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August 11, 2009 / Lifestyles

Carnley's Corner

Lisa Carnley

She came out of the dressing room as I stood in line waiting for an empty stall. Everyone (except she) could see she needed a little bit more material on the back of her pants. About a size or two would have sufficed. More...

Artist, author to be at gallery

Artist Connie Jordan will be at the Highland Arts Gallery on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to "share what she's learned about the world with other artists so they can achieve their own success," said a gallery spokesman. Growing up in North Texas, Ms. More...

Daughter born

Carter and Maurine Patterson of Lampasas are the parents of a daughter, Lola D Patterson, born July 30, 2009, at 7:06 a.m. in Austin. Upon arrival, Lola weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. More...

Democratic group to meet

The Democratic Women of Lampasas will meet at My Girls on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. to finalize plans for the annual Democratic Party Labor Day picnic. The meeting is open to the public. More...

"Cooking with Betty"

Special summertime recipes

Betty Jacobs

One of my favorite summertime lunches -- light enough for a luncheon, yet perfect for those gentle evenings for dinner at home -- includes Ham and Swiss Cheese Quiche, great Creamy Broccoli Soup, Orange Sherbet Salad and Chocolate Bundt Cake. More...

Davis family gathers at Briggs for annual reunion

The Davis family, descendents of Houston and Edna Spradling Davis who settled on Rocky Creek in Burnet County in 1875, held their annual reunion on July 18 at the Briggs Community Center. More...

FFA degree ceremony

Several Lampasas High School seniors were recognized at the 81st annual Texas FFA Convention in Dallas. Receiving the Lone Star FFA Degree were Michael Fisher, top photo, and James Lansford, below. More...

Ceremony held to rededicate Freedom Shrine

Members of the Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove and the Exchange Club of Copperas Cove joined for the recent rededication of the Lampasas Boys & Girls Club Freedom Shrine. More...

Annual fish fry benefit on tap by Preservation Lampasas Inc.

Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold its annual fund-raising fish fry on Aug. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday House, 908 E. Fourth St. Cost is $20 per plate. More...

Regular checkups are big part of staying healthy

Regular screenings are an important part of staying healthy, but it's hard to remember what tests are needed at what age. Baylor College of Medicine doctors offer guidelines to help maintain good health through the ages. More...

98th birthday is celebrated

Annie Straley celebrated her 98th birthday with a party at Yumm Factory on Aug. 8. Mrs. Straley was born Aug. 9, 1911, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, and moved to Lampasas County in 1931. She married Albert Straley. Mrs. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · FAX: 556-2550 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 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...

In the Service

Marine Lance Cpl. William Z. Welch has completed training with a 98 grade-point average and has received the designation of CH- 53E Super Stallion crew chief. More...

Letter carriers' group honors local resident

A Lampasan was recognized last month for his many years of membership in the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association. Edmon Daryl Edwards and his wife, Melba, were on hand when he received the 60-year membership award. More...

Central Texas native to speak to Aglow members

Lampasas Aglow, a community lighthouse of Aglow International, will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 Central Texas Expressway. Betsy Lechow, a teacher and mentor, will be the guest speaker. More...

College honors

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

The University of Mary Hardin- Baylor summer commencement was held Aug. 1 in the Mayborn Campus Center. This marked the university's 153rd graduating class, with 74 receiving baccalaureate degrees and 29 receiving master's degrees. More...

CTC adds new online fall courses

Central Texas College has added two new online computer management programs for the fall semester: the associate in applied science degree in information security management and a security management specialist certificate of completion. More...

Angel Food to take orders

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will be accepting orders on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and (the final order day) Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Food distribution will be Aug. 29. More...

LISD school supply list released

The first day of the 2009-2010 school term is Aug. 24 for students in the Lampasas Independent School District. And, for those who need to purchase school supplies, a list for students entering prekindergarten through eighth grades is provided. More...