November 6, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Classics to gather

Classics at the Classic will gather Saturday at 4 p.m. at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In. Special information will be shared about the Christmas Parade. Everyone is invited to bring classic trucks, cars or motorcycles. More...

Artist of the Month

Mary Jane Baxter, a longtime member of Lampasas Art Club, is the November Artist of the Month. Samples of her work are on display at the front of Lampasas Art Gallery at My Girls. Mrs. More...

Ancestry research offered by UDC

The United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a signup on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gatesville Library for an opportunity to join in researching an ancestor. More...

Home tour

The 2009 Christmas Home Tour, presented by Keystone Square Museum, will be presented Dec. 6 from 1-5 p.m. Five local homes will be showcased, including the 4687 U.S. Highway 190 East home of Greg and Liza Crawford. More...

Episcopal Church Women plan soup fund-raiser

Episcopal Church Women of St. Mary's Episcopal Church will hold their annual fall Taco Soup Luncheon on Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church parish hall, Fourth and Chestnut streets. More...

Oakalla VFD slates dinner, raffles, auction

The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual all-you-can-eat fajita dinner and auction on Saturday from 5-9 p.m. The meal is $10 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. The auction begins at 7 p.m. More...

Church sets revival series

Naruna Baptist Church will hold a revival on Nov. 15-17, featuring evangelist Homer Martinez. Services on Nov. 15 will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Nov. 16- 17 services will be at 6 p.m. More...

Lampasas club members attend district meeting

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Capitol District held its 49th annual Fall Board Meeting at the Shiloh Inn in Killeen on Oct. 21. More...

Flames to raise funds at baked potato supper

Lampasas High School Flames Dance and Drill teams will hold a baked potato supper and game night on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the LHS cafeteria. Tickets are $6 for a loaded baked potato, salad and drink. More...

Annual Stars of Texas art exhibit set in Brownwood

The 2010 Stars of Texas juried fine arts exhibit, open to Texas residents 18 and older, is set to run Feb. 7-19 in Brownwood. All entries must be delivered to the Depot Civic and Cultural Center, 600 Depot St. in Brownwood, on Jan. More...

Welcome on tap for hunters

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Hunters' Welcome today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the HEB parking lot. There will be free goody bags. More...

Lucy Creek WMA meeting, events on tap today

Lucy Creek Wildlife Management Association's annual meeting of landowners and hunters is today from 5-7 p.m. at School Creek Baptist Church, 11256 CR 3420. More...

Oak Hill Cemetery Association meeting on tap

The executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet today at 4 p.m. at the conference room at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. The association is tasked with upkeep and raising funds for improvements at the historic cemetery. More...

Study club's big fund-raising event is Saturday

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

Lord's Acre celebration set next week

Pidcoke United Methodist Church will hold its annual Lord's Acre on Nov. 14. A spaghetti supper will be served at 5 p.m. Donations are welcome. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Baked goods and donated items will be auctioned. More...

Adopt a Pet

Lilly is a friendly, 5-monthold female domestic shorthaired kitten, who is full of energy and affection. Her coat has gold and black markings with some white. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 9-13

Monday, Nov. 9 BREAKFAST: Waffles, maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Burrito, tossed salad, whole kernel corn, orange wedges and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 10 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

Stock show entry night set Tuesday

Parents of FFA exhibitors should plan to attend the 2010 major stock show entry night on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Lampasas High School library. More...

Blood drive nets 57 pints

At the final American Red Cross blood drive of the year, 57 pints of blood was received. Ramona Dahl earned a nine-gallon pin, and Carmel LeBlanc received a two-gallon pin. More...

College honors

Texas State Technical College

Vannon Smith of Oakalla earned a place on the Dean's Honor Roll for the summer semester at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Smith is a student in digital media design technology. More...

Celebrating three decades

Oil States Industries employees pose near a new Panstone press during an open-house celebration last Friday of the Lampasas plant's 30 years in business. More...

Building a vision

Lampasas High School agriscience instructor and FFA adviser Dr. More...

Event pictures available at church

During the recent Squared Silly Halloween events on Courtyard Square, St. Mary's Episcopal Church had a booth. Pictures of costumed children were taken and weren't immediately available. More...

Youth group to participate in club's downtown event

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Youth Group will have a booth at the Town and Country Bazaar on Saturday at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

Friends can play critical role in cancer patients' emotional state

Support from family and friends can contribute to a woman's positive state of mind following a breast cancer diagnosis, said a Baylor College of Medicine expert. More...

Here come the judges

Elected officials joined recently with Lampasas County constituents at the annual Republican Golf Tournament at Hancock Park. More...

Son born

Don and Susan Haley of Kempner are the parents of a son, Michael Lee, born Oct. 16, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood. At birth, Michael weighed 10 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 inches long. More...

LHS driver's ed class registration under way

Classroom instruction for the driver's education program at Lampasas High School begins Nov. 16. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 3:45- 5:45 p.m. and are limited to the first 32 paid students. More...

Angel Food Ministries' final order date coming

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will be accepting orders for November on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Food distribution will be Nov. 24. Angel Food Ministries allows residents to purchase name-brand groceries at cut-rate prices. More...

Citywide garage sale is Saturday

Courtyard Square Association's fall citywide garage sale will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food vendors and entertainment will be available. More...

Bad to the bone

Alejandro Vidal pedaled his mini-Harley to collect Halloween candy during Squared Silly on Courtyard Square. More...


 

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