Early voting period opens across Texas

The early-voting period in Lampasas County began Monday and will continue this week and next at the Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. Suite 102, across from the courthouse. Early balloting is offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, then it will reopen next week Oct. 31 through Nov. 4.

BRIEFLY

SQUARED SILLY Squared Silly will take place around the courthouse square in Lampasas on Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. The annual celebration is sponsored by Vision Lampasas.

Home tours in Texas -- a brief history

Several years ago, a Houston magazine wrote with humor about the growing popularity of home tours, characterizing the concept as a legitimate means of satisfying one’s nosiness.

Providence academy to present ‘A Tribute to America’

Providence Christian Academy will host a fajita dinner with all the fixings on Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The school is located at 2 Alexander Lane in Lampasas. Students will perform a Thanksgiving play as “A Tribute to America.

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Neighbor creates some Halloween fun

A creative resident at 1124 Nix Rd. has put out clever decorations for the season. The “sheriff,” in center, and his deputy appear to have captured a skeleton fugitive before he could ride out of town on his stick horse. The neighbors can rest more easily now, knowing they are well-protected.

‘Awesome Autumn Stew’ lunch planned in Lometa

The Lometa Methodist Church will host its Awesome Autumn Stew lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 5. The church is located at 100 S. Second St. in Lometa. Stew, cornbread, crackers, dessert and a drink will be served, with baked goods and snacks also available.

Grace Sounds at the Round Up in the Park

Members of Grace Sounds Worship, led by John Groves (in white), offered worship music at Saturday’s “Round Up in the Park” in Lometa Regional Park.

Blessed & Pressed Designz celebrates ribbon-cutting

Blessed & Pressed Designz recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting event. Holding the scissors are owners Georgette Mielke and Kayla Papke. Joining them are friends, family members, customers and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce board members. The new business is located at 2237 East U.S.

Auction raises funds for community art

The annual Boots and Blazers Ball raised funding through live and silent auctions on Saturday evening. The event was held by Lampasas Association for the Arts and benefits local art projects and family art and music-centered events. LAFTA officials said this year’s ball was “a huge success.”