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Sixth-graders challenged to increase knowledge through reading Hanna Springs Intermediate School hosted many famous people recently, offering sixth-graders an opportunity to meet and learn more about history-makers. The event concluded lessons on biographies in reading classes, and knowing about the contributions these people made in the past which will hel... More ... UNICEF donations accepted Among the traditions of trick-ortreating, church festivities and costumes, First United Methodist Church is reaching children in need through UNICEF. Children with bright-orange boxes will be searching out loose change and carrying the boxes with them Wednesday night to collect funds for UNICEF. More ... Multi-Service Center 901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas 556-3858 · 556-2550 Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Public transportation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. More ... CTC office relocates The Central Texas Community College office on the Lampasas High School campus has been relocated to 508 W. Sixth St., room A1 in the Phoenix Center behind the baseball field. For information, contact Dave Schiefelbein at 556- 2969. More ... CTC releases upcoming non-credit course list The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department offers a variety of non-credit courses this semester. Registration is under way for the following classes. Meditation: This is a safe, simple way to improve your overall well-being. Learn to stop distractions and make your mind clea... More ...
Rachel Wolfe, daughter of Lewis and Reba Wolfe of Lampasas, will represent District 8 at the Texas Farm Bureau Talent Find Dec. 1 in Waco. Miss Wolfe is a music and theater major at Temple College. As the district winner, she received a $1,000 scholarship. More ... Museum's Gingerbread House contest coming "Nutcrackers on Parade" is the theme for this year's Gingerbread House Contest at Keystone Square Museum. Gingerbread houses will be on view at the museum during the Carol of Lights celebration through Dec. 19. More ... Event slated at Expo Center Central Texas 40 Days for Life, a communitywide memorial and celebration of life, is Nov. 4 from 3-5 p.m. at Bell County Expo Center Assembly Hall. Events include a memorial service and grief-sharing sessions. For information, contact Molly White at (254) 933-8416 or e-mail molly@redeemedforlife... More ...
Lampasas High School held an essay contest in conjunction with National School Lunch Week, and the top awards went to brother and sister, Stuart and Miranda Fillips. LHS Assistant Principal Mark Kehoe served as judge. More ... 36 Club makes plans to meet The GFWC/TFWC 36 Club will meet Nov. 8. Members should gather at First Street Church of Christ for a light lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a carpool to Goldthwaite for a program by Annette Leverett at Kreations. Hostesses will be Ann Johnson, Suzanne Tooley and Gladys Dickison. Reservations must... More ... Retired teachers set for gathering Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Nov. 6 at the LISD Board Room. Pastor Jerry Perkins of School Creek Baptist Church will give the program. RTA's program to collect books for kindergarteners will begin at the meeting. More ... National Family Caregivers group shares tips to help alleviate stress Caring for an elderly relative is oftentimes a thankless job. Whether your relative is suffering from Alzheimer's or the damaging effects of stroke or another debilitating disease, caring for an aging family member can be a trying experience -- one that can test both patience and commitment to the... More ... Tree-decorating contest on tap Keystone Square Museum's annual Christmas Tree Exhibit kicks off Dec. 7 during the Carol of Lights Festival. Trees will remain on exhibit through Dec. 19. This year's theme is "Nutcrackers on Parade." To exhibit a tree, phone Cathy Walker at 556-2295 for information. More ... Cemetery group Kempner Cemetery Association will hold its biannual membership meeting Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Training Room. More ... Yearbook sales begin at LMS Lampasas Middle School yearbooks are on sale. Cost is $19 per book, and they will be sold during Prime Time in the computer lab. More ... Lometa to hold bake sale event Lometa's American Legion Auxiliary will hold a bake sale Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at the red light in Lometa. Sugar-free goodies will be available. Proceeds will be used to send Lometa girls to Bluebonnet Girls' State next year. More ... Benefit slated for advocacy center The Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center will hold its annual fall fund-raiser "Cowboy Up For Kids" Nov. 10 from 6-10 p.m. at the Colbert Ranch near Bertram. More ... Roberts family reunion held Those who attended the Alex Roberts reunion and lunch held recently at the Oakalla Community Center included Allan and Bonnie Roberts, A.P. and Skeeter Smith, Linda Roberts Rogers and Johnnie B. Rogers, all of Oakalla; John Hoover of Copperas Cove; and Louis and Faye Traigle, Sherry Campbell and D... More ...
In the land of Good and Plenty Robbis Storm Blame it on the government. Blame it on the weather. Blame it on three weeks of great food in Mexico. Blame it on anything but me. But no matter who or what you blame it on -- here are the facts: My slacks are shrinking. My shirts are popping their buttons. My neckties are getting too short. More ...
Jean Brooks of Lampasas earned honors for her quilt, "Sunset and Evening Stars," in the recent quilt show in Goldthwaite. Visitors voted, awarding Mrs. Brooks a third-place finish in the contemporary division. Mrs. Brooks, who recently moved to Lampasas with her family, is a member of Courthouse... More ... Lometa church to hold autumn stew luncheon Lometa United Methodist Church will have its Awesome Autumn Stew Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church, 100 S. Second St. Cost is $6 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under. The meal consists of stew, cornbread, dessert and a drink. More ... Nix community to serve chili Nix School Community Center's annual all-you-can-eat hunters' chili lunch is Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under for chili and all the trimmings. A rifle raffle and bake sale also will be held at the community center, 12090 W. FM 580 at Nix.... More ... Driver's ed classes are offered Classroom instruction for the next driver education program at Lampasas High School begins Nov. 13. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 3:45-5:45 p.m. Class is limited to the first 32 paid students. Pick up registration forms outside the main office. More ...
How well do deer attractants work? The regular deer season opens Saturday, 30 minutes before sunrise. This is the day most anticipated by dedicated deer hunters. It is also a day eagerly awaited by local businesses, as thousands of dollars are infused into the community by the hundreds of deer hunters who invade the county. More ...  |
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