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October 16, 2009 / Lifestyles

Worth the wait

Lampasas native's parents were married 16 years before the birth of their only child

Bobbye Alexander Behlau

My remarkable Lampasan for October is Shirley Patterson McNiel, who retired in August after working 34 years at the Lampasas Dispatch Record. Before I heard she was retiring, I had decided she would be the subject of my column. More...

Classics head to museum

Classics at the Classic will visit the Face of the West Museum on Saturday where museum owners Larry and Lisa Pohlman will host a chili supper for classic car enthusiasts. More...

Seniors invited to information fair on Nov. 6

Senior citizens are invited to a day filled with information about resources and services available to seniors and the general public on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Holiday House, 908 E. Fourth St. There will be 42 vendors on hand. More...

Bank makes FFA donation

The Lampasas office of The National Banks of Central Texas recently made a $500 contribution to the Lampasas Independent School District's FFA ag mechanics teams. The funds will be used for leadership development teams that will compete Nov. 9. More...

Project Grad

The Project Graduation Committee for the Lampasas High School Class of 2010 will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church. All parents of graduating seniors are encouraged to attend. More...

Artist of the Month

Morgan Connery is the Lampasas Art Club's Artist of the Month for October. Samples of his work are on display at the front of Lampasas Art Gallery in My Girls. More...

Photos

PHOTOS BY LISA CARNLEY Giveaways Lampasas Police Officer Brandy Edwards offers bags, pencils and other goodies to visitors at National Night Out activities at the H-E-B parking lot. More...

School Menu

Week of Oct. 19-23

Monday, Oct. 19 BREAKFAST: French toast, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken-fried steak, whipped potatoes, green peas, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Oct. More...

Kempner Cemetery group to meet

Kempner Cemetery Association will hold its annual membership meeting on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Training Room. More...

Events on tap at Briggs Community Center

Pickin' & Grinnin' Under the Stars will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Briggs Community Center. Bring a guitar or just stop by to listen to the music. Admission is free, and a concession stand will be open. Bring a lawn chair. More...

Local bank notes milestone

For First Texas Bank, last week was one of savoring 125 years of doing business locally. The financial institution staged a weeklong open house that included free sodas and popcorn. More...

Democratic Women set for meeting

The October meeting of the Highland Lakes Democratic Women will be Thursday and feature a panel of members who will examine "all the great things that have happened in our country as a result of Democratic leaders," according to a group spokesman. More...