February 13, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

AARP Tax Aide

The AARP is offering its annual Tax Aide program at the Lampasas Senior Center. Volunteers will prepare tax returns for middle- and low-income taxpayers with a special emphasis on seniors ages 60 and older. More...

Kempner VFD to sponsor annual auction, barbecue

The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department's annual barbecue dinner and auction is March 7. A catered barbecue meal will be served beginning at 3 p.m., and includes brisket, all the trimmings and a drink for $6 for adults and $3 for those under 13. More...

Student council members

Members of the eighth-grade Lampasas Middle School Student Council include Chris Longoria, Adrianna Rodriguez, Mackenzie Benton, Kailey Davis, Sydney Simmons, Jenna Jenkins, Marley Wiggins, Beau Webb, Lauren January, Sydney French, Chris Monroe, More...

Youths have success at stock show

Lampasas County 4-H and FFA youth participated against stiff competition from across the state at the Fort Worth Junior Livestock Show last week. Leading the way was Kallen Vann, who exhibited the champion lightweight ABC steer. More...

CTC lists upcoming continuing education courses

The Central Texas College Continuing Education Department winds up the month of February with a variety of non-credit course offerings including dance, personal development and home décor. More...

School Menu

Week of Feb. 16-20

Monday, Feb. 16 Holiday, no school Tuesday, Feb. 17 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Country-fried steak, whipped potatoes, steamed broccoli, orange wedges, biscuit and milk. Wednesday, Feb. More...

Saturday cruise

A small group of the classics that gathered at Storm's Drive-In cruised to Blanco last weekend, including Danny and Brenda Britton, Bobbie Murgatroyd, Ron Phelps, Lynn Betts, Cindy Williamson, Dillon Angel, More...

College honors

Stephen F. Austin State University

Students named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches include Lampasas County residents Elizabeth Moon-River Olds, an economics major, and Shanna Beth Taylor, a nursing major. More...

Herbal medications can pose risk to elderly population

Older people, who are more likely to take prescription medications and suffer from chronic diseases, face increased risks when taking herbal or dietary supplements, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine and colleagues in a report that appear More...

Cemetery preservation workshop planned

Texas Hill Country Trail Region will present a cemetery preservation workshop in association with the Texas Historical Commission on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is set at the Y.O. More...

Three grant-writing events on the horizon

Grant writing and resource development workshops are set in Houston on March 17-18; Dallas, March 19-20; and San Antonio, June 25-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. More...

Poster contest open to students

The Department of State Health Services is sponsoring a national public health awareness contest to encourage students to use art to show ways they can protect themselves and their families from diseases spread by mosquitos, ticks and fleas while o More...

Needle art show to accept entries

Stitches in Time, the annual fund-raiser for Keystone Square Museum, will be March 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

TDHS shot clinic slated Monday

Texas Department of Health Services will offer vaccinations for those ages six months and older on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wal-Mart. Cost is $10 for a flu shot; $20 for pneumonia vaccine; and $10 for Tdap or TD. More...

Retired teachers discuss resources available to homebound residents

Deborah Dixon, marketing representative of Metroplex Health System Home Care, and Connie Hamill, social worker with Metroplex, were guest speakers for the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association on Feb. 3. More...

Valentine's event on tap

Lampasas Boys & Girls Club will hold a Sweetheart Valentine's Night Out on Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight at its new location, 1602 FM 580 East. There will be structured activities by age including games, movies, music and arts and crafts. More...

Pancake supper, auction slated

Community centers at Briggs and Oakalla will benefit from funds raised at an all-you-caneat pancake supper on Feb. 21 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. A silent auction also will be held. More...

Lampasas Aglow meeting set

Lampasas Aglow, a community lighthouse of Aglow International, will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 Central Texas Expwy. Scott Windrum, founder of WindSong Ministries, will be the featured speaker. More...

More council members

Lampasas Middle School Student Council representatives for the seventh grade include Danielle Chapman, Cheyenne Maples, Jesse Shadrick, Samantha Phillips, Ashley Bender, Sadie Sappington, Sheridan Brooks, Austin Reeves, Jeremy Hughes, Alex Hupp, More...

LHS class seeks grads

The Lampasas High School Class of 1959 is planning its 50- year celebration this year to include participating in the Spring Ho Grand Parade and gathering at the Hostess House. More...

May wedding set by couple

Vicky Ruth Cooke and Brian Lee Johnson plan to exchange wedding vows in a May 2009 ceremony at the Baylor University campus. Miss Cooke is the daughter of Bill Cooke of Killeen and the late Patsy Chafin Cooke. More...

Lampasas pilots' group plans to gather at Tyson's Retreat

Lampasas Pilots Association will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at Tyson's Retreat, 1135 CR 1050. From Key Avenue, go west three blocks on Avenue E. Turn right on Ridge Street and travel a half-mile. Turn left at the American flag onto a long driveway. More...

Sue Mayborn Women's Center opens at Metroplex

Facility provides specialized services

The Sue Mayborn Women's Center is now an official member of the Metroplex Health System family. Phase 1 of construction is completed. Vice President Jeff Villanueva said the facility is now available to all patients, visitors and families. More...

Lampasas joins in national FFA Week observance

The Lampasas FFA chapter will join over 500,000 members nationwide in celebrating National FFA Week. This year's theme is "Step Up -- Stand Out," and the local FFA members have planned activities to celebrate FFA Week, set Feb. 21-28. More...

Banners provided by TDA

The colorful banners along Key Avenue were made possible by Vision Downtown Lampasas! More...

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Lampasas High School graduate Jason Lake, a physical education teacher in Arlington, recently challenged his students to raise funds for the American Heart Association. The AHA raises awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke. More...

Artist demo

Pat Haberman of Dripping Springs will demonstrate oil painting with a Tuscan landscape Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Lakes Art Gallery. Ms. More...

Fund-raiser to benefit fair grounds

The Leadership Hamilton Class of 2009 will sponsor a Valentine's dinner and dance at the Jayson Harris Pavilion in Hamilton Saturday to benefit the Fair Park Revitalization project. More...

Meeting, potluck dinner to be held

Adamsville Community Center will hold its annual business meeting and potluck dinner today at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a covered dish. More...


 

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