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Book review shared at club meeting Janice Woods Windle's book, "True Women," came to life at the recent meeting of the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas, as Gladys Dickison briefly reviewed the book along with her participation in filming of the book for television. More ...
Members of the Lampasas Colored School Committee recently broke ground to commemorate the beginning of work to restore the historic school building. More ...
The 2008 kickoff party for Lampasas Relay for Life is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday House, 908 E. Fourth St. More ... School Menu Monday, May 5 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets/ gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans, hot rolls and milk. Tuesday, May 6 BREAKFAST: Ham slice, muffin, fruit or juice and milk. More ... Team roping set to raise money for breast cancer When cowboys and cowgirls arrive at Circle T Arena just west of Hamilton today for the Sweetest Loop, among them will be some of the biggest names in team roping to help raise money for breast cancer research and women's health. More ... Cemetery groups Naruna Naruna Cemetery Association will meet at Naruna Baptist Church fellowship hall Sunday at 4 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Dues will be collected or they can be mailed to June Davis at 701 S. Willis, Lampasas, TX 76550. More ... Adamsville fish fry slated Adamsville Community Center will have its annual fund-raising fish fry May 16 at 6 p.m. at the community center. A Ruger M 77 Hawkeye 22/250 rifle will be raffled. Other items will be auctioned and a bake sale will be held. Tickets for the fish fry are $8 per plate for adults, and $4 for childre... More ... CTC lists non-credit courses The Central Texas College Continuing Education Department is offering the following courses. Word 2003: Explore and practice the basics of this popular word-processing class for beginners. Learn to create and edit documents such as letters, envelopes and banners. Class will meet Mondays and Wedn... More ... Riata queen contest set The Lampasas Riata Roundup is June 20-21 at Little Bear Ranch Rodeo Arena. The sixth annual Riata Roundup Queen Contest is open to girls in grades seven through 12. Applications and official rules are available at Lampasas High School, Lampasas Middle School, Lometa School, Lampasas County Extens... More ... Classics to gather Saturday Classics at the Classic will gather Saturday at 7 p.m. at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In. Everyone is invited to either bring a classic or just come out and enjoy the classics on display. The event is free and open to the public. More ... Pierians get tips for gardening, landscaping The country home of Cindy and Joe Abel was the site for the meeting of the GFWC/TFWC Pierian Club April 8 with 23 members present. Co-hostesses were Kim Garrett and Nancy Patteson. Mrs. Abel introduced the speaker, Central Texas gardener and newspaper man Bill Luedeke from Oatmeal. More ...
Carolann Haggard's sculpture, "Pegasus," was the topic of conversation of Lampasas sculptor T.J. Mabrey, left, and City Manager Mike Stoldt and his wife, Kay. "Pegasus" was installed at the park last Saturday along with several other sculptures. More ... Interior decorator helps club members with design Beverly Wood gave a program for the GFWC/TFWC 36 Club April 10 in the home of Amy McDaniel. Co-hostesses were Margaret Oberender and Jean Phillips. Twenty-two members were present. Mrs. Wood is a licensed interior decorator who practiced her trade for 25 years in the Houston-Conroe area before mo... More ...
Delbert Beckham's "Habitat" is on view at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden. The artist, who designed "Habitat" from welded steel, was on hand for Saturday's sculpture unveiling, along with Nancy Gray, representing Art in the Park. More ... Myasthenia gravis group to gather A support group for those diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Spicewood Springs Branch of the Austin Public Library. For information, contact group coordinator Linda Ann Joslin at (512) 258-7156 or texaspm3@sbcglobal.net. More ...
Art in the Park held a private viewing and reception recently for sculptors with artwork at Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden. Each of the nine sculptures was highlighted, and visitors were treated to hors d'oeuvres and wine. More ... Middle school art show set Seventh- and eighth-grade art students at Lampasas Middle School will participate in the annual art show May 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school's library. All art students will have work on display, and everyone is invited to attend. More ... Little Miss, Miss Spring Ho accepting applications The Spring Ho Committee is accepting entries for the 2008 Little Miss Spring Ho and Miss Spring Ho Beauty Pageant set July 7. Miss Spring Ho entrants must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at Lampasas or Lometa high schools. More ... Briggs VFD plans event Saturday The Briggs Volunteer Fire Department will have a barbecue, auction and live music Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. Pauline Reese will headline the event, and Jarrett Schaub from Lampasas also will perform. Tickets are $8 for food only, and $20 for food and entertainment. More ...
A visitor admires "Horse" at Campbell Park, a red granite piece with a base of native limestone created by Waco artist Rolando Saenz. More ...
Perception versus reality Robbis Storm Shakespeare got it wrong. At least sometimes. "What's in a name?" Juliet asks. "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Makes sense. Sounds logical. How could it be otherwise? But consider this. Roses smell sweet -- no question about that. More ... Live play to be shown at church School Creek Baptist Church's sanctuary will be the site for a presentation of "Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming," a live play staged by the Hamilton Civic Theatre. The event is May 25. A covered dish meal will be served on the church grounds at 12:30 p.m., followed by the play at 2 p.m. More ... Youth camp accepting applications Salvation Army Youth Camp is accepting applications for the 2008 summer term. Camp is set June 30 to July 5 for kids ages 10 to 12. There is no cost for youths to attend. Forms are availble at Hanna Springs Intermediate School. More ... Gem, mineral society set for meeting Highland Lakes Gem & Mineral Society will meet May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marble Falls, Broadway and U.S. Highway 281 South. Enter through the back door in the lower hall. The program will be a video on rock and gem collecting. Visitors are welcome. More ... Church yard sale on tap Clear Creek Baptist Church's pre-teen and children's departments will host a sale at the church's fellowship hall Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Funds raised will help defray costs of sending youths to summer camp. The church is a few miles west of Copperas Cove off of U.S. Highway 190 on FM ... More ... Austin school plans reunion The A.N. McCallum High School Class of 1978 will hold its 30th-anniversary reunion June 20- 21 in Austin. RSVP by May 30 to Jody Ray Smith at McCallum High School at JRay2@austinisd.org or visit mac78reunion.com for more information. More ...
Brandyl Brooks, a Lampasas FFA student, took top awards at the Houston Stock Show's Paint Horse Show. Miss Brooks was the highpoint exhibitor in the 14- to 18-year-old division. More ...
Kayla is a friendly, young female dachshund-mix who is full of energy and affection. Her short-haired coat has black and brown markings. Kayla is waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. More ...
Texas Department of Transportation crew of Luis Herrera, left, and Bill Henderson, third from left, recently installed an Adopt a Highway sign on FM 581 East in Adamsville. More ...
Rumley Extension Education Club of Lampasas attended the District 7 Spring Conference in Llano April 22. County Extension Agent Marilyn May attended with several delegates and club members. More ...  |
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