July 14, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

From first to last

With the final class graduating from the old Lampasas High School campus this year, many residents remember the early days of the high school, including Clara Faught and Billy Jackson, More...

LHS TAKS testing to be offered this week

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills retesting is offered this week at 8:30 a.m. at Lampasas Middle School cafeteria as follows. English/language arts, today; math, Wednesday; science, Thursday; and social studies, Friday. More...

Service honored

Wanda Meyers, left, has been recognized by Tyson's Corners Retreat Center for volunteering her time for several years to serve meals to military personnel and families. More...

BBB offers tips to keep bank account from getting burned

The summer months are here, and with record 100-plus afternoon temperatures across Texas, consumers are looking to stay cool without dipping too low into their wallets. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · FAX: 556-2550 Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Lunch reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. More...

Doe, two deer

Carl and Betty Atkins saw this doe give birth to two fawns near their yard in Lampasas recently just before dark. Atkins reports that both mother and babies are doing fine. More...

He's back....

Big R helps bolster His Kids with assist from former students

At 75 years old, his hair is completely gray, and his step isn't quite as spry as it used to be. But to all of "His Kids," Richard Williams still stands tall. More...

College honors

Tarleton State University

Jera Canales of Lampasas graduated from Tarleton State University magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Commencement exercises were held May 9. More...

Alzheimer's group to form in Marble Falls

The Alzheimer's Association/ Capital of Texas Chapter has announced the August opening of a new respite center in Marble Falls at Fellowship Baptist Church. More...

Art club's quilt raffle continues

Members of the Lampasas Art Club met in June at Lampasas Art Gallery in My Girls with president Mary Ellen Zimmerman presiding. Reports from committee members included a report on the successful garage sale to benefit the gallery. More...

Employment program offered for area youths

Creating Futures Summer Program, offered by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, is a summer employment training program that combines project-based summer employment/community projects with classroom activities. More...

Workshop offers cut in license fees

The 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 in Lampasas on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

McDaniel honored by Edward Jones

Edward Jones financial advisor Ken McDaniel has received several accolades recently. He was one of only 997 of the firm's more than 12,000 advisors who earned the Managing Partner's Award for outstanding sales and service over the years. More...

Experts share safety tips for summer picnics

Ants aren't the only creatures that can spoil a summer picnic, said a food safety expert with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. More...


 

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