December 19, 2008 / Lifestyles

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"Cooking with Betty"

New Year's holiday foods
Ring in the new year with a sparkling open house and sumptuous holiday appetizers. Selections include Corned Beef Bites, always a favorite; Salmon Party Roll; delicious Chili con Queso with Shrimp; and Vegetable Cocktail Aspic. More...

Surgeon suggests appearance can be improved without going under the knife

If anyone knows how time and an active lifestyle can impact a person's body and skin, it's a plastic surgeon. Nearly 11.7 million Americans turned to cosmetic procedures last year to improve their appearances. More...

Shopping spree

For more than 20 years, members of First Baptist Church of Kempner and Kempner Oak Hills Baptist Church have donated gifts and conducted a Christmas shopping spree for residents of Spring Oaks and Regal Nursing & Rehab More...

Christmas celebration

Adamsville Community Center was the site for the annual community celebration with Santa Claus arriving via fire truck, Christmas caroling, door prizes and lots of fun events. More...

Adopt a Pet

Einstein is a small, friendly, male wire-haired terrier-mix who is full of energy and affection. His scruffy coat is white with some black markings. Einstein is always ready for a romp with his family. More...

36 Club members meet for luncheon in Burnet

Members of the GFWC/TFWC 36 Club had a Christmas lunch at Tea-Licious in Burnet on Dec. 11. Chairman Bea Hohman and the social committee -- Kay Boone, Susan Detrick, Linda Hutcherson, Ann Johnson and Ellen McFarland -- made the arrangements. More...

Poetry contest taking entries

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes totaling $4,500. More...

Watchful eye

Lampasas High School freshman and FFA member Zac Dibble stands on decking being constructed as part of a group project for the 2009 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show Ag Mechanics Project competition. More...

Project work

Lampasas High School ag mechanics/FFA members Kelsie Ray, Bradley Siemens, center, and Josh McDowell discuss the next steps in constructing a show barn equipment stand for the upcoming Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show's Ag More...

Spring Ho donations

Several local organizations were beneficiaries of funds donated by the Spring Ho Committee. More...

Son born

Sarah and James Finley of Lampasas are the parents of a son, Samuel James, born Dec. 10, 2008, at 4:24 a.m. in Georgetown. At birth, Samuel weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 22 inches in length. More...

65th anniversary celebration set

A reception is set to honor the 65th anniversary of Willerson and Lorena Yeary. The event is Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Family and friends are invited. More...

Reviving the art form of the beaded vintage purse

Lometa woman honored for her creative expressions

Phyllis Poehlmann has worked with beads since she was 13. Her interest in the art form, coupled with her love for vintagestyle purses, enabled her to receive statewide recognition earlier this year. More...

Church Bible studies

New Covenant Church will offer a free areawide women's Bible study, "Nurture," by Lisa Bevere. The seven-week DVD study will be each Monday at 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 5. Women of all ages are invited. More...

CTC honors employees' for service

Central Texas College held an awards ceremony recently to recognize a number of employees for a combined 820 years of service. More...

Pierian Club holds Christmas concert

A Pierian Christmas concert of Christmas carols was held Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church. The annual event is presented each year as a gift to the community from the Pierian Club of Lampasas. More...

Library sets storytime

Santa Claus will visit with youngsters on Tuesday at the Lampasas Public Library. A special Storytime with Santa event will begin at 6 p.m. Parents will have an opportunity to take pictures of their children with Santa. More...

Ceremony held for CTC grads

The Central Texas College Nursing Program held a pinning and graduation ceremony for students in the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program at the LBJ Fine Arts Auditorium on the CTC campus. More...

Study shows need for increased education about panic attacks

The symptoms of panic attacks are frequently confused by physicians with other problems, indicating a need for better education in the area, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who surveyed physicians on the topic. More...