July 25, 2008 / Lifestyles

Financial services firm earns accolades

The financial services firm Edward Jones recently was named the No. 1 company in the "75 Best Companies to Work for in Texas" ranking by Texas Monthly magazine, according to Ken McDaniel, a financial advisor in Lampasas. More...

THEA test offered in Marble Falls

Potential students planning to enter a Texas public college or university can take the THEA Quick Test on Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign-in is at 8:30 a.m. at the Frank Fickett Educational Center, 806 Steve Hawkins Pkwy in Marble Falls. More...

Singles dance, meeting on tap

Texas Association of Single Adults will have a country and western dance Aug. 3 from 6-10 p.m. at Bo's Barn in Salado. Entertainment will be by Flat Rock Junction. Admission is $5 for TASA members and $7 for non-members. More...

CHIP helps insure kids

Most Texans have already stretched the family budget this summer to keep up with rising food costs and gas prices. And now it's back-to-school time -- time to find money for supplies, clothes and shoes. More...

CTC registration slated

Central Texas College will begin online registration for the central campus fall 2008 semester Monday. More...

Mission needs food donations

Lampasas Mission has set a goal to collect 3,000 pounds of needed grocery items for August through September. Any food items may be dropped off at a collection barrel at local businesses, churches and at the Lampasas Mission building, 402 E. More...

School supply list for 2008-09 term released by LISD officials

The first day of the 2008-09 school term is Aug. 25 for students in the Lampasas Independent School District. And, for those who need to purchase school supplies, a list for students entering prekindergarten through eighth grades is provided. More...

Calendars, cookbooks on sale

Adamsville Commemorative History Books are available for $48 each and can be purchased from Janice Hartley at 768-3800; Betty Rials, 768-3442; or Wanda Lang, 556-6469. More...

Agency seeks program volunteers

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas is seeking volunteers to help provide the program, A Matter of Balance, designed to help people manage concepts about falls and increase physical activity. More...

CTC lists upcoming non-credit courses

The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department is registering for classes coming up in August. The month kicks off with computer, crafts and exercise classes. More...

Spring Ho Bar B Que Cook-off winners listed

The Spring Ho Bar B Que Cookoff was held this year, with a large group of particpants. The top winning teams and chief cook in each category follow. Grand champion: Harvey Gebhard, Smoke 'um and Stroke 'um. More...

Benefit concert slated in Copperas Cove

A family benefit for Billy Ray Williams will be held Aug. 10 at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W. Ave. B, from noon to 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Entertainment will include music by the Jarrett Schaub Band and Paula Nelson Band. More...

LISD officials attend summer workshop

Trustees of the Board of the Lampasas Independent School District and Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers joined trustees from across the state at the Texas Association of School Boards' Summer Leadership Institute June 12-14 in San Antonio. More...

Lions Club to award prize

Drawing of a winning name for a Polaris Ranger donated by Jim Hoffpauir Inc. will be Aug. 15 at the auto dealership in Lampasas. The vehicle, most often used on farms and ranches to check on cattle, sheep and goats, uses little gasoline. More...

Genealogy group plans meeting

The digitization of records of genealogical and historic value is changing the face of how genealogists do research. More...

School Menu

Week of July 28-31

Monday, July 28 BREAKFAST: Scrambled egg, biscuit/jelly, orange juice and milk. LUNCH: Spaghetti, whole kernel corn, fresh grapes, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, July 29 BREAKFAST: Sausage, biscuit/ gravy, apple juice and milk. More...

Former Lampasan named Fellow

James S. Bogard, a 1966 Lampasas High School graduate, was named a Fellow of the Health Physics Society at the 53rd annual meeting of the HPS in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 15. More...

Adamsville entertainment

"Kinfolk," a band of local musicians including Winston Hall of Shreveport, La., Jack Johnson and Jerry Nelson of Lampasas, and Mark Giles of Hamilton was one of the bands that entertained during the 100th anniversary celebration of the Township More...

Vacation Bible School

Lake Victor Baptist Church Pack your gear, prepare to set sail and discover how to live God's unshakable truth on "Outrigger Island," during Vacation Bible School Aug. 2-9 at Lake Victor Baptist Church. VBS is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

LHS Class of 1983 gathers for 25-year reunion during Spring Ho

The Lampasas High School Class of 1983 met on Courtyard Square to watch the Spring Ho Parade July 12 before attending their 25-year reunion at Mesquite Creek Reception Hall in Lampasas. More...

Vet clinic has grand opening

Isom Veterinary Hospital held a grand opening Saturday. Those in attendance were served sausage wraps and sodas. Each person received a bag full of pet products, compliments of Dr. Trampus Isom, Dr. Kelli Isom and Dr. Kim Langford. More...

Tree ID book to be offered

The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a new tree ID guidebook that is easier to use and will help the average person identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. More...

City's museum extends hours

Keystone Square Museum Board members agreed to extend the hours of the museum's operation. In addition to the museum's regular Saturday hours, the facility now will be open to the public most Mondays, from 10 a.m. to noon. More...