August 22, 2008 / Lifestyles

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Keeping up with the Joneses

Flower shop has been mainstay in local community
Jones Florist has been doing business in Lampasas for 60 years. And to celebrate the occasion, it will host an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Class reunions

1946 The Lampasas High School Class of 1946 will meet Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church parish hall for its annual reunion. All classes graduating in the 1940s or earlier are invited. More...

LHS Band Parents set to meet

The Band Parents association will hold its first meeting of the school year Monday at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas High School band hall. All interested parents are invited to join the group and learn more about upcoming activities. More...

Artist of the Month selected

Mary Jane Baxter is the August Artist of the Month for the Lampasas Art Club. A longtime club member, Mrs. Baxter's multimedia paintings are on display at the front of Lampasas Art Gallery in the foyer of My Girls on East Third Street. More...

Class gathering

The Lampasas High School Class of 1963 held its 45-year reunion during Spring Ho. More...

School supplies

Morris Realty is sponsoring a school supply drive for Lampasas County's needy children through Aug. 29. Drop off donated supplies at the real estate office, 1007 S. Key or deliver to Shooting Star, 405 E. Third St. More...

Births

Son for Stinnetts Harvey and Jessica Stinnett of Lampasas announce the birth of their son, Tripp Edward, born Aug. 3, 2008, at 12:30 a.m. at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. More...

Cemetery board

The executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. The public is welcome to attend. More...

This weekend is last chance to buy school supplies

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...

YoungLife looking to form

An informational meeting will be held Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at a private home in Lampasas for those interested in YoungLife, whose mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. More...

Temple College registering

Registration for the fall 2008 semester at Temple College will continue through Tuesday. Students may register at the main campus in Temple or at the Cameron Education Center or Taylor Center during regular office hours. Classes begin Wednesday. More...

Lake Victor church sets singing

Lake Victor Baptist Church will hold old-time gospel singing from the Heavenly Highways songbook on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Brother Barry and Angie Drake will lead the service, followed by food and fellowship. More...

Singles dance slated Aug. 31

Branded Heart will play at the next country and western singles dance set Aug. 31 from 6-10 p.m. at Bo's Barn in Salado. Sponsored by the Temple chapter of the Texas Association of Single Adults, those ages 21 and older are welcome. More...

School Menu

Week of Aug. 25-29

Monday, Aug. 25 BREAKFAST: Waffles, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, whole kernel corn, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Aug. 26 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

Classics plan gathering

Classics at the Classic will meet in the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The event will be dedicated to Paul Murray, who with others helped Sharon Carrigan plan the first classics gathering at Storm's. More...

Police academy graduation held

The Central Texas College Regional Police Academy conducted graduation ceremonies for the Basic Peace Officer Course and the Extended Basic Peace Officer Course last week in the CTC Fine Arts Auditorium, bldg. 112. More...

Retired teachers

Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Sept. 2 at the Lampasas Independent School District Board Room. All retired school personnel are invited to attend and join the organization. More...

College honors

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Degrees were awarded to 106 students at UMHB's recent summer commencement exercises. More...

LISD food service personnel honored at state conference

Lampasas Association of School Nutrition sent Dianne Kepler, Stacey Hensiek, Jimi Burnett, Deborah Pilgrim, Virginia Valiquette, Lois Benoist and Sandra Blake to the state conference in Corpus Christi. More...

Genealogy society meeting on tap

Stern Line Telegram (also known as Steamboat Gossip or grapevine, in steamboat jargon) will be presented by Hank Bloomer, retired architect and steamboat enthusiast, during the Central Texas Genealogical Society meeting Monday at 7 p.m. More...

New nursing director makes positive changes

Kathleen Kepler has been in the nursing field 27 years and has been the nursing director at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas for the past six months. In her short time as director, Ms. More...

Cancer support

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...

Registration set for GED night classes

Registration for GED classes is Sept. 2 and Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Phoenix Center, 508 W. Sixth St., building A. Classes begin Sept. 9 and are 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday during the school year. More...

Vows exchanged in Fort Worth

Tiffany LaShann Milligan and Montrell L. Hill exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 9, 2008, at the Beth Eden Baptist Church in Fort Worth. More...

Vendors sought for event

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...

Women's Bible study on tap

A women's weekly Bible study using Beth Moore's "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place," is set Sept. 9-Nov. 18. The study contains all new video footage and new graphics. More...

Temple church to hold festival

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple will host its annual Fall Festival/Jamaica on Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, 707 South 6th St. More...

CASA volunteers sought to assist local children

Six new Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers were sworn in by 33rd and 424th Judicial District Associate Judge Robert Hofmann and are ready to begin their work aiding children. More...