September 4, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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O'Hair-Bumpus

Vows exchanged in Mexico
Jaci O'Hair and Ron Bumpus, both of Lampasas, exchanged wedding vows in an April 23, 2009, ceremony on the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The couple were married in the afternoon at Iberostar Paraiso Beach Resort. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman Jarrod A. Martin graduated from basic military training at Lackland A.F.B., San Antonio. More...

THC museum workshops taking place across the state

The Texas Historical Commission will sponsor workshops throughout the state targeting small museums through October. More...

ABWA schedules quarterly meeting

The Red Poppy of Texas Chapter American Business Women's Association, Georgetown, will host the Central Texas Area ABWA quarterly meeting on Thursday at Berry Creek Country Club, 30500 Berry Creek Dr., Georgetown. More...

Gospel singing planned by local church, group

An evening of a capella gospel singing is planned Sept. 12 at First Street Church of Christ in Lampasas. A capella groups the Gospelaires of Cleburne and Hims of Praise of Lampasas will perform a joint concert at 6 p.m. More...

Webcast to discuss threat of radical Islam

New York Times best-selling author Joel Rosenberg and guest, retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin, former commander of Delta Force, will be featured in a live Webcast Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m. More...

Perry declares special month

Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared September 2009 as Life Insurance Awareness Month, and has signed a proclamation designating the special month. "As we lead our busy lives, it is vitally important to take time to make plans for the future. More...

Degree earned

Cristine Ragland of Lampasas graduated with a master's degree in library and information science from the University of North Texas. Commencement exercises were held at the Denton campus on Aug. 14. More...

Gathering set for classics

Classics at the Classic will meet Saturday at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In at 7 p.m. Anyone with a classic car, truck or motorcycle is welcome to participate. Bring lawn chairs and visit with other classic lovers. More...

Bible studies to be held

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...

Generations

PHOTOS BY LISA CARNLEY

Photos clockwise from top left: Members of the Vision Lampasas! Art Committee celebrated completion of the mural, Generations; Three generations of musicians took to the stage when the Schaub Family entertained; Stephanie More...

Democratic Women plan annual Labor Day Picnic

The ninth annual Democratic Labor Day Picnic, sponsored by the Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas, will be Monday at the pavilion at the Hancock Park Golf Course, adjacent to the Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool, off U.S. More...

School Menu

Week of Sept. 7-11

Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day holiday Tuesday, Sept. 8 BREAKFAST: Scrambled egg, biscuit/jelly, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Taco salad/salsa, seasoned beans, cantealoupe, cornbread and milk. Wednesday, Sept. More...

Medicare workshop set

Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas and the Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center will present "Welcome to Medicare," a workshop providing basic information concerning Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), P More...

LHS driver's ed

Classroom instruction for the driver's education program at Lampasas High School begins Sept. 14. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 3:45-5:45 p.m. Class is limited to the first 30 paid students. More...

Remarkable Lampasans

Dodd serves as inspiration to writer
Bobbye Alexander Behlau

Jim Dodd is my Remarkable Lampasan this month. While I deal with a broken leg, I couldn't have picked a better subject than Jim to inspire me. More...

PEC opens Youth Tour Contest

Pedernales Electric is joining other electric cooperatives across the country in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Tour program. More...

Band meeting set Sept. 14

Lampasas High School Band Parents will meet Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the new high school band hall. Parents of high school band members are encouraged to attend. More...

Lampasas Aglow to meet Sept. 10

Lampasas Aglow, a community lighthouse of Aglow International, will meet Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 E. Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas. Gary Morse, founder of Gary Morse Ministries will be this month's speaker. More...

State housing agency releases funds for first-time homebuyers

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has released $81 million in mortgage loan funds available to help qualifying households purchase their first home. More...

Book-signing set today

Sarah Sutton will hold a booksigning today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lampasas branch of First State Bank of Burnet for her book, "A Hero for Quale." More...

DFPS launches campaign for safe daycare facilities

The Texas Department and Family Protective Services has launched a public awareness campaign. "Don't Be in the Dark," which educates parents about the dangers of illegal child care and urges unlicensed operators to get inspected and get licensed. More...

Membership drive slated for 4-H Club

Lampasas County is gearing up for 4-H. Students in third grade and up may join. There are numerous activities including foods & nutrition, livestock, photography and more. More...


 

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