The December Community Bridge gathering was held Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hall.

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Millions of Americans are readying themselves for New Year’s resolutions this week, and nearly half will resolve to exercise or begin healthier habits. Unfortunately, a quarter of those who make resolutions will break them within the first week, and of those who last through the month, only a third will keep their resolutions into February.

The family of a Lampasas woman killed on Interstate 14 in November is hosting a benefit for her young son. On Feb.

Inflation has affected countless industries throughout 2022, and livestock has been no exception. Increased prices for feed, bedding and other animal care products have changed the availability and affordability of certain animal projects.

After recent vandalism damaged holiday decorations at W.M. Brook Park, the Spring Ho Committee offered a donation to the Christmas on the Creek committee. At left are Spring Ho Committee members Jason Bobo, Bobby Bumpas, Matt McDonald, Tonya Cockburn, Sheridan Gill and Chad Freeman, who is presenting a check to COTC representatives Dorinda Barrett, Robin Gradel, David Love and members of the Mezger family – Lacy Mezger with children Olivia and Chase, Bill Mezger and Will Mezger. The large Welcome sign behind the group helped fulfill the vision of the late Katherine Mezger, who was the driving force behind the annual lighted Christmas displays along Sulphur Creek.

Volunteers across the United States placed more than 2.7 million wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of the National Wreaths Across America event. The recognition takes place annually on the third Saturday of December.

ALampasas youth ministry helps students with school and in times of difficulty, but most of all its Wings of Eagles volunteers just want to give kids the grace and space to simply be themselves. Wings of Eagles Outreach is a nonprofit organization helping middle school and high school students embrace their potential.

Lampasas Girl Scout Troops 20001 and 20023 have created personalized Christmas ornaments for the law enforcement officers and personnel who serve Lampasas County. “We called for lists of Lampasas Police Department, Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department, DPS state troopers, game wardens, border patrol, Kempner Police Department, Lometa Police Department and county constables,” troop leader Torie Lesley said.

EDITOR’S NOTE: English is a second language for Ana Flores. This story was communicated through digitl transltion, and therefore her quotes may contain slight errors.