October 23, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Mammograms offered at Lampasas, Killeen hospitals

According to the American Cancer Society, each year approximately 1.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. Of these, nearly half a million will not win their battle. More...

First Presbyterian to celebrate Reformation

First Presbyterian Church of Lampasas will celebrate Reformation on Sunday with a songfest at 11 a.m. More...

Band dominance

The Lampsas High School Badger band earned straight "1s" at Saturday's UIL Region 8 Marching Contest in Waco. Shown with their first division trophy, the band will next move onto the UIL Area D Marching Contest at Hays Consolidated High School. More...

Blood drive coming Nov. 2

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...

Club bazaar set Nov. 7

Town & Country Study Club is taking booth reservations for its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

District winner

Lampasas High School student Kirby Kennedy, representing the Lampasas County Farm Bureau, took first place in the District Farm Bureau Free Enterprise Speech Contest recently at Temple. More...

Youths offered second chance to earn diploma

Texas Challenge Academy, an education program of the Texas National Guard, gives youth 16 to 19 years old who have dropped out or are in danger of dropping out of high school, a second chance at success. More...

Church to sponsor clean-up

St. Mary's Episcopal Church will hold its quarterly highway cleanup Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Guyco Inc. parking lot as part of its Adopt-a- Highway program. Volunteers are needed. Victor Reed will provide trash bags and vests for volunteers. More...

Church dedication

Adamsville Baptist Church, Lampasas Association, celebrated the dedication of the new sanctuary on Sunday. Ribbon-cutting was by Annie Straley, front, and back row from left, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bettis, church pastor the Rev. More...

On the road

With tokens in hand, riders leave the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department en route to Lampasas and the other events scheduled during the annual Lampasas County Historic Fire House Run Biker Rally. More...

Cemetery association set 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...

Sausagefest on tap in Cove

The annual German Sausagefest in Copperas Cove will be held Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 518 E. Highway 190 at Morris Drive. The authentic German-style meal will include smoked sausage and live music. More...

Flames plan two fund-raisers

Lampasas High School Flames Dance and Drill teams will hold a Little Sparks Clinic and fund-raising baked potato dinner in the near future, according to Kelly Payne, director. Funds are being raised for contest season which begins in February. More...

School Menu

Week of October 26-30

Monday, Oct. 26 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, orange wedges, cookie and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 27 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

Couple plan to exchange vows

Heather Nicole Isenburg of Kempner and James Douglas Wood of Rio Rancho, N.M., plan to exchange wedding vows in a Jan. 16, 2010, ceremony at the Hancock Springs Hostess House in Lampasas. Miss Isenburg is the daughter of Susan and Chris Isenburg. More...

Testing

Last week more than 500 Lampasas High School sophomores and juniors took the PSAT. For the past two years, LHS has taken part in the early participation agreement with the College Board for the test, given at no cost to students. More...

Gradel earns academy fellowship

Lampasas attorney Robert Gradel has been granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. More...

ABWA to hold Nov. 12 meeting

Heart of Texas Chapter American Business Women's Association will host the Nov. 12 meeting of the Central Texas Area Council American Business Women's Association at the Shilo Inn in Killeen. More...

100th birthday celebration held

Ethel Wright Faught recently celebrated her 100th birthday at a party in her honor on Oct. 17 at the Nix Community Center. A family supper at the home of Doug and Narelene Faught followed. More...

Stock show validations on tap

Validation for sheep, goats, rabbits and heifers for the 2010 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show will be Tuesday from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Showbarn. More...

Special day slated for seniors

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...

New truck

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department members show off their new truck at the recent Kempner National Night Out. The 2009 Ford F750 truck was purchased with funds from the Lampasas County Commissioners Court and donations to the fire department. More...

Mapping the route

Cathy Bostic of Killeen, who rode in the Fire House Run Biker Rally with her husband, enjoyed refreshments while scanning a map of Lampasas County prior to heading out on the road. More...

Herb & Art Fest, Little Wrangler Round-up & Family Art in the Park

Malcolm Dickinson entertains little cowboys at the Wrangler Round-up. More...


 

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