61 million/53 million - Number of women/men who have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime. $3.6 trillion - The national, lifetime economic cost associated with medical services for intimate physical violence-related injuries, lost productivity from paid work, criminal justice and other costs.
This photo shows the outer edge of the sun as viewed through eclipse glasses Saturday shortly before noon. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and appears to cover all but the outer ring of the sun.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized throughout October. It serves as a time to recognize victims and bring awareness to the devastation that can be caused by domestic violence.
The Lampasas County Livestock Association will host its Reverse Raffle this Saturday at the Lampasas County Show Barn, beginning at 5 p.m. Funds from the event will be used to help finish the ag barn and to fund local scholarships.
In October, the city of Lampasas recorded its fifth consecutive month of sales tax percentage declines. Revenues have not kept pace with rebates that were posted for the June through October period in 2022.
Boots & Blazers Ball participants view auction items during Saturday night’s fundraiser event for Lampasas Association for the Arts. After the dinner and auction, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys entertained the crowd, under the direction of fiddler Jason Roberts.
The city of Lometa has become a second home to a number of foreign-exchange students over the years, and host families said they hope to grow the program in the community. Jessie Smailus serves as a local coordinator with the Council on International Educational Exchange, an organization headquartered in Maine.