June 25, 2010 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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50-year accountant retires from local plant

By CLAY WHITTINGTON
Staff Writer
Janet Sievers found the perfect job. The only problem is she discovered it at the end of her career. After dedicating nearly 50 years to being an accountant with the final three and a half spent in Lampasas at Windsor Foods, Mrs. More...

Annual FFA Banquet

Tate Stoneham, a Lampasas High School senior, was a scholarship recipient. He also was recognized for outstanding academic achievement. More...

Grants available for building facades

Grants are available for building and property owners looking to improve the facades of their buildings, according to Vision Lampasas! representatives. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until Sept. More...

Trip sponsors

Sponsors who helped defray the cost of T-shirts, visors and hats the recent Lampasas Middle School eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. More...

School Menu

Week of June 28-July 2 Monday, June 28 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Popcorn chicken, whipped potatoes, green beans, orange wedges, hot roll and milk. More...

District Court

In recent 27th District Court action, Leona Ruth Garner, 26, of Austin was sentenced to five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver with a deadly weapo More...

Seal coating under way

Contractors for the Texas Department of Transportation have started preventive maintenance seal coat operations on some 308 miles of roadway across the nine-county Brownwood District -- including Lampasas. More...

Grand Jury

The Lampasas County grand jury handed down 11 indictments against 10 persons in its most recent term. More...

Farm Bureau contests set Saturday

Three Lampasas County young women will vie for the title of Miss Lampasas County Farm Bureau, and one will earn the right to represent the organization at various engagements and competitions. More...

Committee on retired teachers provides answers for May quiz

Keystone Square Museum Committee for collecting biographical data about retired teachers will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the museum. Those interested are invited. Forms are available at the museum or Lampasas Public Library. More...

Longtime member honored

Harold Harton, seen with members of the Lampasas High School choir, was serenaded at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. More...

Library reading club begins

Summer Reading Club registration and activities are under way, but there is still time to become involved. Activities are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. through July 2. More...

College honors

Texas A&M

Diplomas were awarded to a record 6,250 Texas A&M graduates during spring commencement ceremonies. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. June 21 -- Benny Ray Manning, 48, of Copperas Cove for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was released from the Lampasas County Jail the same day after time served. More...

LISD hires personnel

Following a recent budget meeting by the Board of Trustees of the Lampasas Independent School District, a number of personnel were hired for the 2010-2011 school term. More...

Road widening to begin

Work is set to begin west of Lampasas on Farm to Market Road 580. The project limits are from just west of FM 1494 to the east side of Saul Street. The safety project will widen the roadway by constructing shoulders. More...

Rodeo parade entries taken

Lometa’s Rodeo Parade is July 24 beginning at 11 a.m. on Main Street. Entries are sought to participate in the Olympics-themed event by entering a float, bicycle, vehicle, motorcycle, horse or an entry of one’s own creation. More...


 

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