October 20, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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Hodges-Limmer

Couple exchange vows in Austin ceremony
Karen Elizabeth Hodges and Andrew Walter Limmer, both of Houston, were united in marriage on Aug. 22, 2009, at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Dr. J. Kie Bowman, minister of Hyde Park Baptist Church. More...

THC exhibit at courthouse

To help save the real stories of Texas history, the Texas Historical Commission developed a special traveling exhibit featuring colorful images relating to the agency's many projects and programs, including the LaSalle Archeological Project, Texas More...

Ombudsmen sought to assist nursing home patients

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas Ombudsman Program is seeking caring individuals to advocate on behalf of the nursing facility residents who live in Lampasas. More...

College honors

University of North Texas

Degrees were awarded during 2009 summer commencement exercises at the University of North Texas at Denton. More...

Grocery prices continued downward trend

Texas grocery shoppers continue to collect on savings in 2009, according to the latest results from Texas Farm Bureau's Grocery Price Watch. More...

Project Grad meeting changed

The meeting for Project Graduation for the Lampasas High School Class of 2010 has been changed. The group will meet today at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church. More...

National Night Out draws large crowd

Kempner held its National Night Out events at Taylor Creek Elementary School with representatives from the Kempner Police Department, Kempner Volunteer Fire Department, Capital Ambulance, Lampasas County Sheriff's Department and Texas Department of More...

Halloween events planned Oct. 31 for local youths

The Vision Lampasas! salute to Halloween, "Squared Silly: Family Fun in Lampasas," is Oct. 31 from 5-9 p.m. at the courthouse square. There will be music, bounce houses, candy, a prize walk, costume contests, games, hayrides and food vendors. More...

FFA students secure scholarships, scramble awards, prize money

The Lampasas FFA had a successful showing during the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo on last weekend in Waco. Students participated in the junior steer and heifer shows by breed classification, as well as the open jackpot steer and heifer show. More...

Fort Hood club bazaar slated

The Fort Hood Officers Wives' Club will host its 28th annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. More...

BBQ fund-raiser coming Monday

BBQ for Books on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will benefit the Lampasas Public Library. More...

Carnley's Corner

Some like it hot...including me
Lisa Carnley

I go into the winter season kicking and screaming; by that I mean not voluntarily. I despise the cold weather. I was not built (mentally) to withstand freezing temperatures, and I don't even want to get out of bed on cold mornings. More...

Art auction to raise funds toward restoration of historic school

Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold its second annual art auction and exhibition of fine art on Saturday at First United Methodist Church's Wesley Fellowship Hall. The exhibition opens at 6 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m. More...

Native artifacts collectors to be featured at art gallery

Lampasas couple to exhibit, offer items

Riverbend Fine Art Gallery will feature Libby and Warren Bluntzer of Lampasas, Native American artifact collectors, at the Dia de los Muertos and the Fascination of the Blue Stones public offering Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. More...

Official visit

Vice President Joe Biden visited Camp Liberty in Iraq recently and while there, spent time with troops including Lampasas High School graduate Michael Uhler (son of Rene' and Lore Uhler and grandson of Barbara Uhler), More...

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...

Blood drive set

AMVETS Post 80 will host its final American Red Cross blood drive of the year on Nov. 2 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old and in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. More...

Reminiscences of early-day Kempner

Editor's note: Longtime Kempner-area resident W.L. "Bill" Henderson has submitted the following information on the city of Kempner as he remembers it. He would like to share his reminiscences with Dispatch Record readers. 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...

Lampasas man graduates from DPS academy

Chad Freeman of Lampasas graduated on Oct. 9 from the Texas Department of Public Safety's Training Academy. Keynote graduation speaker was State Rep. Tommy Merritt of Longview. Troopers began a 28-week training academy in March. More...

Museum continues to seek information on veterans

Keystone Square Museum is continuing its quest for information on Lampasas County veterans to add to its existing files. A veterans' center has been established at the museum to honor former and current service members. More...

4-H Llama Club orientation slated

Central Texas 4-H Llama Club will hold an orientation on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. for any interested youth in grades three through high school. Phone Petra Richards at (254) 291-6206 for information or directions. More...

Tribute to vets slated

A group of county residents is planning a Veterans Day celebration to honor past and present service members. "A Tribute to Our Veterans, Past and Present" is set Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Badger Field. More...


 

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