case, a noise complaint, and were sent to Copperas Cove on a civil matter.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 46 yr old Kempner female on a charge of purchase/furnish alcohol to a minor. Also arrested was a 41 yr old Gatesville man on a probation violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until Monday, Feb 25th at 6pm.
The afternoon brought an accident in the 800 block of S. Key at 12:28pm. At 1:06pm a fraud was reported in the 1300 block of CTE and at 1:51pm there was a burglary of a habitation reported in the 800 block of E. Ave. D. Suspicious activity was reported in the 500 block of Brown at 2:22pm and there was an arrest at 3:10pm at the County Jail where a 28 yr old Hockley, TX man had a fraudulent ID. The last entry on the log was at 4:53pm on FM 580E where a reckless driver was reported.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter and a disturbance to handle. Kempner had only an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies worked on an identity theft case, a noise complaint, and were sent to Copperas Cove on a civil matter.
The Jail Log shows the county arrested a 46 yr old Kempner female on a charge of purchase/furnish alcohol to a minor. Also arrested was a 41 yr old Gatesville man on a probation violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until Monday, Feb 25th at 6pm.
Texas Legislature Mulling Over Big Deals
And, there’s even more problems after property tax and school funding.
Here are just some of the problems the Texas legislature is wrestling with:
The Governor and legislature top dogs started big discussions as the legislative session began by proposing a rule that would limit local government’s from raising property taxes more than 2.5% in any year without a vote by the taxpayers to approve the hike.
That sounded good to most taxpayers, but cities and counties and school districts, as expected, immediately came out against it. They, through their lobby organizations, sent word to their Representatives that it should be opposed. And, that has happened, with most of the Texas house and senate leaders say it’s a no-way deal. But, with most property tax constituents wanting something done, they do seem to be able to talk about some kind of “deal.”
School Finance is the other big deal, with schools all over the state complaining about the lack of enough funding, or the “Robin Hood” system that sees wealthy school district’s having to send some of their money out to poorer districts. There are plenty of reasons to complain, and districts have been doing it for years. The “gist” is that some believe the state should totally fund schools, while another extreme is that schools should be totally funded, and controlled, by local district taxpayers. Right now it’s a mix with a push toward more “state” funding, but the big question is “where will the state get the money?” That becomes even more complicated with the push to lower local property taxes. What to do???
Not discussed as much is another big problem, Pension Funding. There are lots of different schemes to fund retirement pensions. With the last several years of failures of pension systems, businesses and governments in the U.S. have learned that making absolute guarantees about retirement funds are dangerous. The vast majority of both government and business pension systems have gone away from these Defined Benefit (DP), guaranteed plans. They have, instead, gone to hybrid plans that are generally called Defined Contribution (DC) or other modified plans that depend on how well the pension funds do with their investments and how long the employees had actually been employed,etc. These plans may guarantee employer contributions, and do their best, but don’t really guarantee an outcome.
What kind of problem does Texas have? Texas state employee pensions, included the Teacher Retirement system and other state and local public employee systems that are handled by the state, make guarantees. And, they are generally underfunded. The Texas Comptroller is warning that, down the road, Texas is going to face a big problem as the funds are losing ground fast. If the Legislature doesn’t do something to change the plans or start funding them out of the public pocket, there is going to be a big problem
Here are just some of the problems the Texas legislature is wrestling with:
The Governor and legislature top dogs started big discussions as the legislative session began by proposing a rule that would limit local government’s from raising property taxes more than 2.5% in any year without a vote by the taxpayers to approve the hike.
That sounded good to most taxpayers, but cities and counties and school districts, as expected, immediately came out against it. They, through their lobby organizations, sent word to their Representatives that it should be opposed. And, that has happened, with most of the Texas house and senate leaders say it’s a no-way deal. But, with most property tax constituents wanting something done, they do seem to be able to talk about some kind of “deal.”
School Finance is the other big deal, with schools all over the state complaining about the lack of enough funding, or the “Robin Hood” system that sees wealthy school district’s having to send some of their money out to poorer districts. There are plenty of reasons to complain, and districts have been doing it for years. The “gist” is that some believe the state should totally fund schools, while another extreme is that schools should be totally funded, and controlled, by local district taxpayers. Right now it’s a mix with a push toward more “state” funding, but the big question is “where will the state get the money?” That becomes even more complicated with the push to lower local property taxes. What to do???
Not discussed as much is another big problem, Pension Funding. There are lots of different schemes to fund retirement pensions. With the last several years of failures of pension systems, businesses and governments in the U.S. have learned that making absolute guarantees about retirement funds are dangerous. The vast majority of both government and business pension systems have gone away from these Defined Benefit (DP), guaranteed plans. They have, instead, gone to hybrid plans that are generally called Defined Contribution (DC) or other modified plans that depend on how well the pension funds do with their investments and how long the employees had actually been employed,etc. These plans may guarantee employer contributions, and do their best, but don’t really guarantee an outcome.
What kind of problem does Texas have? Texas state employee pensions, included the Teacher Retirement system and other state and local public employee systems that are handled by the state, make guarantees. And, they are generally underfunded. The Texas Comptroller is warning that, down the road, Texas is going to face a big problem as the funds are losing ground fast. If the Legislature doesn’t do something to change the plans or start funding them out of the public pocket, there is going to be a big problem
Teacher Resigns After Misdemeanor Arrest
Lampasas Middle School teacher Christie Miller resigned on Wednesday from her job teaching 7th grade Science classes. According to Lampasas School Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, there was a report on Monday that an inappropriate and perhaps illegal behaviour incident had taken place. He turned the matter over to law enforcement to see if the report had any merit. On Wednesday, at around 3pm, Ms. Miller was arrested and charged with “purchasing and or furnishing alcohol to a minor.” She was immediately released on a bond arrangement and, at that time according to the Superintendent, Ms. Miller resigned her teaching position with the Lampasas ISD
cattle market report
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 595 head were on hand, up from the 315
head of the last sale, way up from the 162
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady on quality calves, steady to weak on lower quality calves. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.87-$1.94/lb 200-300lbs $1.51-$1.80/lb
300-400lbs $1.54-$1.96/lb 300-400lbs $1.31-$1.74/lb
400-500lbs $1.57-$1.96/lb 400-500lbs $1.36-$1.86/lb
500-600lbs $1.45-$1.85/lb 500-600lbs $1.29-$1.48/lb
600-700lbs $1.38-$1.55/lb 600-700lbs $1.11-$1.36/lb
700-800lbs $1.22-$1.35/lb 700-800lbs $1.06-$1.23/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .30-.40/lb 1000-1300lbs .40-.55/lb
800-1100lb .41-.51/lb 1300-2100lbs .68-.79/lb
1100-1300lbs .52-.63/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby tooth to 5 yr old $800-$1175/hd
Solid Mouth—$650-$950/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to middle age w/baby--300lb. Calf $1500-$1775/pr
.Ages Cows w/Baby—No Test
Wednesday and 595 head were on hand, up from the 315
head of the last sale, way up from the 162
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were steady on quality calves, steady to weak on lower quality calves. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.87-$1.94/lb 200-300lbs $1.51-$1.80/lb
300-400lbs $1.54-$1.96/lb 300-400lbs $1.31-$1.74/lb
400-500lbs $1.57-$1.96/lb 400-500lbs $1.36-$1.86/lb
500-600lbs $1.45-$1.85/lb 500-600lbs $1.29-$1.48/lb
600-700lbs $1.38-$1.55/lb 600-700lbs $1.11-$1.36/lb
700-800lbs $1.22-$1.35/lb 700-800lbs $1.06-$1.23/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs .30-.40/lb 1000-1300lbs .40-.55/lb
800-1100lb .41-.51/lb 1300-2100lbs .68-.79/lb
1100-1300lbs .52-.63/lb Replacements NO TEST
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby tooth to 5 yr old $800-$1175/hd
Solid Mouth—$650-$950/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to middle age w/baby--300lb. Calf $1500-$1775/pr
.Ages Cows w/Baby—No Test
the weather
The High yesterday 39° The Low this morning 35°
Light NW wind & cloudy at 7am after .01 in. drizzle Tuesday.
Today: Partly sunny and up to about 60° this afternoon, not as nice as earlier thought but still nicer than it has been. The W-NW wind will shift to NE this afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy and down to about 40° with E-SE wind of 5mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high about 56° and E-SE wind 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain chances come back, this time with a 50-50 probability after midnight. Otherwise mostly cloudy and down to about 46° with E-SE wind 5-10.
Rest of the week: Friday the rain chance is up to 70% in our forecast, along with a high of about 64° and light southerly wind.
Saturday looks like a 20% rain chance now, and that should go away by morning. It will be windy, with W-NW wind getting up to 20-25 mph Saturday morning and gusting to 35 mph. That will let up a little in the evening and should be all but gone on Sunday when it will warm to the mid 60s, and go through Tuesday.
Light NW wind & cloudy at 7am after .01 in. drizzle Tuesday.
Today: Partly sunny and up to about 60° this afternoon, not as nice as earlier thought but still nicer than it has been. The W-NW wind will shift to NE this afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy and down to about 40° with E-SE wind of 5mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high about 56° and E-SE wind 5-10 mph. Overnight the rain chances come back, this time with a 50-50 probability after midnight. Otherwise mostly cloudy and down to about 46° with E-SE wind 5-10.
Rest of the week: Friday the rain chance is up to 70% in our forecast, along with a high of about 64° and light southerly wind.
Saturday looks like a 20% rain chance now, and that should go away by morning. It will be windy, with W-NW wind getting up to 20-25 mph Saturday morning and gusting to 35 mph. That will let up a little in the evening and should be all but gone on Sunday when it will warm to the mid 60s, and go through Tuesday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed an arrest just after midnight. At 12:42am a 22 yr old Cedar Creek man was picked up on a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Hwy 281S for possession of a PG2 controlled substance over a gram and possession of drug paraphernalia.At 9:54am there was an assault on Hillcrest Drive and at 10:45 there was a fraud reported in the 1400 block of W. 1st. There was another arrest at 11:11am in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S for possession of a PG2 controlled substance under a gram in a drug free zone. There was a disturbance in the 1700 block of S. Chestnut at 11:35am and a harassment report in the 900 block of S. Broad at 11:56am.
The afternoon brought a reckless driver report on E. 4th at 1:03pm, a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 4:59pm and the lone accident on Tuesday took place in the 700 block of S. Key at 6:11pm with no injuries.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows other than a medical call, Lometa stayed quiet. Kempner responded to a call about a suspicious person. Out in the county, deputies worked a fraud case, responded to an accident, investigated a suspicious person and went to Cove on a couple of livestock issues. The Jail Log showed no arrests.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until Monday, Feb 25th at 6pm.
The afternoon brought a reckless driver report on E. 4th at 1:03pm, a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 4:59pm and the lone accident on Tuesday took place in the 700 block of S. Key at 6:11pm with no injuries.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows other than a medical call, Lometa stayed quiet. Kempner responded to a call about a suspicious person. Out in the county, deputies worked a fraud case, responded to an accident, investigated a suspicious person and went to Cove on a couple of livestock issues. The Jail Log showed no arrests.
The Burn Ban is lifted again, this time until Monday, Feb 25th at 6pm.
district court records
District Court on February 15th in Lampasas saw 40 cases come before the bench. Fifteen cases were reset, seven were set for pre-trial activity in March, and three were set for jury announcements. Elijah Helzer, and Jennifer Murrill failed to appear and warrants were issued. Lee Anthony Garcia saw his bond reduced, and suppression hearings were scheduled for Michael Erickson and Michael Westbrook.
Three cases saw sentencing as Michael Ray Pierce of Lampasas was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudication probation for possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram. Miguel Ayala was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail with credit for time served, for possession of marijuana more than 4 ounces but less than 5 lbs. Bryan Snyder of Lometa was sentenced with having his probation revoked and 12 months in state jail plus costs with credit for time served, on two charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
In an interesting addendum to court records above concerning one of the accused, we received this information from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office:
“On 2/15/2019 at approximately 3:15pm, a Lampasas County inmate, Eric James Morales, H/M 29yoa, attacked two Lampasas County Detention Officers while they attempted to move him from the jail recreational area to his jail cell. Inmate Morales refused to cooperate and threw punches at the Assistant Jail Administrator and the Detention Sergeant as they attempted to place him in handcuff restraints. The Detention Sergeant was struck in the eye by inmate Morales’ closed fist. Inmate Morales was tackled and taken to the ground.” The release goes on to say that the prisoner was subdued and one of the officers went to the ER to receive treatment for minor injuries. It also notes that additional charges had been filed against the prisoner for assault on a public servant. The original charges that had seen Morales go to jail were for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury to a family member.
Three cases saw sentencing as Michael Ray Pierce of Lampasas was sentenced to 5 years deferred adjudication probation for possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram. Miguel Ayala was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail with credit for time served, for possession of marijuana more than 4 ounces but less than 5 lbs. Bryan Snyder of Lometa was sentenced with having his probation revoked and 12 months in state jail plus costs with credit for time served, on two charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
In an interesting addendum to court records above concerning one of the accused, we received this information from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office:
“On 2/15/2019 at approximately 3:15pm, a Lampasas County inmate, Eric James Morales, H/M 29yoa, attacked two Lampasas County Detention Officers while they attempted to move him from the jail recreational area to his jail cell. Inmate Morales refused to cooperate and threw punches at the Assistant Jail Administrator and the Detention Sergeant as they attempted to place him in handcuff restraints. The Detention Sergeant was struck in the eye by inmate Morales’ closed fist. Inmate Morales was tackled and taken to the ground.” The release goes on to say that the prisoner was subdued and one of the officers went to the ER to receive treatment for minor injuries. It also notes that additional charges had been filed against the prisoner for assault on a public servant. The original charges that had seen Morales go to jail were for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury to a family member.
Agrilife programs coming up
Master of Memory Series
Many people believe that memory loss and aging go hand-in-hand: as a person gets older his or her memory begins to fail. While some change may be expected as you age, that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. In the absence of a brain disease, such as Alzheimer’s – you can be proactive in using some strategies and lifestyle adaptations.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County will begin offering Master of Memory, a five-lesson class series that will help you understand how your memory works and what may affect your memory. Medical conditions, medications, diet and exercise, among other things, may all play a role in how your memory works. Master of Memory will also help you identify and use strategies to improve your memory function. The classes will be Thursdays, March 28-April 25 from 10-11am at the Lampasas County Annex Conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. The cost for the series is $10. Please register by calling 512-556-8271 or email Karen DeZarn at kjdezarn@ag.tamu.edu .
Food Handlers Training in Lampasas on March 29
The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” effective in 2015, requires all food employees to complete an accredited training program within 60 days of employment.
A Food Handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on Friday, March 29, 2019, from 3–4:30pm at Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St.
Many people believe that memory loss and aging go hand-in-hand: as a person gets older his or her memory begins to fail. While some change may be expected as you age, that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. In the absence of a brain disease, such as Alzheimer’s – you can be proactive in using some strategies and lifestyle adaptations.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County will begin offering Master of Memory, a five-lesson class series that will help you understand how your memory works and what may affect your memory. Medical conditions, medications, diet and exercise, among other things, may all play a role in how your memory works. Master of Memory will also help you identify and use strategies to improve your memory function. The classes will be Thursdays, March 28-April 25 from 10-11am at the Lampasas County Annex Conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. The cost for the series is $10. Please register by calling 512-556-8271 or email Karen DeZarn at kjdezarn@ag.tamu.edu .
Food Handlers Training in Lampasas on March 29
The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” effective in 2015, requires all food employees to complete an accredited training program within 60 days of employment.
A Food Handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on Friday, March 29, 2019, from 3–4:30pm at Lampasas County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan St.
funeral notice
Tona Elbertine (Lively) Ware passed away Monday February 18, 2019 in Lampasas, Texas at the age of 89. She was born April 25, 1929 in Lampasas County to Lloyd Elbert Lively and Velma Oree (Faught) Lively. She was the middle child of three daughters.
Elbertine and her sister Burnell grew up in a farming and ranching family, living both on the Roscoe Perkins Ranch and Bean Ranch until settling on the Barnes Ranch near Adamsville. She graduated from Lampasas High School in 1946 and attended Tarleton State College for two years. She then entered nurses training at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital in Waco and graduated from that program in 1951.
She did private duty nursing and later worked as a surgical scrub nurse and office nurse for Dr. W.M. Brook. She began working as charge nurse on floor duty at Rollins Brook Hospital in 1963 and retired in 1990. She enjoyed being a nurse and taking care of patients and their families.
Elbertine was married to Marvin Burt Ware on Sept. 18, 1951. They were happily married for 62 years. She liked cooking and decorating for birthdays, holidays and other family get-togethers. She enjoyed working with plants and flowers, camping, traveling, crochet, embroidery and especially time spent with her family. She was a member of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Linda Hood (Bill) of Round Rock and Joan Ware of Lampasas; a son, Danny Ware of Lampasas; 7 grandchildren, Mark Hood, Lauren Hood, Michael Hood, Kyle Butts (Jonnie), Kelsi Davis (Brandon), Mindi Pratus (Charlie), Tamera Elkins (Josh), 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant sister Rose Lee, by parents, by husband and by sister, Burnell Hamilton.
Visitation is Friday Feb. 22nd from 5-6pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. The funeral is Saturday Feb. 23rd at 11am at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Townsend Cemetery near Adamsville. Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice.
Elbertine and her sister Burnell grew up in a farming and ranching family, living both on the Roscoe Perkins Ranch and Bean Ranch until settling on the Barnes Ranch near Adamsville. She graduated from Lampasas High School in 1946 and attended Tarleton State College for two years. She then entered nurses training at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital in Waco and graduated from that program in 1951.
She did private duty nursing and later worked as a surgical scrub nurse and office nurse for Dr. W.M. Brook. She began working as charge nurse on floor duty at Rollins Brook Hospital in 1963 and retired in 1990. She enjoyed being a nurse and taking care of patients and their families.
Elbertine was married to Marvin Burt Ware on Sept. 18, 1951. They were happily married for 62 years. She liked cooking and decorating for birthdays, holidays and other family get-togethers. She enjoyed working with plants and flowers, camping, traveling, crochet, embroidery and especially time spent with her family. She was a member of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Linda Hood (Bill) of Round Rock and Joan Ware of Lampasas; a son, Danny Ware of Lampasas; 7 grandchildren, Mark Hood, Lauren Hood, Michael Hood, Kyle Butts (Jonnie), Kelsi Davis (Brandon), Mindi Pratus (Charlie), Tamera Elkins (Josh), 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant sister Rose Lee, by parents, by husband and by sister, Burnell Hamilton.
Visitation is Friday Feb. 22nd from 5-6pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. The funeral is Saturday Feb. 23rd at 11am at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Townsend Cemetery near Adamsville. Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice.
the weather
The High yesterday 51° The Low this morning 36 A 7-8 mph NE wind at daybreak made it feel pretty cool in Central Texas.
Today: Rain is very likely today, with the chance set at 80%. The day will be uncomfortable at best, probably not getting above 41° and that with enough NE wind to make it downright cold.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain before midnight, then the clouds are thought to be dissipating a bit. The low should get down to about 34° the N-NE wind being thankfully very light and shifting a little to W-NW after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of around 61° and west wind 5-15 and gusting to 20. Overnight it will get back down to 39° as a second norther comes in.
Rest of the week: Thursday is going to cloud up with a high about 56° and easterly wind. Overnight a 40% rain chance shows up again. That rain chance increases to 50% on Friday and Friday night with temps in the 50s.
Saturday looks like a 40% rain chance and up to as much as 70° in the afternoon, and the clouds should clear up for the night and all the way through Sunday and Monday.
Today: Rain is very likely today, with the chance set at 80%. The day will be uncomfortable at best, probably not getting above 41° and that with enough NE wind to make it downright cold.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain before midnight, then the clouds are thought to be dissipating a bit. The low should get down to about 34° the N-NE wind being thankfully very light and shifting a little to W-NW after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of around 61° and west wind 5-15 and gusting to 20. Overnight it will get back down to 39° as a second norther comes in.
Rest of the week: Thursday is going to cloud up with a high about 56° and easterly wind. Overnight a 40% rain chance shows up again. That rain chance increases to 50% on Friday and Friday night with temps in the 50s.
Saturday looks like a 40% rain chance and up to as much as 70° in the afternoon, and the clouds should clear up for the night and all the way through Sunday and Monday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed a quieter day with a burglary reported at a habitation in the 600 block of E. Ave. G at 10:11am and a noise disturbance in the 400 block of N. Broad at 10:35am.
There was a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of W. 3rd at 5:42pm and at 6:26pm an arrest was made. The arrest was on a 36 yr old Lampasas man, booked at the jail on a local municipal court warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa worked a civil matter. Kempner had a reported suspicious person and went out on an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies attended to a wreck and went to Cove on a livestock issue and a suspicious person call The Burn Ban is lifted thru today at 6pm.
There was a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of W. 3rd at 5:42pm and at 6:26pm an arrest was made. The arrest was on a 36 yr old Lampasas man, booked at the jail on a local municipal court warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa worked a civil matter. Kempner had a reported suspicious person and went out on an animal complaint. Out in the county deputies attended to a wreck and went to Cove on a livestock issue and a suspicious person call The Burn Ban is lifted thru today at 6pm.
the snow moon?
The stargazers should have all been out early this morning to see the biggest moon of all, the Super Snow Moon! It’s a natural phenomena where the moon seems to be lined up in its orbit in such a way that it is closest to earth, and therefore a little bigger than at other times. This time around, it’s billed as the biggest until 2026. The “Snow” nickname is simply thrown in there because of the time of year when many of us earthlings are getting the white stuff. The moon was supposed to be closest to earth at about 8am this morning, but it should still look pretty big tonight. The only problem…we may not be able to see it if, as expected, there is a lot of cloud cover.
the week
It’s back to work and back to school today after a nice 3 day weekend for President’s Day.
It’s busy at LHS, with Softball, Soccer and clinics for both Cheer and Mascots.
National FFA Week continues through the week with, not only activity at school and around town, there are several young people getting ready for stock shows around the state.
It’s busy at LHS, with Softball, Soccer and clinics for both Cheer and Mascots.
National FFA Week continues through the week with, not only activity at school and around town, there are several young people getting ready for stock shows around the state.
Spring Brush Chipping Program
The City will begin its brush chipping program in March. The city sponsored brush chipping will occur only during designated weeks and designated areas. The city requires that the brush is no longer than 4 feet in length. No lumber or trash will be picked up and the brush must be by the curb, no alley pick up is available.
Pick up in the northwest section of the city, west of Key Avenue and north of First St will be from March 4th-8th. March 11th-15th will see the brush being picked up in the Southwest part of the city, west of KeyAve and south of First St.
The Southeast section of the city will see their brush picked up between March 18th & 22nd. The last week of March, the city willb e in the Northeast section of the city east of Key Ave and north of First St.
Pick up in the northwest section of the city, west of Key Avenue and north of First St will be from March 4th-8th. March 11th-15th will see the brush being picked up in the Southwest part of the city, west of KeyAve and south of First St.
The Southeast section of the city will see their brush picked up between March 18th & 22nd. The last week of March, the city willb e in the Northeast section of the city east of Key Ave and north of First St.
Funeral Notice
Robert Anthony Gutierrez, 45 of Lampasas, Texas died Saturday February 16, 2019 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital.
He was born April 9, 1973 in Sinton, Texas to parents Robert Gutierrez and LuzMaria (Martinez). He moved to Lampasas in 1984 and became involved in many community activities. Robert loved being a part of the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his Mother and Father, LuzMaria Rodriguez (Martin); sisters, Bobbie Rebando (Rick) and Stephanie Menchaca (JJ) and Melissa Chappell; brother, Michael Windish (Cayla); nephews Ryan and Brandon Abbott, Grant and Gavin Windish, Tanner and Bronsen Chappell, Jacob and Nicholas Ynfante and Hunter Rebando; nieces Skyler, Jersey and Raylin Menchaca; great-nephew, Parker Abbott and great-niece, Maddox Abbott.
Robert was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Julian and Julia Rodriguez and Leno and Tomasa Gutierrez.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 23rd, at 2pm at New Covenant Church. Robert’s body will be cremated.
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
He was born April 9, 1973 in Sinton, Texas to parents Robert Gutierrez and LuzMaria (Martinez). He moved to Lampasas in 1984 and became involved in many community activities. Robert loved being a part of the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his Mother and Father, LuzMaria Rodriguez (Martin); sisters, Bobbie Rebando (Rick) and Stephanie Menchaca (JJ) and Melissa Chappell; brother, Michael Windish (Cayla); nephews Ryan and Brandon Abbott, Grant and Gavin Windish, Tanner and Bronsen Chappell, Jacob and Nicholas Ynfante and Hunter Rebando; nieces Skyler, Jersey and Raylin Menchaca; great-nephew, Parker Abbott and great-niece, Maddox Abbott.
Robert was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Julian and Julia Rodriguez and Leno and Tomasa Gutierrez.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 23rd, at 2pm at New Covenant Church. Robert’s body will be cremated.
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
the weather
The High yesterday 57° The Low this morning 39°
Today: Mostly cloudy and cool today with mostly 40s and at the high near 50°. The wind is NE, light this morning early but getting up to 10-15 mph and gusting to 30 by mid-day.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain after midnight, otherwise cloudy and cooler, down to 36°. The NE wind will continue at 10-15 and gusting to 20 mph.
Tuesday: The rain chances go up significantly at 80% for the day, probably earlier than later, but the chances seem to continue for days. The high Tuesday will only make it to about 42° and the wind will be NE but light.
Overnight the same 20% chance of rain, clouds and a drop to about 36°. The wind may shift to W-NW.
Rest of the week: A 20% chance of rain up to Friday, when it goes up to 40%, then 30% on Saturday. It may clear up on Sunday. Temperatures look like 50s most of the day Wednesday, 40° low overnight; the same on Thursday; then on Friday it will warm up to the low 60s in the afternoon and upper 60s on Saturday. Sunday, it may be a couple of degrees cooler, but sunny.
Today: Mostly cloudy and cool today with mostly 40s and at the high near 50°. The wind is NE, light this morning early but getting up to 10-15 mph and gusting to 30 by mid-day.
Tonight: A 20% chance of rain after midnight, otherwise cloudy and cooler, down to 36°. The NE wind will continue at 10-15 and gusting to 20 mph.
Tuesday: The rain chances go up significantly at 80% for the day, probably earlier than later, but the chances seem to continue for days. The high Tuesday will only make it to about 42° and the wind will be NE but light.
Overnight the same 20% chance of rain, clouds and a drop to about 36°. The wind may shift to W-NW.
Rest of the week: A 20% chance of rain up to Friday, when it goes up to 40%, then 30% on Saturday. It may clear up on Sunday. Temperatures look like 50s most of the day Wednesday, 40° low overnight; the same on Thursday; then on Friday it will warm up to the low 60s in the afternoon and upper 60s on Saturday. Sunday, it may be a couple of degrees cooler, but sunny.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed suspicious vehicle reports in the wee hours in the 1200 block of W. 3rd and 1700 block of CTE.
Saturday afternoon 28 yr old Jesse James Knight of Hockley,TX was arrested for theft over $100, under $750 in the 1700 block of CTE at 4:42pm. There was a disturbance in the 800 block of E. Northridge Dr. at 5:07pm and another one in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 8:07pm.
There was a burglary of a motor vehicle report in the 900 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 8:24pm, then an arrest at 9:04pm. Michael Clayton Robinson, 41 of Belton, was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and unauthorized use of a M.V. at 9:04pm in the 500 block of S. Key.
There was a suspicious person report in the 600 block of CTE at 9:49pm and another burglary of a M.V. report in the 1700 block of CTE at 10:17pm.
The Sunday blotter showed a disturbance in the 600 block of S. Spring at 1:25am, then at 2:03am a 42 yr old local man was arrested in the 900 block of E. Ave. C on a police warrant for violating probation.
Theft reports came in from the 1700 block of CTE at 3:06pm and 4:58pm. There was an arrest at 3:48pm on a 29 yr old Lampasas woman in the 1700 block of CTE. She was charged with fraudulent destruction, removal or concealment of writing. A burglary of a habitation report came from the 700 block of S. Western at 5:36pm and at 6:58pm there was a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E. Ave F.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet weekend. Kempner settled a disturbance, worked a theft case and went out on a call of threats. County deputies investigated a burglary, worked a theft case and rolled out to Cove on a disturbance.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
Saturday afternoon 28 yr old Jesse James Knight of Hockley,TX was arrested for theft over $100, under $750 in the 1700 block of CTE at 4:42pm. There was a disturbance in the 800 block of E. Northridge Dr. at 5:07pm and another one in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 8:07pm.
There was a burglary of a motor vehicle report in the 900 block of Old Georgetown Rd. at 8:24pm, then an arrest at 9:04pm. Michael Clayton Robinson, 41 of Belton, was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and unauthorized use of a M.V. at 9:04pm in the 500 block of S. Key.
There was a suspicious person report in the 600 block of CTE at 9:49pm and another burglary of a M.V. report in the 1700 block of CTE at 10:17pm.
The Sunday blotter showed a disturbance in the 600 block of S. Spring at 1:25am, then at 2:03am a 42 yr old local man was arrested in the 900 block of E. Ave. C on a police warrant for violating probation.
Theft reports came in from the 1700 block of CTE at 3:06pm and 4:58pm. There was an arrest at 3:48pm on a 29 yr old Lampasas woman in the 1700 block of CTE. She was charged with fraudulent destruction, removal or concealment of writing. A burglary of a habitation report came from the 700 block of S. Western at 5:36pm and at 6:58pm there was a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E. Ave F.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet weekend. Kempner settled a disturbance, worked a theft case and went out on a call of threats. County deputies investigated a burglary, worked a theft case and rolled out to Cove on a disturbance.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
ain't life wonderful
It’s President’s Day Honoring the birthdays of President’s George Washington (our first) and President Abraham Lincoln (our most revered). The third Monday in February is annually observed as a catch-all day.
What? It’s not true? OK, ok, we understand that it is not really “President’s Day” according to federal law. It is actually a George Washington’s Birthday holiday today. Yes, we know that it is not really George Washington’s birthday today. That’s on Friday of this week, the 22nd. But the Congress of the United States declared a special holiday celebrating Washington’s birthday on the third Monday in February so everybody could have a long weekend. Of course if it was on Friday of this week, it would actually be his birthday, and everybody could still have a long weekend…?
You see, when I was a kid, way back when, we celebrated Lincoln’s birthday on the 12th and Washington’s birthday on the 22nd of Feb., their real birthdays. We talked about Lincoln’s studying by candlelight in the log cabin after he split logs all day, and the noble way he led the country through the Civil War, and about the Gettysburg address and Emancipation. A few days later on the 22nd we’d talk about Washington’s cherry pie and “I cannot tell a lie” and looked at the “crossing the Delaware” picture.
But, somebody in Washington must have decided that was too much to bear, having to celebrate two birthdays that often came in the middle of the week. So, in 1971 they figured out the three day weekend thing and chose a date, in the middle between presidential birthdays. But, it seems they named it the Washington’s Birthday holiday. Somebody thought better of it and introduced a bill that would have named it “President’s Day” to celebrate both Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays and everybody talked about it, and thought that’s what they did…but as often happens, that bill got lost in a committee or sub-committee or something.
Now, even though today is really Washington’s Birthday-day, most of us call it President’s Day, so we can honor ol’ Abe too. Sometimes, it seems like it’s easier to just go your own way and ignore some of what comes out of Washington. It just goes to show what a mess our governments can make of things sometimes, even with perfectly good intentions.
Here’s hopin’ you enjoy the holiday, and spend lots of time thinkin’ about both hard working ol’ Abe and honest George, and please don’t tell any lies. We’re rootin’ for ya. Rw
What? It’s not true? OK, ok, we understand that it is not really “President’s Day” according to federal law. It is actually a George Washington’s Birthday holiday today. Yes, we know that it is not really George Washington’s birthday today. That’s on Friday of this week, the 22nd. But the Congress of the United States declared a special holiday celebrating Washington’s birthday on the third Monday in February so everybody could have a long weekend. Of course if it was on Friday of this week, it would actually be his birthday, and everybody could still have a long weekend…?
You see, when I was a kid, way back when, we celebrated Lincoln’s birthday on the 12th and Washington’s birthday on the 22nd of Feb., their real birthdays. We talked about Lincoln’s studying by candlelight in the log cabin after he split logs all day, and the noble way he led the country through the Civil War, and about the Gettysburg address and Emancipation. A few days later on the 22nd we’d talk about Washington’s cherry pie and “I cannot tell a lie” and looked at the “crossing the Delaware” picture.
But, somebody in Washington must have decided that was too much to bear, having to celebrate two birthdays that often came in the middle of the week. So, in 1971 they figured out the three day weekend thing and chose a date, in the middle between presidential birthdays. But, it seems they named it the Washington’s Birthday holiday. Somebody thought better of it and introduced a bill that would have named it “President’s Day” to celebrate both Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays and everybody talked about it, and thought that’s what they did…but as often happens, that bill got lost in a committee or sub-committee or something.
Now, even though today is really Washington’s Birthday-day, most of us call it President’s Day, so we can honor ol’ Abe too. Sometimes, it seems like it’s easier to just go your own way and ignore some of what comes out of Washington. It just goes to show what a mess our governments can make of things sometimes, even with perfectly good intentions.
Here’s hopin’ you enjoy the holiday, and spend lots of time thinkin’ about both hard working ol’ Abe and honest George, and please don’t tell any lies. We’re rootin’ for ya. Rw
the week
Today is Washington’s Birthday and school is closed, as well as many governmental offices. That includes City Hall, the City Library and Lampasas County offices.
National FFA Week runs through Saturday, Feb. 23rd. Lampasas Radio and several local businesses will be saluting the event throughout this week with local FFA member radio appearances on KACQ and KCYL Radio.
Ag Science/ FFA members across America will celebrate the history and heritage with over 500,000 High School students enrolled in Ag Education classes. FFA was chartered in 1928 and is the largest school student youth organization in the nation.
Part of FFA’s history and uniqueness are students that are involved in individual Supervised Agricultural Experience Project programs.
Lampasas FFA member Bryli Wilson started FFA Week Saturday on a high note, participating in the San Angelo Livestock Show’s annual Premium Sale.
Bryli is the daughter of Penny and Bo Wilson of Lampasas. She exhibited her market hog Thursday, placing 3rd of 68 Market hogs and qualifying for the Annual Premium Auction.
National FFA Week runs through Saturday, Feb. 23rd. Lampasas Radio and several local businesses will be saluting the event throughout this week with local FFA member radio appearances on KACQ and KCYL Radio.
Ag Science/ FFA members across America will celebrate the history and heritage with over 500,000 High School students enrolled in Ag Education classes. FFA was chartered in 1928 and is the largest school student youth organization in the nation.
Part of FFA’s history and uniqueness are students that are involved in individual Supervised Agricultural Experience Project programs.
Lampasas FFA member Bryli Wilson started FFA Week Saturday on a high note, participating in the San Angelo Livestock Show’s annual Premium Sale.
Bryli is the daughter of Penny and Bo Wilson of Lampasas. She exhibited her market hog Thursday, placing 3rd of 68 Market hogs and qualifying for the Annual Premium Auction.
the weather
The Weather
The High yesterday 75° The Low this morning 56°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 87°? Is this really happening? It sure looks that way. The wind has been pretty stiff and it looks to continue that way until late today or tonight. Today’s forecast is for W-SW wind, 10 to 20 mph typical, and gusting to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear with alow of 45º. The wind will decrease, shift to W-NW about 10 mph, then shift to N-NE after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 72º in the afternoon. The N-NE wind will be 5-10 mph, then shifting to south in the afternoon. But...it will shift again after midnight to the W-NW and be very light.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 65º as the wind, coming generally northerly, will be light.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast has a drop in the high down to about 52° in the afternoon, behind a 10 mph NE wind.
Monday night there will be a 30% chance of rain after 7pm. That will increase to 50% on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Some sort of wind chance is in our forecast most of next week. Temperatures next week seem to be typically 50s afternoons and down to upper 30s or low 40s overnights.
The High yesterday 75° The Low this morning 56°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 87°? Is this really happening? It sure looks that way. The wind has been pretty stiff and it looks to continue that way until late today or tonight. Today’s forecast is for W-SW wind, 10 to 20 mph typical, and gusting to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear with alow of 45º. The wind will decrease, shift to W-NW about 10 mph, then shift to N-NE after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 72º in the afternoon. The N-NE wind will be 5-10 mph, then shifting to south in the afternoon. But...it will shift again after midnight to the W-NW and be very light.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 65º as the wind, coming generally northerly, will be light.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast has a drop in the high down to about 52° in the afternoon, behind a 10 mph NE wind.
Monday night there will be a 30% chance of rain after 7pm. That will increase to 50% on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Some sort of wind chance is in our forecast most of next week. Temperatures next week seem to be typically 50s afternoons and down to upper 30s or low 40s overnights.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows a prowler report from the 200 block of N. Porter at 7:50am. A theft report came from the 1700 block of CTE at 8:23am.
The afternoon brought a suspicious activity report from the 2700 block of Hwy 281S and a suspicious person in the 1700 block of CTE, both in the 3pm hour. More suspicious person reports came from the 800 and the 1100 blocks of E. 4th in the 5pm hour.
There was an assault by threat report from the 200 block of N. Key at 6:49pm and a physical assault report came from Sunset Drive at 7pm. There was a disturbance in the 1400 block of E. Ave. H at 7:39pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter, otherwise quiet, and Kempner just had an alarm and a suspicious person report. Out in the county the deputies were dispatched on an assault, a few civil matters and a suspicious person.
The Jail log shows the county with an arrest on a 62 yr old Kempner man on a failure to appear charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
The afternoon brought a suspicious activity report from the 2700 block of Hwy 281S and a suspicious person in the 1700 block of CTE, both in the 3pm hour. More suspicious person reports came from the 800 and the 1100 blocks of E. 4th in the 5pm hour.
There was an assault by threat report from the 200 block of N. Key at 6:49pm and a physical assault report came from Sunset Drive at 7pm. There was a disturbance in the 1400 block of E. Ave. H at 7:39pm
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter, otherwise quiet, and Kempner just had an alarm and a suspicious person report. Out in the county the deputies were dispatched on an assault, a few civil matters and a suspicious person.
The Jail log shows the county with an arrest on a 62 yr old Kempner man on a failure to appear charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
Warning!!! Rabid Skunk in town!!!
City of Lampasas Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer was informed on Feb. 14th that a skunk has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was found dead in a yard, in the area of the 1500 block of Taylor St. in Lampasas. The skunk was sent for testing to the Texas Department of State Health Services and has tested positive for rabies.
This is the first rabid skunk in the city this year, according to Lampasas Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer.
The Lampasas Police Department encourages anyone who sees an animal that appears to be sick or acting strange to call the Police Dept. at (512) 556-3644 and report it.
●You should not attempt to handle wildlife, regardless of whether it appears to be healthy or sick, as it could be infectious.
●Don’t leave food outside as it attracts wildlife.
●Teach your children to never touch wildlife.
●Skunks are active this time of year and have your pet vaccinated to protect it against rabies, especially if your pet spends any time outdoors.
●Rabies is transmitted through saliva, typically in bites.
●If you are bitten, immediately wash the wound with soap and water. Seek medical aid as soon as possible to determine whether treatment is needed to prevent rabies. Once symptoms of rabies begin, the disease is fatal.
●If your pet is bitten, immediately a local veterinarian.
●If you or your pet are bitten, contact your local animal control immediately.
City of Lampasas Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer can be reached at (512) 556-3644.
This is the first rabid skunk in the city this year, according to Lampasas Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer.
The Lampasas Police Department encourages anyone who sees an animal that appears to be sick or acting strange to call the Police Dept. at (512) 556-3644 and report it.
●You should not attempt to handle wildlife, regardless of whether it appears to be healthy or sick, as it could be infectious.
●Don’t leave food outside as it attracts wildlife.
●Teach your children to never touch wildlife.
●Skunks are active this time of year and have your pet vaccinated to protect it against rabies, especially if your pet spends any time outdoors.
●Rabies is transmitted through saliva, typically in bites.
●If you are bitten, immediately wash the wound with soap and water. Seek medical aid as soon as possible to determine whether treatment is needed to prevent rabies. Once symptoms of rabies begin, the disease is fatal.
●If your pet is bitten, immediately a local veterinarian.
●If you or your pet are bitten, contact your local animal control immediately.
City of Lampasas Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer can be reached at (512) 556-3644.
Pay Your Old Tickets – Or Else!
Lampasas Municipal Court will be participating in the 2019 Great Texas Warrant Round-up beginning on Monday.
Lampasas Police will be enhancing enforcement, out serving warrants, and making arrests beginning Feb. 23rd, for individuals who have outstanding unpaid Lampasas Municipal Court fines. If you have outstanding fines and need to make payment, you must get ‘er done, or face possible arrest.
You can do it in person at the Court office at 405 S. Main from 8am to 4:30pm M-F. They accept cash, money orders or credit cards but not personal checks. You can pay by phone at (512) 556-4909 with a Visa, Discover, or Master Card during business hours, by mail at Lampasas Municipal Court, 312 E. Third St. Lampasas, TX 76550, or pay online at www.easyticketpayment.com. Payment must be received by Feb. 22 at 4:30pm to avoid warrant process. For more info call the court at (512) 556-4909.
Lampasas Police will be enhancing enforcement, out serving warrants, and making arrests beginning Feb. 23rd, for individuals who have outstanding unpaid Lampasas Municipal Court fines. If you have outstanding fines and need to make payment, you must get ‘er done, or face possible arrest.
You can do it in person at the Court office at 405 S. Main from 8am to 4:30pm M-F. They accept cash, money orders or credit cards but not personal checks. You can pay by phone at (512) 556-4909 with a Visa, Discover, or Master Card during business hours, by mail at Lampasas Municipal Court, 312 E. Third St. Lampasas, TX 76550, or pay online at www.easyticketpayment.com. Payment must be received by Feb. 22 at 4:30pm to avoid warrant process. For more info call the court at (512) 556-4909.
blood drive
There are many reasons why a hospital patient requires blood; they vary as to the quantities of blood and blood products required to resolve each medical issue faced. On average, a heart surgeon may request six units of blood and blood products for the patient.
Victims facing trauma injuries from an auto accident may require 50 or more units of blood to replace their loss. Organ transplant experts may order up to 40 units of blood and products – like platelets and plasma – to provide hope for a waiting organ recipient.
Carter BloodCare must register approximately 1,000 donors each day to keep up with hospital demand for blood products. If each eligible blood donor gave just one more time per year, there would seldom be a blood shortage.
Rollins Brook Community Hospital is hosting a blood drive from 10am to 2pm Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 608 North Key in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Kathy Long at (512) 556-3682, extension 2211
Victims facing trauma injuries from an auto accident may require 50 or more units of blood to replace their loss. Organ transplant experts may order up to 40 units of blood and products – like platelets and plasma – to provide hope for a waiting organ recipient.
Carter BloodCare must register approximately 1,000 donors each day to keep up with hospital demand for blood products. If each eligible blood donor gave just one more time per year, there would seldom be a blood shortage.
Rollins Brook Community Hospital is hosting a blood drive from 10am to 2pm Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 608 North Key in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Kathy Long at (512) 556-3682, extension 2211
the weather
High yesterday was 64° The low this morning was 51°
Today: Sunny, and up to 79° with strong S-SW wind 10-15 mph and gusting to 25.
Tonight: Overnight it will be partly cloudy, 60s and upper 50s temps, and the wind will calm a lot.
Friday: Mostly sunny and even warmer, likely getting into the mid 80s. Overnight it will go down to the mid-40s as the wind shifts to north with the arrival of a weak cold front.
The Weekend: Saturday will be much cooler as the cold front seems a little stronger than thought yesterday. It will probably hold Saturday down to a high of about 67º and down to 50 or below overnight. The good news is that the wind will be light. On Sunday the high should be about 66° or so and overnight down to about 40º.
Next week: A small rain chance comes Monday and it will increase to 30-40% thru Tuesday. Wednesday should be sunny.
Today: Sunny, and up to 79° with strong S-SW wind 10-15 mph and gusting to 25.
Tonight: Overnight it will be partly cloudy, 60s and upper 50s temps, and the wind will calm a lot.
Friday: Mostly sunny and even warmer, likely getting into the mid 80s. Overnight it will go down to the mid-40s as the wind shifts to north with the arrival of a weak cold front.
The Weekend: Saturday will be much cooler as the cold front seems a little stronger than thought yesterday. It will probably hold Saturday down to a high of about 67º and down to 50 or below overnight. The good news is that the wind will be light. On Sunday the high should be about 66° or so and overnight down to about 40º.
Next week: A small rain chance comes Monday and it will increase to 30-40% thru Tuesday. Wednesday should be sunny.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter shows a shots-fired incident in the 1000 block of S. Howe at 2:47am and a minor no injuries accident at 2:59am at 6th and Walnut. A second morning drive time accident at 7:57am at 4th and Willis, then at 8:54am someone reported a theft of service in the 500 block of E. 6th. A theft reported at 9:14am in the 100 block of Sunrise Hills and a fraud in the 1200 block of Bridge at 10:41am.
The afternoon brought a disturbance in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 12:57pm and just after 3pm there was an assault and a theft reported at the same spot. At 3:23pm there was an accident in the 600 block of E. Ave F with no injuries. There was an arrest on a 31 yr olf Kempner woman in the 300 block of Ave. E in Copperas Cove on a Lampasas municipal court warrant. The warrants were on minor traffic matters. A similar arrest took place in Lampasas on a 45 yr old man. The municipal court warrants are going to continue – Pay those tickets!
There was a burglary report in the 1100 block of Bridge at 5pm, a criminal mischief report in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 6:55pm,a reckless driver in the 2700 block of S. Hwy 281 at 8:53pm, a theft in the 1400 block of W. Ave. A at 9:20pm and a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of E. 4th at 10:50pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a missing person report and some animal complaints while Kempner worked a civil matter a suspicious person and animal complaints. Out in the county there was a disturbance and a civil matter.
The jail log shows the county arrested a 42 yr old Ft. Worth woman for possession of a controlled substance and a 33 yr old Killeen woman on the same charge.
The Burn Ban was lifted until 6pm next Tuesday.
The afternoon brought a disturbance in the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 12:57pm and just after 3pm there was an assault and a theft reported at the same spot. At 3:23pm there was an accident in the 600 block of E. Ave F with no injuries. There was an arrest on a 31 yr olf Kempner woman in the 300 block of Ave. E in Copperas Cove on a Lampasas municipal court warrant. The warrants were on minor traffic matters. A similar arrest took place in Lampasas on a 45 yr old man. The municipal court warrants are going to continue – Pay those tickets!
There was a burglary report in the 1100 block of Bridge at 5pm, a criminal mischief report in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 6:55pm,a reckless driver in the 2700 block of S. Hwy 281 at 8:53pm, a theft in the 1400 block of W. Ave. A at 9:20pm and a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of E. 4th at 10:50pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a missing person report and some animal complaints while Kempner worked a civil matter a suspicious person and animal complaints. Out in the county there was a disturbance and a civil matter.
The jail log shows the county arrested a 42 yr old Ft. Worth woman for possession of a controlled substance and a 33 yr old Killeen woman on the same charge.
The Burn Ban was lifted until 6pm next Tuesday.
what's coming
The Lady Badgers playoff basketball team heads to Bastrop on Friday. There they’ll meet the TABC ranked #15, El Campo, for some serious “Area” competition. El Campo is rated #7 by the TGCA, while Lampasas has fell out of the top 10 and top 20 state rankings as of Monday. Liberty Hill also fell out of the TGCA top 10.
We did note in the TGCA that Coach Myers still has the distinction of being number 7 in their winning-est Texas coaches list with something over 816 games. We’re not sure how current that number is.
Local Gamblers, with fun and harmless intentions in mind, will be at the Lampasas Youth Livestock Barn on Saturday. It’s the Wild West Casino Night 2019 that takes place there with the doors opening at 5:30pm and dinner at 6, gaming at 6:30pm. The tickets for the event are $50 per person for the steak dinner, gambling fun and chances to win prizes. It’s all accompanied by an auction and will help raise funds for several local organizations.
We did note in the TGCA that Coach Myers still has the distinction of being number 7 in their winning-est Texas coaches list with something over 816 games. We’re not sure how current that number is.
Local Gamblers, with fun and harmless intentions in mind, will be at the Lampasas Youth Livestock Barn on Saturday. It’s the Wild West Casino Night 2019 that takes place there with the doors opening at 5:30pm and dinner at 6, gaming at 6:30pm. The tickets for the event are $50 per person for the steak dinner, gambling fun and chances to win prizes. It’s all accompanied by an auction and will help raise funds for several local organizations.
district court
in Lampasas last Friday saw 39 cases come before the bench with 18 cases reset. Pre-trials were set in 3 cases. Bond was found insufficient in one case, and reduced in another.
Aaron Schoch, Brandon Zirkle, and Jordan Miller failed to appear and warrants were issued. Two jury announcements were made, one for March 25th, and one For April 5th.
Vincent Williams received 5 years in TDCJ with credit for time served plus court fees for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. Amber Reed saw her probation revoked and is sentenced to 9 months State Jail with credit for time served for possession of a controlled substance. Steven Stem, also for possession of controlled substance, saw his probation revoked and received 12 months state jail with credit for time served plus court fees. Michael Morales was given 4 years deferred adjudication with a $750 fine plus court costs for evading arrest/detention with a vehicle. Felicia Daponte received 5 year deferred adjudication plus court costs for Debit/ Credit abuse of the elderly.
Aaron Schoch, Brandon Zirkle, and Jordan Miller failed to appear and warrants were issued. Two jury announcements were made, one for March 25th, and one For April 5th.
Vincent Williams received 5 years in TDCJ with credit for time served plus court fees for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. Amber Reed saw her probation revoked and is sentenced to 9 months State Jail with credit for time served for possession of a controlled substance. Steven Stem, also for possession of controlled substance, saw his probation revoked and received 12 months state jail with credit for time served plus court fees. Michael Morales was given 4 years deferred adjudication with a $750 fine plus court costs for evading arrest/detention with a vehicle. Felicia Daponte received 5 year deferred adjudication plus court costs for Debit/ Credit abuse of the elderly.
funeral notice
Louis Charles King, 84, of Burnet, Texas passed away Feb.12, 2019 at Scott and White Hospital in Marble Falls.
He was born July 23, 1934 in Michigan to Frank King and Rose King (Betka). Louis worked for United Airlines until his retirement in 1989 in Austin. He moved to Michigan, then returned to Burnet in 2006 to be near his family.
He is survived by sister, Theresa Rich of Hudsonville, Michigan; daughters, Kathleen Myers (Jack), Denise Hofmann (Ron), and Mary Delacruz (Julian); son, Gerard King; grandchildren, Emily Roberts, Matthew Hofmann, Douglas Wilkison, Becky King and Cassie Wilder.
He was preceeded in death by his sister Eileen and brother Robert Sanderson.
Louis’ body will be cremated and no ceremony is planned at this time.
Clements-Wilcox in Burnet is in charge of arrangements.
He was born July 23, 1934 in Michigan to Frank King and Rose King (Betka). Louis worked for United Airlines until his retirement in 1989 in Austin. He moved to Michigan, then returned to Burnet in 2006 to be near his family.
He is survived by sister, Theresa Rich of Hudsonville, Michigan; daughters, Kathleen Myers (Jack), Denise Hofmann (Ron), and Mary Delacruz (Julian); son, Gerard King; grandchildren, Emily Roberts, Matthew Hofmann, Douglas Wilkison, Becky King and Cassie Wilder.
He was preceeded in death by his sister Eileen and brother Robert Sanderson.
Louis’ body will be cremated and no ceremony is planned at this time.
Clements-Wilcox in Burnet is in charge of arrangements.
the weather
The High yesterday 58° This morning’s low 42°
Today: Sunny and up to about 67° with morning light south wind up to 10-15 mph and gusty this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 50° and the south wind will be 10-15 mph and gusting.
Thursday: Sunny, and up to 77° with strong S-SW wind 15-20 mph and gusting to 25. Overnight it will be partly cloudy, 60s and 50s temps, and the wind will calm a lot.
The rest of the week: Friday will be even warmer, likeley getting into the low to mid 80s. Saturday will be a little cooler maybe but still up to about 80. Saturday night will bring the edge of a cold front with a shift to north wind after midnight.
Next week: On Sunday it will be much cooler, topping out about 62° and Sunday evening there is a slight chance of rain as the temperatures drop to around 40°. The rain chances will increase to 50% early next week.
Today: Sunny and up to about 67° with morning light south wind up to 10-15 mph and gusty this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 50° and the south wind will be 10-15 mph and gusting.
Thursday: Sunny, and up to 77° with strong S-SW wind 15-20 mph and gusting to 25. Overnight it will be partly cloudy, 60s and 50s temps, and the wind will calm a lot.
The rest of the week: Friday will be even warmer, likeley getting into the low to mid 80s. Saturday will be a little cooler maybe but still up to about 80. Saturday night will bring the edge of a cold front with a shift to north wind after midnight.
Next week: On Sunday it will be much cooler, topping out about 62° and Sunday evening there is a slight chance of rain as the temperatures drop to around 40°. The rain chances will increase to 50% early next week.
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed a disturbance in the 100 block of W. North at 9:48am. At 10:12am there was an arrest as a 42 yr old local man was taken into custody at the local police station on a municipal warrant for possession of drug paraphenalia.
The afternoon brought a report of a suspicious person in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 2:38pm and a reckless driver report from the 1700 block of CTE at 4:03pm.
The evening calls included a suspicious person report in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 6:14pm and a noise disturbance in the 1200 block of W. 1st at 10:42pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa stayed quiet. Kempner rolled out on a civil matter, responded to an alarm and was dispatched out on a suicidal call.
County deputies cleared a wreck, worked a few civil matters and were sent in to Cove on a sex offense and to check out a couple of suspicious people.
The jail log shows the county booked in a 25 year old Maxwell TX man on a failure to appear charge.
The Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until 2/19 at 6pm
The afternoon brought a report of a suspicious person in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 2:38pm and a reckless driver report from the 1700 block of CTE at 4:03pm.
The evening calls included a suspicious person report in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 6:14pm and a noise disturbance in the 1200 block of W. 1st at 10:42pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa stayed quiet. Kempner rolled out on a civil matter, responded to an alarm and was dispatched out on a suicidal call.
County deputies cleared a wreck, worked a few civil matters and were sent in to Cove on a sex offense and to check out a couple of suspicious people.
The jail log shows the county booked in a 25 year old Maxwell TX man on a failure to appear charge.
The Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until 2/19 at 6pm
Friday Last Day to File For City Council Elections
This Friday February 15th is the last day to file to run for a place in the city elections. The Mayor position is up for re-election, and City Council places 1,2, and 6.
Randy Clark filed yesterday for City Council place 2. Place 2 is currently held by Robert McCauley, who has indicated he will not be filing for re-election.
Misti Talbert, incumbent and Robert “Bob” Goodart have filed for the position of Mayor.
Delana Keele Toups (incumbent) has filed for Place 1, and TJ Monroe (incumbent) has filed for Place 6.
This Friday February 15th is the last day to file to run for a place in the city elections. The Mayor position is up for re-election, and City Council places 1,2, and 6.
Randy Clark filed yesterday for City Council place 2. Place 2 is currently held by Robert McCauley, who has indicated he will not be filing for re-election.
Misti Talbert, incumbent and Robert “Bob” Goodart have filed for the position of Mayor.
Delana Keele Toups (incumbent) has filed for Place 1, and TJ Monroe (incumbent) has filed for Place 6.
It's sale day at the lampasas cattle auction
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale will kick off at 12:30pm today at the sale barn north of town.
Funeral/Death Notices
Mary E. Groves, 92 of Lampasas, TX died Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Silver Creek Assisted Living.
She was born Nov. 7, 1926 in Coryell County, TX to parents John Edwards and Jenny (Jackson) Edwards. Mary graduated from Gatesville High and Jackson Business College. She later married William A. (Billy) Groves in 1942. Mary was a hard working Mother and a rancher on the family ranch that recorded the Z bar brand in 1876, a brand that is still currently used by the family. She was a member of Adamsville Baptist Church. Mary loved to waltz.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Groves McMillan and Shirley Stringer; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Billy and her son Grady.
A funeral service will be Saturday Feb. 16th, at 3pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Groves Z bar Cemetery.
Robert Dwight Blake, 64 of Lampasas, Texas died February 6, 2019 at Advent Central Texas in Killeen.
He was born December 21, 1954 in Burnet, Texas to parents Cecil E. Blake and Mary (Carrigan) Blake. He was a painter. Robert had lived in Iowa for several years and moved back to Lampasas about 15 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Blake of Lampasas; Son, Robert Blake Jr.; Daughter, Tabitha Erickson; Brother, David Blake; 2 grandchildren, Angela and Heather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Blake. Robert’s body will be cremated and no ceremony is planned at this time.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
She was born Nov. 7, 1926 in Coryell County, TX to parents John Edwards and Jenny (Jackson) Edwards. Mary graduated from Gatesville High and Jackson Business College. She later married William A. (Billy) Groves in 1942. Mary was a hard working Mother and a rancher on the family ranch that recorded the Z bar brand in 1876, a brand that is still currently used by the family. She was a member of Adamsville Baptist Church. Mary loved to waltz.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Groves McMillan and Shirley Stringer; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Billy and her son Grady.
A funeral service will be Saturday Feb. 16th, at 3pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Groves Z bar Cemetery.
Robert Dwight Blake, 64 of Lampasas, Texas died February 6, 2019 at Advent Central Texas in Killeen.
He was born December 21, 1954 in Burnet, Texas to parents Cecil E. Blake and Mary (Carrigan) Blake. He was a painter. Robert had lived in Iowa for several years and moved back to Lampasas about 15 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Blake of Lampasas; Son, Robert Blake Jr.; Daughter, Tabitha Erickson; Brother, David Blake; 2 grandchildren, Angela and Heather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Blake. Robert’s body will be cremated and no ceremony is planned at this time.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
the weather
The High yesterday 58° This morning’s low 42°
Today: Sunny and up to about 59° with 10-15 mph north wind, gusting to 25.
Tonight: Clear sky with a low around 35° and the light N-NE wind will shift to S-SW after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny and up to 65° with south wind 5-15 mph with gusts to 20. Overnight it will be down to 48° with south wind that could gust to 20 mph.
The rest of the week: Thursday should be the best day with a rise to 78° in the afternoon but very windy. Friday will be much the same until overnight when another weak cold front is set to arrive. Saturday and Sunday are mixed with afternoon upper 60s to 70° Saturday and mostly 50s on Sunday afternoon.
Today: Sunny and up to about 59° with 10-15 mph north wind, gusting to 25.
Tonight: Clear sky with a low around 35° and the light N-NE wind will shift to S-SW after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny and up to 65° with south wind 5-15 mph with gusts to 20. Overnight it will be down to 48° with south wind that could gust to 20 mph.
The rest of the week: Thursday should be the best day with a rise to 78° in the afternoon but very windy. Friday will be much the same until overnight when another weak cold front is set to arrive. Saturday and Sunday are mixed with afternoon upper 60s to 70° Saturday and mostly 50s on Sunday afternoon.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed an arrest at 9:42am in the 100 block of E. Ave. D. A 54 yr old man was arrested on a warrant for dangerous drugs out of Hennepon Co.
There was a suspicious activity in the 400 block of E. 5th at 3:09pm and a disturbance in the 900 block of S. Broad a few minutes later. At 3:57pm there was a minor accident at 3rd and Key with 2 vehicles involved but no injuries.
The evening brought a civil matter in the 600 block of S. Main at 6:33pm and at 7:05pm a reckless driver was in the 900 block of S. Key at the same time a disturbance was being reported in the 900 block of E. 4th. The last note of the day was a suspicious vehicle report from the 400 block of E. Plum at 11:35pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with Lometa was sent out on a civil matter and a trespassing call. Kempner also had a handful of civil matters to work and took a missing person report. Deputies went to Cove on a civil matter and a welfare check. Out in the county deputies cleared a wreck, went out on an animal complaint, served a warrant, and worked some livestock issues.
The Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until 2/19 at 6pm
There was a suspicious activity in the 400 block of E. 5th at 3:09pm and a disturbance in the 900 block of S. Broad a few minutes later. At 3:57pm there was a minor accident at 3rd and Key with 2 vehicles involved but no injuries.
The evening brought a civil matter in the 600 block of S. Main at 6:33pm and at 7:05pm a reckless driver was in the 900 block of S. Key at the same time a disturbance was being reported in the 900 block of E. 4th. The last note of the day was a suspicious vehicle report from the 400 block of E. Plum at 11:35pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with Lometa was sent out on a civil matter and a trespassing call. Kempner also had a handful of civil matters to work and took a missing person report. Deputies went to Cove on a civil matter and a welfare check. Out in the county deputies cleared a wreck, went out on an animal complaint, served a warrant, and worked some livestock issues.
The Lampasas Co. burn ban is lifted until 2/19 at 6pm
lady badgers win
WE WON!” That was at the top of the notice sent out by Lampasas Lady Badger Basketball Coach Mark Myers late last night. “We are Bi District Champs,” he went on to say. The team has gone 29-6 for the season now and it was a happy group of girls and fans that drove back from the Johnson City Gym last night.
The team had started early and didn’t let up in the playoff contest against the district 28 Boerne Lady Greyhounds. They were ahead of Boerne 14-8 at the end of the first period, extended that to 25-14 at the half, then 37-25 going into the 4th period where they extended the lead to finish it 51-30 over Boerne.
The Lady Badgers were elated earlier this season to beat Liberty Hill for the first time since 1999. Last night they became the first team to win the first round playoff game since that same year. Coach Myers agrees to being happy about the “firsts,” but says he wants it to become what’s expected from Lady Badger teams.
The second (Area) round of the playoffs is going to be even tougher. The opponent will be El Campo. They are 31-2 and undefeated in district play. That game will be played at Cedar Creek (Bastrop), on Friday at 7pm.
The team had started early and didn’t let up in the playoff contest against the district 28 Boerne Lady Greyhounds. They were ahead of Boerne 14-8 at the end of the first period, extended that to 25-14 at the half, then 37-25 going into the 4th period where they extended the lead to finish it 51-30 over Boerne.
The Lady Badgers were elated earlier this season to beat Liberty Hill for the first time since 1999. Last night they became the first team to win the first round playoff game since that same year. Coach Myers agrees to being happy about the “firsts,” but says he wants it to become what’s expected from Lady Badger teams.
The second (Area) round of the playoffs is going to be even tougher. The opponent will be El Campo. They are 31-2 and undefeated in district play. That game will be played at Cedar Creek (Bastrop), on Friday at 7pm.
County commissioners meet
City council meets
the weather
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed an arrest at 8:09am as a 29 yr old Copperas Cove resident was picked up on two Lampasas PD warrants.
In the afternoon, there was a theft at 12:37 in the 300 block of N. Key, another theft was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 8:52pm, then a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of N. Porter at 11:28pm. A loud music complaint came in from the 900 block of N. Key at 11:45pm.
The Sunday blotter showed an early morning report of a suspicious person in the 1000 block of W. 1st at 12:41am, and at 4:08pm, Frederick Delacruz Jr., 25 was arrested on Acorn St. for Assault Causing Bodily Injury.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet weekend. Kempner responded to an alarm, went out on a suicidal call, worked a civil matter, cleared a wreck and investigated a theft.
Out in the county, deputies were sent out to settle a disturbance, took a report of a stolen vehicle and were sent to Copperas Cove to respond to an alarm.
The Jail log shows the county brought in a 20 year old Houston man for possession of a controlled substance, unlawfully carrying a weapon and possession of marijuana. At the same time, a 30 year old man, also from Houston was charged with possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
In the afternoon, there was a theft at 12:37 in the 300 block of N. Key, another theft was reported in the 1700 block of CTE at 8:52pm, then a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of N. Porter at 11:28pm. A loud music complaint came in from the 900 block of N. Key at 11:45pm.
The Sunday blotter showed an early morning report of a suspicious person in the 1000 block of W. 1st at 12:41am, and at 4:08pm, Frederick Delacruz Jr., 25 was arrested on Acorn St. for Assault Causing Bodily Injury.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa had a quiet weekend. Kempner responded to an alarm, went out on a suicidal call, worked a civil matter, cleared a wreck and investigated a theft.
Out in the county, deputies were sent out to settle a disturbance, took a report of a stolen vehicle and were sent to Copperas Cove to respond to an alarm.
The Jail log shows the county brought in a 20 year old Houston man for possession of a controlled substance, unlawfully carrying a weapon and possession of marijuana. At the same time, a 30 year old man, also from Houston was charged with possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
Today
The Lady Badgers Fans will head to Johnson City for a playoff game.
Lady Badger head basketball coach Mark Myers, along with some of the players and fans, were at the Boerne/Bandera play-in game Friday night to see what they were up against tonight. The question of which team they would play, and when and where they’d play in the first round of the UIL Playoffs was to be answered.
After a Boerne win, and Coach Myers win in a coin flip after the game, it was decided.
The Lady Badgers will meet the Boerne Lady Greyhounds in Johnson City tonight at 8pm.
Which of the two teams Lampasas would play in the first round of the UIL 4A playoffs. He had already met with both of the teams’ coaches and, if Boerne won, which they did, there would have to be a coin flip to determine whether Lampasas, or Boerne, would get to pick the playoff game day. Coach Myers wanted to play today, the Boerne coach wanted to wait until tomorrow. As it turned out, Coach Myers won, and he set the date.
The game will be played tonight at 8pm in Johnson City’s Gym, located in Johnson City at 505 N. Nugent.
Lampasas fans will have just enough time to get off work, change, and get on the road to Johnson City. Coach Myers says they’d like a good crowd of Badger fans on hand.
For those who can’t make it, Badger fans can tune in to KCYL 1450AM for the live coverage of the game by the Lampasas Radio broadcasters. If you’re out of the listening area for KCYL, go to the lampasasradio.com website, click on the menu for listen live and the KCYL stream. There you can get the game action on your home computer or your cell phone. The broadcast will begin about 7:45pm, if all is on time with another game leading up to this one.
Go Lady Badgers!
Lometa ISD cancels meeting. Lometa ISD had scheduled a special meeting for tonight at the school Administration Building. The meeting was to discuss or take action on a new project the school is working on at Gatesville with the operation of the Leon Valley campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville.
We received notice on Friday that the meeting had been canceled.
Lady Badger head basketball coach Mark Myers, along with some of the players and fans, were at the Boerne/Bandera play-in game Friday night to see what they were up against tonight. The question of which team they would play, and when and where they’d play in the first round of the UIL Playoffs was to be answered.
After a Boerne win, and Coach Myers win in a coin flip after the game, it was decided.
The Lady Badgers will meet the Boerne Lady Greyhounds in Johnson City tonight at 8pm.
Which of the two teams Lampasas would play in the first round of the UIL 4A playoffs. He had already met with both of the teams’ coaches and, if Boerne won, which they did, there would have to be a coin flip to determine whether Lampasas, or Boerne, would get to pick the playoff game day. Coach Myers wanted to play today, the Boerne coach wanted to wait until tomorrow. As it turned out, Coach Myers won, and he set the date.
The game will be played tonight at 8pm in Johnson City’s Gym, located in Johnson City at 505 N. Nugent.
Lampasas fans will have just enough time to get off work, change, and get on the road to Johnson City. Coach Myers says they’d like a good crowd of Badger fans on hand.
For those who can’t make it, Badger fans can tune in to KCYL 1450AM for the live coverage of the game by the Lampasas Radio broadcasters. If you’re out of the listening area for KCYL, go to the lampasasradio.com website, click on the menu for listen live and the KCYL stream. There you can get the game action on your home computer or your cell phone. The broadcast will begin about 7:45pm, if all is on time with another game leading up to this one.
Go Lady Badgers!
Lometa ISD cancels meeting. Lometa ISD had scheduled a special meeting for tonight at the school Administration Building. The meeting was to discuss or take action on a new project the school is working on at Gatesville with the operation of the Leon Valley campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville.
We received notice on Friday that the meeting had been canceled.
meetings
Lampasas Co. Commissioners met this morning in the courthouse for a regular session. We’ll have a report on that meeting as soon as it comes in from our reporter on scene. On the agenda was the appointment of a local health authority, towing rules and regulations, the annual ambulance service report, office space for the District 54 Representative and several other matters.
Lampasas City Council will meet this afternoon at 5:30 to discuss items, including the litigations with Kempner Water Supply Corp., the Council’s work plan, the Nix Water Tank rehab and the Chamber of Commerce 1st Qtr. report. In regular session they’ll discuss or have public hearings on some zoning or property issues, set up the May Council and Local Option Election, discuss a Chamber of Commerce request for HOT funds to put on the annual Bloomin’ Fest event in April and other funding matters. One item, costing $35,000, would install some 500 radio read water meters.
Lampasas City Council will meet this afternoon at 5:30 to discuss items, including the litigations with Kempner Water Supply Corp., the Council’s work plan, the Nix Water Tank rehab and the Chamber of Commerce 1st Qtr. report. In regular session they’ll discuss or have public hearings on some zoning or property issues, set up the May Council and Local Option Election, discuss a Chamber of Commerce request for HOT funds to put on the annual Bloomin’ Fest event in April and other funding matters. One item, costing $35,000, would install some 500 radio read water meters.
FFA Member Fetches Premium with his steer
Kaeson Raub, an 8th grade Lampasas Junior FFA member, placed 4th with his Market Steer at the Fort Worth Livestock Show this week. He qualified for the annual Premium sale where his market steer brought $8000 in premium money.
funeral notice
Mittie Ellen Fields, 91 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday February 10, 2019 at her home.
She was born March 29, 1927 in Streetland, TX to parents John Bazelton Warren and Eliza Ellen (Brown) Warren. She married Jasper Mike Fields November 12, 1946 in El Paso, TX. The family moved to Texas in 1974 and remained in this area since. She was a member of the Baptist Church and Life member of Lampasas VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She worked as a bartender, waitress, dispatcher for a cab company, factory worker, and drove a combine, all while raising a large family.
She is survived by children Johnny Fields, Elizabeth (Lydie) Hamill, Bettie Fields, Ted Fields, Kenneth and Christy Fields, Nancy Falk, Charlie Fields, Bobby and Maryann Fields, Lynda and Billy Kirkham and Vonnie O’Keefe, all of Lampasas; Debbie Wiles and Greg Gilseth of Kempner, David Fields and Bill Hackey of Longview, Don Fields of Taylor and Billy and Debbie Fields of Fort Collins, CO.
43 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren and 24 great great-grandchildren also survive.
Mittie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers, Lawrence and Adrian Warren, 6 sisters, Ireane Dodson, Jessale Browning, Blanch Brown, Vada White, Flora Heath and Laura King, and by 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Funeral service will be Saturday Feb.16, at 10am at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday night from 6 to 8pm.
She was born March 29, 1927 in Streetland, TX to parents John Bazelton Warren and Eliza Ellen (Brown) Warren. She married Jasper Mike Fields November 12, 1946 in El Paso, TX. The family moved to Texas in 1974 and remained in this area since. She was a member of the Baptist Church and Life member of Lampasas VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She worked as a bartender, waitress, dispatcher for a cab company, factory worker, and drove a combine, all while raising a large family.
She is survived by children Johnny Fields, Elizabeth (Lydie) Hamill, Bettie Fields, Ted Fields, Kenneth and Christy Fields, Nancy Falk, Charlie Fields, Bobby and Maryann Fields, Lynda and Billy Kirkham and Vonnie O’Keefe, all of Lampasas; Debbie Wiles and Greg Gilseth of Kempner, David Fields and Bill Hackey of Longview, Don Fields of Taylor and Billy and Debbie Fields of Fort Collins, CO.
43 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren and 24 great great-grandchildren also survive.
Mittie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers, Lawrence and Adrian Warren, 6 sisters, Ireane Dodson, Jessale Browning, Blanch Brown, Vada White, Flora Heath and Laura King, and by 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Funeral service will be Saturday Feb.16, at 10am at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday night from 6 to 8pm.
the weather
The High yesterday 32° The Low this morning 32°
Today: A 30% chance of rain, clouds and cold, with a high of only about 36°. The wind will be out of the east and light at about 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of rain, otherwise cloudy and down to about 35º. The wind will be light at 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40% chance of rain again, clouds, but warming up, getting up to around 54º in the afternoon. The light wind will be out of the SE.
Overnight the rain chances decrease a little and the overnight low should be around 38º.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast has the 30% rain chance in it but the afternoon high forecast calls for about 70º with southerly winds. Then...we see another blip in the forecast with a wind shift to northerly early Tuesday morning. Tuesday’s high will be held at about 61° while a weak cold front passes through. It should be gone by Wednesday and by Thursday we’ll be back to the 70s..
Today: A 30% chance of rain, clouds and cold, with a high of only about 36°. The wind will be out of the east and light at about 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of rain, otherwise cloudy and down to about 35º. The wind will be light at 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40% chance of rain again, clouds, but warming up, getting up to around 54º in the afternoon. The light wind will be out of the SE.
Overnight the rain chances decrease a little and the overnight low should be around 38º.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast has the 30% rain chance in it but the afternoon high forecast calls for about 70º with southerly winds. Then...we see another blip in the forecast with a wind shift to northerly early Tuesday morning. Tuesday’s high will be held at about 61° while a weak cold front passes through. It should be gone by Wednesday and by Thursday we’ll be back to the 70s..
the Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Friday shows a suspicious vehicle report on Campbell St. at 9:53am, a disturbance in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 10am and a reckless driver on Hwy 183S at 11:05am.
The afternoon brought a minor accident in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 2pm, then a disturbance in the 800 block of E. 4th at 3:19pm and an arrest at 3:56pm. A 28 yr old local man was arrested in the 400 block of E. 4th on a burglary of a vehicle charge, also on a couple municipal warrants for driving with invalid license and for reckless damage or destruction.
There was a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of College St. at 4:52pm and a reckless driver on Hwy 281S at 5:15pm. Someone reported harassment on S. Spring at 5:43pm. A disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of E. 4th at 8:25pm. There was a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block of W. Fm 580 at 11:07pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a transport, Kempner had a repossession, and a criminal mischief report. Deputies went into Cove for an animal problem, a reported reckless driver and handled an accident.
The Jail log shows a 51 year old Lometa woman brought in for misappropriation of funds/elderly, a 19 year old Hunt, Texas man on a probation violation an d 1 46 yeaer old man from Spring, Texas on a commitment charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm
The afternoon brought a minor accident in the 100 block of Ohnmeiss at 2pm, then a disturbance in the 800 block of E. 4th at 3:19pm and an arrest at 3:56pm. A 28 yr old local man was arrested in the 400 block of E. 4th on a burglary of a vehicle charge, also on a couple municipal warrants for driving with invalid license and for reckless damage or destruction.
There was a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of College St. at 4:52pm and a reckless driver on Hwy 281S at 5:15pm. Someone reported harassment on S. Spring at 5:43pm. A disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of E. 4th at 8:25pm. There was a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block of W. Fm 580 at 11:07pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a transport, Kempner had a repossession, and a criminal mischief report. Deputies went into Cove for an animal problem, a reported reckless driver and handled an accident.
The Jail log shows a 51 year old Lometa woman brought in for misappropriation of funds/elderly, a 19 year old Hunt, Texas man on a probation violation an d 1 46 yeaer old man from Spring, Texas on a commitment charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm
today
To start with, it’s cruddy weather.
Be careful as roads are slick, whether it’s from ice or just drizzle, it does require cautious driving.
Avoid the Hwy 195 path into Georgetown/Austin today.
There was a 10 car pileup on a bridge at about the point where 195 intercects into Hwy 45 and I-35. The point is that some minor icing on roadways at spots where drivers are usually going too fast and agressive anyway...can cause serious accidents. It’s just best to avoid nasty traffic and nasty highway conditions at all costs.
The Oakalla Community Center is having a pancake supper and a silent auction from 5 to 7:30pm today. It’s a fund raiser and a chance to see the recent renovations which are all complete now. It should be a fun time for the center and the community. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids.
Be careful as roads are slick, whether it’s from ice or just drizzle, it does require cautious driving.
Avoid the Hwy 195 path into Georgetown/Austin today.
There was a 10 car pileup on a bridge at about the point where 195 intercects into Hwy 45 and I-35. The point is that some minor icing on roadways at spots where drivers are usually going too fast and agressive anyway...can cause serious accidents. It’s just best to avoid nasty traffic and nasty highway conditions at all costs.
The Oakalla Community Center is having a pancake supper and a silent auction from 5 to 7:30pm today. It’s a fund raiser and a chance to see the recent renovations which are all complete now. It should be a fun time for the center and the community. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids.
next week
Lady Badgers Fans to head for Johnson City on Monday.
Lady Badger head coach Mark Myers was at the Boerne/Bandera play-in game last night to see which of the two teams Lampasas would play in the first round of the UIL 4A playoffs. He had already met with both of the teams’ coaches and, if Boerne won, which they did, there would have to be a coin flip to determine whether Lampasas, or Boerne, would get to pick the playoff game day. Coach Myers wanted to play on Monday, the Boerne coach wanted to wait until Tuesday. As it turned out, Coach Myers won, and he set the date. The game will be played at 8pm in Johnson City’s Gym on Monday.
Lampasas fans will have just enough time to get off work, change, and get on the road to Johnson City.
Go Lady Badgers!
Lometa ISD cancels meeting. Lometa ISD had sceduled a special meeting for Monday at the school Administration Building. The meeting was to discuss or take action on a new project the school is working on at Gatesville with the operation of the Leon Valley campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville. We received notice on Friday that the meeting had been canceled.
Lady Badger head coach Mark Myers was at the Boerne/Bandera play-in game last night to see which of the two teams Lampasas would play in the first round of the UIL 4A playoffs. He had already met with both of the teams’ coaches and, if Boerne won, which they did, there would have to be a coin flip to determine whether Lampasas, or Boerne, would get to pick the playoff game day. Coach Myers wanted to play on Monday, the Boerne coach wanted to wait until Tuesday. As it turned out, Coach Myers won, and he set the date. The game will be played at 8pm in Johnson City’s Gym on Monday.
Lampasas fans will have just enough time to get off work, change, and get on the road to Johnson City.
Go Lady Badgers!
Lometa ISD cancels meeting. Lometa ISD had sceduled a special meeting for Monday at the school Administration Building. The meeting was to discuss or take action on a new project the school is working on at Gatesville with the operation of the Leon Valley campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville. We received notice on Friday that the meeting had been canceled.
Meetings on Monday
Lampasas Co. Commissioners will meet on Monday at 9am in the lower floor of the courthouse for a regular session. On the agenda is the appointment of a local health authority, towing rules and regulations, the annual ambulance service report, the use of a county office space for the District 54 Representative, a finance agrrement with Bancorp South Eqpt. Finance, the donation of a 2013 patrol truck to the San Saba S.O., firework sales for July 4th, Bloomin’ Fest on the square and more.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm Monday to discuss items, including the litigations with Kempner Water Supply Corp.,the Council’s work plan, the Nix Water Tank rehab and the Chamber of Commerce 1st Qtr. report. In regular session they’ll discuss or have public hearings on some zoning or property issues, set up the May Council and Local Option Election, discuss a Chamber if Cinnerce request for HOT funds to put on the annual Bloomin’ Fest event in April and other funding matters. One, costing $35,000, would install some 500 radio read water meters.
Lampasas City Council will meet at 5:30pm Monday to discuss items, including the litigations with Kempner Water Supply Corp.,the Council’s work plan, the Nix Water Tank rehab and the Chamber of Commerce 1st Qtr. report. In regular session they’ll discuss or have public hearings on some zoning or property issues, set up the May Council and Local Option Election, discuss a Chamber if Cinnerce request for HOT funds to put on the annual Bloomin’ Fest event in April and other funding matters. One, costing $35,000, would install some 500 radio read water meters.
Joe W.G. Behlau was born April 13, 1923 in Rochester, NY to Walter George Behlau and Mable (Knapp) Behlau. Joe was the second of four children; their mother died at the birth of the last. The children were raised by their father and their grandmother who was born in Germany. Joe’s father lost his nursery business during the great depression and the children sold their Grandmother’s baked goods door to door; their Father eventually got a job as manager of the nursery dept at Sears-Roebuck.
Often as many as three families of relatives lived in a house together pooling their resources. Joe grew up spending most days at the nearest WPA built swimming pool. Before entering the 9th grade, he won the Rochester Junior Diving Championship. When he attended West High School in Rochester, he was twice recognized as an All-American diver.
During WWII, Joe volunteered for the Army Air Corps and flew as a navigator. At the end of the war, he had attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was awarded an Air Medal with 3 Oak leaf clusters and a Purple Heart while flying 35 missions over Germany.
Joe was discharged in 1947 and entered Washington State College on a swimming scholarship. In 951 after having completed a semester at Gonzaga Law School in Spokane, he was recalled to the Air Force for the Korean War. While instructing at Randolph Field in San Antonio in 1952 he met and married Bobbye Alexander of Lampasas. He was discharged again as a Lt. Colonel in the reserves and remained in the reserves until he retired in 1983. He finished his B.S. degree at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and started another career as a golf pro. That career included building several facilities and designing one as well. In 2005 the Behlaus retired in Lampasas and attended St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and promoted the Keystone Square Museum and Preservation Lampasas. Joe was a life member of the Professional Golf Association, a charter member of the WWII Memorial in Louisiana, a member of the Purple Heart Association in San Antonio and the American Legion in Lampasas.
He was a patriot and so believed in the two party system of government that he always contributed to both Democratic and Republican Parties. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bobbye Alexander Behlau. He is survived by his son, Robert Alexander Behlau of Aquilla, TX, nephews Edward Behlau of Arlington and Jerry Behlau of Rochester, NY
A funeral service will be held Wednesday Feb. 13, at 11am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery near Briggs. Visitation will be Tuesday Feb. 12th, 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Donations may be sent to PGA drive, chip and putt program or St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas.
Often as many as three families of relatives lived in a house together pooling their resources. Joe grew up spending most days at the nearest WPA built swimming pool. Before entering the 9th grade, he won the Rochester Junior Diving Championship. When he attended West High School in Rochester, he was twice recognized as an All-American diver.
During WWII, Joe volunteered for the Army Air Corps and flew as a navigator. At the end of the war, he had attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was awarded an Air Medal with 3 Oak leaf clusters and a Purple Heart while flying 35 missions over Germany.
Joe was discharged in 1947 and entered Washington State College on a swimming scholarship. In 951 after having completed a semester at Gonzaga Law School in Spokane, he was recalled to the Air Force for the Korean War. While instructing at Randolph Field in San Antonio in 1952 he met and married Bobbye Alexander of Lampasas. He was discharged again as a Lt. Colonel in the reserves and remained in the reserves until he retired in 1983. He finished his B.S. degree at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and started another career as a golf pro. That career included building several facilities and designing one as well. In 2005 the Behlaus retired in Lampasas and attended St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and promoted the Keystone Square Museum and Preservation Lampasas. Joe was a life member of the Professional Golf Association, a charter member of the WWII Memorial in Louisiana, a member of the Purple Heart Association in San Antonio and the American Legion in Lampasas.
He was a patriot and so believed in the two party system of government that he always contributed to both Democratic and Republican Parties. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bobbye Alexander Behlau. He is survived by his son, Robert Alexander Behlau of Aquilla, TX, nephews Edward Behlau of Arlington and Jerry Behlau of Rochester, NY
A funeral service will be held Wednesday Feb. 13, at 11am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery near Briggs. Visitation will be Tuesday Feb. 12th, 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Donations may be sent to PGA drive, chip and putt program or St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas.
the weather
The High yesterday 70° The Low this morning 27°
Yesterday’s high was at 5am. By 5pm it was 44º.
Today: Some 20-40% chance of rain, snow or sleet this afternoon, along with our cloudy and cold day. The high will likely be mid to upper 30s, about where the morning started. The cold wind will be N-NE 10-15 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of wintry precipitation, N-NE wind 5-10 mph and a low down to about 31º.
Saturday: Cloudy and a 30% chance of precipitation under cloudy sky with the high only getting up to about 38º. The best news will be the wind beginning to shift to easterly as the cold front begins to pass thru. Overnight the rain chance gets a little higher, up to 40%, with the temperature down to 35º.
Sunday will bring the biggest rain chance of the week with a 60% likelihood that goes through the day, night, and into Monday. Sunday’s high should be about 50º with an overnight just a few degrees below that.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast has the 50% rain chance in it but also shows a warmup to about 68º with southerly winds. Lest we get to comfy with the warmup on Monday, the long range calls for another minor cold front hitting on Tuesday.
Yesterday’s high was at 5am. By 5pm it was 44º.
Today: Some 20-40% chance of rain, snow or sleet this afternoon, along with our cloudy and cold day. The high will likely be mid to upper 30s, about where the morning started. The cold wind will be N-NE 10-15 mph.
Tonight: A 40% chance of wintry precipitation, N-NE wind 5-10 mph and a low down to about 31º.
Saturday: Cloudy and a 30% chance of precipitation under cloudy sky with the high only getting up to about 38º. The best news will be the wind beginning to shift to easterly as the cold front begins to pass thru. Overnight the rain chance gets a little higher, up to 40%, with the temperature down to 35º.
Sunday will bring the biggest rain chance of the week with a 60% likelihood that goes through the day, night, and into Monday. Sunday’s high should be about 50º with an overnight just a few degrees below that.
Next week: Monday’s long range forecast has the 50% rain chance in it but also shows a warmup to about 68º with southerly winds. Lest we get to comfy with the warmup on Monday, the long range calls for another minor cold front hitting on Tuesday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a very quiet day for local police with only a couple of morning arrests and an afternoon assault by threat report.
At 7:41am there was an arrest on a 40 yr old homeless woman in the 900 block of E. 3rd for driving with an invalid license. At 10:15am a 19 yr old Lampasas male, Fabricio Luciano Bienbenu, was arrested in the 200 block of N. Key on a Copperas Cove warrant for sexual assault of a child. At 12:53pm there was a report of an assault by threat, which was made at the police station.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a medical call. Kemper had a very quiet day, and out in the county the deputies worked two civil matters, an alarm, and went into Copperas Cove city limits on a missing person report.
The Jail log shows the County arrested 33 yr old Jamie Lynn Farris of Kempner for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance and on a parole violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
At 7:41am there was an arrest on a 40 yr old homeless woman in the 900 block of E. 3rd for driving with an invalid license. At 10:15am a 19 yr old Lampasas male, Fabricio Luciano Bienbenu, was arrested in the 200 block of N. Key on a Copperas Cove warrant for sexual assault of a child. At 12:53pm there was a report of an assault by threat, which was made at the police station.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a medical call. Kemper had a very quiet day, and out in the county the deputies worked two civil matters, an alarm, and went into Copperas Cove city limits on a missing person report.
The Jail log shows the County arrested 33 yr old Jamie Lynn Farris of Kempner for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance and on a parole violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
it's friday!!!
Basketball tonight in Salado.
The Badger Boys will be tipping off tonight starting at 5pm in Salado. Listen in on KCYL 1450 or streaming at lampasasradio.com.
The Badger Boys will be tipping off tonight starting at 5pm in Salado. Listen in on KCYL 1450 or streaming at lampasasradio.com.
town hall meeting
District 54 State Rep. Brad Buckley met with constituents Thursday evening in the County Annex to talk about subjects that ranged from property tax bills introduced in the Texas Legislature to school finance and a few other minor matters that were on the minds of constituents. Buckley also commented on how well he thought both sides of the house were going to work together.
the stock show season
It’s that time of year, with lots of Lampasas and Lometa FFA and 4H youth traveling the highways to show their animals and projects at stock shows around the state.
The San Antonio show is ongoing now and yesterday we note that one of our own, LHS senior Carly Hall, has placed a Crossbred Gilt in that show. Carly’s hog placed 4th in the Crossbred division in the breeding swine event. She also qualified for the sale to be held today.
(pix above shows Carly, parents, and Carly’s gilt, Rizzo)
Carly is the daughter of Tosha and Shane Hall of Lampasas. This was her last trip to the San Antonio show. She plans to attend Texas A&M University this fall.
The San Antonio show is ongoing now and yesterday we note that one of our own, LHS senior Carly Hall, has placed a Crossbred Gilt in that show. Carly’s hog placed 4th in the Crossbred division in the breeding swine event. She also qualified for the sale to be held today.
(pix above shows Carly, parents, and Carly’s gilt, Rizzo)
Carly is the daughter of Tosha and Shane Hall of Lampasas. This was her last trip to the San Antonio show. She plans to attend Texas A&M University this fall.
Important Stuff You Oughta’ Know About
Lometa ISD is having a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 11th at 7:30am in the Administration Building at the school. Discussions or actions to be taking place will be the hiring of personnel and the consideration of a school calendar for the Leon Valley campus at the Hughes Unit at Gatesville. There will also be the consideration of a budget amendment for the Leon Valley Campus.
Pay Your Old Tickets – Or Else!
Lampasas Municipal Court will be participating in the 2019 Great Texas Warrant Round-up beginning on February 11, 2019. The Lampasas Police Department will be enhancing enforcement, out serving warrants, and making arrests beginning Feb. 23rd, for individuals who have outstanding unpaid Lampasas Municipal Court fines. If you have outstanding fines and need to make payment options are as follows:
· In person – At Lampasas Municipal Court 405 S. Main Street (City Council Chambers) during the business hours of 8am – 4:30pm. Payment methods accepted are cash, money orders, and credit card (personal checks will not be accepted).
· By phone – (512) 556-4909 Visa, Discover, and MasterCard payment is accepted during business hours of 8am – 4:30pm.
· By mail – Lampasas Municipal Court at 312 East Third Street Lampasas, Texas 76550
· Night drop – Lampasas City Hall drop box (south side of building) to ensure proper credit for payment please include your name, phone number and indicate Municipal Court on envelope.
· On line- www.easyticketpayment.com Payments must be received no later than Feb. 22, by 4:30pm to avoid warrant process. To inquire about an outstanding balance with LMC please call the court at (512) 556-4909.
Pay Your Old Tickets – Or Else!
Lampasas Municipal Court will be participating in the 2019 Great Texas Warrant Round-up beginning on February 11, 2019. The Lampasas Police Department will be enhancing enforcement, out serving warrants, and making arrests beginning Feb. 23rd, for individuals who have outstanding unpaid Lampasas Municipal Court fines. If you have outstanding fines and need to make payment options are as follows:
· In person – At Lampasas Municipal Court 405 S. Main Street (City Council Chambers) during the business hours of 8am – 4:30pm. Payment methods accepted are cash, money orders, and credit card (personal checks will not be accepted).
· By phone – (512) 556-4909 Visa, Discover, and MasterCard payment is accepted during business hours of 8am – 4:30pm.
· By mail – Lampasas Municipal Court at 312 East Third Street Lampasas, Texas 76550
· Night drop – Lampasas City Hall drop box (south side of building) to ensure proper credit for payment please include your name, phone number and indicate Municipal Court on envelope.
· On line- www.easyticketpayment.com Payments must be received no later than Feb. 22, by 4:30pm to avoid warrant process. To inquire about an outstanding balance with LMC please call the court at (512) 556-4909.
the weather
The High yesterday 71° The Low this morning 51°
Today: Partly sunny with the temperature heading up then down from its morning low to about 50 by 5pm as the cold front hits with a N-NW wind around 15 mph and gusting to about 25.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low, thought to be about 29° overnight with 10-15 mph N-NE wind gusting to 20.
Friday: A 30% chance of rain will be around for the day and the evening. Starting about noon on Friday a chance of showers and or sleet with the temperature staying in the mid to upper 30s. The low should get down to about 32° overnight, and the generally NE wind will prevail but be fairly light.
Rest of the week: The Saturday forecast is for clouds during the day and a high about 42°, then overnight it will be down to the upper 30s, but there is a 50% chance of overnight rain.
Sunday will get a little warmer, up to 55° or so, but it will probably rain. The daytime chance is 60%, overnight it’s 70%.
Next week: Monday’s rain chance is down to 40%, with a high near 67° and south winds. The rain chances gradually go away by Tuesday afternoon and we look for 60° highs to mid week.
Today: Partly sunny with the temperature heading up then down from its morning low to about 50 by 5pm as the cold front hits with a N-NW wind around 15 mph and gusting to about 25.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low, thought to be about 29° overnight with 10-15 mph N-NE wind gusting to 20.
Friday: A 30% chance of rain will be around for the day and the evening. Starting about noon on Friday a chance of showers and or sleet with the temperature staying in the mid to upper 30s. The low should get down to about 32° overnight, and the generally NE wind will prevail but be fairly light.
Rest of the week: The Saturday forecast is for clouds during the day and a high about 42°, then overnight it will be down to the upper 30s, but there is a 50% chance of overnight rain.
Sunday will get a little warmer, up to 55° or so, but it will probably rain. The daytime chance is 60%, overnight it’s 70%.
Next week: Monday’s rain chance is down to 40%, with a high near 67° and south winds. The rain chances gradually go away by Tuesday afternoon and we look for 60° highs to mid week.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed an attempted suicide in the 1300 block of S. Key at 8:52am, then a shots fired in the 700 block of S. Pecan at 9:08am. One arrest was made at 10:46am on a 25 yr old Lampasas man in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F. He was taken in on a parole violation over a credit/debit card abuse case. An assault by threat was reported in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 11:03am.
The afternoon brought a suspicious vehicle report in the 1500 block of E. 3rd at 12:13pm, then harassment in the 1200 block of Nix Rd at 2:16pm and a theft report from the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 2:44pm. A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of N. Broad at 3:41pm and a disturbance on Skyline Dr. at 4:47pm.
The evening brought a suspicious vehicle report in the 1100 block of S. Willis at 6:13pm and a suspicious activity report in the 1000 block of FM580E at 9:33pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter, then Kempner had an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies had a theft case and a few animal and livestock complaints.
The Jail Log showed a 36 yr old Kempner man arrested on two failure to appear charges.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Feb 19th at 6pm.
The afternoon brought a suspicious vehicle report in the 1500 block of E. 3rd at 12:13pm, then harassment in the 1200 block of Nix Rd at 2:16pm and a theft report from the 2700 block of Hwy 281S at 2:44pm. A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of N. Broad at 3:41pm and a disturbance on Skyline Dr. at 4:47pm.
The evening brought a suspicious vehicle report in the 1100 block of S. Willis at 6:13pm and a suspicious activity report in the 1000 block of FM580E at 9:33pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a civil matter, then Kempner had an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies had a theft case and a few animal and livestock complaints.
The Jail Log showed a 36 yr old Kempner man arrested on two failure to appear charges.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Feb 19th at 6pm.
Questions About Property Tax or School Funding Bills?
Brad Buckley, our newly sworn in District 54 State Representative is having an open town hall-type meeting in Lampasas on Thursday at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the County Annex Conference Room.
texas sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in january
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in January, 6 percent more than in January 2018.
“The growth in sales tax collections was primarily due to continued strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors,” Hegar said. “Remittances from restaurants also grew, while those from retail trade were flat relative to a year ago.”
The sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57% of all tax revenue. Though the above statement quotes “strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors as the biggest part of the tax collection increase, more data showed oil production taxes as being down 3.3 percent from last year. It seems that natural gas production was the biggie…up 24.3%. More data also showed that we bought fewer vehicles, down .5% from last year at this time, but we drove more or at least bought more gasoline. That was up .2%.
“The growth in sales tax collections was primarily due to continued strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors,” Hegar said. “Remittances from restaurants also grew, while those from retail trade were flat relative to a year ago.”
The sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57% of all tax revenue. Though the above statement quotes “strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors as the biggest part of the tax collection increase, more data showed oil production taxes as being down 3.3 percent from last year. It seems that natural gas production was the biggie…up 24.3%. More data also showed that we bought fewer vehicles, down .5% from last year at this time, but we drove more or at least bought more gasoline. That was up .2%.
Local Area sales tax report
The 6% increase in Texas sales tax collections overall seemed about right, but a little spotty in Central Texas.
In Lampasas Co. the collections made at local businesses in December that was turned over to the state in January averaged a few per-cent higher than the previous year.
The City of Lampasas got a rebate check from the state for $173,883, which was 1.29% higher than the year before.
The City of Kempner got a check for $10,617, which was 11.91% higher than last year, and the City of Lometa’s check was for $7,704, which was up 5.32% from last year.
The City of Burnet saw their check come in for $226,406, which was up 6.17% from last year.
The City of San Saba on the other hand, saw its check come in for $52,175, and that was down 16.04%.
Goldthwaite got a check for $48,760, way up at 13.37% from last year’s check at this time.
Copperas Cove’s big check for $502,574 was down a bit at -.13%.
Hamilton Co. did well with Evant’s sales tax up 10.11% and Hamilton’s up 30.2%.
In Lampasas Co. the collections made at local businesses in December that was turned over to the state in January averaged a few per-cent higher than the previous year.
The City of Lampasas got a rebate check from the state for $173,883, which was 1.29% higher than the year before.
The City of Kempner got a check for $10,617, which was 11.91% higher than last year, and the City of Lometa’s check was for $7,704, which was up 5.32% from last year.
The City of Burnet saw their check come in for $226,406, which was up 6.17% from last year.
The City of San Saba on the other hand, saw its check come in for $52,175, and that was down 16.04%.
Goldthwaite got a check for $48,760, way up at 13.37% from last year’s check at this time.
Copperas Cove’s big check for $502,574 was down a bit at -.13%.
Hamilton Co. did well with Evant’s sales tax up 10.11% and Hamilton’s up 30.2%.
Funeral Notice
Amanda Sawyer Connally, 42 of Adamsville, Texas died Tuesday Feb. 5, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple.
She was born August 21, 1976 in San Saba, Texas to parents William Kenneth Sawyer and Laura Leigh Graves. Amanda was raised in Adamsville and later attended The University of Mary Hardin Baylor and later graduated from Temple College. She work as a network specialist in the computer field.
She is survived by her Mother, Laura Wolfe of Adamsville and brother, William Bradley Sawyer. Amanda was preceded in death by her father.
A memorial service will be held Friday Feb. 8, 2019 at 2pm at Adamsville Baptist Church. Amanda’s body will be cremated.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
She was born August 21, 1976 in San Saba, Texas to parents William Kenneth Sawyer and Laura Leigh Graves. Amanda was raised in Adamsville and later attended The University of Mary Hardin Baylor and later graduated from Temple College. She work as a network specialist in the computer field.
She is survived by her Mother, Laura Wolfe of Adamsville and brother, William Bradley Sawyer. Amanda was preceded in death by her father.
A memorial service will be held Friday Feb. 8, 2019 at 2pm at Adamsville Baptist Church. Amanda’s body will be cremated.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
the weather
The High yesterday 75° The Low this morning 66°
Today: All the markings of a short sleeve shirt day are upon us with the temperature rising since midnight and the forecast calling for a high of 82° this afternoon. That, in spite of the moisture in the air and a 30% chance of a morning shower and patchy early morning fog. The wind is S-SW between 10-15 mph.
Tonight: The rain chances are 70% after midnight as the leading edge of a cold front begins its push into the area. It will be cloudy with a low around 55° and the south wind of 10-15 mph will start its shift, becoming westerly and gust to 25 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Cloudy again, with a 20% chance of rain before 9am, then cloudy and gradually becoming sunny with a high near 61°. The W-NW wind of 15-20 mph will become north in the afternoon and very gusty.
Overnight Thursday will be cloudy with N-NE wind 10-15 mph and gusting and the low will drop to about 31°.
Rest of the week: Friday it will be cold, with a 30% chance of showers and sleet in the afternoon and a high of only 38° in the afternoon. Friday night will continue with the chance of sleet or rain, cold NE wind and a low of about 32°.
Saturday will see a 20% rain chance and slightly warmer, topping out at 44° in the afternoon as the front passes through and the wind shifts to easterly. That continues overnight with SE wind arriving and a low of 38°. Sunday will bring the biggest rain chances of 50% daytime and 60% overnight. The rain chances finally appear to go away on Tuesday and the high gets to 64°.
Today: All the markings of a short sleeve shirt day are upon us with the temperature rising since midnight and the forecast calling for a high of 82° this afternoon. That, in spite of the moisture in the air and a 30% chance of a morning shower and patchy early morning fog. The wind is S-SW between 10-15 mph.
Tonight: The rain chances are 70% after midnight as the leading edge of a cold front begins its push into the area. It will be cloudy with a low around 55° and the south wind of 10-15 mph will start its shift, becoming westerly and gust to 25 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Cloudy again, with a 20% chance of rain before 9am, then cloudy and gradually becoming sunny with a high near 61°. The W-NW wind of 15-20 mph will become north in the afternoon and very gusty.
Overnight Thursday will be cloudy with N-NE wind 10-15 mph and gusting and the low will drop to about 31°.
Rest of the week: Friday it will be cold, with a 30% chance of showers and sleet in the afternoon and a high of only 38° in the afternoon. Friday night will continue with the chance of sleet or rain, cold NE wind and a low of about 32°.
Saturday will see a 20% rain chance and slightly warmer, topping out at 44° in the afternoon as the front passes through and the wind shifts to easterly. That continues overnight with SE wind arriving and a low of 38°. Sunday will bring the biggest rain chances of 50% daytime and 60% overnight. The rain chances finally appear to go away on Tuesday and the high gets to 64°.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed an arrest at 12:31am as a 28 yr old Houston man was arrested in the 500 block of S. Main for theft under $100, driving with an invalid license, possession of drug paraphernalia and a Fort Bend warrant for assault on a family/household member with previous conviction. There was an assault report in the 900 block of S. Broad at 9:03am and a minor accident in the 300 block of N. Key at 10:14am with no injuries. The last morning report was on a reckless driver in the 100 block of Riverview.
The afternoon saw a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Broad at 1:22pm and another minor accident was reported in the 200 block of W. Ave. E at 1:26pm. A missing person report came from the 300 block of E. 4th at 2:46pm and a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of E. Ave. F at 2:58pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day, Kempner went out on a fish and game call, a civil matter and an animal bite. Out in the county, deputies worked multiple civil matters, went out on a threats call, some livestock matters and went in to Copperas Cove city limits on a suspicious person call.
The Jail Log showed the arrest of a 33 yr old Lampasas woman on a probation violation and a 48 yr old Lampasas man on a possession of marijuana charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
The afternoon saw a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Broad at 1:22pm and another minor accident was reported in the 200 block of W. Ave. E at 1:26pm. A missing person report came from the 300 block of E. 4th at 2:46pm and a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of E. Ave. F at 2:58pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day, Kempner went out on a fish and game call, a civil matter and an animal bite. Out in the county, deputies worked multiple civil matters, went out on a threats call, some livestock matters and went in to Copperas Cove city limits on a suspicious person call.
The Jail Log showed the arrest of a 33 yr old Lampasas woman on a probation violation and a 48 yr old Lampasas man on a possession of marijuana charge.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6pm.
Senior Night for Lady Badgers
d, sweat, and tears have been left on the court for the their last four years. It was an emotional night last night for the Lady Badger basketball team as they took on Eastside Memorial for their last game at Badger gym.
During a quick interview after the game seniors; Paige Linney, Kamri Corbin, Diane Hurst, Jelecia Magee-Hodges, Paige Yancy, and Brenda Lowery expressed how they have seen the seniors before them go through what they are feeling now and how they finally understand the bittersweet feeling.
When asked how the team handles high stress situations, Hurst was quick to say, “Pull from teammates.” Almost as if to finish her sentence Magee-Hodges added, “The team just has to come together for one play.”.
During a quick interview after the game seniors; Paige Linney, Kamri Corbin, Diane Hurst, Jelecia Magee-Hodges, Paige Yancy, and Brenda Lowery expressed how they have seen the seniors before them go through what they are feeling now and how they finally understand the bittersweet feeling.
When asked how the team handles high stress situations, Hurst was quick to say, “Pull from teammates.” Almost as if to finish her sentence Magee-Hodges added, “The team just has to come together for one play.”.
What’s Goin’ On
The Boil Water Notice for city water customers is off!
Lampasas County Commissioners were in a called session this morning at 9am to handle some routine business, along with a couple added on minor matters.
Brad Buckley, our newly sworn in District 54 State Representative is having an open town hall-type meeting in Lampasas on Thursday at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the County Annex Conference Room.
Lampasas County Commissioners were in a called session this morning at 9am to handle some routine business, along with a couple added on minor matters.
Brad Buckley, our newly sworn in District 54 State Representative is having an open town hall-type meeting in Lampasas on Thursday at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the County Annex Conference Room.
LISD Board Meets
The LISD Board met Monday evening and worked their way through a short agenda. Art work from Hanna Springs Elementary was recognized and on display in the Board chamber, and appropriately the Campus Report later in the meeting came from Hanna Springs. Actions taken by the Board in their meeting included:
●accepted in the Consent Agenda a first reading of an Administrative Code update of policy changes which included District acceptance of electronic signatures; procurement requirements for Federal awards; term contract entitlement; false claims of discrimination; harassment or retaliation; standards for advertisements; and grievance procedures for when a district refuses entry to or ejects a person from district property, (the District Policy Manual is available at www.lisdtx.org);
●approved a budget amendment to the 2018-2019 budget showing an increase of $8,801 that is offset by revenue received for the General Operating Fund in the same amount;
●accepted a List of Bills paid by the District in the month of December 2018 in the amount of $1,013,418.24;
●approved a call for a School Board election for the purpose of electing trustees for Place 4 and Place 5, to be held on May 4th, 2019;
●approved the 2019 – 2020 District Calendar;
●received the Campus Report from Hanna Springs Elementary, which included a video presented by Principal Leslie Talamantes and fifth grade math teacher Cullen “Coach” Holbrook.
●accepted in the Consent Agenda a first reading of an Administrative Code update of policy changes which included District acceptance of electronic signatures; procurement requirements for Federal awards; term contract entitlement; false claims of discrimination; harassment or retaliation; standards for advertisements; and grievance procedures for when a district refuses entry to or ejects a person from district property, (the District Policy Manual is available at www.lisdtx.org);
●approved a budget amendment to the 2018-2019 budget showing an increase of $8,801 that is offset by revenue received for the General Operating Fund in the same amount;
●accepted a List of Bills paid by the District in the month of December 2018 in the amount of $1,013,418.24;
●approved a call for a School Board election for the purpose of electing trustees for Place 4 and Place 5, to be held on May 4th, 2019;
●approved the 2019 – 2020 District Calendar;
●received the Campus Report from Hanna Springs Elementary, which included a video presented by Principal Leslie Talamantes and fifth grade math teacher Cullen “Coach” Holbrook.
Texas Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.8 Billion in January
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in January, 6 percent more than in January 2018.
“The growth in sales tax collections was primarily due to continued strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors,” Hegar said. “Remittances from restaurants also grew, while those from retail trade were flat relative to a year ago.”
The sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57% of all tax revenue. Though the above statement quotes “strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors as the biggest part of the tax collection increase, more data showed oil production taxes as being down 3.3 percent from last year. It seems that natural gas production was the biggie…up 24.3%. More data also showed that we bought fewer vehicles, down .5% from last year at this time, but we drove more or at least bought more gasoline. That was up .2%.
“The growth in sales tax collections was primarily due to continued strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors,” Hegar said. “Remittances from restaurants also grew, while those from retail trade were flat relative to a year ago.”
The sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57% of all tax revenue. Though the above statement quotes “strong spending in oil and gas-related sectors as the biggest part of the tax collection increase, more data showed oil production taxes as being down 3.3 percent from last year. It seems that natural gas production was the biggie…up 24.3%. More data also showed that we bought fewer vehicles, down .5% from last year at this time, but we drove more or at least bought more gasoline. That was up .2%.
funeral Notices
Terry Kennedy Young, 62 of Lampasas, passed away Feb. 1, 2019 during “chemo” in Scott & White, Temple, for stage 4 Lung Cancer. She was born in Dallas, May 22nd, 1956 and lived in Witchita Falls most of her life. She moved to Lampasas to join her loving husband in 1998. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Bethania Hospital and at the State Mental Hospital in Witchita Falls before moving to Lampasas and becoming a stay at home mom. She was active in the community, working as a substitute teacher and as the mainstay in the Young Farmers Association, holding many positions and helping insure scholarships for local youth.
Terri is survived by husband William Young of Lampasas; children, Robert and Ashley Mills of Lampasas, Amanda Young, David & Kristen Mills of South Korea, Melissa & Chris Moreno of Evant and Staci & Jonathon Hawkins of Raeford, NC; along with nine grandchildren, Kaleigh, Ellie, Jackson, Emeleigh, Madilyn, Wayne, Camden, Austin and Harper. She is preceded in death by parents, sister Diana Hooper, and father in law Lowell Young.
Terri’s body is being cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Terri was a loving mother & wife and will be remembered by all.
Carolyn (Boone) Brown, age 77 of Lampasas passed away January 31, 2019. Her Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 12 at 11am at New Covenant Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior at the church at 10am. A private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.clementswilcoxburnet to read her full obituary and sign the guest register.
Terri is survived by husband William Young of Lampasas; children, Robert and Ashley Mills of Lampasas, Amanda Young, David & Kristen Mills of South Korea, Melissa & Chris Moreno of Evant and Staci & Jonathon Hawkins of Raeford, NC; along with nine grandchildren, Kaleigh, Ellie, Jackson, Emeleigh, Madilyn, Wayne, Camden, Austin and Harper. She is preceded in death by parents, sister Diana Hooper, and father in law Lowell Young.
Terri’s body is being cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Terri was a loving mother & wife and will be remembered by all.
Carolyn (Boone) Brown, age 77 of Lampasas passed away January 31, 2019. Her Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 12 at 11am at New Covenant Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior at the church at 10am. A private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.clementswilcoxburnet to read her full obituary and sign the guest register.
the weather
The High yesterday 78° The Low this morning 56 Calm wind at daybreak and humidity was 99% with fog.
Today: Patchy fog to start, then mostly cloudy with a high near 78° mid afternoon. The south wind will be 5-15 mph with gusts as high at 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, the low goes to about 64° with south wind of around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high around 79° and S-SW wind 10-15 mph with gusts to 20. But…the overnight brings change with a 70% chance of rain. The south wind shifts to west.
Rest of the week: Thursday is where this week’s cold front hits. There is a 20% chance of morning rain with the NW wind of 10-15 mph and the temperature will fall to around 58° by 9am. Overnight the temperature will drop to 31° or so and bring us a frost with the N-NE wind.
Friday and all through the weekend there will be a chance of rain. It will probably be greatest of Saturday or Saturday night.
The coldest temperature from this front will likely be Thursday night’s 31°. The northerly wind will probably start to shift back to east on Friday night or Saturday as it heads back to our predominant southerly wind.
Today: Patchy fog to start, then mostly cloudy with a high near 78° mid afternoon. The south wind will be 5-15 mph with gusts as high at 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, the low goes to about 64° with south wind of around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high around 79° and S-SW wind 10-15 mph with gusts to 20. But…the overnight brings change with a 70% chance of rain. The south wind shifts to west.
Rest of the week: Thursday is where this week’s cold front hits. There is a 20% chance of morning rain with the NW wind of 10-15 mph and the temperature will fall to around 58° by 9am. Overnight the temperature will drop to 31° or so and bring us a frost with the N-NE wind.
Friday and all through the weekend there will be a chance of rain. It will probably be greatest of Saturday or Saturday night.
The coldest temperature from this front will likely be Thursday night’s 31°. The northerly wind will probably start to shift back to east on Friday night or Saturday as it heads back to our predominant southerly wind.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday showed an arrest in the 800 block of W Ave C. A 42 yr old Lampasas woman was arrested on municipal court warrants for driving with no insurance, with invalid license, some animal violations and public intoxication. There was a harassment report in the 900 block of S. Broad at 10:53am and an accident at 11:40am. The accident took place in the 2200 block of Hwy 183S. It involved two vehicles, both towed from the scene, however there were no reported injuries. Another minor, no injury, accident took place in a parking lot in the 200 block of N. Key Ave. at 11:50am.
basketball tonight
The last district game for the Lady Badgers will take place tonight in Badger Gym with the girls taking on winless Eastside Memorial in front of a home crowd. A revised game schedule is out this morning with JV Girls game time at 5pm, Varsity Girls at 6:15 and Varsity Boys at 7:30. It is Senior/Parent night and things will get started a little earlier with that event pending before the respective games. After the Eastside game the girls will be looking at getting their playoff run scheduled while the boys still have two games to play in district.
Water Line Breaks Bring City-wide Water Boil Requirement
Hoffpauir’s Car Lots Get Flooded
Water, water everywhere and …nor any drop to drink from your faucet this morning. Starting about 2:45pm yesterday two water lines fed off Lampasas northeast side water tank down 580E burst and spilled water down streets and surrounding buildings. The first one appeared to happen on the Old Convent Rd where a 12 inch line burse, and the second problem hit sometime after that with a bigger 18 inch main bursting behind the Hoffpauir car lots. That one runs on up to the Spring St. Pump station. The big line behind Hoffpauir’s spilled a lot of water on to the truck lot in the back and some on to other lots, however non appeared to have caused serious problems other than a lot of mud. The biggest deal is that the TCEQ is requiring a City Wide Boil Water notice to go out. All Lampasas water customers must boil their water prior to consumption, hand washing, etc. before use. City Manager Finley deGraffenried told us this morning that the water line breaks were repaired by about 4am this morning. We asked if there was a relationship with both breaks occurring about the same time and off the same feeder; he said they weren’t sure yet, though he was sure that the big line had not been properly bedded when it was installed. It was lying on a rocky surface. But, they were investigating the issue and the tested local water is being submitted to the TCEQ in order to get the “Boil Water” notice rescinded as soon as possible. |
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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Lampasas in Water Contract Dispute with Kempner
On Jan. 31st, the Texas 13th Court of Appeals made a ruling on the complicated lawsuit between the City of Lampasas and the Kempner Water Supply Corporation. The dispute has to do with what Kempner should, by contract, be able to charge Lampasas for water that Kempner treated in its own Water Treatment Plant. The original contract only allowed for Kempner to pass through charges from Central Texas Water Supply’s Treatment Plant. After the original contract, Kempner had begun treating water itself in its own plant, and charged Lampasas for it. The District Court in Lampasas had agreed with Lampasas and handed down a breach of contract ruling. Kempner had appealed, and the case went to the 13th Appeals Court.
So, the Appeals Court agreed with Lampasas on the breach of contract issue, but didn’t agree with the trial court’s award of the $117,432 damages, saying that the evidence on the amount was insufficient and excessive. Based on that, the case has been sent back to the District Court for another review on the amount of that award. On the other hand, the Appeals Court did agree to the $333,563 in attorney’s fees that Lampasas was alleging in the case. The City Manager’s press release on the issue is available on our web site at lampasasradio.com (press releases).
So, the Appeals Court agreed with Lampasas on the breach of contract issue, but didn’t agree with the trial court’s award of the $117,432 damages, saying that the evidence on the amount was insufficient and excessive. Based on that, the case has been sent back to the District Court for another review on the amount of that award. On the other hand, the Appeals Court did agree to the $333,563 in attorney’s fees that Lampasas was alleging in the case. The City Manager’s press release on the issue is available on our web site at lampasasradio.com (press releases).
funeral notice
Carolyn (Boone) Brown, age 77 of Lampasas passed away January 31, 2019. Her Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 12 at 11am at New Covenant Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior at the church at 10am. A private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.clementswilcoxburnet to read her full obituary and sign the guest register.
Gwendolyn Annette Watson, 83 of Kempner, Texas died Sunday February 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born September 25, 1935 in Range, Alabama to parents Joel David Bonds and Ora Mae (Lee) Bonds. Gwendolyn married Carl Watson who was an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church. She served the church as preacher’s wife and loved her church life and singing hymns. She was an expert quilter, enjoyed all crafts, was a seamstress and crocheted many baby blankets. She was also a master gardener, loved Christmas decorations and family get togethers. She was a good wife, loving Mother and great Memaw.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Sharon Runyon (Jeff), Reba Wolfe (Lewis) and Pam Beaty (Richard); 2 sons, Ronald Watson (Etta) and Jason Watson (Shera); 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great great-grandchildren also survive.
Gwendolyn was preceded in death by parents, husband Elder Carl Watson, granddaughter, Kaylie Denise Beaty and 3 brothers, Roger, Comer and Larry Bonds.
Funeral services will be Wednesday Feb. 6, at 11am at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday night from 6 to 8pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery in care of Jeff Runyon 303 West Ave E Lampasas, TX 76550.
Gwendolyn Annette Watson, 83 of Kempner, Texas died Sunday February 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born September 25, 1935 in Range, Alabama to parents Joel David Bonds and Ora Mae (Lee) Bonds. Gwendolyn married Carl Watson who was an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church. She served the church as preacher’s wife and loved her church life and singing hymns. She was an expert quilter, enjoyed all crafts, was a seamstress and crocheted many baby blankets. She was also a master gardener, loved Christmas decorations and family get togethers. She was a good wife, loving Mother and great Memaw.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Sharon Runyon (Jeff), Reba Wolfe (Lewis) and Pam Beaty (Richard); 2 sons, Ronald Watson (Etta) and Jason Watson (Shera); 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great great-grandchildren also survive.
Gwendolyn was preceded in death by parents, husband Elder Carl Watson, granddaughter, Kaylie Denise Beaty and 3 brothers, Roger, Comer and Larry Bonds.
Funeral services will be Wednesday Feb. 6, at 11am at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday night from 6 to 8pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery in care of Jeff Runyon 303 West Ave E Lampasas, TX 76550.
the weather
Yesterday’s high 76° This morning’s low 55°
Today: Early morning fog turns to a mostly sunny day with a high near 80° and W-SW wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60° and south wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy drizzle before noon, then mostly cloudy with a high near 75° and south wind 5-15 mph and gusty.
Patchy drizzle after midnight, then mostly cloudy with a low around 63° and south wind 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will bring more patchy drizzle with a slight chance of a real shower in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a high around 76° and very windy. Wednesday night, there is a 60% chance of real rain. That rain chance drops to 30% on Thursday as a cold front shows up in the afternoon.
The winds will be high on Thursday and thru the overnight as that cold front brings temperatures way down to a low Thursday night of 31° and a high Friday of 45°. The front will pass through over the weekend with rain chances off and on, then by Monday it should change again.
Today: Early morning fog turns to a mostly sunny day with a high near 80° and W-SW wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60° and south wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy drizzle before noon, then mostly cloudy with a high near 75° and south wind 5-15 mph and gusty.
Patchy drizzle after midnight, then mostly cloudy with a low around 63° and south wind 10 mph.
Rest of the week: Wednesday will bring more patchy drizzle with a slight chance of a real shower in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a high around 76° and very windy. Wednesday night, there is a 60% chance of real rain. That rain chance drops to 30% on Thursday as a cold front shows up in the afternoon.
The winds will be high on Thursday and thru the overnight as that cold front brings temperatures way down to a low Thursday night of 31° and a high Friday of 45°. The front will pass through over the weekend with rain chances off and on, then by Monday it should change again.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday showed a theft report from the 1700 block of CTE at midnight. At 2:05am a 28 yr old Lampasas man was arrested on Bellaire Dr. on a municipal court warrant over a speeding case. Another municipal court warrant brought the arrest of a 34 yr old Lampasas woman. She had 11 outstanding warrants for everything from speeding to driving without a valid license, no insurance, and for possession of drug paraphernalia.
The afternoon saw a reckless driver reported in the 2300 block of Hwy 183 S. at 2:32pm and the evening brought a Key Ave. traffic stop arrest where a 40 yr old man from Rosanky, TX was arrested for violation of an occupational license. That was at 8:07pm. There was a suspicious vehicle report in the 100 block of E. 2nd at 9:54pm and at 11:56pm, a 27 yr old Killeen man was arrested in the 1400 block of FM580E. The man was charged with possession of under 28 grams of Alprazolam, a PG3 controlled substance commonly known as Xanax. Possession of it, without a prescription, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail.
Sunday’s blotter showed a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block of W. FM 580 at 12:16am. Another report of a suspicious vehicle came from the 300 block of N. Hackberry at 12:21am. A criminal mischief was then reported in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 2:54am.
Sunday afternoon there was an assault report from the 1200 block of W. 4th at 3:21pm. A disturbance report came from the 500 block of S. Walnut at 7:14pm, a reckless driver was on Hwy 190E at 8:43pm and a theft was reported in the 100 block of E. 2nd at 9:52pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a disturbance and went out on an animal complaint. Kempner swept up a wreck and went out on a few animal complaints including an animal bite. County deputies responded to an alarm, worked a civil matter, disturbance and were sent out to Cove on a harassment call.
The Jail Log shows a 23 year old Fort Smith AR man was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug.
The Burn Ban is lifted until February 19th at 6pm.
The afternoon saw a reckless driver reported in the 2300 block of Hwy 183 S. at 2:32pm and the evening brought a Key Ave. traffic stop arrest where a 40 yr old man from Rosanky, TX was arrested for violation of an occupational license. That was at 8:07pm. There was a suspicious vehicle report in the 100 block of E. 2nd at 9:54pm and at 11:56pm, a 27 yr old Killeen man was arrested in the 1400 block of FM580E. The man was charged with possession of under 28 grams of Alprazolam, a PG3 controlled substance commonly known as Xanax. Possession of it, without a prescription, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail.
Sunday’s blotter showed a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block of W. FM 580 at 12:16am. Another report of a suspicious vehicle came from the 300 block of N. Hackberry at 12:21am. A criminal mischief was then reported in the 1100 block of E. Ave F at 2:54am.
Sunday afternoon there was an assault report from the 1200 block of W. 4th at 3:21pm. A disturbance report came from the 500 block of S. Walnut at 7:14pm, a reckless driver was on Hwy 190E at 8:43pm and a theft was reported in the 100 block of E. 2nd at 9:52pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a disturbance and went out on an animal complaint. Kempner swept up a wreck and went out on a few animal complaints including an animal bite. County deputies responded to an alarm, worked a civil matter, disturbance and were sent out to Cove on a harassment call.
The Jail Log shows a 23 year old Fort Smith AR man was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug.
The Burn Ban is lifted until February 19th at 6pm.
today in lampasas
Lampasas School Board will meet at 6pm in the Administration Building. On the agenda will be the first reading of a multi-subject policy update along with a budget amendment and selection of personnel, all on a consent agenda. The Board will call for the School Board Election in May, look at the District Calendar for 2019-20 and there will be a Campus Report from Hanna Springs Elementary, along with a business report.
The Red Cross is having a blood drive today from 11:30am-5:30pm at the First Street Church of Christ.
A One Act Play will take place at 6pm at Lampasas High School Cafetorium.
Kline Whitis Elementary will have a PTA meeting at 6pm.
The Red Cross is having a blood drive today from 11:30am-5:30pm at the First Street Church of Christ.
A One Act Play will take place at 6pm at Lampasas High School Cafetorium.
Kline Whitis Elementary will have a PTA meeting at 6pm.
Other Stuff
Other Meetings this week include Wednesday’s Lampasas County Commissioners session at 9am. The meeting is the routine payroll and accounts payable approval session, but a couple other items are included. A credit card authorization for Bancorp South, presented by Melissa Karcher, and possible discussion on the Jail Project.
The Copperas Cove Animal Shelter will host a Pet Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, February 6th from 5to 7pm at the Copperas Cove Civic Center at 1206 West Avenue B.
The clinic provides a venue for discounted yearly vaccinations for dogs and cats, such as Rabies, DHLP, Parvo, Corona, Bordetella and more.
Animal Control will also offer City licenses and micro-chipping (cash or check only). The event is open to the general public and you DO NOT have to be a Copperas Cove resident to attend.
For additional information call (254) 547-5584.
Storm Spotter Training Set for Thursday Feb. 7th
The National Weather Service will be in Gatesville at the Fire Dept. there for a free severe weather training session. 2018 brought a variety of severe weather, including hail up to 3 inches in diameter in the spring and summer months and flash flooding in the fall months. The 2019 severe weather season is not far away, and the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials want you to be ready.
You are invited to the most recent SKYWARN storm spotter class on Thursday, Feb. 7th, from 6-8pm. The class is not only for organized storm spotters, but for anyone with an interest in severe weather and how to be prepared. It will feature an in-depth review and study of the various threats posed by severe thunderstorms, their characteristics and features.
The Copperas Cove Animal Shelter will host a Pet Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, February 6th from 5to 7pm at the Copperas Cove Civic Center at 1206 West Avenue B.
The clinic provides a venue for discounted yearly vaccinations for dogs and cats, such as Rabies, DHLP, Parvo, Corona, Bordetella and more.
Animal Control will also offer City licenses and micro-chipping (cash or check only). The event is open to the general public and you DO NOT have to be a Copperas Cove resident to attend.
For additional information call (254) 547-5584.
Storm Spotter Training Set for Thursday Feb. 7th
The National Weather Service will be in Gatesville at the Fire Dept. there for a free severe weather training session. 2018 brought a variety of severe weather, including hail up to 3 inches in diameter in the spring and summer months and flash flooding in the fall months. The 2019 severe weather season is not far away, and the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials want you to be ready.
You are invited to the most recent SKYWARN storm spotter class on Thursday, Feb. 7th, from 6-8pm. The class is not only for organized storm spotters, but for anyone with an interest in severe weather and how to be prepared. It will feature an in-depth review and study of the various threats posed by severe thunderstorms, their characteristics and features.
the weather
The High yesterday 53° The Low this morning 53°
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63° and SE wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of a shower in the early evening, then patchy fog late, otherwise cloudy and down to 54º.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and a chance of a shower or two, otherwise foggy in the morning and up to about 68º in the afternoon. Overnight it should get down to the mid 50s with lots of fog or drizzle.
Rest of the week: The Sunday forecast is for more yuki weather in the morning, an afternoon high of 75º and partly sunny in the afternoon.
Next week: Monday’s forecast looks really good with a high of about 79º. That could drop down to upper 50s with some possible drizzle or even a shower.
That rain possibility is still hanging around through mid-week with the rain chances increasing as we go.
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63° and SE wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: A 20% chance of a shower in the early evening, then patchy fog late, otherwise cloudy and down to 54º.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and a chance of a shower or two, otherwise foggy in the morning and up to about 68º in the afternoon. Overnight it should get down to the mid 50s with lots of fog or drizzle.
Rest of the week: The Sunday forecast is for more yuki weather in the morning, an afternoon high of 75º and partly sunny in the afternoon.
Next week: Monday’s forecast looks really good with a high of about 79º. That could drop down to upper 50s with some possible drizzle or even a shower.
That rain possibility is still hanging around through mid-week with the rain chances increasing as we go.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows a reckless driver on Hwy 190E at 12:36am and the arrest of 53 yr old Nick Cortez Hernandez of Lampasas after a chase in a stolen vehicle. Hernandez had been confronted by an officer after a late night disturbance call to the 1700 block of S. Key. He jumped in a 2018 Chevy pickup and sped away at high speed. The officer, Larry Wilson, went after him and the chase finally ended when Killeen Police stopped the vehicle using tire spikes in the 4500 block of Interstate 14 (Hwy 190) at 2:46am. Hernandez was charged with evading in a motor vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving with an invalid license.
Other morning entries include a suspicious activity report in the 100 block of W. North at 4:35am, a credit card abuse in the 1700 block of CTE at 9:42am, a criminal non-support report in the 1000 block of Mills at 9:58am and a suspicious vehicle in the 1300 block of CTE at 11:43am.
The afternoon brought a burglary of a building report in the 500 block of E. 3rd at 2:11pm, a harassment report in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 3:04pm. There was a domestic disturbance report in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 5:28pm and a reckless driver report at 6:06pm. The last entry was at 6:38pm, reporting another reckless driver in the 800 block of Hwy 281 N.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a medical call, otherwise a quiet day and Kempner had an alarm and a disturbance to settle. Out in the country, there was a report of an assault by threat, a disturbance, and over in neighboring Copperas Cove they had to check out a suspicious person report.
Copperas Cove Police report catching two young Belton males, almost in the act of burglary. Police were dispatched to a reported vehicle burglary at about 4am Wednesday morning. On arrival to the area they discovered several vehicles had been burglarized, and when canvassing the area, they located and apprehended the two young males. They were charged with attempted burglary of a habitation, evading arrest, fraudulent IDs, and 21 counts of vehicle burglary.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, Feb. 4th at 6pm.
Other morning entries include a suspicious activity report in the 100 block of W. North at 4:35am, a credit card abuse in the 1700 block of CTE at 9:42am, a criminal non-support report in the 1000 block of Mills at 9:58am and a suspicious vehicle in the 1300 block of CTE at 11:43am.
The afternoon brought a burglary of a building report in the 500 block of E. 3rd at 2:11pm, a harassment report in the 800 block of N. Ridge at 3:04pm. There was a domestic disturbance report in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 5:28pm and a reckless driver report at 6:06pm. The last entry was at 6:38pm, reporting another reckless driver in the 800 block of Hwy 281 N.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a medical call, otherwise a quiet day and Kempner had an alarm and a disturbance to settle. Out in the country, there was a report of an assault by threat, a disturbance, and over in neighboring Copperas Cove they had to check out a suspicious person report.
Copperas Cove Police report catching two young Belton males, almost in the act of burglary. Police were dispatched to a reported vehicle burglary at about 4am Wednesday morning. On arrival to the area they discovered several vehicles had been burglarized, and when canvassing the area, they located and apprehended the two young males. They were charged with attempted burglary of a habitation, evading arrest, fraudulent IDs, and 21 counts of vehicle burglary.
The Burn Ban is lifted until Monday, Feb. 4th at 6pm.
It's Friday
Basketball tonight in Burnet. It’s the Blue vs Green tonight in Burnet Gyms with both teams geared up for the friendly rivalry games.
The games, for those who can’t make it to Burnet, will be broadcast live over KCYL 1450AM, and over lampasasradio.com at the “listen live” icon. Click on that and you’ll have the choice of the KACQ stream or the KCYL stream. The game will probably be on the KCYL stream, but if technical problems arise, go to the KACQ stream. Chuck and Darrell will bring you all the action from the gym floor for both the Lady Badgers Varsity game at about 6:45pm, and the Badger Boys Varsity game at about 7:30pm. |
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Interested in a Nursing Career?
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is having a job fair on Saturday, Feb. 2nd (tomorrow), from 9am to noon. The event is in Building 171, Conference Room A25, at 1901 Veteran’s Memorial Drive in Temple.
The job fair is scheduled in order to find Nurse Practitioner candidates for the Ambulatory Care Service within the health care system. Applicants should bring resumes, references and any Veteran documentation.
The job fair is scheduled in order to find Nurse Practitioner candidates for the Ambulatory Care Service within the health care system. Applicants should bring resumes, references and any Veteran documentation.
Greater Texas Housing Solutions Offering First Time Home Buyers Class
The Greater Texas Housing Solutions is offering first time home buyers a free class on Saturday, February 2nd from 1p until 3p. The class will be held at Destiny World Outreach Center, 101 North W.S. Young Drive in Killeen. At the class, one lucky new home owner will win one year of mortgage payments. Greater Texas Housing Solutions wants to help you fast track your path to home ownership. To register for the free class, go to https://calendly.com/gths/class or call 254-432-5570
the weather
The High yesterday 46° The Low this morning 35°
Today: A slight chance of sprinkles this morning, then mostly cloudy with a high near 52° and light wind becoming southerly.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, a low around 38° and 5 mph S-SE wind.
Thursday: Cloudy again, with a high near 58° this afternoon and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Patchy drizzle after midnight and cloudy with a low around 48° and light south breeze.
Rest of the week: Friday it will be patchy drizzle in the early morning but turning just cloudy and up to 65° with S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
The Saturday forecast has a 20% chance of a shower, otherwise cloudy and up to about 70° with light wind. Overnight it will get down to mid-50s.
Sunday will be nice with a high of 73° and S-SW wind 10 mph. Overnight it will stay in the 50s at the lowest.
Next week: Monday will be a nice day but overnight a small chance of rain. Same thing on Tuesday – a nice day.
Today: A slight chance of sprinkles this morning, then mostly cloudy with a high near 52° and light wind becoming southerly.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, a low around 38° and 5 mph S-SE wind.
Thursday: Cloudy again, with a high near 58° this afternoon and S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
Patchy drizzle after midnight and cloudy with a low around 48° and light south breeze.
Rest of the week: Friday it will be patchy drizzle in the early morning but turning just cloudy and up to 65° with S-SE wind 5-10 mph.
The Saturday forecast has a 20% chance of a shower, otherwise cloudy and up to about 70° with light wind. Overnight it will get down to mid-50s.
Sunday will be nice with a high of 73° and S-SW wind 10 mph. Overnight it will stay in the 50s at the lowest.
Next week: Monday will be a nice day but overnight a small chance of rain. Same thing on Tuesday – a nice day.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday showed a couple of morning arrests. At 7:05am a 33 yr old Lampasas man was arrested in the 300 block of E. 4th for “Duty on striking a structure, fixture or highway landscaping.” At 9:05am, Lee Anthony Garcia, 23 of Lampasas, was arrested in the 100 block of N. Ridge on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia, 3 warrants for possession of a PG1 drug, theft of a firearm and assault on a family member/impeding breath or circulation.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 100 block of W. North at 9:49pm and a disturbance was reported in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 11:53am.
The afternoon brought a 12:57pm arrest on a 19 yr old Marble Falls male in the 100 block of W. North. He was charged in a Llano Co. warrant on a traffic offense. A disturbance was reported in the 800 block of E. 4th at 2:41pm and another one in the 900 block of S. Broad at 2:48pm. Another one was reported in the 800 block of E. 4th at 11:20pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day, while Kempner worked a civil matter and an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies worked on a disturbance, a fraud case, a civil matter and a repossession in the Cove city limits.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 100 block of W. North at 9:49pm and a disturbance was reported in the 1100 block of E. Ave. F at 11:53am.
The afternoon brought a 12:57pm arrest on a 19 yr old Marble Falls male in the 100 block of W. North. He was charged in a Llano Co. warrant on a traffic offense. A disturbance was reported in the 800 block of E. 4th at 2:41pm and another one in the 900 block of S. Broad at 2:48pm. Another one was reported in the 800 block of E. 4th at 11:20pm.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa with a quiet day, while Kempner worked a civil matter and an animal complaint. Out in the county, deputies worked on a disturbance, a fraud case, a civil matter and a repossession in the Cove city limits.
Lady Badgers Win Again, Setting up Big Game Friday
The Lampasas girls basketball team beat Taylor last night 61-25. That leaves them with a fight for second place in district with Burnet. Both teams are 6-2, behind Liberty Hill at 7-1.
In the first round of district play the two teams met and Burnet won. That would, all else equal, put Burnet out front, so it now comes down to who wins Friday’s game. If Lampasas wins, and the beat the winless Eastside Memorial team the next week, they’ll own the 2nd seed position going into the playoffs, and Burnet would get the 3rd seed, likely playing a better team.
So-o, it’s an important game, made even more important because there’s always been a friendly rivalry between the Bulldogs and Badgers. It’s a short drive to Burnet and undoubtedly the Lady Badgers morale would be boosted by a good crowd of Lampasas fans following them in Burnet Gym.
If you can’t make it to the game, be sure to tune in to KCYL 1450AM for the live broadcast of the game. You can also hear the broadcast at lampasasradio.com, on one of our two stream services there. Go Badgers!
In the first round of district play the two teams met and Burnet won. That would, all else equal, put Burnet out front, so it now comes down to who wins Friday’s game. If Lampasas wins, and the beat the winless Eastside Memorial team the next week, they’ll own the 2nd seed position going into the playoffs, and Burnet would get the 3rd seed, likely playing a better team.
So-o, it’s an important game, made even more important because there’s always been a friendly rivalry between the Bulldogs and Badgers. It’s a short drive to Burnet and undoubtedly the Lady Badgers morale would be boosted by a good crowd of Lampasas fans following them in Burnet Gym.
If you can’t make it to the game, be sure to tune in to KCYL 1450AM for the live broadcast of the game. You can also hear the broadcast at lampasasradio.com, on one of our two stream services there. Go Badgers!
Lampasas Farm Bureau attend Leadership Conference in Austin
the weather
Yesterday’s high 69° This morning’s low 32°
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 49°. There will be a cool northwest wind around 5mph becoming an east wind later in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 34°. South southeast winds around 5mph bringing in some warmer weather for Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, the morning will see some wind come in from the South bringing the temperature up to a high near 53° and a low of around 37°
The rest of the week: Thursday and Friday will both be cloudy with a 20% chance of showers. Thursday has high near 60° with a warm south wind 5 to 10mph. Friday will be a little warmer with a high near 66° and a low around 53°.
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 49°. There will be a cool northwest wind around 5mph becoming an east wind later in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 34°. South southeast winds around 5mph bringing in some warmer weather for Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, the morning will see some wind come in from the South bringing the temperature up to a high near 53° and a low of around 37°
The rest of the week: Thursday and Friday will both be cloudy with a 20% chance of showers. Thursday has high near 60° with a warm south wind 5 to 10mph. Friday will be a little warmer with a high near 66° and a low around 53°.
the blotter
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Blotter for Monday showed a busy day, just before 1am officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E Ave F. In the 9 o’clock hour a harassment call came in from the 300 block of N Race. There were 2 assaults; the first in the 200 block of E Ave A just past noon, the other on Hollywood Dr around 1:30. At 1:53pm, officers were back out on Hollywood on a disturbance. A Theft was reported in the 600 block of Briggs late yesterday afternoon and a Criminal Trespass from the 100 block of W North Ave late last night.
There was one minor accident in the 1700 block of E. 4th St. at 10am, and one arrest as 64 yr. old Eddie Berlon Grun was detained in the 100 block of E. Ohnmeiss at 4:45pm on 2 Lampasas Police Dept. warrants for Assault Causing Bodily Injury.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day with on ly a transport. Kempner had a fish & game call and a welfare check, as well as a civil matter. Deputies went into Cove on an accident at 4:54 pm. Out in the county there was a missing person report, a medical call and numerous traffic stops.
The jail log showed no arrests.
The burn ban has been lifted until Monday Feb 4th.
Lampasas Police Blotter for Monday showed a busy day, just before 1am officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E Ave F. In the 9 o’clock hour a harassment call came in from the 300 block of N Race. There were 2 assaults; the first in the 200 block of E Ave A just past noon, the other on Hollywood Dr around 1:30. At 1:53pm, officers were back out on Hollywood on a disturbance. A Theft was reported in the 600 block of Briggs late yesterday afternoon and a Criminal Trespass from the 100 block of W North Ave late last night.
There was one minor accident in the 1700 block of E. 4th St. at 10am, and one arrest as 64 yr. old Eddie Berlon Grun was detained in the 100 block of E. Ohnmeiss at 4:45pm on 2 Lampasas Police Dept. warrants for Assault Causing Bodily Injury.
The Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter shows Lometa had a quiet day with on ly a transport. Kempner had a fish & game call and a welfare check, as well as a civil matter. Deputies went into Cove on an accident at 4:54 pm. Out in the county there was a missing person report, a medical call and numerous traffic stops.
The jail log showed no arrests.
The burn ban has been lifted until Monday Feb 4th.
meetings on monday
The Lampasas County Commissioners met at 9am yesterday in the downstairs courtroom at the courthouse with four commissioners present, Judge Randy Hoyer absent, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater presiding. It was a light agenda. Much of the Court’s attention was taken up in the Public Comment and Announcement portion of the meeting.
Victor Uvalle, Risk Management Consultant from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), briefly addressed the Court to reintroduce their work with counties in risk control services and reducing the number of Workers Compensation insurance claims.
Also, in Public Comments, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart informed the Court that he had received a notice from White Water Midstream, an Austin based company that provides gathering, processing, and transportation services to the oil and gas industry. The notice said they are contracting land owner to seek right-of-way for construction of a 24-inch natural gas transmission line, for what they are calling the, “Bangle Project”. The pipeline is expected to cross the county through Red Bluff, near Lometa, south to the Burnet County line.
Other actions taken by the Court included:
Approval of the Accounts Payable report; approved Request for bid for asphalt and emulsion, to be posted February 12th, and awarded March 12th, and appointed Commissioner Jamie Smart to serve as the permanent elected official representative on the Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Governing board. HCCAA is a private, non-profit corporation that provides services to the elderly and other persons needing assistance, through its Senior Centers.
Victor Uvalle, Risk Management Consultant from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), briefly addressed the Court to reintroduce their work with counties in risk control services and reducing the number of Workers Compensation insurance claims.
Also, in Public Comments, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart informed the Court that he had received a notice from White Water Midstream, an Austin based company that provides gathering, processing, and transportation services to the oil and gas industry. The notice said they are contracting land owner to seek right-of-way for construction of a 24-inch natural gas transmission line, for what they are calling the, “Bangle Project”. The pipeline is expected to cross the county through Red Bluff, near Lometa, south to the Burnet County line.
Other actions taken by the Court included:
Approval of the Accounts Payable report; approved Request for bid for asphalt and emulsion, to be posted February 12th, and awarded March 12th, and appointed Commissioner Jamie Smart to serve as the permanent elected official representative on the Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Governing board. HCCAA is a private, non-profit corporation that provides services to the elderly and other persons needing assistance, through its Senior Centers.
city council meets
The Lampasas City Council met Monday evening in a brief Special/Executive session, a Workshop session and a Regular session.
The Workshop session was largely taken up with a discussion of the status of projects funded through the 2016 Certificate of Obligation (CO) issue. These projects are the Old City Hall, Coleman Water Line, Nix Tank/Pump Station, and the Water/Wastewater Shop and Lab. City staff estimates there will be a 6.4% fund balance when the projects are completed, leaving $885,897 in unallocated funds. How these funds will be allocated will be a topic for the Council to take up in the future. Also, in the Workshop city staff presented some possible projects that Council may want to consider, including; City Parking Lot improvements, West Avenue E street improvements, Westridge Subdivision drainage, Library Landscaping, East Third Street improvements, Campbell Park restrooms, and security fencing for the Spring Street Pump Station.
In Regular session, Council took the following actions:
approved a request from the Police Department regarding 23 road closures and police escorts for 2019 special events in the city;
approved the first reading of an ordinance calling for a General Election to elect the expired terms of Mayor Misti Talbert, and Places One, Two, and Six Council members Delana Keele Toups, Robert McCauley, and T.J. Monroe, to be held on the 4th of May;
approved the first reading of an Ordinance calling for a Special Option Election for May 4th, to vote on whether or not to permit Legal Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages including Mixed Beverages in the City;
approved an emergency expenditure to address the bat population in the City Hall building with BAT Solutions in the amount of $12,800. BAT Solutions estimated there were 600 to 1,000 bats excluded from the building;
appointed City Manager Finley DeGraffenried as representative to the Central Texas Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors;
directed Staff to proceed with drafting an amendment to fee schedule ($15.00 per year per address) to allow for County residents to drop off recyclables at the City’s Citizen Collection Station. Currently city residents pay $6.00 per year;
approved a 5-year contract with Waste Connections for Sludge Haul Services with a base bid of $425.00 per haul with a $48.34 per ton disposal fee. In 2018 Waste Connections made 108 hauls;
and awarded a contract to ASJ Construction for the construction of a Water/Wastewater Building in the amount of $1,048,200.00.
The Workshop session was largely taken up with a discussion of the status of projects funded through the 2016 Certificate of Obligation (CO) issue. These projects are the Old City Hall, Coleman Water Line, Nix Tank/Pump Station, and the Water/Wastewater Shop and Lab. City staff estimates there will be a 6.4% fund balance when the projects are completed, leaving $885,897 in unallocated funds. How these funds will be allocated will be a topic for the Council to take up in the future. Also, in the Workshop city staff presented some possible projects that Council may want to consider, including; City Parking Lot improvements, West Avenue E street improvements, Westridge Subdivision drainage, Library Landscaping, East Third Street improvements, Campbell Park restrooms, and security fencing for the Spring Street Pump Station.
In Regular session, Council took the following actions:
approved a request from the Police Department regarding 23 road closures and police escorts for 2019 special events in the city;
approved the first reading of an ordinance calling for a General Election to elect the expired terms of Mayor Misti Talbert, and Places One, Two, and Six Council members Delana Keele Toups, Robert McCauley, and T.J. Monroe, to be held on the 4th of May;
approved the first reading of an Ordinance calling for a Special Option Election for May 4th, to vote on whether or not to permit Legal Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages including Mixed Beverages in the City;
approved an emergency expenditure to address the bat population in the City Hall building with BAT Solutions in the amount of $12,800. BAT Solutions estimated there were 600 to 1,000 bats excluded from the building;
appointed City Manager Finley DeGraffenried as representative to the Central Texas Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors;
directed Staff to proceed with drafting an amendment to fee schedule ($15.00 per year per address) to allow for County residents to drop off recyclables at the City’s Citizen Collection Station. Currently city residents pay $6.00 per year;
approved a 5-year contract with Waste Connections for Sludge Haul Services with a base bid of $425.00 per haul with a $48.34 per ton disposal fee. In 2018 Waste Connections made 108 hauls;
and awarded a contract to ASJ Construction for the construction of a Water/Wastewater Building in the amount of $1,048,200.00.
