BRIEFLY

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 will be selling red poppies on May 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center. The poppies serve as a reminder of the sacrifice made by soldiers who died in battle while serving the country.

May stands for Mental Health Awareness

With May recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a local mental health worker has shared her biggest concerns in multiple populations.

Pearl church to host VBS

Pearl Church of Christ will offer Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon on May 26-30.Theme this year is “Truth for Youth.” All ages are welcome. The church is located at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl, outside of Gatesville.

Browning Club names flower show winners

Browning Community Garden Club held its annual flower show May 3, with 118 entries across five divisions. Members pictured won top awards in the divisions.

Storm’s to celebrate milestone anniversary

At its last meeting in April, the Lampasas City Council adopted a resolution to recognize Storm’s Drive-In, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Business owner Mike Green, center, is shown with the council members.

class reunions

class of 1962The Lampasas High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its63rd anniversary on Saturday.The event will be held at the home of Carol Wright, 3668 County Road 2200, starting at noon. Lunch will be served at1 p.m., catered by Nothin’ Butts BBQ.Please call 512-556-1542 for more information.

community calendar

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Four Kempner family members sentenced in counterfeiting case

A Kempner family of four were all sentenced this month on felony charges after the discovery of tens of thousands of dollars-worth of counterfeit products on their property last autumn.

Teenage pedestrian struck Tuesday by vehicle on Key Avenue

A Lampasas Middle School student was flown by helicopter to a nearby hospital after being struck by an automobile along South Key Avenue Tuesday afternoon.The incident remains under investigation by the Lampasas Police Department, according to Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.