October 31, 2008 / Lifestyles

Teen earns accolades at district FB contest

The District 8 Farm Bureau Miss Farm Bureau, Talent find and Speech Contests were held in Temple on Oct. 18. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 3-7

Monday, Nov. 3 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage patty, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, green salad, fruit cocktail and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 4 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. More...

LHS student earns spot in orchestra

Michael Rios, a Lampasas High School senior, was named second alternate to the Texas Music Educator's Association Region 8 all-Region Orchestra. He auditioned for the orchestra on Oct. 25 at Temple High School. More...

Burnet Democrats plan rally, meeting

Burnet County Democrats will have an election day rally Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Diego's Mexican Restaurant in Burnet, south of Seton Hospital on U.S. Highway 281. All Democrats are invited. More...

Preservation Lampasas fund-raiser on tap to benefit Colored School restoration

Preservation Lampasas will hold a fund-raising art exhibition and auction on Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church's Wesley Fellowship Hall. The exhibition begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the auction at 6:30 p.m. More...

Treatment for smokeless tobacco users available on Internet

For the first time, effective treatment for smokeless tobacco addiction is available on the Internet through a research study funded by the National Cancer Institute. More...

Llano Art Gallery to host live demo

Llano Art Gallery will host a demonstration of live drawing by Mason artist Dorrett Townsend on Monday. Ms. Townsend has formal training and an extensive background in commercial art, public education and painting. More...

Project Feeder Watch to get under way in November

More than 100 studies have shown that getting closer to nature reduces stress and promotes a feeling of well-being in children and adults. So filling feeders and counting the birds that visit may be just what the doctor ordered. More...

Gingerbread houses, trees to be judged

Keystone Square Museum's annual Christmas Tree Exhibit and Gingerbread House Contests will kick off Dec. 5 during the Carol of Lights Festival at 303 S. Western St. This year's theme is An Americana Christmas. More...

Highland Lakes group to gather

Debbie Carter, a member of the Highland Lakes Democratic Women, researched "Earmarks" that have been getting quite a bit of attention during this year's election. She shared her findings with the group at the recent meeting. More...

Grief workshops set next month

"Facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one" is the topic of bereavement workshops to be held Nov. 12 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main St. in Marble Falls and Nov. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. More...

Food bank seeks help in Austin

More than half of the Capital Area Food Bank's donations each year come in during November and December. That's more than 635,000 pounds of food in two months. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Oct. 29 -- Bret David Bonner, 34, of Kempner for sexual assault of a child. He posted bond and was released the same day from the Lampasas County Jail. More...

History book release slated

The Lampasas County Museum Foundation has announced that Keystone Square Museum's photographic history, "Lampasas County," is slated to be released on Feb. 16. The price will be $21.99 plus tax. More...

Class of 1968 sets reunion

The Lampasas High School Class of 1968 will meet in observance of its 40th anniversary on Nov. 8. The celebration will be at the Hancock Springs Hostess House on the lower floor from 6-9 p.m. A disc jockey and finger foods will be provided. More...

Oak Hill Cemetery

Oak Hill Cemetery Association Executive Board will meet today at 4 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. The public is welcome to attend. * * * The cemetery will close at 4 p.m. today. More...

Cowboy up for Kids fund-raiser slated

The second annual 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...

Club hears information on pocket gardens

Marlene Gillman of Killeen, director of Texas Garden Clubs District V, presented a program on pocket gardens at a recent meeting of Browning Community Garden Club. Mrs. More...

Account set up at bank to help area youth

An account has been established at First Texas Bank in Lampasas for Michael Summerville, the 22-month-old son of Bill and Sabine Summerville of Bulverde, and the grandson of Jimmy and Dorothy Summerville of Lampasas and Marlice Patterson of Kempne More...

Classics set to gather Saturday

Classics at the Classic will gather Saturday at 4 p.m. at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In. Anyone wishing to show off their classic vehicle is invited. More...

HOT show

Breighton Loeffler, above, had the BOPB reserve grand champion in the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo Junior Show. In the jackpot show, he placed fourth in the BOPB and third with his Hampshire. More...

CTC Continuing Education courses offered

The Central Texas College Continuing Education Department is holding registration for its noncredit courses. A variety of exercise, self-improvement, computer and art classes are available. More...

Farm Bureau directors elected

Lampasas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors met Oct. 14 for its monthly meeting. The board welcomed Asa Langford as a new director. Mickey Edwards was elected president. More...

ABWA Council schedules quarterly meeting, meal in Killeen

The Central Texas Area American Business Women's Association Council will hold its quarterly meeting on Nov. 13 at the Howard Johnson, 803 E. Central Texas Expwy. in Killeen. Heart of Texas Chapter will host the meeting. More...

Non-profits can raise funds through free booth space

The Courtyard Square Association is offering non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise funds during the Carol of Lights Festival set Dec. 5 downtown. Free booth space is available by phoning Todd Briggs at 556-8030. More...

Adopt a Pet

Rags is a friendly, young male German shepherd-mix who is full of energy and affection. His short-haired coat is black with tan and white markings. Rags is waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. More...

Social Security announces launch of Compassionate Allowances

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Son born

William and Ashley Withers of Lampasas announce the birth of their son, Randy Wade, born Oct. 11, 2008, at 3:22 p.m. in Georgetown. Upon arrival, Randy weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches in length. He joins a sister, Bayli. More...

Students urged to apply for fellows program

The Texas Historical Commission is seeking student applicants for its Preservation Fellows Program, which strives to increase the diversity of professionals working in the field of historic preservation. More...

GED tests set at Gatesville

The next GED test at Gatesville High School will be given Nov. 11-12. Those wishing to take the test must complete registration on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. in room 22 at the high school campus. More...

New precinct chairs, election watch party announced by Burnet GOP

The Republican Party of Burnet County has named two new members to its executive committee. Kathy Sievers will represent Precinct 15, and Steven Todd will serve as precinct chair for Precinct 20. More...

CASA to hold open house in Kingsland

Court Appointed Special Advocates for the Highland Lakes Area will hold an open house on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the CASA office, 1719 Ridgeview in Kingsland. More...

Nix slates annual chili lunch

Nix School Community Center's annual all-you-can-eat chili lunch is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Oakalla VFW plans fajita dinner, auction

Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department's annual all-you-caneat fajita dinner is Nov. 1 from 5- 9 p.m. at the fire department. The meal will be $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. More...