July 17, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Cookoff winners take home bragging rights

The Spring Ho Bar B Que Cook-off was held this year, with a large group of particpants. The top-placing teams and chief cook in each category follow. Grand champion and county bragging rights: Jason Hidaldo, The Drunkin Brisket. More...

School Menu

Week of July 20-24

Week of July 20-24 Meals served at Hanna Springs Elementary Monday, July 20 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, whole kernel corn, fruit cocktail, chocolate pudding and milk. More...

Dance contest draws good number of entries

The annual Spring Ho Dance Contest was held last week at AMVETS Post 80 in Lampasas. Results follow. Two step 1. Tommy and Amy Lamb. 2. Terry and Tonya Fowler. 3. Wanda Meyers and Wylie Guthrie. Waltz 1. Tommy and Amy Lamb. 2. More...

Floor, window contest ends

Winners in the annual Spring Ho Window and Floor Display contest follow. Window display: 1. Rutland's Fashion and Western Wear. 2. Home Place Floors. 3. (tie) Shooting Star Books & Gifts and San Miguel law office. Floor display: 1. More...

Photos

It was all fun and games for youngsters at the Spring Ho Carnival. More...

San Antonio float takes parade win

Many festive and themed floats and displays were entered in Saturday's Spring Ho Grand Parade. Judges named their top choices in each category. Sweepstakes: San Antonio Lutheran Coronation. Festivals: 1. Luling Watermelon Thump. 2. More...

Lake Victor

Lake Victor's annual homecoming is Aug. 8 at the Lake Victor Community Center (halfway between Lampasas and Burnet, three miles east of U.S. Highway 281 on FM 2340.). Barbecue and all the trimmings will be served at 12:30 p.m. More...

Vacation Bible School

Evant Church of Christ Evant Church of Christ, 31. W. Brooks Dr., will hold its annual Gospel Meeting July 26-31 with Lynn Parker as guest evangelist. The public is invited to take part. The meeting theme is "Facing Moral Issues. More...

Photos

Spring Ho photos top left to bottom: A contestant in the horseshoe tournament takes aim; a high-flying dive was part of the water sports competition; a Pet Parade entrant shares the spotlight with her pups; and a diaper More...

Rodeo queen

Lampasas High School junior Shannon O'Keefe, 17, was selected to reign during festivities for the annual Lampasas Riata Roundup held recently. The daughter of Shaun and P.J. More...

Youngsters take top derby spots

A number of youngsters were entered in the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby sponsored by Beta Mu Sorority. A list of winners is noted, followed by their parents' names as submitted by sponsors. 0-9 months Heat one: 1. More...

Classics headed to Lometa rodeo

Classics at the Classic have been invited to participate in Saturday's Lometa FFA Parade. The group will cruise from Storm's Drive-In at 3 p.m., and will gather at 3:30 p.m. at the Lometa School building. Everyone is welcome to join in. More...

Medical expert to highlight Democrats' gathering

The Highland Lakes Democratic Women will have Dr. Dana B. Copp as guest speaker at its Thursday meeting. Copp had his medical training in Texas and earned a master's degree from the University of Hawaii. More...

Beauty pageant winners noted

The 2009 Spring Ho Festival Miss Spring Ho and Little Miss were selected following opening ceremonies. Winners follow. Miss Spring Ho: Jessica Tucker, daughter of Tex and Lisa Tucker. She earned a $1,500 scholarship. More...

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Gospel Night drew large crowds. More...

Pet Parade winners listed

The 2009 Spring Ho Pet Parade and Show attracted a number of entries with many costumed children and pets. The grand and reserve champions participated in the Spring Ho Grand Parade. A list of winners, provided by the sponsor, follows. More...

Winner advances to next stage

The 2009 Spring Ho Hayloft Party was held at AMVETS Post 80. Winners follow. 1. Chastity Ross of Quinlan. 2. Lauren Mullins of Kempner. 3. R.W. Whittaker of Lampasas. More...

Church plans annual musical drama

First Street Church of Christ's 10th annual Family Bible School is Monday through Wednesday at 201 W. First St. More...

Christian author to preach at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Lampasas will host Christian author Dr. Calvin Miller for Sunday morning worship this week. Lampasas residents are invited to the 10:55 a.m. service when Miller will preach. More...

Public support group to begin

Clear Creek Baptist Church will begin a new ministry on July 29, "The Lord's Way," a support group for the public, each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will gather to share their experiences and God's word. More...

Photos

Spring Ho photos top left to bottom: A BBQ cookoff participant readies his grill; the Badger Band plays for the Spring Ho Parade; a youngster catches a fish at the carnival; and Pet Parade entrants and their pets dressed in More...

Fiesta fun

The annual Spring Ho Pet Parade garnered participants of all sizes, shapes and colors. Most were dressed in this year's theme, "Fiesta at the Springs," including this colorful pair, More...


 

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