October 17, 2008 / Lifestyles

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Community service

FFA, a nationally recognized organization, teaches students the importance of community service. Lampasas FFA recently reinforced the lessons while helping a local family in need. More...

School Menu

Week of Oct. 20-24

Monday, Oct. 20 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 21 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. More...

Annual genealogy lock-in scheduled in Waco

In celebration of Family History Month in October, the Genealogy Division of the Waco-McLennan County Library System, in cooperation with the Central Texas Genealogical Society, will sponsor the ninth annual Genealogy Lock-in tonight from 6:30 p.m. More...

Pidcoke plans 125th anniversary event

Pidcoke United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Oct. 26. The church service will begin at 11 a.m., with a catered meal to follow. More...

Stadium work

Top photo: Lampasas High School FFA senior Brian Kingsley tack-welds a flag stand at Badger Field for future use. More...

Criminal justice scholarship to be offered next spring

Central Texas College Foundation is the beneficiary of one of its own, as the campus police department donated $5,000 to endow a scholarship designed for criminal justice students. More...

Preservation Lampasas Inc. sets next fund-raising event

Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold its next fund-raising event on Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church. More...

Driver's ed accepting registrations

Classroom instruction for the next driver education program at Lampasas High School begins Oct. 27. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Class is limited to the first 30 paid students. More...

Carnley named to honor society

Pi Sigma Eta held its fall 2008 induction at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. The honorary funeral service fraternity is represented at the college by the Epsilon Chapter. Admission is based on scholastic standing. More...

Church to hold rummage sale

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Women will hold a rummage sale on Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. at the church, Fourth and Chestnut streets. Donations can be left at the parish hall today, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. More...

General Election SAMPLE BALLOT NOV. 4

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Family entertainment

Family entertainment Reid Schaub and Family played music throughout the recent National Night Out event at the H-E-B parking lot. More...

Cool drink

Geese in W.M. Brook Park seemed to enjoy the standing water on the sidewalks after Wednesday's rainshowers. More...

Democrats to watch PBS segment

Lampasas County Democrats will meet Saturday at 3 p.m. in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building to discuss veterans' issues and how cuts have affected veterans' care, said a party spokesman. More...

Couple plan winter wedding

Amber Dawn Banister and Robert Wayne Groves, both of Lubbock, plan to exchange wedding vows in a Dec. 20, 2008, ceremony in Lubbock. Miss Banister is the daughter of Melvin and Tricia Banister of Carlsbad, N.M. More...

Adamsville group plans two events

Adamsville Heritage Association's booth during the Herb & Art Fest was a successful fund-raising event for the group. Next up, the association plans to participate in the Town & Country Study Club's Arts and Crafts Show Nov. More...

LHS students earn AP recognition

Two students at Lampasas High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their achievement on AP exams. More...

Anniversary celebration held

B.E. and LaFayne Porter of Bend celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11. The couple was honored with a dinner on Sept. 12 by their three children, two grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. More...

Bend fish fry, auctions on tap

Bend Community Center will have its annual fund-raising fish fry on Saturday at 5 p.m. The meal will include fish and all the trimmings. A cake auction and silent auction will be held. All proceeds benefit the community center's upkeep. More...

CTC lists upcoming non-credit courses

Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department is offering the following upcoming non-credit courses. Piano: This group class is for beginners who have little or no piano experience. More...

Blood drive coming Nov. 3

The final American Red Cross blood drive of the year, hosted by AMVETS Post 80, will be Nov. 3 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, be in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. More...

Kempner Cemetery group to meet

Kempner Cemetery Association will hold its annual membership meeting on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Training Room. All those interested may attend. More...

Rehabilitation Technology Resource Center offers assistance to disabled

New developments in assistive technology are not only making life easier for people with disabilities, but also giving them hope, according to the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. More...

In the Service

Collier Army Pvt. Grant N. Collier has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. More...

Artist of the Month

Lampasas Art Club member Morgan Connery is the October Artist of the Month, and his work is on display in the foyer of My Girls in front of Lampasas Art Gallery. Retired from the U.S. More...

Special Elections - City of Copperas Cove only

Approximately 300 Lampasas County residents who are within the Copperas Cove city limits also are eligible to vote in two special elections whose balloting will coincide with the November 4 General Election.

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In the spotlight

Four-year-old Zachery Fields gets a charge out of the flashing lights on a local police cruiser during National Night Out. More...

Puddle jumpers

Lampasas High School students did some high-stepping to avoid ankle-deep water on their way to lunch Wednesday afternoon. More...


 

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