Benton Chiropractic Clinic held its 24th annual toy drive on Dec. 5. On that day, Dr. Craig Benton exchanged a toy for a chiropractic treatment. The toys are given to the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, which distributes them to children in need in the community. Shown with the generous donations at this year’s drive are, from left, James Matchan, president of the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department; Matchan’s wife, Rachel; and Benton.

Members of the Lampasas High School Badger Band competed in All-Region auditions at Fredericksburg High School on Saturday. A total of 19 LHS students earned the All-Region title, with 10 of those advancing to area competitions after the Christmas break.

Masonic brothers stand alongside the three service award winners holding their certificates of achievements on Monday evening. Those receiving recognition, left to right, were Warren Bluntzer, 50 years; James Kincheloe, 60 years; and Billy Jack Garner, 70 years.

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Lampasas County Farm Bureau had a large delegation in attendance at the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco.

The Gingerbread House decorating contest, sponsored by the Lampasas County Museum, took place during recent Carol of Lights festivities. Entries will remain on display until Dec.

Neill Herndon, a Killeen ISD music teacher, presented a piano concert last week for the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas following its annual Christmas dinner. Playing an eclectic selection of his favorites – including music from Duke Ellington and Patsy Cline, a Latin piece and a lively rendition of the Charlie Brown theme song “Linus and Lucy” – Herndon also played Christmas carols accompanied by organist Wanda Lang.

Boyce Cabaniss, president of the Lampasas County Museum board, presents Wilma Loughmiller with a plaque expressing appreciation for her many donations and support of the museum. “Wilma has been a great friend of the Lampasas County Museum,” Cabaniss said in remarks at a brief ceremony Saturday. “She is largely responsible for our most popular permanent exhibit, a diorama of Central Texas wildlife. We couldn’t have done it without her.”

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