Lampasas, TX

Get ready for winter Fire marshal shares tips By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       Friday night football games and dewy grass in the mornings are sure signs that fall has arrived. Although autumn usually does not bring frigid temperatures to Central Texas, most residents realize the cold snap of winter can't be too far in the future. More ... Poised in flight       Hickory Hill Herbs & Antique Roses owner Paula Hill snapped this shot of a tiger swallowtail butterfly that visited her West Avenue E nursery last week. While cooler temperatures begin to move in, most foliage remains green and flowers are still vibrant. More ... Chaplain uses horse curriculum in retreats for military families "When we work horses, they mirror our emotions. -- Kathy Lehnhoff therapist" By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Therapist Kathy Lehnhoff's instructions seem simple, but they are not always easy. Halter a horse, Mrs. Lehnhoff might tell those in her Equine Assisted Learning class. Walk it with a lead rope. Make the animal move in a circle. More ... Mission not impossible Overcrowding issues force organization to seek larger space By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       The law of supply and demand means what it implies: the more there is, the more people want it, and the more people want it, generally the higher the cost. While that may work in theory, it doesn't necessarily apply to Lampasas Mission, which finds itself with more demand and less supply. More ... Tractor restoration       Lampasas High School Future Farmers of America students enrolled in ag mechanics courses are involved in tractor restoration efforts as part of the class curriculum and planned future competitions. More ... Annual Herb/Art Fest slated this weekend       The 13th annual Herb & Art Fest is Saturday at historic downtown Courtyard Square, sponsored by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. Events will extend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and include guest speakers, seminars, children's activities, exhibits and numerous paintings, prints, and fine arts an... More ... Voter deadline       Today is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election. Sixteen state constitutional amendments and a proposal for up to $20 million in certificates of obligation for a new county jail will be on the ballot. To register or check voter status, phone 556-8271, ext. 206, or visit the elect... More ... Wranglers       Keystone Square Museum at 303 S. Western St. will hold its annual Little Wrangler Round-up event Saturday 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 ... Fall Carnival       Kline Whitis Elementary School will hold its fund-raising Fall Carnival Friday 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 ... Open house       Lampasas High School is hosting an open house Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the cafeteria. Students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Schedules and maps will be distributed in the cafeteria at 6 p.m., and then students and parents may proceed to classrooms to visit with teachers. More ...