November 21, 2008 / Lifestyles

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Burson-Latham

Couple exchange vows in Florence ceremony
Amanda Burson and Kolton Latham, both of Gatesville, were united in marriage on Sept. 27, 2008, at The Vineyard at Florence. Elder Bruce Crawford of Lampasas officiated the doublering evening ceremony. More...

Yule event

The Pierian Club will hold its 22nd annual Christmas Concert and Tea on Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The concert is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. More...

Christmas Cantata scheduled Dec. 7

The Lampasas Community Cantata Choir will present its "Festival of Carols" by Joseph M. Martin on Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2 Alexander Dr. The Joy Ringers Handbell Choir also will present special selections. More...

Donations for school windows being accepted

Preservation Lampasas Inc. is sponsoring a "Buy a window" project to raise funds for restoration of the historic Lampasas Colored School. Plaques will be placed next to the window naming the donor or honoree. More...

Montanan with Lampasas ties elected to state senate

Montana voters recently elected Taylor Brown, nephew of Niel Brown of Lampasas and cousin of Charlie Brown of Lampasas, to represent State Senate District 22. Brown, a Republican, defeated Democrat Lane L. Larson 55 percent to 45 percent. More...

DRT slates Yule dinner

Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold its annual Christmas dinner with guests invited on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hancock Springs Hostess House. Members will bring a vegetable, dessert or a salad. More...

Campus tours

Lampasas Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers will host a tour of the new Lampasas High School campus on Dec. 1. To attend, be at the District Administration Building at 4:30 p.m. More...

Home tour

The 2008 Christmas Home Tour, "An Americana Christmas," will be presented Dec. 7 from 1-5 p.m. Five local homes will be showcased, including the 485 Naruna Rd. home of David and Susan Millican. More...

Ramirez to dance in Austin

Ballet Austin will bring the company's 46th annual production of "The Nutcracker" to the Long Center for Performing Arts. The cast will include a Del Valle dancer who has ties to Lampasas. More...

Fund-raiser completed

FFA/agriscience student Garrett Gould offloads meat and cookie products to Curtis Smith, while members organize and sort the goodies as part of the annual Lampasas FFA fund-raiser held each fall. More...

American Lung Association celebrates 101st campaign

Millions will soon receive Christmas Seals in the mail courtesy of the American Lung Association. More...

Local artist featured in alumni magzine

The November/December 2008 edition of "The Alcalde," a publication of The Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas, offers a feature that salutes the entrepreneur. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 24-28

Monday, Nov. 24 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets/ gravy, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, hot roll, applesauce and milk. Tuesday, Nov. More...

LHS to host program on `cyberbullying'

Lampasas High School will present a community session on "cyberbullying." With today's technology comes inherent precautions that must be taken. Today's youth are much more exposed than adults may be aware. More...

Turkey day food trending higher in 2008

Shoppers looking to outfit their Thanksgiving table with the traditional holiday trimmings will find themselves spending a bit more at the grocer this year, according to Texas Farm Bureau's 23rd annual Thanksgiving Day price survey. More...

Trees, gingerbread houses to be on display

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...

Crime victims to be honored at Dec. 2 event

As the holiday season approaches, the Bell County Crime Victims' Coalition will pay tribute to area victims of crime by offering surviving victims and family members of all crimes the opportunity to place an angel ornament on a tree in recognition, More...

Special program

Students at Hanna Springs Intermediate School participated in a Veterans Day salute that included Jan Klose's choir, skits, a speech from a Fort Hood chaplain and other events. More...

Retired teachers to hold event

Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Dec. 2 at Lometa United Methodist Church for a holiday meal. More...

Flag presentation

In honor of Veterans Day, James Murphy visited Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehab to present a Texas flag to the residents. Accepting the donation is Candice Foster, activity director. More...

Donation

Lampasas Mission received more than $2,300 raised by Wal-Mart associates at the recent Halloween Fest, sponsored by the store and members of the community. More...

Today's Girl pageant set in Lampasas Saturday

Today's Girl Youth Organization will perform a community service activity benefitting Lampasas Mission by collecting non-perishable food items at the Lampasas Today's Girl competition on Saturday at Grace Fellowship Church on U.S. More...

Non-profits offered 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 and information is available by phoning Todd Briggs at 556-8030. More...