UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS Jason Lee Torres-Smith of Kempner has earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, based in Adelphi, Maryland. Worldwide, more than 13,600 graduates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 32 countries and U.S.

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden.

The June 23 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.

A Georgia man’s plea hearing in a Lampasas County felony case was postponed for a second time, court officials said. Michael Marzart Orr, 29, of Savannah, Georgia, was set for a plea hearing June 17 in 27th District Court, but that court date was canceled due to scheduling conflicts.

City officials want to alert the public of possible delays on Key Avenue/U.S. Highway 183 due to the construction of Lampasas’ Starbucks franchise. On Thursday, the city posted a notification of possible delays on southbound U.S. 183/ Key Avenue that could occur over the next two weeks. Officials cited the construction of the coffeehouse along that roadway as the cause.

Just two weeks after the death of Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Greg Chapman, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court appointed his replacement. Chapman was elected justice of the peace in 2013.

BLO0D DRIVE Lampasas VFW Auxiliary Post #8539 will host a Baylor Scott & White blood drive July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.