January 6, 2009 / Lifestyles

Births

It's a girl! Bo and Laura Sharp of Driftwood announce the birth of their daughter, Kate Marie, born Nov. 19, 2008, at 11:37 a.m. at Seton Hospital in Austin. Upon arrival, Kate weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length. More...

Trim fat from daily diet for healthier living

Eating healthy is a goal for many people. Regardless of a person's age, the trend toward adopting a more healthy lifestyle is here to stay, and it often begins with altering one's diet. More...

Scholarships available for new students

Tarleton State University- Central Texas is offering scholarships for new students who enroll full-time in the spring 2009 term. First-time Tarleton-Central Texas students are eligible to apply for the scholarships, which are $750 each. More...

Bible Study

The new Beth Moore 10- week Bible study, "Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman," will be on Tuesdays from Jan. 13 to March 23. The study is open to all women each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 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. More...

Church event ready to begin

The Come Thirsty Class at First United Methodist Church will begin a study of the "Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross" by Dr. Arthur W. Pink on Sundays at 10 a.m. from Jan. 11. through Lent. More...

Heritage association to gather Monday

Adamsville Heritage Association Inc. will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Jones Music Hall in Adamsville. Anyone interested in preserving the heritage of the community is invited. An agenda will be provided at the meeting. More...

Free 'Twogether in Texas' Workshop to be held in Lampasas; marriage license discount offered

The new statewide "Twogether in Texas" healthy marriage initiative is offering $60 off Lampasas County couple's marriage license fee if the couple attends a free eight-hour secular healthy marriage workshop. More...

Adamsville group set to gather

Adamsville Heritage Association Inc. will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Jones Music Hall in Adamsville. Anyone interested in preserving the heritage of the community is invited. An agenda will be provided at the meeting. More...

Gem society meeting on tap Saturday

Highland Lakes Gem & Mineral Society will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marble Falls, Broadway and U.S. Highway 281. Enter through the back door in the lower hall. The program will be on local rocks and minerals. More...

CTC spring semester registration under way

Registration for spring semester central campus classes at Central Texas College continues through Friday. Classes begin Monday. More...

Democrats plan to meet

Burnet County Democrats will begin the new year with a non-dinner meeting Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at IBC Bank on U.S. Highway 281 in Marble Falls. More...

Plant group gathering set

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will have its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Marble Falls Public Library conference room. More...

See You at the Library

201 South Main Street

January preschool storytimes are this Wednesday with "Sip, Slurp, Soup," and Jan. 21 with "Squirrel Friends" storytime. Both events start at 10 a.m. * * * Want to give, but don't know how or what? More...

LHS driver education set

Classroom instruction for the next driver education program at Lampasas High School begins Monday. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Class is limited to the first 30 paid students. More...

Artist to offer demo at area gallery

Highland Lakes Art Gallery will host Betty Jameson of Austin on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the gallery. Ms. Jameson will demonstrate a mixed-media, staining technique including watercolor. More...