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April 2, 2010 / Lifestyles

Remarkable Lampasans

The Wright way to serve one's community

Bobbye Alexander Behlau

My remarkable Lampasans for this month are Carol and Robert “Bob” Wright III. More...

That's LIFE

Extension programs

Jason Byrd

The following programs are offered through Texas Agri-Life Extension Service. Private applicator training. Class is April 27 for those wanting to obtain a pesticide license. More...

Adopt a Pet

Sacha is a small female Australian cattle dog-mix who gets along well with other dogs. She likes people and rides well in a vehicle. She has a short bridlered coat typical of a heeler. More...

Award-winning artist June Dudley will be the guest demo artist at the Highland Arts Guild/Gallery April 15, at 9:30 a.m. Ms. Dudley said she is a country girl whose life revolves around art. She describes her work as impressionistic realism. Ms. More...

Church to offer breakfast

Northside Baptist Church, 809 Casbeer, will serve a free continental breakfast on Sunday from 9-10 a.m. in celebration of Resurrection Sunday. More...

Gem Society meeting on tap in Marble Falls

Highland Lakes Gem & Mineral Society will meet April 10 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marble Falls at Broadway and U. S. Highway 281. Enter through the back door into the lower hall. The program will be a video on rocks and gems. More...

Advocates needed for local nursing home residents

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas Ombudsman Program is seeking individuals to advocate on behalf of nursing facility residents who live in Lampasas. Sixty percent of the residents do not receive visitors. More...

GED test scheduled at Gatesville

The next GED test at Gatesville High School will be given April 13-14. Registration, expected to last 30 minutes to an hour, is April 7 from 5-7 p.m. Bring identification, Social Security card and a $65 fee for the test. More...

Elementary students participate in UIL meet

Lampasas Independent School District’s three elementary schools particiapted in an invitational elementary UIL meet Jan. 12-13. More...

Library seeks slogan; prize to be awarded

Lampasas Public Library is holding a slogan contest, and the winner will receive a $100 gift card. Rules follow. • Slogans should be no longer than 10 words. • There is no limit to the number of entries. More...

Rural Development Office Day slated in Lampasas

Representatives of USDA Rural Development will hold a Rural Development Office Day for Lampasas County on Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse’s Commissioners’ Courtroom. More...

Citywide Garage Sale set April 24 in downtown area

Courtyard Square Association’s first Citywide Garage Sale of the year will be April 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Courtyard Square. More...

Making cooking substitutions aids in calorie reduction

When looking to make permanent changes to a diet, consider using ingredient substitutions, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. More...

Johnson-Barkley

Couple exchange vows in San Antonio

Cindy Jayne Johnson and Robert “Toot” Barkley, both of Lampasas, were united in marriage in a March 17, 2010, morning ceremony at the Lampasas County Courthouse. County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse officiated the double-ring ceremony. More...

Classics plan for gathering on Saturday

Classics at the Classic will gather at Storm’s Drive-In Saturday at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring their classics to the free family event. More...

School Menu

Week of April 5-9

Monday, April 5 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Steak fingers/gravy, whipped potatoes, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit, hot roll and milk. More...

Briggs-Gamel takes part in Cell Phones for Soldiers

More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers and Briggs-Gamel Lampasas are calling on all Americans to support troops by donating unused cell phones. More...

HEB to hold library benefit

HEB will hold a Lampasas Public Library “Fun raiser” on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the store’s parking lot to kick off National Library Week. There will be food and games and other activities. More...

It’s a boy!

Doug and Leah Lambert are the parents of a son, Luke Douglas Lambert, born Oct. 8, 2009, at 4:49 p.m. in Arlington. Luke weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long at birth. More...

Easter egg hunt scheduled

The Lampasas Boys & Girls Club, H-E-B and Wal-Mart will stage the second annual Community Easter Festival & Egg Hunt today from 4-7 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park beginning with the egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. More...

Aglow to meet

Lampasas Aglow Community Lighthouse will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 Central Texas Expwy. Lois Baker and Kay Rindahl, who have been traveling with their ministry for the past 17 years, will be guest speakers. Ms. More...

Tax Aide program offered by AARP

The AARP is offering its annual Tax Aide program at the Lampasas Senior Center each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April. More...

Workshops offered to assist in job hunt

The Central Texas College Career Center will host its annual Community Job Fair on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. More...

CattleWomen recruiting

Anyone who has heard of Texas CattleWomen and wondered what they are all about or who wants to become part of an organization just for cattlewomen has the opportunity to join the Colorado River CattleWomen, a local chapter of Texas CattleWomen, Inc. More...