October 3, 2008 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Adamsville event

Adamsville Community Center's annual Game Warden's Night is Wednesday 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...

Flames camp, dinner slated

Lampasas High School Flames will hold a Little Sparks Fall Dance Camp today beginning at 3:30 p.m., and ending at the football game. Registration forms are available at the high school office. * * * On Oct. More...

College honors

Tarleton-Central Texas

Tarleton State University-Central Texas has released its list of summer 2008 graduates. Ceremonies were held Aug. 11 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. More...

Parents should consider benefits of teen entering workforce

A teen's list of wants surpasses the normal allowance. It might include new clothes, the latest in electrical equipment, a new car or a new computer. Unfortunately, those items usually aren't affordable without a steady paycheck. More...

In the Service

Jason Kunes of Austin recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

CattleWomen meeting on tap

Colorado River CattleWomen will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Giovanni's. Items to be discussed include the upcoming Mooonlight Madness Golf Tournament set Oct. 18. Also, voting for officers for 2008-09 will be held. More...

Episcopal priest emphasizes serving others

An array of books lines Reid Morgan's shelves in his office at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Out of all his reading, though, two specific Scripture passages -- Micah 6:8 and Matthew 25:40 -- have defined the priest's ministry. More...

St. Mary's Day celebration, dinner planned Sunday

Members of St. Mary's Episcopal Church invite the community to the annual St. Mary's Day celebration on Sunday. Festivities begin with the 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at which the Rev. Reid Morgan, St. More...

Fall fest, other events on tap

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lampasas will hold its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 11-12 at 701 N. Key Ave. Festivities include vendors, children's activities, an evening dance on Oct. 11 from 6- 10 p.m., a silent auction and raffle. More...

Waco ready

Lampasas High School ag mechanics student Bradley Siemens has been doing his part in preparation for the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo set in Waco through Oct. 11. Bradley has been cutting silhouettes that represent various livestock species. More...

Law changes: Retirees now salute flag

Congress has passed a law, Still Saluting, for retired soldiers and other veterans. The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act changed Section 9, Title 4, U.S. Code, which covers "Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of the flag. More...

Democrats to discuss banking bailout

Lampasas County Democrats will meet Saturday to watch a report by the Public Broadcasting Service program NOW entitled "Behind the Bailout," which analyzes the unprecedented proposal to bail out the American banking system. More...

School Menu

Week of Oct. 6-10

Monday, Oct. 6 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, green salad, fruit cocktail and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 7 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

95th birthday celebration set

A celebration honoring Bernice Hamilton, formerly of Lamkin and Hamilton, will be held Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express Woodway in Waco. Mrs. Hamilton will celebrate her 95th birthday on Oct. 11. More...

Classics plan Saturday event

Classics at the Classic gathered in the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In Sept. 6. The Britton and Carrigan families provided hamburgers, and the drive-in donated drinks for the event. The group dedicated the gathering in memory of Paul Murray. More...

LHS student commended in scholarship program

Lampasas High School Principal Brandon Stiewig has announced that Trevor McGuire has been named a Commended Student in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. More...

Gradel named to Tarleton honor society

Tarleton State University's Alpha Chi chapter recently inducted its newest members. Alpha Chi recognizes academic achievement and only extends membership to the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors in smaller universities and colleges. More...

It's a girl!

Brian and Kristine Wallace Jacob of San Antonio announce the birth of their daughter, Hailey Alis, born at 9:28 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2008, in San Antonio. At birth, Hailey weighed 8 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches in length. More...

Cutest pet photo entries accepted

Dog & Cat Lovers of America announces that cash prizes are up for grabs in the 2008 Fall Cutest Pet Photo Contest. Prizes include gift cards, trophies and $1,000 in cash. More...

Church sets trash pick-up

As part of its Texas Trash- Off commitment, St. Mary's Episcopal Church invites the community to join its annual trash pick-up, coinciding with the Lampasas Herb & Art Festival on Oct. 11. Participants will meet at Guyco Inc. on U.S. More...

Methodist church events slated

First United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women are hosting events in conjunction with the church's annual Fall Festival. On Saturday 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...

Wrangler Round-up coming

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. More...

Christmas bazaar

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...

Great American Smokeout will help people kick habit

Cold turkey for Thanksgiving? With the annual Great American Smokeout only a few months away, now is the time for smokers who want to quit smoking to start planning strategies for success. More...

Term paper research

AgSci Work-Based learning students and FFA members Arturo Diaz and Raynor Combs work on fall term papers as part of their critical thinking skills development. More...

Certification program set

A 15-credit-hour Superintendent Professional Certification program is offered by Texas Tech University College of Education. Students can attend classes at TTU at Fredericksburg, TTU at Highland Lakes or TTU Center at Junction. More...


 

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