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Jason Byrd Many homeowners take great pride in their lawns and landscape. In Central Texas, maintaining a great-looking lawn during the summer months can be an often daunting task, especially when it is hot and dry like this year. Our office is often flooded with calls from homeowners battling everything fr... More ... Response to history book overwhelming Keystone Square Museum announced earlier this year it would be publishing a pictorial history of Lampasas County focusing on the years between 1865 and 1957. Since that time, the public's response has been overwhelming. Historic photographs of the county have poured in, and this has caused a dela... More ...
Brian and Donna Burson of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Laine, to Kolton Jones Latham, son of Mark and Shana Latham of Gatesville. Miss Burson is a Florence High School graduate and earned a degree in agriculture services and development from Tarleton State University... More ... Lions Club raising funds Lampasas Lions Club is raffling a 2008 Polaris Ranger with the proceeds to benefit the club's charities. Tickets, at $100 each, are on sale from any Lions Club member or at Hoffpauir Chevrolet. Only 200 will be sold. The drawing will be held Aug. 12. More ... Hospice volunteers are sought Lighthouse Hospice of Burnet is seeking volunteers to be friendly visitors and provide companionship for another person. Office help also is sought. Free training is provided. For information, phone Jean Munson, volunteer coordinator, at (512) 525-3853. More ...
Former Lampasas resident Leonor Curiel Solis of Kansas City, Mo., has been honored as one of five Cheerios Angel de Mi Corazon award winners, presented to those who have invested their time, talent and support in their community to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from heart disea... More ... LAFTA selling tickets for picnic Lampasas Association for the Arts will sponsor a Spring Ho picnic at the sculpture garden in Campbell Park July 12 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults for a shrimp boil and jambalaya, and $5 for a kids' hot dog meal. More ... Multi-Service Center 901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · 556-2550 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Public transportation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. More ... Donations being accepted toward medical costs Donations are being accepted to defray medical expenses for longtime Lampasas barber Terry Reed. Reed is in Metroplex Hospital in Killeen with serious health issues. Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at Community Church, 219 E. Third St., where a love offering will be accepted Sunday, or... More ...
50 years of service: David Bohannon, left, congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers. More ... See You at the Library 201 South Main Street This year's Summer Reading Club, "Texas Reading Club Jubilee: 1958-2008" was a great success. Congratulations to all participants on a great month of reading. We hope you had a good time with all the fun activities, crafts, stories and special guests, and we hope you discovered that reading and le... More ...
Hanna Springs Intermediate School fourth-grader Norma Jean Pierce of Watson recently made her second donation of hair to Locks of Love. Her first donation was 17 inches of hair, and her second donation was 18 inches of hair. More ... Pet Parade rules listed The 2008 Spring Ho Pet Parade will be July 11, with registration at the Santa Fe Depot building on the corner of Second and Live Oak streets at 8 a.m. The event, sponsored by Animal Health Center, will hold judging at 9 a.m. The Pet Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the depot and end up at the c... More ... Art gallery plans events The June meeting of the Lampasas Art Club included a trip to the home of Merritt Romans, who provided a guided tour through his gem and mineral museum. Members and guests enjoyed the myriad gems and minerals, all displayed to give the full effect of their color, shape or texture. More ... CTC summer semester registering Online registration for the second summer semester five-week courses at Central Texas College continues through July 11. Classes will get under way July 14. Returning students may log onto www.ctcd.edu and use the Web- Advisor link under the "current student" section to register. More ... Business courses to be offered Central Texas Business Resource Center offers business counseling, training and assistance to potential and existing small business owners at Killeen Workforce Center, 300 Cheyenne. Upcoming workshops and events, at $25 per person, include: • Business plan basics. July 8, 5:30-7 p.m. •... More ... Assistance given to find right child-care facility A child-care program can have a tremendous influence on a child. A good program may improve language skills, social skills and selfesteem. While no child-care facility can replace a parent's love and attention, well-chosen care can complement parents' efforts and enhance a child's development. More ... Photo contest open for entries International Pet Owners Club is offering cash and prizes in the 2008 Summer Cutest Pet Photo Contest. Prizes include cash, gift cards and trophies. Pet owners from the Lampasas area are welcome to enter. Deadline for the free contest is July 30. Dog or cat photos are welcome. More ...  |
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