Ray and Patsy Bratton, of Wylie, Texas, and formerly of Simsboro, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Feb. 22 with a luncheon at Maggianos Little Italy Restaurant. They were married Feb.
A. E. Phillips’ third grades hosted their annual Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday. The students learn about Louisiana in social studies and language arts, then do a research project.
Louisiana Tech closes out the home portion of its schedule when the Lady Techsters host defending Conference USA champion Rice at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Thomas Assembly Center.