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Former resident works with youths suffering from facial deformities Hanna Springs Intermediate School students learned about a program that helps other children around the globe when Joyce Smith, a former Lampasas resident and volunteer for Operation Smile, spoke about the program recently. More ...
Martha E. Quinton, daughter of Victor and Martha Quinton of Lampasas, graduated cum laude from Texas Tech University with a dual degree in public relations and architecture in commencement exercises held May 12. Miss Quinton is a 2001 graduate of Lampasas High School, where she ranked fourth in h... More ... Adamsville group offers cookbook Adamsville Heritage Association commemorative cookbook will be available Saturday at The Store and Up Your Attic in Adamsville, as well as during the Oct. 13 Lampasas Herb/Art Fest. Books are $20 each, tax included. Order books from Betty Rials, 16663 U.S. Highway 281 N., Lampasas, TX 76550, or... More ... PTSO sets annual Fall Carnival Kline Whitis Elementary School will hold its fund-raising Fall Carnival Oct. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the campus. Events include moonwalks, carnival games and a variety of snacks. Tickets are $.25 each. For additional information, contact Tina Loeffler at 556-8291. More ... Game Wardens' Night on tap Adamsville Community Center's annual Game Wardens' Night is set Thursday. Local game wardens will present program on game and fish laws. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a Mexican food dish or dessert. More ... Naruna plans game night events at community center Naruna Community Game Night is set Saturday with sandwiches and finger foods served beginning at 6 p.m. Games will be provided for the entire family. The community center is on FM 1478 about eight miles from Lampasas. For information, phone 556-3552. More ...
On Saturday at 7 p.m., Classics at the Classic will gather at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In. Pictures will be taken for the upcoming March show. Donations of clipboards are being accepted. More ... Santa's Village, Trail of Lights need community help Last December, the city of Lampasas implemented a new Christmas program, Santa's Village and Trail of Lights, which generated a tremendous amount of interest and support from the community. More ... Production to focus on county's history The countdown is under way for the Oct. 23 production of "The Ghosts of Lampasas County," organized and directed by Janie Potts and sponsored by the Lampasas County Historical Commission. More ...
When Stanley Walker gave up his exciting life as city editor of the New York Herald Tribune and returned to Texas in 1946, he restored this pioneer homestead that was standing on Walker land in northeast Lampasas County, now owned by Mary Casbeer. The local historical commission will seek to reclaim... More ...
Vanessa Diana Lea Carreto and Joshua Jack Nail, both of Mason, plan to exchange wedding vows in an Oct. 27, 2007, afternoon ceremony at Church of the Hills in Lometa. The bride-elect is the daughter of Monte and Amy Carroll of Lampasas. More ... Little Wrangler Round-up set Keystone Square Museum at 303 S. Western St. will hold its annual Little Wrangler Round-up event Oct. 13 from 9-10 a.m. at the museum for ages 4-8. There will be storytelling, biscuits cooked over a campfire, lasso tricks, cowboy songs and a number of other activities for participants who come d... More ... Herb/Art Fest slated Oct. 13 The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors and exhibitors to participate in the 13th annual Herb & Art Festival on Oct. 13. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on downtown Courtyard Square. Booths are $50 for a 10x10-foot space. Food booths are $80. More ...
Members of the Adamsville Red Hat Society assisted with pledges recently at the PBS-KNCT-TV membership drive, including Wanda Lang, queen, pictured with Laury Sisko, right, membership chair at the television station. Others on hand were Betty Rials, Red Hatter; Pat McCray, KNCT membership director; ... More ... School Menu Week of Oct. 8-15 Monday, Oct. 8 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, cereal, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, whole kernel corn, tossed salad/dressing, brownie and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 9 BREAKFAST: Kolaches, fruit or juice and milk. More ...
Lady is a friendly 2-year-old black labrador retriever. She is always eager to meet you and get a kind word and a scratch behind the ears. Although Lady hasn't missed many meals, she still has plenty of energy. Lady is eagerly waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. More ... Biker Run to be held The Historic Fire House Biker Run is Oct. 19-21 behind Country Inn at the intersection of U.S. Highways 190, 281 and 183 in Lampasas. Activities include a parade, horseshoes, bike games, dinner and live bands. Registration is Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. at $25 per person for the ... More ... Aglow set to gather Oct. 15 Lampasas Aglow, a community lighthouse of Aglow International, will meet Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express. Speaker will be Annette Kelly who has worked in fulltime ministry alongside her husband, Michael, since 1990. More ... Church women to hold sale St. Mary's Episcopal Church Women will hold its annual garage sale Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the church parish hall. Everything from clothing to household items will be offered. Funds raised support local charities. For information, phone 556- 5433. More ...
Mark Swayze of San Antonio led worship at last week's See You at the Pole observance. Lampasas-area students banded together for a time of prayer, Scripture reading and worship as part of a nationwide event that featured intercession for leaders, schools and families. More ...
Area youths sing and praise the Lord at the See You at the Pole event Sept. 26. What is now an annual observance began in 1990 in the Fort Worth suburb of Burleson. Students pray for moral and spiritual awakening on their campuses and in their countries. In 2006, more than 2 million teenagers met fo... More ... First Baptist to host Feast of Booths event First Baptist Church has invited Jews for Jesus to construct a temporary booth or "sukkah" on Oct. 10 to explain the significance of the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Why come to church to hear about ancient Jewish rituals? More ... Horse raffle to benefit injured trainer Friends and family members are organizing a paint horse raffle to benefit Dave Schaffner. The horse trainer, profiled in the Dispatch Record's Aug. 7 edition, is recovering from serious injuries suffered during a riding accident. More ... Church to begin 13-session study First United Methodist Church will host a new study, "Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ," by Dallas Willard for those who have struggled with character issues for years. The book outlines the general pattern of personal transformation -- not as a formula but as a systema... More ... Music workshop slated in Temple John Chisum, an Integrity Music worship artist, will conduct a three-day music workshop at Foundation United Methodist Church, 10751 W. Adams Rd., Temple., Oct. 12-14. Chisum is an ordained minister, music publisher, producer and songwriter. He has been a clinician in the area of worship for many... More ... Myasthenia Gravis group to meet A new support group for those diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, has been initiated by the Central Texas Support Group of the Northwest Texas Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. More ... See You at the Library Attention parents of preschoolers: the library will have two storytimes this month, Oct 10. and Oct. 24. Storytimes begin at 10 a.m. and last 35 to 45 minutes. Please come enjoy stories with Miss Julia. We look forward to seeing you at story time. More ... Aycock to speak to Burnet GOP group State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen) will speak to the Burnet County Republican Women Wednesday at the Highlander Inn in Burnet. During lunch, Aycock will speak on the 80th legislative session. He will also discuss House proceedings and answer questions about his duties as a legislator. More ... In the Service Ross Army Reserve Pvt. Christopher A. Ross has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More ... Farm Bureau official to visit Bryce Myrick, a marketing specialist with the Texas Farm Bureau, will address the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Monday night. The event will be at 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building. Myrick will present information about new USDA policies on price protection on calves and feedlot cattle. He also wi... More ... LHS open house on tap Student schedules and maps will Lampasas High School is hosting an open house Oct. 15 from 6- 7:30 p.m. All high school students and their parents are encouraged to attend. be given in the cafeteria beginning at 6 p.m., and then may proceed to classrooms to visit with teachers. More ...
Colorado River CattleWomen, represented by local chapter president Tina Loeffler, left, presented $1,000 scholarships to Lampasas High School graduates Taylor Liverman and Jake Hail. Funds are raised through the group's annual golf tournament, and stipends are given to students who plan studies in a... More ... Degrees earned from Tarleton Tarleton State University's summer commencement was held Aug. 3-4. Lampasas students earning degrees include Shelly Fidler, bachelor of science in exercise and sport studies, magna cum laude; and Kullen Randolph, bachelor of science in industrial technology. More ... The Smith Foundation funds research for breast cancer, genomic medicine The Smith Foundation has announced a $30 million gift to support collaborative research and personalized medicine at the Breast Center and the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The Breast Center at BCM will be named the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, in... More ...
Local quilters attended the Eleanor Burns Trunk Show recently at the Lampasas Senior Center. Renowned for her "Quilt in a Day" technique -- also the name of her first book -- the artisan is legendary for popularizing quilting. Her method revolutionized traditional quilting, bringing speed and ease t... More ... Gem, mineral show on tap in Temple Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society will present its 38th annual Gem and Mineral Show at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple, at I-35 exit 303B. The show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14. More ... SBDC offers workshops for business owners The Texas State Small Business Development Center has scheduled a series of training workshops to assist small business operators and entrepreneurs organize their company to be poised for success. Classes are $35 each or all four for $100, and will be held at One Highland Center, 314 E. Highland ... More ... Llano Heritage Day Fest on tap Llano County Heritage Day Festival is Oct. 19-20 on the courthouse square. There will be a barbecue cookoff, music, food and drink, and arts and crafts booths. Musicians to appear include Melancholy Ramblers, Teru and Manny Duarte, Don's Swinging Combo and others. More ... Volunteers sought for training class Volunteers are needed to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Anyone with a clean background who has compassion, insight and a desire to prevent child abuse can take volunteer training classes Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aware Central Texas. More ...  |
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