May 21, 2010 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Friends of Lampasas Animal Shelter has organizational meeting

Friends of the Lampasas Animal Shelter lost no time getting to work during its recent inaugural meeting. Two committees are in place and moving ahead with plans to assist the joint city and county animal shelter which opened last fall. More...

Bend church sets centennial celebration

Bend United Methodist Church in Bend will celebrate its 100th year as a congregation Sunday. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration with services starting at 10 a.m. More...

LHS promenade

The Lampasas High School prom begins with the traditional promenade at W.M. Brook Park near the suspension bridge. The event is Saturday at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is Midnight Masquerade. More...

Summer School

The 2010 Lampasas High School Summer School program allows students to catch up or work ahead. Space is limited, and early sign-up is encouraged. For credit recovery, priority is given to seniors. There is no cost. More...

Music scholars

Lampasas High School band students were honored as Texas Music Scholars at the recent LHS Band banquet. Selected for the honor were, from left, Holly Chapman, Morgan Knowles, Chris Longoria, Juan Munoz, Lisa Orner and Lora Patterson. More...

Recent grad

Megan LeAnn Carpenter graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University in ceremonies May 15 with Dr. R. Bowen Loftin presiding. She received a master of science in finance and a bachelor of business administration in accounting. More...

Historical commission to gather

The Lampasas County Historical Commission will meet Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the home of Jim Anderson, 502 W. Third St. New members are welcome. More...

Live music night

Briggs Live Music Night is tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Briggs Community Center. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and music will start at 7 p.m. The public is invited. For information, phone Larry Hullum at (254) 383-5356. More...

Essay winners garner wreath-laying honors

On June 15, four Lampasas Middle School eighth-graders will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. More...

Lampasas High School class reunions

1950 The Lampasas High School Class of 1950 will celebrate its 60th anniversary on July 9 at 6 p.m. at the Crawford Party House. Class members, family and friends are invited. Bill and Anna Crawford will host the event. More...

Fund-raiser to support vets

A fund-raiser to support veterans will be June 5 at The Crown Room at Sunset Station in San Antonio. More...

Tips shared to prevent home fires

Home fires are serious business in the U.S. Someone dies from a home fire roughly every three hours, according to statistics from the National Fire Prevention Association. More...

Museum Web site open; data on teachers' being collected

Keystone Square Museum’s Web site is open. More...

School Menu

Week of May 24-28

Monday, May 24 BREAKFAST: French toast/ maple syrup, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, rosy applesauce, hot roll and milk. More...

Scholarships are awarded by Metroplex

At its annual awards and recognition luncheon, Metroplex Health System honored volunteers and presented $10,500 in scholarships. More...

Gallery recognizes artist

Cherie Pina, a member of the Lampasas Art Club, has been selected as artist of the month for May. Her work is featured in a special display at the front of the Gallery in the foyer of My Girls on East Third St. More...

Democratic Women to meet

Highland Lakes Democratic Women will meet Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Francesco’s Italian Restaurant in Marble Falls. More...

Membership drive begins

The Lampasas County Farm Bureau’s annual membership drive continues through Monday. FB offers numerous benefits and services to its members, and members do not have to own a ranch or farm land to join. More...

Masons' annual awards program on tap May 29

Saratoga Masonic Lodge will hold its annual Lamar Medal Ceremony May 29 at 7 p.m. at the lodge at the corner of East Central Texas Expressway and Old Georgetown Road. More...

Car cruise registering

The Sulphur Creek Car Cruise is June 12 at W.M. Brook Park and features an open run with awards, dash plaques, T-shirts, barbecue and activities and games. More...

Rally set by coalition

Citizens from across the nation gathered April 15 for a series of second annual Tax Day Tea Party rallies. Due to severe weather, the Highland Lakes Tea Party Coalition was forced to reschedule its tea party to Memorial Day. More...

San Saba fest, dance slated

The streets around the historic Courthouse Square will be the site of the May 29 Pecan Capital Street Dance in San Saba in conjunction with Pecan Capital Trade Days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the square. A dance, from 8 p.m. More...

Tops in jazz

The Lampasas High School jazz band competed in the Royal Music Festival at South Padre Island Saturday. The band, under the direction of Glenn Grant, brought home a first-division trophy and a best in class trophy. More...

LPD joins Click It or Ticket campaign

Lampasas Police Department is joining hundreds of law enforcement officials, highway safety representatives and safety advocates nationwide who have vowed to support the annual mobilization of Click it or Ticket. More...

College for Kids to open

The Continuing Education Department of Central Texas College will open its annual College for Kids program in June. A variety of classes directed to youngsters 3 to high school-age will be offered throughout the summer. More...

Special donation

Kline Whitis Elementary student Spencer Cox, who has been growing his hair for three years to donate to Locks of Love, receives his first clipping from his mother, Cheryl, right, and his teacher, Laura Ramon. More...


 

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