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Hoffpauir Ford Mercury continues support of FFA Hoffpauir Ford Mercury Inc. of Lampasas is joining Ford Motor Company in its ongoing commitment of $1 million in annual support to the National FFA Foundation, said Rick Pickard of the local auto dealership. In 2008, Ford Motor Co. More ...
Sixty-one Lampasas High School band members participated in the University Interscholastic League's Region 8 band auditions held at Midway High School. Students were required to perform three technically demanding etudes in front of a five-member panel of judges. More ... CTCOG offers special class to help with balance, falls "A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls," will be prsesented in two eight-hour sessions and uses group discussions, problem-solving strategies, videos and gentle exercise to help older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce the fear of falling and remain active and independent. More ...
Peace on earth, good will toward men Robbis Storm Heard any good Christmas carols lately? I mean new ones? Miriam and I have several stacks of CDs by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Elvis Presley. As we listen, one thing that strikes me is this fact: almost all of the Christmas music we love was written before 1970 -- almost 40 year... More ...
Crackers is a friendly, young female wire-haired terrier-mix. Her coat is black. She is looking forward to becoming a permanent member of a new, loving family. Please call Along the Road Home Animal Shelter near Kempner at 556-4662 to inquire about adopting Crackers or one of the many other dogs... More ...
Burnet County Republican Women's Club held its annual Christmas party at Sandy Jenkins' Double Eagle Ranch last week. More ... Students sought for international online safety meeting in England An International Youth Advisory Congress on Online Safety and Security will be held in London, England, July 16-22, 2008. Twenty students will be selected to represent the U.S. at the conference. Students, ages 11 to 16 who are Internet-savvy and wish to be considered for one of the 20 U.S. spots... More ...
Even the bitter cold temperatures failed to keep First Baptist Church Choir, above, and Children in Action Choir, middle photo, from offering Christmas carols at the Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theatre last week. More ... Burnet VFW Post offers membership in biker club VFW Post 6974 of Burnet will have a meeting for all bikers eligible for Veterans of Foreign Wars membership who are interested in joining the VFW Motorcycle Group. Those eligible must be willing to wear the VFW symbol and must have a "M" or "DL" and ride a motorcycle. More ... Church plans special event School Creek Baptist Church is offering a New Year's Eve Family Fun Night Dec. 31 beginning at 5 p.m. The family movie, "The Nativity Story," will be presented. In addition to the film, there will be food, popcorn and loads of fun. More ... Too sick to work? Doctor shares advice on staying home You wake up with a pounding head, your throat is sore and you can't stop coughing. But you have a big meeting at work and an inbox that's piled high. Should you call in sick or head to the office? Dr. Vimal George, a family practitioner with The Austin Diagnostic Clinic, offers advice on how to t... More ...
Local youngsters performed at the park during a recent Christmas event. More ...
Jean Shine, president and founder of Friends of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, recently briefed the Lampasas Kiwanis Club about the cemetery's history and her organization's efforts to honor veterans. More ... Foundation offers grants, stipends The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation will give grants to public school teachers in Texas for the 2008-09 school year. Teachers must download applications from the TRTF website at www.trtf.org. Completed applications should be sent to abaker@trtf.org or to 313 E. 12th St., Suite 250, Austin,TX 78... More ...
The Lampasas Library Board recently honored Bennie Bulloch, left, for 11 years of service and Gail Callahan, right, for 15 years of service. Both have submitted their resignations effective Dec. 31. More ... UMHB college degree earned The University of Mary Hardin- Baylor held winter commencement exercises Dec. 15 at the Mayborn Campus Center. From Lampasas, Kacy ReAnn Stewart was awarded a bachelor of professional studies degree at graduation. More ...
Youngsters who visited with Santa Claus at a recent city-sponsored event at W.M. Brook Park experienced a range of emotions -- from joy for the candy they received, to fear of the man in red. Kids lined up to speak to Santa, and choir performances were held at the park. More ...  |
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