Ducks at W.M. Brook Park enjoy a temperate, sunny day Wednesday along Sulphur Creek while on the look-out for an occasional snack from generous park visitors who share their bread crumbs. Hot and humid weather expected late this weekend through the middle of next week will push afternoon heat index values close to 105 in the Lampasas County area, National Weather Service meteorologists said.

Becky Linville, a long-time local hair stylist, is taking her salon to homebound senior members in the community. Linville has worked as a stylist for 26 years.

The June 1 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.

For the first time, Lampasas Animal Shelter is partnering with the Lampasas Public Library for a summer reading program. Children 5 to 13 years old, along with a parent or guardian, will be able to visit the shelter this summer and read to one of the animals.

The Lampasas Fire Department responded to the site of an uninhabited, single-story residence devoured by flames early Friday morning. The fire department received a call at 6:27 a.m.

Lonestar Social Services, a foster and adoption agency that serves several Lampasas families, lost its contract with the state, effective June 15. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services officials issued a letter of termination to Dr.

District 68 State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) will speak with area residents at the courthouse annex conference room Thursday at 5:30 p.m. He is expected to address the legislative session that just ended and his decision to vote “yes” on impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Bruce Williams introduces fellow musicians Patrice Calixte, Douglas Harvey and Dr. Stephen Redfield as they prepare to perform “Quartets at the Keystone” for the audience gathered at the Keystone Star Hotel ballroom. This was program number three of the four performances last week at the inaugural Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival, presented by the Lampasas Association for the Arts.

LAMPASAS PILOTS ASSOCIATION The Lampasas Pilots Association will hold its quarterly meeting Saturday at 8 a.m. in the back dining room of Putters & Gutters Fun Center. All aviation enthusiasts are invited.