COLLEGE HONORS

sam houston state universitySam Houston State University has announced its Fall 2024 graduates.

Dahlia combinations for gardens and bouquets

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers, or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden.

Polar Bear Plunge to take place this Saturday

A Polar Bear Plunge has been scheduled at Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area on Saturday to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lampasas.The plunge will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the event will feature a costume contest, games and prize drawings.

Two LHS Badger band members make state competition

Earlier this month, 11 Lampasas High School Badger Band members competed at the UIL Area Audition in Robinson.Alexander Thorne and Todd Akers will advance to the state competition later this spring.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

high valley cemetery associationThe annual meeting of the High Valley Cemetery Association will be Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. at High Valley Baptist Church, located off FM 501 west of Bend.Election of officers and board members must take place.

Rodeo prep: four moves for the ag folks

With the local stock show season wrapping up, farm and ag folks may be looking forward to the next big ag event of the year: rodeo season. Summer, with all its rodeo events, will be here before you know it.

Wild West Casino Night set for Feb. 15

Get ready to game! Wild West Casino Night has been scheduled for Feb. 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Proceeds benefit CPS children

The Pierian Club collected donations at its annual Christmas concert to provide for children in the foster care system.

Local group a recipient of Night Sky grant

Hill Country Alliance has announced the first-ever recipients of its Night Sky Preservation Fund.

Sulphur Creek Flood Control Seminar scheduled Feb. 3

The Lampasas County Water Control & Improvement District #1 is collaborating with the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership to host a seminar on the Sulphur Creek flood control system on Feb. 3 from 6-8 p.m. in Lampasas.