November 28, 2008 RSS feed / Lifestyles

It's a boy!

Jill and Brad Schaffer of Austin are the parents of a son, Hudson Ray, born Nov. 10, 2008, at 3:24 p.m. at Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin. At arrival, Hudson weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches in length. More...

Crisis center seeks sponsors

Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center is seeking sponsors for its Adopta Family program for the holiday season. New, unwrapped gifts, monetary donations and new toys are requested and will be distributed to needy families. More...

Youth recognized

Cheyenne Maples, a Lampasas Middle School seventh-grader, performed at the Mason Opry with the legendary Curtis Potter (top photo). It was the second time they have performed on the same show. More...

ABWA has quarterly meeting

Central Texas Area American Business Women's Association Council held its quarterly meeting on Nov. 13 at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Killeen, hosted by the Heart of Texas Chapter in Killeen. More...

Non-profits offered free booth space during Christmas fest

Courtyard Square Association is offering local non-profit food vendors an opportunity to set up a booth during the Carol of Lights Festival Dec. 5 at no charge to the organization. More...

Heritage group to celebrate Christmas

The Adamsville Heritage Association will complete its 100-year anniversary celebration on Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m. A two-mile stretch of U.S. More...

More ag business

FFA/4-H parent Judy Vann Kennedy, above, looks over validation materials as she joined the Fisher and Ramon children in completing the 2009 swine validation process for the upcoming Lampsas County Youth Livestock Show as well as the major stock More...

Master Naturalist program to be offered

An opportunity to learn about the ecology of the Hill Country will be available this spring through the Highland Lakes Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. More...

Browning garden group studies butterflies, moths

Hideko Dewalt gave a presentation on "Butterflies and Moths" when the Browning Community Garden Club met recently at Mrs. Dewalt's home in Copperas Cove. More...

Band Parents

Lampasas Band Parents will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lampasas High School band hall. All interested persons are invited to attend. More...

School Menu

Monday, Dec. 1 BREAKFAST: Waffles, sausage patty, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, green salad, fruit cocktail and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 2 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. More...

CTC releases December non-credit course list

The Central Texas College Continuing Education Department is conducting registration for classes in December. Introduction to the Internet and E-mail: Surf the information superhighway in this interactive class for beginners. More...

Good showing

Lampasas High School FFA member Kelsie Ray placed fourth in the job interview competition held at the recent Area 7 FFA leadership contest in Blanco. More...

Metroplex Hospital receives recognition

Metroplex has been named one of the Best in Texas for Newborn Hearing Screening Programs in 2007 by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which is the highest rating possible for a birthing hospital. More...

Yule 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...

HCCAC raises $60,000 at Cowboy Up event

The Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center raised $60,000 during its recent Cowboy Up for Kids event at Boulder Creek Farms near Marble Falls. More...

Add forgiveness to holiday checklist this season

To forgive and forget is not easy, but an expert at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers tips that can ease the process and bring a little more cheer to holiday family gatherings. More...

Museum Foundation to release history book

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...

Be choosy when selecting a pet

Depending on one's family lifestyle, the responsibility of taking care of a dog or cat may be too time consuming. More...


 

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