LCRA offering grants for community projects

The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects throughout LCRA’s wholesale power, water and transmission service territory.

Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser to be hosted in Lampasas

The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center will hold its 2021 Designer Purse Bingo Aug. 14 from 2-6 p.m. at the Lampasas County Livestock Show Barn, 283 North U.S. Highway 183. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50. A table of eight can be reserved for $550.

Debunking the ‘spot-burn’ myth: You can’t reduce fat in one area alone

It’s finally here: summer, the season of trips to the beach, days on end at the community swimming pool, and hours upon hours basking in the Texas sun.

Lometa school board attends leadership institute

The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees attended the Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute June 17-19 in San Antonio.

COLLEGE HONORS

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Jonathan Ellison of Lampasas graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

Extension Service to offer rangeland/wildlife webinar

Dr. John Tomecek will offer a one-hour webinar July 1 at noon on “Integrated Approaches to Managing Wildlife Damage.” To register, go to agri-liferegister.tamu. edu/productListingDetails/3348.

CLASS REUNION

CLASS OF 1981 The Lampasas High School Class of 1981 will celebrate its 40-year reunion July 10 from 3-6 p.m. at Wool and Vine Wine Bar, 415 E. Third St. For more information, email Marilee Pierce at marilee1963@live.com or visit the Lampasas Class of 1981 Facebook page.

Benton named recipient of prestigious Keeler Plaque

The Texas Chiropractic Association has named Dr. Craig Benton the recipient of the Keeler Plaque for 2021, designating him as the Texas chiropractor of the year. The Keeler Plaque is the association’s highest honor bestowed on a member of the profession for a lifetime of exemplary service.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

The June 17 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,717. Previous week: 3,237. Trends: Light kids $5-$10 lower. Slaughter kids $5 lower; slaughter nannies $10-$15 higher; replacement nannies steady to $5 higher.

Auto deadership makes donation to Spring Ho Committee

Benny Boyd Auto Group presented a $5,000 check to Spring Ho for the annual festival, which will be July 5-11.