July 23, 2010 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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Crisis center offers aid, hope to county residents

By MEGAN GARRISON
Special to the Dispatch Record
An average of 234,000 Americans experience sexual assault each year, which means every 2 minutes, someone in the United States -- maybe even in Lampasas County -- is sexually assaulted. More...

Kiwanians offer stipend

The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering its Stay In or Return to College Scholarship Program for 2010. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college. Applications are at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce, 205 S. U.S. More...

Grief chapter meeting slated

Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to an informal meeting Monday in Burnet with the intent of eventually establishing a local chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a non-profit self-help bereavement support organization for fa More...

Local club members attend convention

The annual TFWC Capitol District Summer Workshop was held at the Salado Spring Convention Center in Salado. More...

College honors

Tarleton State University Quentin Posey of Kempner received a bachelor of science degree in exercise and sports studies from Tarleton State University's Stephenville campus during May 15 commencement exercises. More...

Institute offers simple ways to protect one's hearing

As people age, certain ailments or conditions are considered part of the territory. More...

District school supply list for 2010-2011 term released

The first day of the 2010-2011 school term is Aug. 23 for students in the Lampasas Independent School District. And, for those who need to purchase school supplies, a list for students entering prekindergarten through eighth grades is provided. More...

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Couple exchange wedding vows in Montana

Kiley Lynn Haugland and former Lampasas resident Justin Cody Langley, both of Weatherford, exchanged wedding vows in a June 26, 2010, backyard ceremony at Belgrade, Mont. The Rev. More...

Summer Menu

Week of July 26-30 Monday, July 26 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, ranch-style beans, potato salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. More...

Maxdale church plans VBS event

Maxdale Cowboy Church, 21156 Wolfridge Rd. in Killeen, will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 2-6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Theme is "Riding for the Brand." VBS is for those in kindergarten through sixth grade. More...

Retired teacher committee to meet; this month's quiz answers sought

Keystone Square Museum Committee for collecting biographical data about retired teachers will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the museum. Anyone interested in preserving the memories of former teachers is invited. More...

Alexander family holds annual gathering

The descendants of Samuel Stevenson and Thurzy Ross Alexander held their annual reunion June 25 at the Holiday House in Lampasas. More...

Band, ice cream supper on tap at community center

The Adamsville Community Center will be featuring Joe Johns & the Faded Rose Band in concert on Aug. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The five-member band will play Texas swing and countrywestern music. More...

Church plans to celebrate anniversary

Adamsville Baptist Church will celebrate its 135th anniversary on Sunday with special prayers at Heritage Chapel from 9-9:45 a.m., Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., and worship service at 11 a.m., followed by a catered meal. More...


 

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