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At back, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Susan Jones discusses budget matters Thursday evening alongside LCAD Board of Directors members. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At back, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Susan Jones discusses budget matters Thursday evening alongside LCAD Board of Directors members. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Appraisal district OKs 2025 budget

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors approved its 2025 budget of $890,471 during Thursday’s regular meeting.The budget represents about a $40,000 increase from last year’s plan. Most of the increase is dedicated to the hiring of an additional appraiser for the office.

BRIEFLY

Entrepreneurial Summit
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
A Central Texas Entrepreneurial Summit will take place July 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jack Calvert Municipal Building, 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas. This is a free event.A panel of entrepreneurs will offer their start-up stories at one session.
Mr. Faught

Mr. Faught

Former county commissioner Wayne Faught laid to rest

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Former county commissioner Wayne Faught died on July 10, 2024, in Lampasas. He was 90.Graveside services were held at Nix Cemetery on July 14. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.Faught was born on Oct. 20, 1933 in Nix to Floyd and Ethel (Wright) Faught.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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erick mitchell | Dispatch Record

erick mitchell | Dispatch Record

Opening the festival with song

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Marci and Zac Morris provide music before opening ceremonies and the start of the 2024 Spring Ho Beauty Pageant on Monday.
The annual Spring Ho 42 Tournament was held on Tuesday. First-place winners were announced as Judith Ann McGhee, at left, and Zach Taylor at right. courtesy photo | holly hines

The annual Spring Ho 42 Tournament was held on Tuesday. First-place winners were announced as Judith Ann McGhee, at left, and Zach Taylor at right. courtesy photo | holly hines

42 Tournament winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
TxDOT announces temporary closure of Naruna Road near golf course

TxDOT announces temporary closure of Naruna Road near golf course

TxDOT announces temporary closure of Naruna Road near golf course

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
In a public announcement made Tuesday, the Texas Department of Transportation said a section of Naruna Road near the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 will be closed temporarily, beginning July 15, as construction progresses on the highway.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.
Kempner City Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have differing perspectives on the possibility of a hefty tax increase to fund the municipal budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Combs believes a tax hike is necessary to fund increased salaries and add police officers, while Green said he would like to see the tax rate limited to a more modest level. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner City Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have differing perspectives on the possibility of a hefty tax increase to fund the municipal budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Combs believes a tax hike is necessary to fund increased salaries and add police officers, while Green said he would like to see the tax rate limited to a more modest level. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner council divided on proposed tax rate increase

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Kempner City Council members spent most of their Tuesday meeting once again discussing different budget ideas for the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
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