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The public is invited to see Keystone Square Museum's newest exhibit, "Cotton, Wool and Mohair: Lampasas County Agriculture," which explores aspects of the history of these important industries in Lampasas County. It includes loans from Jackie Chapman and Mark Langford, president of the American Mohair Association, who also shared his knowledge of the subject. More ... Members of the GFWC/TFWC 36 Club had brunch at the home of Linda Hutcherson for the group's first meeting of the club year on Sept. 11. Hostesses were member of the social committee, Bea Hohman, Kay Boone, Susan Detrick, Ann Johnson, Ellen McFarland and Mrs. Hutcherson, with 19 members present. More ... Rudy and Rachel Gill of Lampasas announce the birth of their son, Grant Grayson, born Aug. 21, 2008, at 4:09 p.m. at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Upon arrival, Grant weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. More ... Lampasas High School Flames will present a Lil' Sparks Fall Football Dance Clinic on Oct. 3 beginning at 3:30 p.m. For more information or a registration form, contact a member of the Flames, stop by the high school office or contact Amy Sweatt. More ... Melissa Cornwell and James Swift, both of Evant, plan to exchange wedding vows in an Oct. 4, 2008, ceremony at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lampasas. Miss Cornwell is the daughter of Bill and Connie Cornwell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Bonnie Manfull of Tucson, Ariz. More ... Cowboy Up for Kids will be held Nov. 8 from 6- 10 p.m. at Boulder Creek Farms, five miles east of Marble Falls on FM 1431. Eddie Eppler Chuckwagon Productions will provide dinner, with dance music and entertainment throughout the evening by KR Woods and his Cowboy Band. More ... Hill Country Herb Society is preparing for the October Herb/Art Fest. The group met in July for a workshop on making clay plant markers, taught by Rowena Fengel. Another workshop is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Angie Chester in Copperas Cove. The group will work on making wreaths using native material, and will finalize plans for the October event. More ... Local law enforcement officers and public safety officials will host the 25th National Night Out event on Oct. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at the H-E-B parking lot. National Night Out is an opportunity for citizens, law enforcement and other officials to join forces to promote crime-prevention awareness and to send a message that the community is working together to prevent crime. More ... Christian singing artist David Kauffman of Good for the Soul Music in San Antonio, will perform a prayer-filled concert on Sept. 25 from 7- 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lampasas. A love offering will be accepted. More ... Lampasas High School FFA president Reese Vann, center, earned his Lone Star FFA degree and pin over the summer and was recognized by his agriscience/FFA advisers Wes Harris, left, and Dr. Steve Forsythe. More ... Keystone Square Museum's annual Little Wrangler Round-up, for children ages 4 to 8 and their parents or guardians, is Oct. 11 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lampasas Public Library, during Herb/Art Fest. More ... Brandyl Brooks of Kempner has been selected by the Mustang Heritage Foundation to compete in the Extreme Mustang Makeover's Mission 007: Yearling Edition during the 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth from Thursday through Sept. 20. More ... 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Public transportation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. More ... The GFWC/TFWC Pierian Club met for its first meeting of the year on Sept. 9 at the home of president Susan Browder, with co-hostesses Johnnie Ewing and Lucy Walker. Nineteen members were present. Mrs. More ... The Texas Ophthalmological Association in partnership with EyeCare America, a national nonprofit organization that provides eye exams and eye health information to medically under-served communities, offers five tips for a healthy aging eyes in honor of September's Save Your Sight Month. More ... Kline Whitis Elementary teachers Brenda Collins, left, and Kimberly Jenkins help students evacuate a school bus during a recent safety program. More ... The Lampasas County Conservative Club will host a potluck, silent auction and membership drive Saturday at 6 p.m. at Tyson's Corners Hill Country Retreat and Conference Center. "Anyone interested in conservative principles is invited," a spokesman for the organization said. More ... A Town and Country Christmas Bazaar is set Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. Vendors are sought. Cost is $20 for for-profit organizations; $15 for non-profits; and $25 for concessions. Vendors should furnish their own tables, chairs and extension cords. More ... Jennifer Meyer, left, and Brittany Ham, members of the Texas State Bobcat Marching Band, and Lampasas High School grads and Badger band alumni. Jennifer plays the trumpet in the band, and Brittany is a member of the marching guard. More ... Those who missed registration for GED classes can still sign up on Sept. 23. After that date, registration is available only on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. For information, phone 556- 6638. More ... Lampasas Independent School District is participating in the College Board's Early Participation Program this year which allows 10th and 11th graders to take the PSAT at no cost. Students will register during English classes. The test will be $13 for ninthgrade students, who must register by Oct. 10 at the counseling office. More ... Vendors and exhibitors are being sought for the 14th annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 11 on Courtyard Square. Booths, at 10x10 feet, are $50 per space. Food booths are $80. To participate, contact the chamber at 556-5172 or visit www.lampasaschamber.org. More ...
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