Alfredo Suarez stands with daughters Arleny, left, and Valeria outside his restaurant on U.S. Highway 281 South. The family-owned business takes pride in treating customers like they are special kinfolk, too. The Mexican restaurant will host a twoday celebration next week in honor of its 20 years of operation in Lampasas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Junior wide receiver Brayden McLoughlin had his best performance of the season on Friday night, pulling in a team-high eight catches for 98 yards, plus one touchdown. McLoughlin’s role has quickly expanded this season. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC board president Deorald Finney, left, and board vice president Fin Erwin listen to a presentation Wednesday on ways to help building owners pay for costly fire suppression systems and other safety improvements. DISPATCH RECORD