Taylor Creek Elementary School staff dedicated themselves to celebrating the Month of the Military Child, showcasing its strong commitment to supporting the unique needs of military families within the community.

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Barbara Adams assists her husband at a pinning ceremony last week in City Council Chambers. Joseph Adams officially takes over as chief of the Lampasas Fire Department after serving several months in an interim capacity.

Scott McClellan works to hold on during Friday’s Ranch Bronc competition at the Riata Roundup Rodeo. Rains earlier in the day made the arena quite muddy, but that didn’t deter the participants from offering a good show. For more photos, see page 3.

In a short Kempner City Council meeting last Tuesday evening, council members approved the appointment of Debbie Hernandez for her Place 5 seat. After failing to file for re-election to the position, Hernandez told Mayor John Wilkerson of her interest in remaining on the council after no other individuals filed for election.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER A National Day of Prayer gathering will be hosted in Lometa on Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the L-M Garden & Civic Club building, 313 E.