August 14, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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Flames drill teams finish camp, earn awards

The 2009-10 Flames varsity dance and junior varsity drill teams recently completed their summer camp at Bozarth-Fowler Gym with instruction conducted by Danceline Productions. More...

Spice company issues product recalls

Adams Extract and Spice, LLC is announcing a voluntary recall of products because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. More...

Foods and nutrition project

Over the past few weeks, Lampasas County 4-H members have been participating in the foods and nutrition project. More...

Genealogy group to meet

Learn what the "invisible" or "deep Web" is all about and how to find genealogical information at the Central Texas Genealogical Society meeting on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Waco Central Library. 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...

Church rally set Aug. 19

New Covenant will hold its annual back-to-school rally on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the church parking lot, 1604 E. Central Texas Expressway. More...

Annual fish fry benefit on tap

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...

Scholarship opportunities offered to college freshmen

The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation and the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc. are offering four $10,000 Natural Resource Excellence in Education Scholarships in fall 2009. More...

Ceremony commemorating Battle of Medina on tap

The public is invited to attend the 196th anniversary of the Battle of Medina at a site in Atascosa County overlooking Galvan Creek, where between 800 and 1,300 men died Aug. 18, 1813, in the highest casualty battle in Texas history. More...

ACS to honor cancer survivors

The American Cancer Society seeks to recognize anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer -- whether it was yesterday or 30 years ago -- with a free gift and information. More...

Bible Study set to begin

The Beth Moore Bible Study "A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God" will be held Tuesday mornings and Thursday nights beginning Sept. 8. The 11-week in-depth study of King David will focus on his years as God's chosen king of Israel. More...

ARC blood drive coming to local store

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Aug. 21 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lampasas Wal-Mart Supercenter. For information or an appointment, phone Teri at 556-8217 or (800) 448-3543. Donors are eligible to register for prizes. More...

Quilt raffle

Charlotte Seale, treasurer of the Adamsville Heritage Association Inc., shows off a king-size quilt being raffled to raise funds for the organization. The quilt top was made by Ruth Fields Krivokucha's aunt and donated by Mrs. Krivokucha. More...

College honors

Central Texas College

Central Texas College hosted a graduation/pinning ceremony for 31 students in the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program at the college campus recently. Guest speaker was Jennifer Middleton, R.N., a professor in the program. More...

Good thing she had her poncho

As a hard rain falls Wednesday afternoon, Evelyne Faucheaux walks quickly down Chestnut Street on her way home. More...


 

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