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courtesy photo Tommy and Clovia Ketchum were in Albuquerque to attend the 59th annual National Young Farmer’s Educational Association Convention.

courtesy photo Tommy and Clovia Ketchum were in Albuquerque to attend the 59th annual National Young Farmer’s Educational Association Convention.

Ketchums return from recent convention in Albuquerque

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Tommy and Clovia Ketchum of Bend traveled to New Mexico recently to attend the 59th annual National Young Farmer’s Educational Association Convention.While in Albuquerque, the couple visited the King Brothers ranch and a New Mexico State University agricultural experiment station.
The grand champion steer was shown by Kari Greiner. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

The grand champion steer was shown by Kari Greiner. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa Livestock Show has good run in 2024

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Complete show results follow from the Dec. 14 event.STEERSClass 1 – American 1. Kari Greiner2. Selie Hodge Class 2 – British 1. Tyler Outten Class 3 – British 1. Emma Outten2. Tayson Taylor Class 4 – British 1. Karlee Hyden2. Jonathan Harris Class 5 – Exotic 1. Jewel Groves Class 6 – Exotic 1.
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Band entertains with holiday music

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Brass instrument members of the Lampasas Middle School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band perform “A Nutcracker Assortment” during last week’s Christmas concert. For more photos from the holiday performance, see page 2.
John Greenwood

John Greenwood

Greenwood reflects on time as county attorney in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 19, 2024
John Greenwood’s 10-year tenure as Lampasas County attorney is coming to an end this month.Greenwood has served Lampasas County for 23 years, including 13 years as the assistant county attorney before assuming the role as district and county attorney. His term will conclude at the end of 2024.
Sales tax receipts for the city of Lampasas showed strong gains in April, October and December, with much smaller percentage increases in June, July, September and November. A chart of December sales tax allocations for neighboring cities in the Central Texas area appears on page 13. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Sales tax receipts for the city of Lampasas showed strong gains in April, October and December, with much smaller percentage increases in June, July, September and November. A chart of December sales tax allocations for neighboring cities in the Central Texas area appears on page 13. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Local sales tax rebates show modest gains for 2024

Gail Lowe
Thursday, December 19, 2024
After a shaky first quarter, the city of Lampasas has posted better economic results for the remainder of the year and will close out December with a small gain over 2023.Lampasas ends 2024 with cumulative sales tax rebates of $2.97 million – up 2% from the $2.

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Lometa Hometown Christmas
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The annual Lometa Hometown Christmas parade and holiday festivities will take place Saturday evening. The events are sponsored by SAS Towing and Sammy’s Rockin’ K Café.The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the other activities set for Lometa City Hall at 7 p.m.
At left, families spend time making s’mores while enjoying the Christmas on the Creek holiday lights along Sulphur Creek. Guests had the opportunity to partake of hot chocolate, cotton candy and s’mores as they walked the pathway of lights and visited Santa’s Christmas village.

At left, families spend time making s’mores while enjoying the Christmas on the Creek holiday lights along Sulphur Creek. Guests had the opportunity to partake of hot chocolate, cotton candy and s’mores as they walked the pathway of lights and visited Santa’s Christmas village.

Seasonal spirit wows visitors at Christmas on the Creek

Gabriela Sangache
Monday, December 16, 2024
Christmas is a time to come together, and the celebration in Lampasas this past Saturday in the park along Sulphur Creek captured everything special about the season. From 5-8 p.m., families got together to enjoy an evening of festive fun.
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Kempner residents honored by council

News Staff
Monday, December 16, 2024
From left to right: Erick French and Paul Miceli pose for a photo with Mayor John Wilkerson. During last week’s Kempner City Council meeting, French and Miceli were recognized for their service to the community.
Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have asked Kempner City Manager Rebecca Ramos to research ordinances that might address the discharge of firearms within city limits. Residents have voiced safety concerns to the council. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have asked Kempner City Manager Rebecca Ramos to research ordinances that might address the discharge of firearms within city limits. Residents have voiced safety concerns to the council. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner council considers rules for in-city use of firearms, fireworks

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 16, 2024
Fireworks displays and the discharge of firearms within city limits were major topics of discussion during the Dec. 10 Kempner City Council meeting, which included some input from community members.
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Stock show names grand champion

News Staff
Monday, December 16, 2024
Showing the grand champion steer at this year’s Lometa Youth Livestock Show is exhibitor Kari Greiner, a repeat winner in 2024 after taking the honor last year as well. She is pictured with show judge Emory Geye.
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