Lampasas News

Graduation requirements, changes to the social studies curriculum, language arts electives and electronic textbook purchasing are all on this week's agenda of the Texas State Board of Education.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - Cutting class and getting away with it could soon become more difficult for students in Lampasas.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, many congregations across the country took time to remember those killed and wounded during a shooting rampage Nov.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - Solar panels, sidewalks and energy efficient lighting are all on the table as possible projects for the city of Lampasas thanks to potential funds from state grants and programs.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - A spike in Lampasas County's prisoner population raised again the question of the county's need for more jail space Monday morning.

The Lampasas River Watershed Partnership steering committee will meet on Nov. 10 in Lampasas to discuss water quality in the watershed and the partnershipa s framework.

Edward Hall stood at midfield shivering. He was soaked from head to toe, there were tiny ice chunks on his shoulders and the cold wind was picking up.

By Mason W. Canales Killeen Daily Herald The Fort Hood mass shooting overwhelmed two victims of the 1991 Luby's massacre, but they sincerely believe the Killeen/Fort Hood community will persevere.

ANY OTHER COMMENTS CAN BE OFFERED AT OTHER THREADS. Thank you for understanding and your cooperation Squawkbox LST Moderator Darren10 on November 5th, 2009 at 10:53 pm I've been deeply troubled all day from this incident.

KILLEEN a 'The Killeen ISD said Thursday evening the lock down at Fort Hood has ended and that parents may now pick up children at their schools on Fort Hood, which was locked down for more than six hours after a deadly shooting at a deployment processing center.

Killeen was the site of one of the nation's most deadly mass shootings on Oct. 16, 1991.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - Job attrition and greater energy efficiency over the next several years are two ways the Lampasas Independent School District is considering to prepare for future lean budget years.

Herald/Steven Doll Killeen senior wide receiver Rodney Brown breaks around Lampasas senior linebacker Jeff Arevalo as he tumbles during the second quarter Thursday evening at Leo Buckley Stadium.

There was a fire early this morning in Killeen at the shelter, and many of the animals were killed.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - Ralph Lewis doesn't play a note himself, but he knows when the guitars and ukuleles he builds sound good.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - There's the burger joint Storm's where locals say Elvis Presley ate while he was stationed at Fort Hood.

The flash flood watch that was in effect for much of the day for Central Texas was cancelled late Monday afternoon, but some flood warnings remain in effect as light rain continued to fall.

Due to continuing rain, the city of Killeen has closed the following intersections: Watercrest Road at Cody Poe Road Little Nolan Road at Cunningham Road Motorists should not attempt to cross flooded roads and should use alternate routes.

By Kevin Posival Killeen Daily Herald The Lampasas Badgers went from losers of 15 straight district games to the playoff conversation after Friday night's 42-21 win over Dripping Springs.

A former Lometa schoolteacher was free on bond on Monday, after she was arrested and charged with improper relationship with a student.