July 11, 2008 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Artist of the Month

Marlene Corbin, a member of the Lampasas Art Club, is the July Artist of the Month. Her display is on the foyer of My Girls in front of the art gallery. More...

School Lunch Menu

Monday, July 14 BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, toast, orange juice and milk. LUNCH: Chili pie, whole kernel corn, rosy applesauce, cornbread and milk. Tuesday, July 15 BREAKFAST: Sausage, biscuit/ gravy, apple juice and milk. More...

Relocation

The history of Payne West Barber Shop, famous in Adamsville from 1923-81, spans more than one county as people from surrounding counties came to Adamsville to have West cut their hair, run his own "bank," and tell stories. More...

Class reunions

1950 Medina's Parrilla is the site for the 58th Lampasas High School reunion. Participants will gather tonight between 6-6:30 p.m. 1953 The 55th class reunion is Saturday from 3-6 p.m. on the lower floor of the Hancock Spings Hostess House. More...

Ag Day

Colorado River CattleWomen participated in Ag Day at Kline Whitis just prior to the end of the school year. The group gave a presentation to students on ZIP -- zinc, iron and protein from beef. They handed out samples of beef jerky. More...

Land brokerage firm welcomes Lampasas businesswoman

Ranch Connection has announced the addition of Brenda Porter Oestreich, a longtime Lampasas ranching family member and business owner. More...

Wright family reunion held

Descendants of Hilory Hudson (Searcy) and Alta Ann Wright gathered for their fourth annual Wright family reunion June 21 at the Green Frog Tea Room at the Hancock Springs Hostess House at Hancock Park. More...

In the Service

Baker Air Force Airman 1st Class Paden A. Baker has graduated from the Utilities Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls. More...

Women's Aglow to host speaker at July 21 event

Barbara Murrell will be the speaker for Lampasas Aglow when the group gathers July 21 at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express. Called into the ministry in 1976, Ms. Murrell began her service as a worship leader. More...

FFA going for the gold

Local chapter to be honored at convention

The Lampasas FFA Chapter will be recognized Wednesday at the Texas FFA Convention in Lubbock as recipients of "Gold Emblem-Top 10" status in the National FFA Chapter Award Program. More...

College honors

Stephen F. Austin State University Johan Oosthuizen of Lampasas received a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University at Nacogdoches during spring 2008 commencement exercises at the William R. More...

Spring Ho exhibit now open

Keystone Square Museum's special exhibit honoring 2008 Spring Ho Parade marshal Clementine Walker is open. The exhibition features photographs of Mrs. Walker and special awards she has received over the years. More...

New LHS student registration slated

New student registration and orientation for the 2008-09 term at Lampasas High School will be as follows. Aug. 11: new 11th- and 12thgraders. Aug. 12: new 9th- and 10thgraders. Both sessions will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

CTC lists upcoming non-credit courses

The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department is offering a variety of noncredit courses this summer. Classes in self-improvement, business, exercise/fitness, arts and crafts and healthcare are available. More...

Informational session on strokes set

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas will present "Preventing strokes, signs & symptoms of strokes & recovery, One man's personal journey," on July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Central Texas Council of Governments office, 2180 N. More...

Beef for Father's Day

Storm's Drive-In of Lampasas and the Colorado River CattleWomen teamed up again this year to promote Beef for Father's Day. A drawing is held for beef-related items and certificates. Pictured are, from left, Mike Green of Storm's; Mr. and Mrs. More...

Alexander family reunion held

The descendants of Samuel Stevenson Alexander and Thurzy Ross Alexander met for their annual reunion on June 29 at the Holiday House. Approximately 60 were present. More...

Puppet show on tap

Carranza Puppets will appear Saturday at the Killeen Civic Center for performances at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Costumed marionettes will present a classic fairy tale. TEKS teachers' guides are available at www.carranzapuppets.com. More...

50th anniversary celebration set

Pete and Cherie Henniger, Mickey and Jill Henniger, and Dan and Jill Harrington and their families will host will host a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for R.J. and Patsy Henniger Saturday from 5-9 p.m. at the San Saba Civic Center. More...