June 11, 2010 RSS feed / News

Validation of steers set June 24

Lampasas County steer validation for major shows in 2011 -- including the county show -- is June 24 at 4 p.m. at the Mike Atkinson ranch off U.S. Highway 183 South. More...

Baptist church schedules VBS

Saddle Ridge Ranch Vacation Bible School is set at First Baptist Church Monday through June 18. The event will include music, crafts and Bible study for children ages 4 to sixth grade in the current school year. More...

Angel Food orders taken

The final day to place an order for Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ for June is Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Food distribution is June 26 from 9-11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. More...

Choir honors

Two Lampasas High School students participated at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest at the University of Texas at Austin. More...

Summer Meal Program

Week of June 14-18 Monday, June 14 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, seasoned beans, potato salad, watermelon and milk. More...

L HS 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...

Blood pressure and sodium: what goes up must come down

When blood pressure goes up, sodium intake must come down, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. More...

Mission receives donations; summer volunteers sought

Lampasas Mission received more than 1,400 pounds of canned goods and other non-perishable foods from a drive held by the Lampasas Post Office. “Our pantry was extremely low,” said a Lampasas Mission official. More...

Support group to host art show

The Myasthenia Gravis Support Group of Central Texas is hosting an art show at Austin Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch in recognition of Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. An open house is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

College for Kids registering

Registration is under way for Central Texas College Continuing Education Department’s College For Kids. Upcoming classes follow. More...

Burnet GOP gathering set

Burnet County Republican Club will hold a lunch meeting Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at The Highlander. The topic is “What happened at the State Republican Convention.” Cost is $12. More...

Mural event to be held Thursday

Vision Lampasas! will host a public celebration of the completion of the Postcard mural on the Ron Ischy Masonry building, Sixth and Western streets, Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Music and light refreshments will be offered. More...

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action, 20-year-old Raymond Smith of Lampasas had his bond set at $1,500 on a charge of theft over $1,500 and under $20,000. An adjudication review is scheduled Aug. 6. More...

Rollins Brook increases safety, security

Visitors to Rollins Brook Community Hospital can rest assured, knowing that their safety is a top priority with a state-of-the-art security system now in place. More...

LPD warns public about Harris County phone scam

The Lampasas Police Department is warning residents of yet another phone scam -- one which could result in expensive fees on one’s telephone. More...

Jackpot team roping on tap

The Lampasas County Riata Roundup Rodeo will host Lampasas County Jackpot Team Roping June 17 at Bar 3 Arena at Lometa Regional Park. Last year, 83 teams competed, with the grand prize trophy buckle going to J.J. More...

Rodeo proclamation

Members of the Riata Roundup Rodeo Committee were on hand when Mayor Judith Hetherly signed a proclamation showing the city's support of the June 18-19 rodeo events at Lometa Regional Park. More...

Missouri State University

Brianna Marie Banks graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., in spring commencement ceremonies with a bachelor of science degree in exercise and movement science. More...

Contest winner

The Lampasas Public Library advisory board recently selected the winning library slogan from among 185 entries submitted over the last couple of months in a contest. More...

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College honors

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University held spring 2010 commencement exercises recently at United Spirit Arena in Lubbock. More...

Check presentation

Ruby Ross, left, presents a $4,000 check to Barbara L. Stanford, volunteer program manager of Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center, whose service area includes Lampasas County. More...

LISD offers meal program

Lampasas Independent School District’s Child Nutrition Department will offer its free summer food service program to all children ages 18 and under from Monday through July 30. More...

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are each Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lampasas. More...

Lampasas Public Library

Did you know... • library users saved $62,713.24 in May by borrowing and not buying their books, movies, etc.? • library users checked out 5,830 items in May? More...

Art club meeting planned

Lampasas Art Club members had their May meeting at the Lampasas Art Gallery. The club’s president, Lillian Perkins, called the meeting to order and presided over it. More...

Special ceremony

Lampasas High School Life Skills students were honored at a ceremony recognizing their participation in the school’s community-based job skills program during the 2009-2010 year. More...

FDA issues tobacco sales regulations

“Every day nearly 4,000 kids under 18 try their first cigarette, and 1,000 kids under 18 become daily smokers,” said Food & Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg. More...

Funding available for grassland program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced an additional $14.3 million in conservation financial assistance for working lands through the Grassland Reserve Program. More...

Lampasas woman hurt in two-vehicle accident

A Lampasas woman received treatment for an apparent neck injury after a pickup truck rear-ended her vehicle Monday afternoon near The 580 Apartments. More...