Straley Cemetery near Adamsville has been honored with a Texas Historical Marker. The unveiling took place at the end of March with members of the Straley family and the cemetery association in attendance.

There are those in life who get their share of hardship and low blows plus extra, and yet they keep going. My friend Kyle Peebles is one of those.

The list of Hanna Springs Elementary School’s honor roll students has been released for the third nonweek term of the school year. A Honor Roll First grade: Cypress Anselm, Noah Blair, Lynna Carnley, Cash Cody, Gabriel Dyess, Bailey Hodge, Alexander Mejia, Faith Morua, Brian Wubben, Emily Almeda, Mila Argo, Asher Boone, Aiden Carmack, Zoey Debellis, Amaya Heflin, Novalee Rivera, Ryan Roman Pena, Anderson Te, Aaron Cahill, Luzelena Cain, Raegan Davis, Taylor Mauldin, McKinley McKinnon, Benjamin Odiorne, Sofia Ramirez and Wrigley Wakeman.

Six tables of bridge players enjoyed the afternoon of March 11 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Jim Hutchinson had the highest score for the day.

On Friday, McDonald’s restaurants across Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

With Easter Sunday right around the corner, a handful of public Easter celebrations will be held in the Lampasas area with activities for the whole family. March 29 Lily Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is hosting an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m.

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.

My name is Aveigh Galbreath. I am 12 years old, in the sixth grade and live in Llano.

My name is Breck McCoury. I am 16 years old, in the 11th grade and live in San Saba.

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.