September 26, 2008 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Adopt a Pet

Buttons is a friendly, young female Corgi-mix who is full of energy and affection. She has a medium-length coat with black and tan markings. Although she is not very tall, Buttons is always ready for a romp in the yard or a walk. More...

Cemetery meeting set

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

RTA meeting on tap Oct. 7

The Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lampasas Independent School District Administration Building's Board Room. All retired school personnel are encouraged to attend and join the organziation. More...

FFA camp

Lampasas High School FFA freshman agriscience students participated in the 2008 Area 7 Greenhand Camp held Sept. 20 at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park. More...

Indianapolis bound

Members of the Lampasas FFA chapter will attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 21-25. More...

Lampasas named GO TEXAN community

Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples recently announced Lampasas' acceptance as the newest member city of the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program, a rural marketing initiative of the state Department of Agriculture. More...

Game wardens to be guests at annual Adamsville event

Adamsville Community Center's annual Game Warden's Night is slated Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. Lampasas County Game Wardens Jeff Hill and Jim Lindeman will be the guest speakers. Please bring a Mexican food dish or dessert. More...

Biker Rally coming Oct. 17-19

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce's Historic Fire House Biker Run Rally is Oct. 17-19 behind the Country Inn at the intersection of U.S. Highways 190, 281 and 183. More...

That's LIFE

Are children in your family at risk for diabetes? It hasn't been too long since Type II diabetes was so rare in children that it was known as "adult on-set diabetes." Unfortunately, this terrible disease no longer discriminates against children. More...

Consumer alert: Give wisely after Hurricane Ike

When disaster strikes, many Texans want to make generous donations to charitable organizations. More...

Little Wranglers invited to event

Keystone Square Museum's annual Little Wrangler Round-up for children ages 4-8 and their parents is Oct. 11 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lampasas Public Library. Participants will meet at Keystone Square Museum prior to heading to the library. More...

Lampasan attends recent training course in Alabama

Emergency responder Robert McIlroy of Lampasas, representing the Texas Animal Health Commission, recently completed Homeland Security training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala. More...

Foundation seeks members to replant forests

The Arbor Day Foundation has unveiled a new campaign where those who join the tree-planting organization during September will help replant America's national forests for future generations to enjoy. More...

Essay contest open to high school students

High school students nationwide are invited to participate in the 2008-09 "Being an American" Essay Contest, which explores the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. More...

City offering two free events in October

The city of Lampasas is offering two free events in October. On Oct. 4, Music on the Square, from 8-11 p.m., will feature The Sieker Band. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage for an evening of Texas bluegrass music. On Oct. More...

Lampasas County to offer prescription drug discount card

Lampasas County will soon be introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. More...

Model T Ford Club coming to Lampasas

The Space City T's, the Houston chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America, will hold its 31st annual Texas T-Party in Killeen Oct. 2-5, and will include a stop in Lampasas. More...

College honors

Texas A&M University

Diplomas were awarded to more than 1,700 Texas A&M University graduates during summer commencement ceremonies. More...

Archeology program slated

A program and workshop on the archeology of Central Texas will be presented Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at Mills County State Bank meeting room on the Courthouse Square in Goldthwaite. More...

Button Club gathering set

The Bluebonnet Button Club of Burnet will meet Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnet County Courthouse Annex, Hwy. 29 East. The program will be presented by member Sandy Jackson on Marcus buttons. Visitors are welcome. More...

School Menu

Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3

Monday, Sept. 29 BREAKFAST: French toast/sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, applesauce, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Sept. More...

GED testing to be offered in Gatesville

The next GED test at Gatesville High School will be given Oct. 7-8. Those wishing to take the test must complete registration Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in room 22 at the high school campus. More...

Methodist Fall Festival scheduled

First United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women are hosting events in conjunction with the church's annual Fall Festival. On Oct. 4 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the men's group is staging a lunch in the Wesley Fellowship Center on U.S. More...

Annual club bazaar set

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. More...

Church to hold Fall Fest

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lampasas will hold its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 11-12 at 701 N. Key Ave. More...

Lometa church to sponsor training event

Church of the Hills will serve as one of 18 host sites in Texas for the Truth Project Simulcast Training Event on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The church address is 14149 South U.S. Highway 183, Lometa. More...

CTC lists October Continuing Education courses

The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department announced its upcoming class schedule for October. Registration is under way for the following classes. More...

Roberts Reunion set Saturday

The Roberts family reunion is set Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oakalla Community Center. Everyone is welcome. Bring a covered dish. More...

Lampasas care facility earns quality award, recognition

Lampasas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of 312 longterm care facilities across the nation that have earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living's Quality Award for demonstrating a strong commitment More...

National Night Out set by Police

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. More...

Harman School slates festival

Harman Community Fall Festival is Oct. 18 at the Harman School on Harman Road between Izoro and Pidcoke. There will be a cake walk, auction, children's room and multiple raffle items. A barbecue dinner is $8 for adults, and $4 for children. More...

Cowboy Up for Kids on tap

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. More...

Quality Counts

Lampasas County AgriLife Extension Agent Jason Byrd was a guest speaker recently at the Lampasas High School agriscience/FFA department. More...


 

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