July 24, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Strange 'creature' inhabits field in county

A recent discovery has been made in Lampasas County: a large land monster is said to inhabit an open field east of U.S. Highway 183. "My husband and I were fortunate to spot this monster on our way to Austin three days ago," said Naomi West. More...

ABWA slates leadership conference in Killeen

The American Business Women's Association was founded Sept. 22, 1959, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and is still providing networking, leadership and educational opportunities to business women in local communities. More...

Beef giveaway

Colorado River CattleWomen and Storm's sponsored the annual Beef for Father's Day giveaway. More...

Heart Hospital of Austin to offer free screenings

Heart Hospital of Austin and Championship Hearts Foundation will offer free heart screenings for student athletes ages 14 to 18 on Saturday from 8 a.m to noon at the hospital at 3801 N. Lamar Blvd. More...

Church preschool to begin 41st year

In what began as a vision among children's Sunday School teachers in 1968, First Baptist Church preschool and kindergarten has been providing early education in Lampasas for more than 40 years. More...

Teachers of the Year

John Bednarczyk has been chosen Region III Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2010. The 1986 Lampasas High School graduate earned a degree in 1992 from Texas Tech University. More...

KidFest set on Sunday

Four hours of free school immunizations, entertainment and healthy snacks are available to all Central Texans on Sunday during the 21st annual KidFest Health & Safety Fair set from 1-5 p.m. at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center. More...

Genealogical society plans monthly meeting in Waco

Central Texas Genealogical Society will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Waco McLennan County Library, 1717 Austin Ave., Waco. The program will feature Aaron Hohlt from the Fort Worth branch of the National Archives. More...

Youths attend leadership conference

Lampasas County youths who recently attended the Texas Farm Bureau's 46th annual Youth Leadership Conference at Angelo State University included Jessica Jazdyk, Cory Carpenter, Kirby Kennedy, Jacqueline Hensley and Kylie Bradley. More...

School Menu

Week of July 27-31

Meals served at Hanna Springs Elementary Monday, July 27 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, potato salad, applesauce and milk. More...

Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering its Stay In or Return to College Scholarship Program for 2009. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college. Applications are at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce, 205 S. U.S. More...

Visit from a general

Fort Hood's Maj. Gen. Jeffrey W. Hammond, right, visits with Lisa Simpson and J.W. Hutcherson at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Mrs. Simpson was incorrectly identified in a recent photograph. More...

Walk slated to benefit MS

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Lone Star Chapter will conduct its ninth annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk on Sept. 19 at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights to raise funds for research, programs and services for people with MS. More...

In the Service

Smith

Smith Air Force Airman Dominique P. Smith graduated from basic military training at Lackland A.F.B., San Antonio. More...

Killeen hospital closes entrance for construction

The Metroplex outpatient entrance is closed due to construction of the expansion project at the emergency department. All patients who need to register for outpatient services should enter through the main hospital entrance. More...

Evant church event on tap

Evant Church of Christ, 31 W. Brooks Dr., will hold its annual Gospel Meeting Sunday through July 31 with Lynn Parker as guest evangelist. The public is invited to take part. The meeting theme is "Facing Moral Issues. On Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. More...

LISD plans registration

The Lampasas Independent School District has released a list of registration dates, orientation schedules and meet the teacher nights for the start of the 2009- 2010 school year. More...

Local church to host BBQ fund-raiser on Saturday

The 2009 Women's Retreat is Aug. 7-9, to be co-hosted by New Jerusalem Ministries of Faith, 1011 Bridge St. Events Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 will be held at the Holiday House with the morning sessions at 10 a.m., and evening service at 7 p.m. More...

Area Agency on Aging seeks volunteer ombudsmen

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas is seeking long-term care ombudsmen for its program. An ombudsman works with people who use long-term care services to make sure that services are appropriately provided. More...

LHS graduates celebrate 50 years at reunion

The Lampasas High School Class of 1959 held its 50-year class reunion during Spring Ho at the Hancock Springs Hostess House, with a disk jockey playing music from the 1950s. More...

Poetry entries are accepted

A $1,000 grand prize is offered in a special poetry contest sponsored by The Celestial Arts Society. The contest is free and open to poets of any age. Fifty prizes totaling $5,000 will be awarded. More...


 

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