August 8, 2008 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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Couple exchange vows in Louisiana garden ceremony
The Maison Louisiane in Natchitoches, La., was the setting for the July 4, 2008, garden wedding of Shana Marie Garza and Zachary Lynn Vineyard. The bride is the daughter of Tensia Ramirez and Rudy Garza, both of Lampasas. More...

Ice cream supper set at Adamsville

The Adamsville Community Center will have an ice cream supper on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Bring a freezer of ice cream or a dessert. Everyone is invited. More...

Vendors sought for festival

Vendors and exhibitors are being sought for the 14th annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 11 on Courtyard Square. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will offer a large selection of speakers this year. More...

Reduced-price, free meals offered by LISD

Lampasas Independent School District provides free and reduced-price meals to families who meet federal income guidelines. Cost of a reduced-price meal is $.40 for lunch and $.30 for breakfast. More...

Democratic Women

The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at My Girls on Courtyard Square. The public is invited. Discussions will focus on the upcoming annual Labor Day Picnic and preparing for the November elections. More...

Kiwanians offering scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering its Stay In or Return to College Scholarship Program for 2008. All applicants must have completed at least one year of college. More...

Physician fighting obesity in children trend

There is a silent epidemic spreading throughout America. It is insidious and ravaging, and its victims are the nation's children. What is it? Obesity in children has emerged as a serious threat to the nation's health. Dr. More...

Project Grad meeting set

The Project Graduation Committee for the Lampasas High School Class of 2009 will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Hanna Springs Intermediate School. Parent T-shirts have been designed and are ready for purchase. More...

Former state official to headline area GOP rally

A multi-county Texas Victory 2008 Rally will be hosted Aug. 25 at the Marble Falls Lakeside Pavilion, beginning at 6 p.m. More...

New student orientations slated

Central Texas College will conduct new student orientation sessions on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Both sessions will begin at 9 a.m. in the Nursing and Science Building (bldg. 150), room 1075. More...

School supply lists released for 2008-09

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...

LHS Freshman Fish Camp slated Aug. 20

The 2008-09 Lampasas High School Fish Camp will be held Aug. 20 from 2-5 p.m. at Bozarth-Fowler Gym. Parents and incoming freshmen are encouraged to attend. More...

Program set for women with cancer

The Look Good...Feel Better program is a free, nationwide effort to offer women support to cope with their appearance after side effects from cancer treatments. More...

Blood drive nets 72 pints

At the recent AMVETS Post 80- sponsored American Red Cross community blood drive, 72 pints of blood were donated. "For such a hot day, the turnout was wonderful," said Wanda Meyers, local drive coordinator. Clark Corbin earned a 15-gallon pin. More...

Special event

Guardian Home Health representatives stopped by Lampasas Nursing & Rehab recently and treated residents to an ice cream social. More...

ESL test on tap at Killeen campus

Central Texas College will offer a free Comprehensive English Language Test for anyone looking to enroll in the English as a Second Language program. More...

Cheer squad earns top honors at camp

The Lampasas High School cheerleaders recently attended the National Cheerleader Association Camp in Temple, bringing home numerous awards. More...

Upcoming non-credit courses listed

The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department is offering a variety of non-credit courses in August including several new classes. Registration is under way now for the following classes. More...

Annual camp meeting stands test of time; services set to be held next week at Bend

In 1858, Texas had been a state for only 13 years, having joined the Union in 1845. The Comanche Indians, by order of Congress, were moved out of Texas and into Indian Territory in 1858. More...

Group to present backpacks, school supplies to service members' kids

Although schoolhouse doors do not swing open for a few more weeks, military youth can be ready to go. Operation: Military Kids-Texas is holding its second backpack giveaway. The venture provides school supplies to military children. More...

Clear Creek Baptist plans Homecoming Weekend

Clear Creek Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Weekend today and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the church, west of Copperas Cove off U.S. Highway 190 at 3350 FM 2657. The church, founded in 1872, is celebrating 136 years and its pastor, the Rev. More...

Program on rainwater set

Master gardener Paula Montandon will host a free Green Thumb class Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington in Burnet. The class is open to those interested in learning how to collect rainwater for gardens. More...