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Chamber president appreciates community welcome By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer Wal-Mart managers seem to come and go. So, here's a novelty: a store manager who has purchased a house in Lampasas County. And she said she plans to stay. Louise Beam is so sure she wants to continue to call Lampasas home that she has enmeshed herself and her family into the community. So much so... More ... Chamber supports wide variety of local activities A variety of activities is featured throughout the year in Lampasas County, many sponsored by the chamber. A short description of each 2008 activity follows. Needle Art/Quilt Show -- Held in March, sponsored by Keystone Square Museum. Brings in hundreds of exhibits from quilts and wallhangings to... More ...
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer In his seven years as a Lampasas County resident, John Parks has seen Lampasas grow dramatically. He witnessed the changes regularly as president of First Texas Bank, where he served many customers new to the county. More ... Chamber directors wear variety of hats Directors of the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce represent all facets of the community, and they handle a variety of committee responsibilities during their terms on the board. More ... Past chamber presidents listed 1918 Roy L. Walker 1925 W.H. Walton 1926 C.E. Curry 1927 W.B. McGee 1928 Gordon Mackey 1929 John C. Abney 1930 R.J. Paine 1931 Harley Tittle 1932 E.M. More ... Festival's Bar-B-Que event on tap The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and the Bar-B-Que Cook-Off Committee each year sponsor the popular Spring Ho Bar-B-Que Cook-Off. This year's event is July 11-12 behind the Lampasas County Office Building. Cookers check in on Spring Ho Friday to fire up their grills for the competition. More ... Car Cruise planning under way The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 21st annual Sulphur Creek Car Cruise June 14-15 at W.M. Brook Park. The cruise, an open run, includes awards, dash plaques, T-shirts and activities and games for the whole family. More ... Committee urges chamber involvement The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce's Ambassador Committee was initiated three years ago to help answer a need for chamber members to become more involved with local businesses. "Chamber directors usually sit on at least three different committees during their years of service on the board," ... More ...
The chamber of commerce opened its doors for business at its location on U.S. Highway 281 South in 2006 after moving out of the historic Santa Fe Depot on East Second Street. A number of fund-raising events have been held to help pay the building's purchase price. More ...
Chamber directors not pictured: David Millican & Brandy Carroll More ... Riata Roundup Rodeo scheduled June 20-21 An event that continues to gain popularity is the annual chamber-sponsored Lampasas Riata Round-up. This year's rodeo will be June 20-21. Held at Little Bear Ranch's rodeo arena on U.S. Highway 281, the riata draws cowboys and cowgirls from all over the state. More ... Artifacts show popular Aug. 9 is the date for the annual Central Texas Indian Artifacts Show in Lampasas. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to view the artifacts on display from professional dealers and novices throughout the country. More ... First women's expo planned The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce's first Women's Expo is May 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Mesquite Creek, 306 E. Second St. More ...
By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer A chamber of commerce can be structured in whatever way is beneficial for a community. And since it works so closely with the city of Lampasas, which strives hard for economic development and business recruitment, the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce focuses on tourism. More ... Chamber secretary assists Missy Hlavaty is the newest face at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. Serving as the organization's secretary, Mrs. Hlavaty has been in the office for the past seven months. She and her family have lived in Lampasas for six years, coming here from the hustle and bustle of San Antonio. More ... Calling all boots! Downtown mural project slated Vision Downtown Lampasas!'s art committee is planning a mural project April 26 from 8-10 a.m. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite pair of cowboy boots and be a part of "art" history in Lampasas. The event is at 411 S. Western St., at Jerry Goodson's surveying building. More ... Garage sale on Courtyard Square Courtyard Square Association's first Citywide Garage Sale of the year will be April 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Courtyard Square. More than 70 booths are avail- able. Cost is $30 per space and $35 for food booths. Funds raised will be used for improvements in the historic downtown area. For info... More ... Registration Kline Whitis Elementary School will hold its annual Kindergarten Round-Up for children who turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. The event is Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day Parents should bring their children, a shot record, birth certificate, Social Security card and proo... More ... Burn ban lifted for another week County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse has lifted the outdoor burn ban until April 25 at 6 p.m. The lifting of the ban allows residents to burn items in unincorporated areas of the county. More ... TxDOT to hold public hearing The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a Transportation Improvement Program meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Hostess House. TxDOT coordinates TIP meetings to inform the public of upcoming transportation projects in the three-county area of Lampasas, Mills and San Saba. More ... |
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