Lampasas residents should expect thunderstorms on Friday night and high winds to prevail on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. After a week of sunny skies, the NWS lists a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms for the community after noon on Friday.

sam houston state university Sam Houston State University in Huntsville recently conferred degrees at commencement exercises after the 2023 fall semester. Among the graduates is Brooke Johnson of Lampasas, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

For more than 50 years, The Contemporaries of the Cultural Activities Center have raised money to support the CAC, focusing on opportunities for children to participate in activities that will stimulate a lifelong interest in the arts. This year’s “Under the Texas Sky” Gala fundraiser will feature country music legends Doug Stone and Terry McBride.

south plains college Sami Thompson of Lometa graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in surgical technology from South Plains College after the fall 2023 semester. Thompson was among more than 400 students recognized for their academic achievement.

The 5 Hills Cowboy Church will host its first Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 16.

Friends of the Night Sky attended a meeting of the Lampasas City Council on Monday to request recognition for one of Texas’ biggest assets: the night sky. “We are asking you tonight to set aside February 2024 as Night Sky Awareness [Month],” said Dorothy Person, Lampasas Friends of the Night Sky lead volunteer for government relations.

Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting had few action items, however Mayor John Wilkerson provided updates on Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements for municipal police departments. In his private capacity, Wilkerson recently was appointed to an advisory committee for TCOLE to discuss the development and implementation of minimum standards “for the curation and maintenance of the law agency in the state of Texas.” In Kempner’s November council meeting, Wilkerson reported that TCOLE was looking to make it more difficult for smaller cities to have police departments.

The Community Bridge group met Jan. 8 for six progressions of bridge.

Texas Legato winery is continuing its legacy of producing award-winning wines. The winery recently won a double gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in North America with judges from all over the world.

The next American Red Cross community blood drive will take place Feb. 6-7 at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center.