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Jubilee royalty to be crowned Saturday

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Diamondback Jubilee kicks off this week, and several contestants are vying for the honor of representing the festival and its rodeo.Queen, duchess and princess categories are offered this year.
Aveigh Galbreath

Aveigh Galbreath

duchess contestants

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
My name is Aveigh Galbreath. I am 12 years old, in the sixth grade and live in Llano.I am the daughter of Morgan Gilger and Brooke Galbreath.I love the sport of rodeo, running barrels, poles, ribbon roping and all things horses.I love playing basketball, running cross country and cheerleading.
Breck McCoury

Breck McCoury

queen contestants

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
My name is Breck McCoury. I am 16 years old, in the 11th grade and live in San Saba.I am the daughter of Waylon and Sarah McCoury.I am extremely passionate about barrel racing and my horses.I want to get my degree in agricultural business and see where that takes me.
Peyton Head

Peyton Head

princess contestants

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
Peyton Head is the 9-yearold daughter of Derrick and Jessica Head, from Center City.Peyton is a fourth-grader at Goldthwaite Elementary and loves her community.She is involved in rodeo, softball, basketball, theater, showing livestock and loves attending church.
courtesy photo Donna McKinney brought sample flower arrangements to illustrate various design principles when she spoke to members of the L-M Garden & Civic Club at the monthly meeting.

courtesy photo Donna McKinney brought sample flower arrangements to illustrate various design principles when she spoke to members of the L-M Garden & Civic Club at the monthly meeting.

Garden Club prepares for annual Flower Show

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
On March 18, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its March meeting in Lometa.Donna McKinney gave a presentation on flower arranging. She has more than 40 years of experience and had some great tips for those planning to enter the Floral Design division of the upcoming flower show on April 15.
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Representing LHS at debate meet

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Freshman Marley Champeau, left, and junior Phoebe Rounds were in Austin over spring break, representing Badger Nation at the UIL State Cross-Examination Debate Tournament. Although they did not place this year, they were one of just 64 teams to qualify for the state meet.

Good Friday cantata set for March 29

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Several local churches will present a Good Friday cantata entitled “The Living Last Words.”The cantata will be performed at First Presbyterian Church of Lampasas on March 29 at noon and again at 6 p.m.Admission is free, and this event is open to the public.
Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dean Watson, holding plaque, was named First Responder of the Year for his entity by the Hill Country 100 Club. The club held its banquet March 7 to recognize area first responders. sharon watson | courtesy photo

Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dean Watson, holding plaque, was named First Responder of the Year for his entity by the Hill Country 100 Club. The club held its banquet March 7 to recognize area first responders. sharon watson | courtesy photo

Adamsville fire chief honored by 100 Club

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dean Watson was honored March 7 by the Hill Country 100 Club, which named him a First Responder of the Year.Watson is in his third year as Adamsville VFD chief. He served as assistant chief for two years and as captain for six years.
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Business recognized as Night-Sky Friendly

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The family-owned business Coming Home Furniture and Gifts, at 710 S. Key Ave., has been recognized as Night Sky Friendly. Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky members Mike Watson, at left, and Dorothy Person presented Bowden his banner.
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