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COVER Photos by Melanie Jarboe.

Winner of the Dispatch Record photo contest was Charles Nichols of Lometa. This photo above is a view of Antelope Gap, taken from the hilltop looking down onto Nichols' property.

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Also featured on the cover: Bluebonnets, Phil Garrett; creek, Renee Alter; and cactus, Melanie Jarboe.

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Guide to Lampasas Editor/Publisher: Jim Lowe Co-publisher: Gail Lowe Managing Editor: Lisa Carnley Ad Director: Teresa Thornton Ad Layout & Design: Misty Thebeau Content Layout & Design: Misty Thebeau Photo Editing: Misty Thebeau Photographers/Staff Writers: Lisa Carnley, Nick Forrester, David Lowe, Misty Thebeau and Teresa Thornton.

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Lampasas City Manager offers his welcome Welcome to Lampasas! Lampasas is ready. Whether it's a visit, business relocation, moving a family, or retirement that brings you here, Lampasas has a lot to offer. Our city features a small-town quality of life located close to major metropolitan areas and distribution hubs. The foundation of the quality lies in our schools (TEA recognized district); health care infrastructure (Rollins Brook Community Hospital, Family Medicine Clinic, Seton Healthcare Clinic and partnerships with Metroplex Hospital in Killeen), low crime rate, over 260 acres of parks and athletic fields, a 6,700-yard, 18-hole golf course, general aviation airport with 4,300-foot runway, and our Hancock Park natural flow, spring-fed swimming pool. Our location is ideal for business, manufacturing, distribution, shopping or raising a family. Lampasas is just 25 miles to Fort Hood; 70 miles to Austin; 120 miles to San Antonio; and 170 miles to Dallas. You can avoid Interstate 35 congestion by taking any of the three major highways (U.S. 183, 281 and 190) that converge in Lampasas. Lampasas has a progressive business climate, and city officials are always available to discuss site selection, utilities, workforce needs and housing. The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation and City Council are eager to tell our story. We are a quality community in a great location. Sincerely,

Photo by Melanie Jarboe Downtown Lampasas features restored buildings.

Finley deGraffenried, City Manager City of Lampasas

City services A variety of services is offered by the city of Lampasas through its offices at 312 E. Third St. For those looking for electric service and water/wastewater hook-ups for the first time, stop by the City Administration Building to fill out an application. A deposit of $200 -- which includes fees for electric and water/wastewater service -- is required. Applicants who are leasing in Lampasas must present a copy of their lease agreement. Those who stop by City Administration before noon can be eligible for same-day service on hook-ups. Hook-ups generally are done from 1-3 p.m. Many utility services such as water, sewer and trash collection are available through City Hall.

Information is available by phoning (512) 556-3641. Those who wish to pay their utility bill may do so at a drive-through window on the back side of the building. In addition, customers may pay or look up their utility bills online at www.cityoflampasas.com. Natural gas service for the city of Lampasas is provided by Atmos Energy. Application for service may be made online at www.atmosenergy.com or by phoning toll-free to (888) 286-6700. Those requiring home telephone service may contact a provider online to set up installation or hook-up, or to request information.

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Kempner continues to show growth

The Kempner area’s mix of country life and access to city amenities has helped make southeast Lampasas County the fastest-growing portion of the county. Kempner’s population increased from 1,004 in 2000 to 1,089 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The recent census figure, however, does not include those who reside in the many subdivisions that have sprouted on county and farm-to-market roads just outside Kempner city limits. By some estimates, 8,000-10,000 people live in the corridor between Kempner and Lampasas County’s borders with Coryell and Bell counties. Several county commissioners have said they expect additional population growth when the Texas Department of Transportation finishes a U.S. Highway 190 bypass loop around the south side of Copperas Cove. The approximately five-mile route -- scheduled for completion by the end of the year -- may decrease the driving time from southeast Lampasas County to the Killeen-Fort Hood area. The bypass will take motorists from FM 2657 to the east side of Copperas Cove, allowing drivers to avoid traveling through the center of the city. Kempner’s proximity to Killeen and Fort Hood makes it a prime location for those who work in Bell County but choose to live in a more rural setting within a fairly short drive. Several neighborhoods in and around Kempner feature acreage tracts with room to roam. While many parts of the county’s east end have retained their country atmosphere, growth also has spurred economic development in Kempner. The city has experienced business growth along U.S. 190, as properties along the highway include several eateries and a Dollar

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General store. In addition, a 14,000-square-foot strip mall has been proposed for land near Bill Brown Street. Municipal offices recently moved into the new Kempner City Hall at U.S. 190 and Peach Street. Kempner also has a public recreation area – Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park, located north of U.S. 190 just west of the Taylor Creek bridge. The park includes picnic tables, a 0.3-mile walking trail, a bandstand and a memorial to military veterans. In addition, Taylor Creek Elementary opened a few years ago on Big Divide Road, giving the Lampasas Independent School District its first campus in the east end of the county. The school has an enrollment of almost 500 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With its landscape changing and its population growing, the Kempner area is a dynamic part of Lampasas County.

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A variety of activities is featured throughout the year in Lampasas County. A short description of each activity planned for 2013 follows. Lometa Diamondback Jubilee – held the last Saturday in March, sponsored by Lometa Lions Club. This annual event features a variety of rodeo action and crowning of a rodeo queen, arts and crafts, a variety of concessions, a carnival, chili cook-off, barbecue cook-off, a street dance, musical entertainment and, of course, lots of rattlesnakes.

art activities, food vendors, art demonstrations and artisan vendors. Fort Hood Welcome Party – sponsored by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. This event, generally in the spring, provides an opportunity for local residents to share Continued on page 8

Diamondback Jubilee

Bloomin’ Fest – the first Saturday in April. Held in association with the Highland Lakes Bluebonnet Trail, this festival is staged on downtown Courtyard Square. Featured are arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities, gardening specialists, springtime plants and concessions. Citywide Garage Sale – one of two such events held each year. The first is scheduled for April 27 and features booth rentals for those who wish to do some spring cleaning and reap financial rewards, too. Numerous vendors sell their items downtown. Food and drink concessions are available, and various community groups and organizations offer raffles and bake sales. The second event is Nov. 2. Art in the Park – set for April 27 at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park. The daylong event features new sculpture installations, visits with artists, live music, children’s

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Lampasas, established in 1873, with a population of approximately 6,800, beautiful creekside parks, 18-hole golf course, historic mineral springs, historic downtown courtyard square, and its friendly people creates a wonderful small-town atmosphere all within a relatively short distance from Fort Hood, Killeen, Temple, Waco and Austin. This is truly a unique community in which to live, raise a family and work. Located in the Central Texas Hill Country at the intersection of U.S. Highways 190, 183, and 281, Lampasas is easily accessible from all parts of Texas. The City of Lampasas provides its residents and businesses with one-stop shopping when it comes to utilities. Lampasas Public Utilities provides electricity, water and sewer service, and contracted garbage collection. The City of Lampasas also provides a number of other services including a public library, two swimming facilities, soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, municipal airport, and police and fire protection. Lampasas has much to offer the people and businesses of our community. Many people and businesses are attracted to this area because of its central location, excellent transportation network, low business costs, quality of life, low taxes and low costs of living. In order to further business development efforts, the City has formed the Lampasas Economic Development Corporation whose mission statement is: “Seek to stabilize existing businesses and promote controlled economic growth by employing sound economic development strategies while maintaining the quality of life to which our citizens have become accustomed.”

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a meal and fellowship with Fort Hood representatives. Memorial Golf Classic – set for May 25-27 at Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course. The golf tournament attracts hundreds of out-of-town guests for golf, shopping and visiting.

Lampasas County Wine Tour – set for Oct. 5. The chamber of commerce-sponsored event features tastings from local and area wineries. Winery owners share tasting tips, information on the wine industry and exclusive specials on their products. Ticket-holders participate in a reception with a guest speaker,

Sulphur Creek Car Cruise – June 1 along the banks of Sulphur Creek in W.M. Brook Park. Owners of classic cars and trucks, street rods and motorcycles line the park to show off their vehicles. Entertainment, prizes and games are available at this chamber of commerce-sponsored event. Lampasas Riata Roundup Rodeo – PRCA-sanctioned event staged at Lometa Regional Park’s Bar-3 Arena. This year’s rodeo activities are scheduled June 7-8, sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Spring Ho Festival – July 8-14. The annual event is one of the biggest draws for visitors to Lampasas. Thousands participate in seven days of festivities. As the week goes on, activities keep participants busy from early morning until after dark. Arts and crafts booths, a parade, carnival, beauty pageant, county fair, fireworks show, 10K and one-mile runs, and a myriad of other events make the festival one that shouldn’t be missed. Spring Ho Barbecue Cookoff – slated July 12-13. This annual event draws teams from across Texas who spend the better part of the weekend preparing their Barbecue Cookoff mouth-watering delicacies to be judged. Prizes are awarded, including bragging rights. Visitors can sample many of the entries. Toughest 10K, One-Mile Run and Family Fun Run – July 13. This Spring Ho Festival offering is for those who like to spend a part of Saturday morning competing in timed running events. Medals are offered to the top male and female finishers in various age groups.

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with light snacks and beverages offered. Herb & Art Fest – Oct. 12. Featured downtown around Courtyard Square, vendors and exhibitors offer a variety of art and garden wares for sale at the annual event. Experts in various herb-related fields share their knowledge and tips with visitors during cooking lessons and workshops. Hunter’s Welcome – to be held Nov. 1 at the H-E-B grocery parking lot, sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Barbecue sandwich meals are sold by the bag, and county information is offered to usher in the hunting season. Hometown Holidays – the 2013 event is Dec. 7 in downtown Lampasas. The Yule celebration features a Christmas Lighted Parade, Santa Claus visit, caroling around the downtown square, late-night shopping, gingerbread house and Christmas tree decorating contests, entertainment on the bandstand and a bake sale at the museum. Holiday Tour of Homes – Dec. 8. One of the largest fundraisers for Keystone Square Museum, the Tour of Homes allows ticket-holders to visit a selected roster of area homes decorated for the holidays. Light refreshments are offered at the museum.

Indian Artifacts Show – planned for Aug. 10. Hundreds attend the annual show that features vendors, exhibitors and skilled craftsmen who share a love of Indian artifacts. Vendors offer wares for sale, trade or show, and enjoy imparting their knowledge of ancient times and artifacts. Citywide Garage Sale

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Lampasas statistics

Government Home rule. Industrial Active economic development foundation. Industrial revenue bonds available. Churches All denominations offer services locally, with more than 50 churches in the area. Property taxes 2012 Lampasas County: $.62 per $100 valuation. Lampasas city: $.40 per $100 valuation. Lampasas ISD: $1.46 per $100 valuation. Lometa city: $.35 per $100 valuation. Lometa ISD: $1.04 per $100 valuation. Kempner city: $.23 per $100 valuation.

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Geographic location Lampasas is located in Central Texas and is the county seat of Lampasas County. The city connects to major highways in five directions and serves as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, which includes vast recreational areas. Distances To Austin: 68 miles To Fort Hood: 30 miles To San Antonio: 123 miles To Dallas: 159 miles To Houston: 222 miles To Midland: 286 miles To El Paso: 561 miles Physical geography Altitude: 1,023 feet Average rainfall: 29.51 inches Mean temperature: 65.4 degrees First killing frost: Nov. 10 Last killing frost: April 1

Lampasas Independent School District District includes one high school, one middle school and three elementary schools. Extensive vocational and educational programs are offered. Lampasas ISD is in Texas UIL classification 3A. 2012 enrollment: Elementary (preK through grade 5) 1,609 Middle school (grades 6-8) 821 High school (grades 9-12) 972 Total: 3,402 Medical A 25-bed critical access hospital provides a variety of general and advanced health services, including 24-hour emergency room, helipad for emergency transfers, advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities, full-service laboratory, general and sameday surgery, cardiopulmonary care, bone density scanning, sleep disorders lab and more. Recreational Large and active deer, turkey and other game hunting and fishing areas are available. Lampasas is close to the Highland lakes and nearby Colorado Bend State Park. Other local recreational opportunities include a city-owned 18hole golf course, junior Olympic-size swimming pool, free-flow swim area, soccer park, sports complex with multiple playing fields and lighted tennis courts.

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Healthcare in Lampasas The city of Lampasas has a variety of health care With an updated hospital options available to residents and visitors. and expanded clinic, Metroplex Health System offers a wide array of residents have access to medical and wellness services in the area. The not-fornumerous healthcare services. profit organization operates Adventist Health System, which manages 42 hospitals and employs over 55,000 people across the nation. Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas, located at 608 N. Key Ave, is part of that system. Twentyfive patient beds are available at the local facility. In mid-December, ground was broken on Rollins Brook’s new helipad service, which enables the hospital to transport patients via helicopter to a major trauma center in the event of an emergency. Until recently, a patient who needed more specialized care was transported by ambulance to the Lampasas Municipal Airport to await the arrival of a medical helicopter. Other options for health care include Family Medicine Clinic, at 207 West Avenue E. Doctors there specialize in family care but also offer pediatrics, gynecology, gerontology and internal medicine services. Access to cardiology, occupational medicine and physical therapy services is available. Other services available through the clinic include laboratory, X-ray, ultrasound and MRI. Family Medicine Clinic also operates an office near the east end of Lampasas County at 2401 Walker Place in Copperas Cove to serve Kempner and Copperas Cove-area patients. Another local option is Seton Healthcare Center, which offers primary and preventive health care and outpatient lab testing. Seton Healthcare Center is located at 1205 Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas.

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Historic Courthouse Lampasas County’s historic courthouse is at the heart of the downtown square. Built in 1884, the three-story structure that features a striking cupola on top is the third-oldest courthouse in continuous use in Texas. With wood floors and tall, vertical windows, the courthouse is built in Second Empire style with Italianate elements -- as was

common for Texas courthouses built in the late 19th century. The structure was built for less than $40,000. A clock purchased by the city of Lampasas, according to local historian Jeff Jackson, was provided by Seth Thomas Tower Clock Co. of Connecticut. The courthouse bell was purchased from the Clinton H. Meneely Bell Co. of Troy, N.Y., and was installed April 15, 1884. Waco architect Wesley Clarke Dodson announced completion of the courthouse on May 12, 1884, and County Judge W.P. Beall dedicated the new facility. The Lampasas courthouse survived floods in 1936 and on Mother’s Day of 1957. The latter storm caused little structural damage, but court records were soaked, and the building was submerged in more than four feet of water. The interior of the building was reconfigured in the 1960s, and an elevator was installed for $26,000 in 1970. After several years of restoration work by local volunteers, the Texas Historical Commission presented a formal restoration plan in 1997. The Texas Legislature awarded a grant for the work, and courthouse restoration was completed in January 2004. The work modernized and improved the building’s infrastructure, restored the original floor plan and returned the courthouse to its 1884 appearance. The courthouse remains the seat of many county governmental activities and court proceedings. It also plays host to a number of community functions throughout the year. The Lampasas County Courthouse also is a popular stop for visitors, as tourists often take photographs outside the historic building.

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Lampasas becoming destination for art Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park is supported by the Lampasas Association for the Arts. The garden features art pieces from a number of well-known sculptors around the globe. Several sculptures also are on exhibit at other locations around the city, including pieces at W.M. Brook Park and at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Also, “Aspens and Moon” by Reven Swanson is a permanent part of the pocket park behind the Lampasas County Office Building on Pecan Street. Lampasas artist TJ Mabrey contributed “IV Florae for Flora,” a permanent part of the Campbell Park sculpture collection. It features four pillars of limestone dedicated to the Roman goddess of flowers. While some sculpture pieces are on display for only a short time, others will remain in the park permanently, including “Lampasas Furniture” and “Pegasus” by Carolann Haggard. Ms. Haggard’s furniture pieces were carved on site in 2005 from two blocks of limestone. Also permanently in the garden

is “Meadow Dancers” by David Hickman – a free-flowing, windactivated sculpture. And Hickman’s “Portal to the Springs” is permanently on display in the sculpture garden. It was carved on site from two 10,000-pound blocks of limestone. “Rustle” by Jim Hunnington, “Starburst” by LaPaso and “Been Fish’en” by Joe Barrington are Sculpture pieces such as these other works that have been given are on display at various places in permanent homes in the local park. the park. The sculpture garden provides a place for school districts to take advantage of an outdoor teaching opportunity. And it is fast becoming a tourist destination for travelers driving through the Central Texas region. It also provides a contemplative environment for anyone to enjoy. The 2013 Art in the Park celebration is April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the sculpture garden, where new sculptures will be unveiled and participants can meet the artists. The event includes live music, children’s art activities, food vendors, interactive art demonstrations, offerings from local wineries and artisan vendors.

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he opportunity to work the land continues to appeal to many property owners around Lampasas, just as it did when the first permanent Anglo settlers arrived in the county in the 1850s. Cattle ranching has been one of the main ranching endeavors in the Lampasas area since the county’s early days. Settlers introduced Mexican and Spanish strains of cattle from South and East Texas, according to the book “Lampasas County Texas: Its History and Its People.” Although cowboys herded cattle on long drives to markets in the Great Plains, in the county’s early days most other agricultural products were for home consumption, or were sold or bartered locally, according to the history book. The arrival of the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad in Lampasas in May 1882 forever changed the area’s subsistence agriculture model. Prices increased dramatically for land, cotton, grain, wool and livestock, and

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cattle endeavors, goat ranching and the raising of show-bred livestock generate income for landowners. Hay and pecans are among the county’s major crops. The Hill Country’s warm, relatively dry climate also has motivated some property owners to grow grapes. Several wineries have opened in recent years, diversifying the Lampasasarea agricultural base and offering opportunities for farm tourism. In addition, many property owners are purchasing and managing land for recreational purposes, from horseback riding to nature viewing to hunting. Hunting leases – particularly for white-tailed deer – can generate thousands of dollars per year for some landowners and allow many people from across the state to enjoy sporting opportunities in Lampasas County. Farming and ranching’s contribution to the local economy extends beyond the area’s livestock pastures. A number of feed stores, equipment companies and ranch service providers serve the

Lampasas County agricultural market. In addition, farm and ranch loans, and construction services for everything from ranch roads to stock tanks, are available from a number of businesses in the county. Many rural residents are heavily involved in community groups and activities, from youth rodeos and livestock shows to the Lampasas County Farm Bureau. Lampasas County Farm Bureau has been active in supporting agricultural producers since the county division’s creation in the 1940s. Farm Bureau seeks to advance American agriculture through legislative work, property rights advocacy, and efforts to raise awareness about farmers’ and ranchers’ contributions to the global economy. Like other industries, agriculture continues to change and adapt. Development continues to draw more urban amenities to Lampasas and surrounding communities, but ample open spaces remain, and Lampasas stays firmly connected to its rural roots.

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New attraction has fun for everyone Families looking for a great place to play, enjoy homestyle food or host a party need look no farther than Kempner. Mak’s Family Fun & Event Center, located at 14859 E. U.S. Highway 190 near Big Divide Road, recently celebrated the grand opening of its 25,000-squarefoot facility. The center offers arcade games for children ages 3 and older: nine holes of glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, a laser obstacle course and a toy-filled toddler room where parents can stay with small children. The event center also features a laser tag room that can accommodate 24 players at once. The jungle-themed laser tag area plays rainforest sounds over an audio system as competitors crouch behind trees and other jungle-related hiding spots. Players can chase each other up and down a ramp in the two-level tag room as they try to shoot lasers at targets on other players’ clothing. Sound effects and a fog machine complete the experience during 12- to 15-minute contests. Other indoor amenities include 7,000

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Cattles Pharmacy, Inc. Kenneth Cattles, R.Ph. 202 North Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-5141 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 6pm Sat. 8am - Noon Free in town Rx delivery.

My Girls Todd & Nona Jane Briggs 415 E. 3rd, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8030 Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5pm, Sat. 10am - 4pm Gifts, Women’s Clothing & Antiques

Fiesta Winery 18727 W. FM 580, Lometa, TX 76853 Located 5 Miles East of Bend 325-628-3433 or 325-628-3434 www.fiestawinery.com Fri. - Sat. 10am - 6pm Sun. Noon - 5pm Mon. - Thur. Call for Availability J’s Finer Things 101 W. 3rd St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3030 www.jsfinerthings.com Home Accents and Unique Gifts Keystone Square Museum 303 S. Western, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-2224 www.lampasascountymuseum.org Sat. 10am - 2pm or by appointment Killeen Mall 2100 South W.S. Young Drive Killeen, TX 76543 254-699-2211 www.killeenmall.com Lampasas Builders Mart Ace Home Center 507 N. Key Ave, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6291 Mon. - Fri. 7:30am – 6:30pm Sat. 8am – 6:30pm Sun. Noon - 5pm Lampasas Flower Shop / Studio Design Braiden Adams / Lisa Cannon 904 S. Key Avenue, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3262 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm, Sat. 10am - 3pm Uncommonly unique! Lampasas ISD 207 W. 8th St, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6224 www.lampasas.k12.tx.us

Peddler’s Alley Shoe Store Andy Berry 411 E. 3rd. St., Lampasas, TX, 76550 512-556-5434 Mon. - Fri. 9:30am – 5:30pm Sat. 9:30am- 4pm Perissos Vineyard and Winery 7214 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611 512-656-8419; www.perissosvineyards.com Fri., Sat & Sun. Noon - 5pm Petal Peddler Kathy Baxter / Angie Porter 410 E. 3rd St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-4667 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm Sat. 9am - 1pm; Sun. Closed Floral & Gift Shop Pillar Bluff Vineyards 300 Burnet CR 111, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-4078; www.PillarBluff.com Fri. - Sat. 10am - 5pm Sun. 12:30pm - 5pm Pilot Knob Vineyard 3125 CR 212, Bertram, TX 78605 512-489-2999; www.pilotknobvineyard.com Thurs. - Sun Noon - 6pm Mon. - Wed. by appointment only. Rutland’s Fashion & Western Wear 511 E. 3rd. Street Historic Downtown Lampasas 512-556-3511 www.Rutlandstexas.com Mon. - Fri. 9am – 5:30pm Sat. 9:30am – 4:30pm Schlitterbahn Waterpark 381 E. Austin St., New Braunfels, TX 830-625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com Texas Legato Winery 2935 FM Rd. 1478, Lampasas TX 76550 512-556-9600; www.texaslegato.com Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 12:30pm - 5pm

The Trading Post Ernest Goodwin 406 S. Live Oak, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-564-1919 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm; Sun. Noon-4pm Walmart Super Center 1710 Central Texas Expy. Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8217 Mon. - Sun. 6am – 11pm Wedding Oak Winery 316 E. Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877 325-372-4050; www.weddingoakwinery.com Sun. - Thurs. 11am - 6pm Fri. - Sat. 10am - 7pm

Churches

5 Hills Cowboy Church 139 County Road 4630, Kempner, TX 76539 Robin Traweek, Pastor (254) 290-6005 Carolyn Furnace, Secretary 254-289-7053 www.5hillscowboychurch.com Sunday Service 10:30am Tues. Bible Study 7:30pm Wed. Arena Play Date 6:30pm Fri. Arena Event 7pm Happy Trails and God Bless You! Apostolic Truth Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church 1801 S. Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 512-818-6486 Rev. Bob Anderson, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship:10am Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm Christ the Rock Church 2514 E. Hwy. 190, Lampasas TX 76550 512-556-5185; www.ctrcconnect.org Kevin D. Veazey, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10am, Wed. Family Night: 7pm Nursery provided for all services Community Church 219 E. Third St., Lampasas, TX 512-556-2595 Reid Schaub, Minister Sunday Worship:10:45am www.lampasascommunitychurch.com Faith Lutheran Church 182 CR 4006, Lampasas, TX 512-556-3514 Tim Ochsner, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 10:45am

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First Baptist Church 402 S. Key Avenue, Lampasas, TX 512-556-3673 www.FBCLampasas.com Dr. Rick Willis, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45am Sunday Worship: 10:55am Sunday Evening Worship: 5pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30pm First Presbyterian Church Third Street at S. Chesnut Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3715 www.fpclampasas.org Sunday Worship: 10:30am Offering Tradition, Discipleship, Friendship and Grace. First Street Church of Christ 201 W. First St., Lampasas, TX 512-556-3716 lampasascoc@sbcglobal.net www.FSChurchofChrist.org Rocky Moncus, Pulpit Minister Andy Brewer, Youth & Family Minister Sunday Bible Class: 9:30am Morning Assembly: 10:30am Evening Assembly: Sept - May Life Groups Sunday evening worship during summer months June-Aug: 6pm Wednesday Assembly: 7pm First United Methodist Church 1000 E. Hwy. 190 & Alexander Dr. Lampasas, TX (Next to Inn at Lampasas) 512-556-5513 Email: lampasasfumc@sbcglobal.net www.LampasasMethodist.com Rev. George Lumpkin, Pastor Rev. Regina Muse, Associate Pastor Contemporary Service: 9am Sunday School: 10am Traditional Service: 11am Youth Meets Sunday & Wednesday Bible Studies, Children’s Church Nursery Always Available Good Shepherd Catholic Church 411 W. Main, Lometa, TX 512-556-5544 Rev. Pedro Castillo Sunday Morning Mass: 8am 2nd & 4th Wednesday Mass: 6pm Lometa First Baptist Church 207 W. Main, Lometa, TX 76853 512-752-3523 Scot Edmondson, Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Sunday Evening: 6pm Wednesday Evening Meal: 6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study & Worship for Kids, Youth and Adults: 7pm

Naruna Baptist Church 8 miles west on FM 1478, Naruna, TX 512-734-3103 Marcus Foster, Pastor Sunday School: 10am Sunday Worship: 11am Wednesday Bible Studies: 6pm New Covenant Church 1604 Central Tx Expwy, Lampasas, TX 512-556-6131 www.NewCovenantLampasas.com Darrell Feemster, Pastor Sunday Worship:10am Sr. High Sunday : 7pm Jr. High Sunday: 6pm Children Wednesday: 6:30pm Northside Baptist Church 809 Casbeer St. Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3107 Sunday School: 10am Sunday Worship Service: 11am Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 6:30pm followed by Bible Study School Creek Baptist Church “The difference is worth the distance.” 11268 CR 3420 • Lampasas, TX 512-556-6342 Jerry Perkins, Pastor Sunday School: 10am Sunday Worship: 11am Sunday Bible Study: 6pm St. Mary’s Catholic Church 701 N. Key Avenue, Lampasas, TX 512-556-5544 Rev. Pedro Castillo Saturday Mass (English): 5:30pm Sunday Mass (English): 10am Sunday Mass (Spanish): 12:15 pm Morning Mass Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 8am Thursday Mass (Spanish): 6pm St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 501 S. Chestnut St., Lampasas, TX 512-556-5433 The Rev. Susie Comer, Priest-in-charge www.ourstmarys.org Sunday School: 9am Sunday Morning Worship: 8am & 10am Tuesday Service: 11am

Services

All Seasons Service, Inc. 1301 N. McLean St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-4000 24-Hour Service A/C - Heating - Electrical Aaron Sanders Construction Spray Foam Insulation 1819 S. Chestnut Lampasas, TX 76550 512-734-0911

American Legion Post 277 New and transfer Veterans welcome. For info call Bob Wright 512-556-5559 Bear Real Estate Services 405 E. 3rd Ave., Lampasas TX 76550 512-556-9321 or 512-525-9321 www.bearrealestateservices.com Boone RV Park 1907 S. Hwy 281 at City Limits Lampasas, TX 76550 888-577-5171 www.boonervpark.com Brandi’s Grooming 301 West Hwy 190, Copperas Cove, TX 254-547-9663 www.Brandisgrooming.com *Not affiliated with Brandy’s Zoom Groom. Capital Farm Credit When you are ready to buy or build a home in the country call 877-944-5500. www.capitalfarmcredit.com Central Texas College 6200 W. Central Texas Expy. Killeen, TX 76540 254-526-7161; www.ctcd.edu Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA) Meets at the Courthouse Square in Lampasas on the third Tuesday at 6pm to ride. Then at 7pm we meet to fellowship at The County Seat Restaurant. Contact: Stan Martin @ 512-734-0235 E-mail: stanmartin@wildblue.net http://cmascr4.org/TXW/SPRINGOFGRACERIDERS For more info go to website: www.cmausa.org Circle S Pest Control Locally owned and operated, serving Burnet and the Lampasas area. 512-756-6645 or toll free 888-756-6645 City of Lampasas 312 E. 3rd St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6831 www.cityoflampasas.com Mon. - Fri. 7-am - 5pm Civitas Insurance Service, Inc. 408 N. Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-4262 www.CivitasIns.com Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm Country Inn 1502 S. Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6201 www.CountryInnLampasas.com Cully Family Chiropractic 208 N. Broad St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-0211 www.cullychiropractic.com

Curves Sonja Morris 215 E. 3rd. St., Lampasas, TX, 76550 512-556-8040 Mon. - Thurs. 8am – 1pm & 4pm – 7pm Fri. 8am - 1pm & 4pm - 6pm Zumba Classes - Mon., Tues. & Wed. DH Land Company Terri Harris - Broker 101 W. Main Street, Lometa, TX 76853 512-752-3800 www.dhlandcompany.com For all your real estate needs Diana’s Upholstery 1205 E. 4th Street, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-564-1795 Specializing in Auto Restoration, Antique Furniture Upholstery & Refinishing Family Medicine Clinic 207 W. Ave. E, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3621 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm; Sat. 9am - Noon Farm Bureau Insurance Auto - Home - Life Jeff Rutland - Agency Manager Nathan Brown - Agent Cindy Duncan - Agent Colleen Eckermann - Agent 1793 N. US Hwy 281, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6271 GC Services 332 Town Square, West Highway 190 Copperas Cove, TX (located behind Bush’s Chicken) 254-518-COVE (2683) cove.recruiting@gcserv.com Gray Studio Web Design Nancy Gray 512-556-6997 www.graystudio.net Creative Web Design, Development and Marketing Hancock Park Golf Course 237 Naruna Road, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3202 Harrell & Associates Real Estate 1002 E. 4th St., Ste #A, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3131 www.weselllampasas.com Harold Harton Real Estate Harold Harton - Broker 107 S. Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6505 www.haroldhartonrealestate.com Homes - Ranches - Commercial

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Heritage Daycare New Covenant Church 1604 Central TX Expy.,Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-9800 ncdaycare@sbcglobal.net Shelly Mulcahy, Director Mon. - Fri. 7am - 6pm 6 weeks old - Pre-K After School Program Hill Country Auto Glass 1100 Buchanan Dr. (Hwy 29 W.) Burnet, TX www.hillcountryautoglass.com 512-556-6363 or 800-216-1571 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm The HOP For reservations or more information call 800-791-9601 or www.takethehop.com The Hostess House at Historic Hancock Park 1406 S. Hwy 281, Lampasas, TX 76550 Reservations & Information 512-556-4441 Isom Veterinary Hospital 1603 Central TX Expy., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-9700 www.isomvet.com Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm Kempner Monuments Paul Hall 6919 FM 580 E., Kempner, TX 76539 512-556-1158 www.kempnermonuments.com Personalized, Custom Quality Memorials at Affordable Prices Jean Kirby Real Estate All Your Real Estate Needs Lometa, TX 76853 512-752-3171 or 512-556-7749 www.jeankirby.com Kirby Dozer/Skid Steer Service Everett A. Kirby P.O. Box 206, Lometa, TX 76853 512-752-3171 or 512-734-1764 The Kuker Company 611 Central Texas Expy Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-4600 www.thekukercompany.com LAFTA Lampasas Association for the Arts 512-556-6997 www.lafta.org Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce 205 S.US Hwy. 281, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-5172 www.lampasaschamber.org

Lampasas Dispatch Record 416 South Live Oak, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6262 www.lampasasdispatchrecord.com Your local newspaper & professional printing services Lampasas Economic Development Corporation 312 East Third St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-734-0899 cherry@cityoflampasas.com www.lampasasedc.com Lampasas Online Garage Sale Post items for sale, buy items for others. All communication is between members who set the price and meeting place. Free to Join, Free to Post! www.facebook.com/ groups/451707504868535 Lampasas Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 611 N. Broad, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3588 www.lampasasnursing.com Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lube, Tire & Auto Repair Owners - Larry & Marge Queen 913 S. Chestnut Street, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-9080 Mon. - Fri. - 8am - 5pm; Sat. - 8am - 2pm LCHEC 208 E. Ave B., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8226; www.lchec.com Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm M&M Creekside Hill Country Retreat Event Center & Vacation Rental 1177 County Road 3010, Lampasas, TX 76550 www.mmcreekside.com www.mmcreeksideevents.com Jane Thomas 713-857-8159 Bryan Thomas 832-628-5673 Mills County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 1003 Fisher St., Goldthwaite, TX 76844 325-648-3619 gcc@centex.net Munn Certified Public Accountant Chris Munn, CPA, PLLC 108 E. 5th St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-0800 www.munncpa.com National Bank 101 E. 9th St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8288; www.natlbank.com Mon. - Thur. 9am - 4:30pm Fri. 9am - 6pm

Pratus Insurance Services, Inc. Germania Insurance 310 E. 4th St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-5722 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm

Texas Partners Credit Union 809 South Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254-547-7795 www.TexasPartners.com

Regal Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1000 Ave. J, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6267 24 hour facility - 7 days a week

Texas Ranch Brokers P.O. Box 1338, Burnet, TX 78611 512-756-7718 info@txranchbrokers.com www.txranchbrokers.com

Robert Gradel - Attorney at Law 107 E. 2nd St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8234 www.robertgradel.com Rollins Brook Community Hospital 608 N. Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3682; www.mplex.org 24-hour emergency services Russell Dixon State Farm Insurance 106 N. Key Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3668; www.go2russell.com Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm other times by appointment Sanders Plumbing 1819 S. Chestnut, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-6106 www.sanderspl.com Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove 1614 S. FM 116 Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254-542-7337 www.scottsfhcc.com Seton Lampasas Healthcare Center 1205 Central TX Expy., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-715-3118 www.seton.net/shl Spring Ho Festival 101 E. 8th St., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-5301, www.springho.com Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation 901 Central Texas Expy., Lampasas, TX 512-556-8827 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Suddenlink 403 E. 3rd St., Lampasas, TX 76550 888-822-5151 www.suddenlink.com Texas Land Bank 413 S. Western Ave., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3372 www.texaslandbank.com Mon. - Thur. 8am - 4:30pm Fri. 8am - 3:30pm

Triple R Recycling 1500 FM 580, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8132 www.templeiron.com Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm The Village at Hancock Park 1802 Hwy. 281 S., Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-8990 www.villageathancockpark.com Mon. - Fri. 7am - 5pm Vision Lampasas PO Box 211, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-5172 www.visionlampasas.com Willis Law Firm David P. Willis - Attorney at Law 201 Riverview Dr, Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-0003 or 800-883-9858 WT EXCAVATING Warren Thornton Kempner, TX 76539 254-392-0823 wtexcavation@yahoo.com Hauling - House Pads - Base Roads Demolition - Stock Tanks - Brush Clearing Ranch Roads - Topsoil - Fence Rows Site Prep - Block Retaining Walls

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The area offers abundant whitetail hunting opportunities.

Outdoor fun Some love the Lampasas County countryside for the brilliant sunsets over the area’s hills. Some find their thrill in the tug of a bass fighting on a fishing line. Others enjoy pursuing deer, turkey or other wildlife with a gun or a camera. Whatever one’s outdoor hobbies, Lampasas’ beautiful Hill Country setting has plenty to offer those who love nature. The county attracts hundreds of hunters each year and consistently ranks as one of the most popular areas in Texas for whitetail deer hunting. Whitetail archery season begins in early October, and the opening day of the general season – when rifles are allowed in addition to bows – traditionally has been the first Saturday of November. Hunters may bag five deer, including two bucks, in

Lampasas County. Deer season functions not just as a sporting period but also as a social time. Several dinners and raffles are held throughout the county, giving hunters and non-hunters opportunities to mingle and meet new people. A game warden appreciation dinner is held annually in Adamsville, and the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Hunters Welcome at which sportsmen can purchase barbecue meals as they stock up on last-minute hunting gear from Lampasas stores. While known for its deer hunting, the area also affords ample opportunities for hunting white-wing and mourning dove, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, and exotic deer and antelope. Hunters also can stay busy pursuing the non-game animals -- such as bobcats, coyotes and rabbits -- that are abundant in

Photo by Melanie Jarboe

Fishing in Sulphur Creek is a fun pastime for many.

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of colorful birds and butterflies pass through Central Texas, making Lampasas County an ideal place for outdoor photography or a restful afternoon of birdwatching. In addition, a paved walking trail winds through W.M. Brook Park, and a dirt loop leads walkers or runners around Hanna Springs and the Campbell Park Sculpture Garden, which can be reached from Hackberry and East Second streets, as well as from East North Avenue. Rex and Linda Johnson Park, across Hackberry Street from the sculpture garden, offers an additional public venue for nature walks and the study of Hill Country birds, butterflies, other wildlife and vegetation. Volunteers are organizing ongoing grass and habitat improvement projects at the park. Photo by Ron Bumpus

the county. In addition, anglers can find catfish, bass, perch and many other species in area rivers, creeks and tanks. W.M. Brook Park, located along Sulphur Creek near the intersection of U.S. Highways 281 and 190, provides shaded docks where families can fish, or feed the resident ducks and geese. A fishing license is required, although the park does not charge an entrance fee. Catfish are a popular catch in the park, and rainbow trout also are available at times when the creek is stocked -- as it was in late November. Outside Lampasas, drivers sometimes park their vehicles by the U.S. Highway 190 bridge near the western edge of Kempner before venturing down to the riverbank to fish, wade or skip rocks on the water. Those who take to the outdoors do not need a firearm or a fishing pole to enjoy Lampasas County’s natural wonders. Many species

The natural wonders and native wildlife of the Hill Country can be enjoyed throughout the county.

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Locals find notoriety on national level Chances are if you are a fan of A&E network’s “Storage Wars: Texas” program, you have seen the white trailer emblazoned with “Lampasas Warehouse.” And if you recognized the city “Lampasas,” then surely you are familiar with Ricky Smith and Bubba Smith. The two Lampasas men are nicknamed “The Rangers” on the television show, and week after week they can be seen as they bid on and buy items at Dallas-area storage facilities for resale at their local warehouse. The Smiths have brought notoriety to the community, as the A&E film crew has been in Lampasas several times to record the pair as they work in their warehouse in preparation for one of the huge weekend sales Ricky and Bubba hold several times a year. “Storage Wars: Texas” has proven to be a successful member of the “Storage Wars” franchise,

as it ranked number two on the network, which was a reason 36 additional episodes were ordered. Its first episode was broadcast on Dec. 6, 2011, and the show has been gaining fans and viewers ever since. The popularity of buying storage lockers also has grown in recent years, and the A&E network continues to add more spin-off programming. The latest offering is “Storage Wars: New York.” Ricky Smith and Bubba Smith appear alongside a regular cast of characters each week, but the Lampasas pair bring their own particular type of charm and fun to the show, which is now in its second season. With his southern wit, Ricky shares Texas-style adages with the audience almost weekly, while nephew Bubba’s drier sense of humor generally catches the other bidders off-guard. “Storage Wars: Texas” airs two Storage locker buyers Ricky Smith, at left, and his nephew Bubba Smith have brought notoriety to Lampasas. episodes each Tuesday night.

Welcome Home Jack Harrell III, Broker : 512-734-2036 Jamie Garrett, Assoc. Broker : 512-525-3556 1002 E. 4th Street, Suite A • Lampasas, TX 512-556-3131 • www.weselllampasas.com

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Photos by Rich Ellenbarger

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Exc elle nt, Co m pas s ionat e Car e - C l o s e t o Ho me Seton Highland Lakes Hospital and Clinics are proud to provide residents of the Highland Lakes area with the most advanced healthcare facilities and services in their community. The Seton Lampasas Healthcare Center brings together Setonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly regarded team of medical professionals with the latest state-of-the-art technology to deliver the healthcare services you need now, close to home. Michele Graczyk, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is now accepting patients to her family practice. In addition to primary care for the whole family, other services at the clinic include an outpatient lab, and care from specialists including Lee Roy Rice, MD, FACOG (gynecology and urogynecology) and Seton Heart Institute. Michele Graczyk MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Family Practice

To schedule an appointment, please call (512) 556-5362.

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in Lampasas

ometown Christmas activities, centered around the Courtyard Square area in downtown Lampasas, take place the first Saturday in December. They include a Lighted Christmas Parade, Fort Hood cavalry and horses, Santa Claus visit, Christmas caroling, old-fashioned cars, entertainment on the bandstand, ornament-making, stories from Mrs. Santa Claus and more. In addition, Keystone Square Museum hosts an annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest and Gingerbread House Contest. A bake sale, featuring all types of goodies, supports the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts. The weekend closes with a Christmas Tour of Homes, sponsored by the museum. Participants may visit a list of holiday-decorated homes and share seasonal cheer with homeowners.

Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fest is one way Lampasans and area visitors can usher in the spring. The annual festival is staged the first Saturday in April surrounding the historic county courthouse in downtown Lampasas. Information on springtime gardening, plus gardening exhibitors, cooking demonstrations, bake sales, arts and crafts vendors, and food booths are a part of the event. A variety of entertainment is offered on the courthouse bandstand featuring singers, dancers and bands. Admission is free. The day draws visitors to Courtyard Square for shopping, browsing and visiting.

Herb & Art Fest

Gardening enthusiasts and those who enjoy various forms of art gather each October to focus on those activities at the annual Herb & Art Fest. Activities take place on Courtyard Square. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is set for Oct. 12. Events include educational seminars, speakers, exhibits, musical entertainment, native plants, gardening items, demonstrations and a variety of booths that offer related items for sale. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities also are a part of the day. Information is available at www. lampasaschamber.org.

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Editor’s note: The following historical accounts are taken from the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce Web site and from volume I of “Lampasas County Texas: Its History and Its People.” Lampasas The Lampasas River was given its name by early Spanish explorers who were in the region in the early 1700s. When it officially was created in 1856, the county was named for the river flowing through it, and soon thereafter, the community – originally called “Burleson” – took the name Lampasas. The Spaniards, like the Indians before them, were attracted to the mineral springs along the Sulphur Creek branch of the Lampasas River. Hardy pioneers came to avail themselves of the healing qualities of the springs, including the Moses Hughes family, who became the first known permanent residents when he built a house just west of Lampasas in the 1850s. The curative powers of the mineral springs attracted entrepreneurs and speculators, and despite the hostile Indian presence in the area, the town flourished, and the usual collection of hotels, saloons, churches and schools were established. In 1860, the town had 872 residents, and most reached their final destination by stagecoach or wagon. During the Civil War, mills and other commercial enterprises prospered, and with protection from the Army and other authorities reduced, the Indian depredations and outlawing increased. In the period following the war, feuds, fires and floods destroyed property, took lives and created a loss of confidence by residents. The coming of the railroad in 1872 connected Lampasas with Galveston, motivating speculators and developers. In the early years that followed the railroad’s establishment, Lampasas experienced an extraordinary boom. The courthouse was built, many of the existing downtown stone buildings were erected, and parks were established. Lampasas hosted statewide meetings and conventions, including the Texas Bankers Association. The population soared to 15,000 people. Fires destroyed a number of downtown buildings in 1884, resulting in the organization of a Hook and Ladder Company. In 1885, the railroad extended west to Brownwood, taking much of the commercial activity and many associated jobs with it. As Lampasas entered the 20th century, it found stability and solid growth, modernizing its utility systems and some buildings and homes.

A local hospital was established in 1935, which still exists today. After the Mother’s Day Flood of 1957 devastated downtown Lampasas, a series of levees and reservoirs were constructed to reduce the possibility of future floods. Today, Lampasas has updated schools, attractive parks, a variety of recreational opportunities, a solid base of agricultural and commercial businesses, an updated hospital, an airport and connections to three major highways. Lometa Lometa has its roots in the now ghost town of Senterfitt, a crossroads located 17 miles from the city of Lampasas. From its origin in the 1860s, Senterfitt grew to be an active community on the stage line, having a post office and school to serve its 150 residents. When the railroad extended west from Lampasas in 1855 to a site called Montvale three miles from Senterfitt, the latter was essentially abandoned for the site on the railroad. Montvale became Lometa, an active railroad town with an artificial lake to provide water for the engines. A roundhouse was built, and a narrow-gauge railroad connected Lometa to the cedar-cutting operations in Lampasas and San Saba counties. The train line was abandoned around the time of World War I when the cedar post business no longer was profitable. Lometa was incorporated in 1919. Mohair was a significant element in the community’s economy, and several warehouses were built to facilitate its trade. The railroad no longer plays a major role in Lometa’s economy, and its school, bank and commercial businesses serve the surrounding agricultural area. Kempner Founded in 1882, Kempner was named for a Civil War veteran who became a successful banker and railroad executive. The first settlers arrived in the 1850s, and made their homes on the Lampasas River. Taylor’s store was established in 1873 as the post office, and in 1878, the post office moved to Slaughterville, two miles west of the current Kempner location. In the late 1800s, the development of gristmills, blacksmith shops and saloons helped the community grow, and churches and schools came along after that. In the 1970s, the community’s leaders saw a need for a central water system and initiated the effort that lead to today’s Kempner Water Supply Corp., which operates a pipeline extending from Stillhouse Hollow Lake to

western Lampasas County. Kempner incorporated in 1999, and continues to develop its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Adamsville The area was settled in the 1850s as Lampasas was being established. A number of old stone homes still stand and are occupied today. The Lampasas River, flowing near Adamsville, provided a place to fish, swim and picnic for early settlers. Townsen Mill was built in 1872 to grind corn, with additions later to saw lumber, mill flour and gin cotton. The first post office was established in 1876, and the name was changed to Adamsville in 1891 to honor a local shopkeeper. Schools, churches and businesses were established to accommodate early inhabitants. Rural electrification reached Adamsville in the late 1930s, but few residents signed up. Only after World War II was electrical service widely employed. Local church groups’ youth organizations and other affiliations were established for residents. Izoro The Izoro settlement sprang up between the Pearl community and Townsen Mill (presentday Adamsville) when Jim Burns and Mark Burns came to the Izoro area of Lampasas County in 1874. By 1900, cotton had become a good money crop, and the sheep, goat and turkey industries were profitable. The small town sported three general stores, two blacksmith shops, a grist mill and a gin, in addition to a Methodist church in town and a Baptist church a mile east. When Izoro was at its peak, two schoolteachers were employed, and the school operated until about 1928. The cotton boll weevil hit around 1934, and the area began to decline. The gin mill, grist mill and most of the people left the area when small operators couldn’t afford the expense of spraying. Izoro is a quieter town today than it was all those years ago, though it does have a community center, an old barber shop used for gatherings and a smattering of other small businesses. Bend Bend – originally McAnelly Bend – is a small community in Lampasas and San Saba counties. It was named for Robert McAnelly, who came to the area in the early 1830s. He was a surveyor, and his son, Cornelius, was the first white child born in Lampasas County. Bend is 18 miles east of San Saba, and 25

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miles west of Lampasas located in the bend of the Colorado River. In 1855, McAnelly offered the public newly surveyed and platted blocks of land in what was to be known as McAnelly Bend. A one-room schoolhouse was built around 1880, and it was destroyed by flood waters in 1938. After that, children were bused to Nix and Lampasas schools. In 1885, a school was built on the San Saba side. It was replaced with a larger school in 1950, but it eventually consolidated with San Saba schools. Bend is known for its post office and its abundance of pecans and fishing camps. Historical markers note several important early settlers. Nix Nix was settled in the late 1860s, about 11½ miles from the city of Lampasas. Its first business was a general store – a one-room building with a shed in back for building coffins – owned by the Wallace family. The post office was in the northeast corner of the Wallace Store. The stagecoach brought mail from Lampasas while en route to Senterfitt and San Saba. In later years, the store was moved across the road to its present location, and it operated until 1957. A second grocery store opened in the 1920s, remaining in business for eight to 10 years. By the mid-1880s, there were many established farms around Nix with a wide variety of crops being grown, including cotton – the most abundant, which necessitated construction of a cotton gin. It operated less than 10 years. Early schools were conducted in different residents’ homes until about 1885 when a one-room schoolhouse was built. It was used until See COMMUNITIES on page 32

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1920 when it was torn down and its lumber used for the present school building – now a community center. Rumley Rumley came into its present location in 1915, a half-mile east of the Lampasas River. Early on, a cotton gin opened, and its machinery was driven by the Rumely engine, for which the community was named. A general store soon opened as the center of business activity in the community that came to bear a slightly different version of the spelling of the old Rumely tractor. An automobile garage opened

in the 1920s, and the gin was still in operation, drawing trade from miles around. For years, the community boasted a civic center called “the tabernacle.” It was the gathering place for folks from all around, and was used for activities as varied as revivals and vaudeville shows. Two early schools – Grundyville and Rock Church – combined into one centrally located school called Clayrock, which operated until all county rural schools were consolidated in the late 1940s. While businesses have come and gone over the years, a store still stands in Rumley, passed through the generations to its current operator.

The Lampasas Independent School District has one high school, one middle school and three elementary campuses. The district was ranked by the Texas Education Agency in 2012 as a “recognized” district. Enrollment is 3,402 students. Superintendent Dr. Randall Hoyer offered this message: “Welcome to the Lampasas ISD. Badger Pride runs deep throughout Lampasas and Lampasas County. We recognize the strong community support for the school district, and understand the important role we play in the everyday lives of our students, parents, staff and community. “It is our goal and mission to prepare today’s 21st century learners with 21st century skills. We want our students to graduate from Lampasas Independent School District college or career ready. “To accomplish this, it takes a combined effort of the school and parental involvement. “You are invited to stop by for a cup of coffee, and share with me ideas and suggestions you might have to improve our local school system.” *** • Lampasas High School, with 972 students, is in a Class 3A district for academic and athletic competition. • Lampasas Middle School enrollment is 821 for grades six through eight. • Lampasas ISD elementary campuses – Hanna Springs Elementary, Kline Whitis Elementary and Taylor Creek Elementary – have a combined enrollment of 1,609 students.

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Lampasas Independent School District Administration Lampasas Independent School District Administration Building is located at 207 W. Eighth St. Phone number is (512) 556-6224. Superintendent is Dr. Randall Hoyer. Assistant superintendent is Nancy Yeary. Shane Jones is chief

financial officer. Lampasas High School is located at 2716 South U.S. Highway 281. Phone number is (512) 564-2310. Principal is Mark Kehoe. Assistant principals are Ray Otterson and Duane Young.

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Lampasas Middle School is located at 902 S. Broad St. Phone number is (512) 556-3101. Principal is Dana Holcomb. Assistant principals are Corey Harris and Russell Merket. Taylor Creek Elementary is located at 2096 Big Divide Road in Copperas Cove. Phone number is (512) 564-2585. Principal is Kelly Dunn. Assistant principal is Renee’ Cummings.

Hanna Springs Elementary School is located at 604 East Avenue F. Phone number is (512) 556-2152. Principal is Dr. Kevin Bott. Assistant principal is Lindsay Neely. Kline Whitis Elementary School is located at 500 S. Willis St. Phone number is (512) 556-8291. Principal is Mitzi Morin. Assistant principal is Wes Graham.

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BADGER PRIDE, BADGER NATION

The Lampasas Badgers compete in the University Interscholastic League’s Class 3A. At the high school level, Lampasas offers football, volleyball, cross country and tennis in the fall. In the spring, LHS fields teams in boys’ and girls’ basketball, tennis, powerlifting, boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ golf, softball, baseball and track. Lampasas has had plenty of recent success in the spring sports, as the tennis team placed third in the state in 2012. Both the boys’ and girls’ golf teams are consistently at the top of

the state rankings. The softball team has made several deep playoff runs in recent years, while the track team also has had multiple athletes place high at the state meet. At the middle school level, the Badgers have teams in football and volleyball in the fall, plus boys’ and girls’ basketball, golf, tennis and track in the spring season. For the upcoming school year, Lampasas will continue to compete in Region I, District 8-3A, along with state powerhouses Brownwood and Liberty Hill, as well as Burnet, Gatesville and Llano.

580 Sports Complex The FM 580 Sports Complex is home to several sports activities in Lampasas, including baseball, softball and soccer tournament play. The park, which opened in early 2011, is located off Farm-to-Market Road 580 West. It hosts Lampasas County Little League, baseball and softball games, as well as several soccer tournaments throughout the year. The park also is host to men’s and women’s softball leagues. In addition to the organized sports events scheduled at the complex, the 173-acre park includes an open-air basketball court and a concession stand/restroom facility. To keep playing areas in good condition for competitions, use of the softball diamonds and two regulation-size soccer fields is limited to actual games. With about 300 parking spaces available, the sports complex can accommodate large crowds of spectators for tournaments that often last three or four days. The quiet, rural setting of the park – open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. – has helped the venue attract a growing number of walkers and families as well as sports teams.

Group events like birthday parties do not require fees or a reservation, Parks and Recreation Director Micky Tower said, as amenities are open on a first-come, firstserved basis. Along with team sports activities, events such as barbecue cookoffs and rodeos may be held in the future at the FM 580 complex. The park features a 30-acre open space and offers wildlife viewing opportunities via a wetlands area with a viewing dock. The city’s 25-year plan for the sports complex also means the site will continue to develop and offer new opportunities for Lampasas residents and visitors.

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Youth

sports

Multiple youth sports programs, for those up to age 12, are offered in Lampasas. Two programs are available for Texas’ main sport, football. The first is Lampasas youth football, which is run through the Boys & Girls Club. Second is the Upward Sports program, offered through Grace Fellowship church. In addition to football, both programs also offer girls’ cheerleading, which continues to increase in popularity every year. Grace Fellowship also runs a

youth basketball league in the winter months. In the spring, the Boys & Girls Club operates a youth soccer program, while the city of Lampasas runs a youth baseball league in the summer. Lampasas Soccer Association also holds leagues throughout the year for various age groups. In addition to these organized youth sports, Hancock Park Golf Course offers tournaments year-round for youth as well as adults.

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Spring Ho Annual festival draws thousands to area

Lampasas’ annual Spring Ho Festival, featuring a week full of events, is slated July 8-14. This year’s theme is “Saddles, Spurs & Springs: It’s a Texas Thing.” The event commemorates the rejuvenating power of the sulphur-laden mineral springs that put Lampasas on the map in the 1800s as a place for curative waters that many felt restored them to vitality. The festival – which began in 1972 – will include a parade, three days of arts and crafts booth sales, a county fair, a beauty pageant, musical entertainment, a barbecue cookoff, 10K and onemile runs, horseshoe competition, pet parade, dances, diaper derby, talent contest, a carnival, washer pitching and events just for kids. Information is available at www. springho.com.

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The springs of Lampasas attract visitors and locals alike. Area history shows that in the mid1850s, Moses Hughes brought his family and ailing wife to Lampasas to bathe in and drink the healing water of the springs, which restored her health. After that, many settlers traveled to the county to partake of the special sulphur water. A short history of each of the area springs -- taken from a city of Lampasas brochure with text by local historian Jeff Jackson -follows. The location of each spring is included on the map to the right. Hanna Springs In the 1850s, the Scott family built a hotel just north of the mineral spring today called Hanna Springs. Promotion of the spring water brought many to Lampasas. In recent years, the city of Lampasas cleared away brush, and a new public swimming pool was built near the spring. Also, the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park allows visitors to view public art in an outdoor setting near the spring. Several years ago, a limestone pool around the spring was restored. Hancock Springs The Hancock Springs also have been called the upper springs, Rock Springs and Iron Springs.

Swimming Pool and Water Supply Springs -- no longer used for the municipal water supply -are part of the Hancock Springs group. The area around the springs contained the renowned Park Hotel, a summer resort for visitors to Hancock Park. All that remains of the former buildings is an old bathhouse on the south bank of Sulphur Creek. In the 1930s, the city of Lampasas became owner of Hancock Springs, and it maintained the swimming pool and a golf course at Hancock Park. The Hostess House was restored, and in 2003 the city also restored the Hancock Springs Bathhouse. Cooper Spring The spring is located east of Hanna Springs at Rex and Linda Johnson Park, a nature area being developed by city parks crews and a number of volunteers. Those working on the park aim to remove non-native vegetation and improve the flow of water in Cooper Spring. Gooch Spring Also known as Hughes Spring and Bradley Spring, it is small in comparison to Hanna Springs and Hancock Springs. Gooch Spring sits on private property. A historical marker for Hughes Springs is just east of Lampasas on U.S. Highway 190.

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Abney Well Also known as Abney Plunge, it was not a spring but an artesian well that was popular during the early 1900s. Eventually capped, Abney Well is covered by the buildings of the former Lampasas Middle School campus. Gold Spring The spring is located in Sulphur Creek in the southern part of Hancock Park Golf Course.

Treasure hunters have searched the spring for gold, but no one has reported finding any precious metals. Some believe the spring’s name may refer to the water’s color. Small springs around Lampasas may have a high iron content, which can stain the ground a bright rusty orange or gold color. Gold Spring comes up from the bottom of the creek bed and cannot be seen from the shore.

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Murals capture history of Lampasas

Six Texas-sized murals on the exterior walls of several Lampasas businesses capture the history and culture of the community, which traces its beginnings to the mid-1800s. The murals – a creation of Vision Lampasas! – began with the “Boot Roundup” as an experiment to see how the artwork could affect the city. A group of local volunteers on the Vision Lampasas! Art Committee worked out the design and a process for transferring it to an exterior limestone wall. Led by local sculptor TJ Mabrey the committee decided to project the images at night and trace the design onto the selected wall. “Boot Roundup” is a tribute to Ray Jones, a legendary Lampasas boot maker, and the talented artisans from the area who followed in his footsteps. A call went out to the community to bring in handmade cowboy boots – especially those crafted by Jones – and 150 pairs came in. After photographing individual boots, the footwear was laid out in a large pile. Using a fire department bucket truck, a photo was captured from above the pile of boots. A portion of the photo was chosen for the mural because of the varied colors, patterns and sizes of boots shown. Former County Surveyor Jerry Goodson gave the art committee use of an exterior wall of his surveying office on Western Street near its intersection with Fourth Street. Each area of the photo that was traced onto the building wall was assigned a number that corresponded to a paint can that was part of the color palette for the mural. Use of the paint-by-number method allowed volunteers from the community to paint on each mural. The artwork is designed to be viewed from a distance. The second mural, “Generations,” appears on the north wall of Lampasas Hardware & Contractor Supply at Second and Western streets. It depicts the varied businesses that have occupied the building from the mid-1800s to the present. C.N. Witcher moved to Lampasas in 1866, and soon after established the Texas Trading Co. Over the years, the building has housed an auto company with a drive-in “filling station” on the corner, a Western Auto store, a bowling alley and car dealerships. At the west end of the mural is a very good likeness of Johnny Wade, the historic

building’s current owner. “Postcard” is the third mural from the VL! Art Committee, and it is featured on the Ron Ischy Masonry Building at Sixth and Western streets. The mural was inspired by vintage postcards that sent out “Greetings from (a town)” with images from that area. The local “Postcard” begins with a lanky cowboy, an image that for many years adorned billboards along the highways entering the city and welcomed folks to “Lampasas – the Heart of the Cow Country.”

flood is painted on the wall to serve as a reminder of how high the water climbed. The fifth mural is “Wildflowers of Lampasas County,” which features seven renderings of seed packets on 160 square feet of space on the side of an East Fourth Street, Mickey Bozarth-owned building. The mural faces Brown Feed Store. Seven aluminum panels – each measuring eight feet tall and four feet wide – boast a likeness of a flower seed packet representing those species indigenous to the county. Selected plants featured are bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, Mexican hat, prairie verbena, black-foot daisy, Maximillian sunflowers and pink evening primrose. The sixth mural, entitled “Hunt & Fish in Lampasas County,” appears on the Home Place Floors building on East Fourth Street facing Live Oak Street. The building’s owner plastered and prepared the wall for painting. The central focus of the mural are a buck in full velvet and a doe, both based on a Libby Bluntzer photograph of trophy deer owned by Mrs. Bluntzer and her husband, Warren. Accompanying artwork is based on Texas Parks & Wildlife Department-issued game stamps. The 20-by-20-foot mural features an array of two-by-four-foot game stamps mounted at different depths to give a three-dimensional look. The stamps -- beveled on the edges -include depictions of turkey, birds, fish, ducks and other wildlife. Because of the many volunteers involved in painting the six murals, these artworks are very much the citizens’ gift to the community of Lampasas.

Because of the many volunteers involved in painting the six murals, these artworks are very much the citizens’ gift to the community of Lampasas.

With his rope in hand, the cowboy now stands in the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden in Campbell Park watching a herd of grazing cattle. In addition to the cowboy depiction on the mural, the word “Lampasas” appears in large block letters. Within each letter are images of historic buildings that have been preserved and can be seen around town. The fourth VL! mural, “Water is Life,” is in the breezeway next to the Lampasas County Office Building annex on the east side of the downtown courthouse square. The numerous natural springs in Sulphur Creek first brought the native Indians to the local area. Later, settlers came for the same reason: water is necessary for life. The Sulphur Creek mural includes paintings of birds, fish and other animals that inhabit the local watershed as well as the springs and tributaries that feed the creek. Nine area dams built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold back flood waters also are featured on the mural. The city of Lampasas had experienced devastating floods – the last being in May 1957 – shortly before the dams were built. The water level of the ‘57 Lampasas' newest mural

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expand. Facade Improvement Grants have helped encourage improvements to the downtown historic district, and a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone has provided incentives for developers to invest in the downtown area. A low-interest loan pool is offered in cooperation with several banks in the community, and a major clean-up campaign for the courthouse square has been undertaken. Major fundraisers support Vision Lampasas projects, as well as donations from businesses and individuals. Information is available at www. visionlampasas.com.

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The Lampasas County Higher Education Center, located at 208 West Avenue B, offers a variety of college-level and career preparation courses. A number of non-credit courses also are offered – from computers to Spanish and sign language to first aid. LCHEC – a partnership of Lampasas County, the city of Lampasas, the Lampasas Independent School District, Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas – offers classes in a variety of academic fields, from nursing to computer technology. LCHEC students can earn college credit in Lampasas before transferring to a university, or they may earn an associate’s degree through the center. A master’s degree program in educational leadership -- offered through Texas A&M UniversityCentral Texas -- also is available

through LCHEC, and additional master’s courses may be added in the future. In addition, a variety of healthrelated courses that prepare students for certifications in professions ranging from phlebotomy to certified nurse’s aid training and pharmacy technician careers are available at LCHEC. The higher-ed center also offers proctored Accuplacer and online Central Texas College exams by appointment. Businesses can reserve meeting space to host seminars and training sessions at LCHEC, thereby saving money on the travel and lodging expenses outof-town training entails. For more information, phone (512) 5568226. LCHEC is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that depends solely on donations and tuition from community education courses or workforce training.

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Lampasas County Higher Education Center (LCHEC) College and Dual Credit classes College for Kids Community Education Distance Learning Workforce Training Proctored Testing www.LCHEC.com tel: 512-556-8226 P.O. Box 184 • 208 East Ave. B Lampasas, TX 76550

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Rex and Linda Johnson Park Rex and Linda Johnson Park preserves a slice of nature just a few blocks off the downtown square. The newest addition to the city of Lampasas’ parks system was donated in 2008. It sits east of Hackberry Street, across from the sculpture garden in Campbell Park. The donors – Lampasas residents for whom the park in named – and an assortment of volunteers hope to develop the 23-acre site as a bird and butterfly habitat filled with native grasses and colorful Texas wildflowers. A recent fundraiser generated $1,400 for the purchase of wildflower and grass seed. Although further habitat improvement work is planned at the park, the land is open to the public. Folks may stroll through the woods and along the spring-fed waterways that meander through the nature area. Volunteers and city parks crews are trying to establish and protect plants that will attract a wide array of wildlife. By clearing brush and non-native vegetation at the nature area, volunteers aim to restore native grasses that once flourished on the land. Brush sculpting also is intended to improve the health of wetland areas along Spring Branch, Cooper Spring and Burleson Creek. Through private donations, park volunteers hope to surround the nature area with a high deer-proof fence to keep flowers and leafy

plants from being eaten. By protecting floral diversity, volunteers believe they can maximize the variety of birds and butterflies that visit the area, and can make the park a refreshing place for people to visit. Other than mowed walking paths and the proposed fence, development at the park will be limited to protect wildlife habitat and preserve natural aesthetics.

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he 18-hole Hancock Park Golf Course in Lampasas features 6,029 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course first opened in 1945 with nine holes, and was designed by Jeff Willey. In 1996, the course was renovated and upgraded with an additional nine holes, providing locals and visitors with a full round of 18-hole golf. Manager is Van Berry. The course surrounds Sulphur Creek, which comes into play on 11 of the 18 holes. The Hancock Park Golf Course also features a pro shop stocked with golf clubs, bags, balls, gloves, caps and other golf paraphernalia. Golfers also can enjoy a variety of snacks and soft drinks in the pro shop. The golf course – which is open every day from daylight until dusk except Thanksgiving and Christmas – allows

golfers to pay one green fee and play all day long. Cart rental also is available. In 2013, the course will host numerous events. On April 14, the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will hold a three-person scramble, and a two-lady scramble is set April 23. Over Memorial Day weekend, the course will play host to one of its main tournaments of the year: the 63rd annual A.C. January Memorial Day Tournament. The event brings in golfers from all over Texas, as well as from surrounding states. Several more tournaments are scheduled in 2013, including the Curtis Bozarth Senior Classic on July 11, Britches and Bows Tournament July 20-21, the Jeff Urofsky Memorial Three-Person Scramble Aug. 24, the Rollins Brook Community Hospital scramble on Sept. 15, the Republican Party Tournament Oct. 5 and the Colorado Cattlewomen’s Moooonlight Madness Tournament Oct. 26.

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Lampasas is a place of rich diversity. Even before its founding in 1853, the area served as a destination for local Indians to come and enjoy the healing qualities of Lampasas’ mineral springs. Soon, the city – nicknamed the “Saratoga of the South” – sprang up with opera houses, a mule-drawn trolley, railroad depots, hotels, homes, stagecoach stops and saloons. While much has changed over the years since its founding, Lampasas has sought to preserve the city’s heritage through Preservation Lampasas. The organization’s purpose is to plan for, preserve and protect the unique historic identity of the community. The volunteer group works to preserve and rehabilitate the historic springs of Lampasas, historic buildings, neighborhoods and public places. In addition, Preservation Lampasas promotes the use of historic places for the education, research and welfare of its community members. Committee members collaborate with local government entities, historical preservation groups and other organizations interested in sharing Lampasas’ heritage and promoting community pride. Visit www.preservationlampasas.org for details.

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Library expansion in the works Lampasas Public Library is planning a remodel and expansion effort to provide more services and items to the public. Currently, the library offers a collection of more than 27,000 books, magazines, videos/DVDs, audio books, newspapers and microfilm records. Any Texas resident who is at least 5 years old may get a library card at no charge. Books, audio books and CDs may be checked out for two weeks, and videos and DVDs may be taken for one week. Library services include: • large-print books • inter-library loan • photocopier • fax

• income tax forms • summer reading club • preschool story times • free Internet access • microfilm printer Library events held throughout the year include: • Books & Boots Gala • Sundaes on Sunday • Read &Wine Festival • BBQ for Books Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information is available by phoning (512) 556-3251, or online at www.cityoflampasas.com/library. The library also has a Facebook Interaction with children is just one of the many ways programs are page. geared toward library patrons of all ages.

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Keystone Square Museum and the Lampasas Museum Foundation Inc. invite the public to stop by the museum Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to visit exhibits that showcase early-day Lampasas life. The museum, at 303 S. Western Ave., was established in 1975 by a committee of citizens planning how the community would participate in the nation’s bicentennial celebration. The museum is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Lampasas –

a former sheet metal and plumbing shop built around 1870. Inside the historic building, visitors will find an array of displays and exhibits devoted to the lives and times of Lampasas County residents. Events help raise funds for upkeep and maintenance, and offer a glimpse into a former way of life. They include a Needle Art & Quilt Show, Teddy Bear Tea Party, Spring Ho exhibits, Carol of Lights Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House displays, and the museum’s annual Christmas Tours of Homes. Visit www.lampasascountymuseum.org or phone (512) 556-2224 for information. Quality Parts & Professional Service • Complete Auto Glass Service Lifetime Guarantee Insurance Claims Welcome Rock Chip Repair Mobile Service Heavy Equipment Glass No Problem! Lampasas 512-556-6363

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Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show keeps exhibitors busy

The annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show gives area residents an opportunity to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. Many local families, businesses and ranchers contribute financially toward the show, and people fill the stands around the show ring to watch youth compete. The three-day event, which will mark its 77th year in 2014, is held in early January at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show Barn at the north end of town on U.S. Highway 281. The show opens about a month after the annual Lometa FFA Junior Livestock Show. County show events begin on Thursday and continue through Saturday. The competition features exhibitions of chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, heifers, steers and ag mechanics projects. Students also may enter a variety of dishes in the food fair. Officials present grand and reserve champion awards, and competitors also are eligible for sportsmanship honors. Many of the awards are named for longtime supporters of the county’s youth livestock exhibitors. Showmanship competitions for entrants of all ages allow livestock exhibitors to hone their skills in working with animals in the show ring and answering judges’ questions. Students who qualify for the premium sale often use earnings to purchase additional show stock or to save for college. After competing in the county show, many students enter one or more “major” shows across the state. Events in Fort Worth, San Angelo, Kerrville, San Antonio, Houston and Austin keep exhibitors busy for much of the spring semester.

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Vineyards thrive in Texas Hill Country region The pastoral scene is a true delight: long rows of vines filled with plump grapes standing in the Texas sunshine, ready to be made into a memorable wine. That idyllic sight is becoming more and more common across Texas -the United States’ fifth-ranked state for wine production, with 3.2 million gallons made in 2011 -- according to the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. The Hill Country boasts some 70 wineries, according to TWGGA estimates, and several are within a short, scenic drive of Lampasas. Alamosa Wine Cellars, Fiesta Winery, Perissos Vineyard, Pillar Bluff Vineyards, Pilot Knob Vineyards, Texas Legato and Wedding Oak Winery have become popular destinations for tourists and

wine aficionados. The family-run businesses offer smalltown hospitality and a taste of Texas. Visitors may stop by the vineyards individually or take advantage of several group tours offered throughout the year. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce hosts a tour of area wineries in early October. At last year’s event, participants traveled by charter bus to visit area grape growers. Tour-goers had opportunities to taste a variety of wines and to walk the grounds of several wineries. For more information about wineries near Lampasas, visit topofhillcountry. com. The Web site also has information about tickets for the Top of the Hill Country Wineries’ “Roll out the Barrel” January wine trail.

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The Riata Roundup Rodeo continues to grow every year. After the idea of hosting a rodeo as a way to publicize the area and attract visitors was discussed a dozen years ago, the Riata Roundup has developed into an annual two-night rodeo that features eight events including steer wrestling, saddle bronc competition and team roping. The rodeo not only attracts some of the top riders in the area but also competitors from across Texas and the surrounding states. Several performance groups also provide entertainment at the event. Last year, rodeo fans were entertained by Hardin Simmons University’s Six White Horses group as well as the One-Armed Bandit specialty act. The family-friendly event also includes shows, a queen contest, vendors, children’s events such as a boot scramble and stick horse races, and a dance in order to a appeal to a wide variety of people beyond rodeo enthusiasts. The Riata Roundup Rodeo will take place June 7-8 this year at Lometa Regional Park.

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Malone-Manuel historic house

A number of homes in Lampasas feature the Texas Historical Marker designation, including the 502-504 W. Third St. residence and carriage house built circa 1883. Known as the “Malone-Manuel House,” its builder, Frank R. Malone, came to Lampasas in the early 1880s as the city became a commercial center and resort town. In 1885, as a cashier for First National Bank, he proposed and helped found the Texas Bankers Association, which held its first meeting that year in Lampasas. Around that time, Malone and his wife, Ann, built the Third Street home. In 1888, the Malones sold the property to William Ginnuth and moved to Dallas. Local businessman and civic leader John N. Manuel then purchased the home in 1891, and the Manuel family owned the property until 1972. The house’s Queen Anne features are unusual

Restored in the 1980s, the home also features a carriage house.

and include an octagonal tower with projecting wings, as well as crestline detailing, dentils and hooded moldings. It became a recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2005. Jim and Pat Anderson have owned

the home since 1983. The Andersons extensively remodeled and restored the main home and the carriage house. They moved into the historic home permanently in the late 1980s after Anderson’s retirement from Shell Oil.

Lampasas Animal Shelter is friend to all The Lampasas Animal Shelter, a collaborative effort between the city and county, opened its doors in October 2009 at the College Street facility that replaced an outdated shelter. It provides a temporary home for stray and abandoned animals in the 6,600-squarefoot building. The shelter features 58 dog runs, an outdoor covered play area and a number of cat kennels. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Animal adoptions and surrenders can be taken care of during regular business hours, and the Lampasas Police Department and Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office handle after-hours calls as needed. The Lampasas facility, while not built to hold animals for any great length of time, works to place dogs and cats in permanent, safe and loving homes. Animals regularly are sent to no-kill shelters and breed-specific animal rescue organizations. Friends of Lampasas Animal

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