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Expansive ranch and farm properties like the one in southern Lampasas County where this field resides could become subject to increased estate taxation when IRS exemptions expire in 2025. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

Expansive ranch and farm properties like the one in southern Lampasas County where this field resides could become subject to increased estate taxation when IRS exemptions expire in 2025. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

Federal lawmakers to consider repealing ‘Death Tax’

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, April 22, 2024
Individuals, family partnerships and family corporations own over 98% of our nation’s more than two million farms and ranches, but how long will that last?
Brittany Tonozzi specializes in barrel racing. She won her third world championship in December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. COURTESY PHOTO

Brittany Tonozzi specializes in barrel racing. She won her third world championship in December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. COURTESY PHOTO

World champion to compete at Riata Roundup Rodeo

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, April 22, 2024
Aworld champion barrel racer and Lampasas County local will make her first appearance at the annual Riata Roundup Rodeo next weekend.Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, three-time world champion barrel racer, will compete in the Lampasas rodeo. This will mark her second local rodeo appearance.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Push-in ceremony inaugurates new fire engine

News Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024
Local children and members of the Lampasas Fire Department push the newest fire engine into its place at the station around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The ceremony drew a decent crowd of around 50 local residents, city officials and more to witness the event.

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Blood Drive
Monday, April 22, 2024
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, corner of North Avenue and Walnut Street in Lampasas.For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.
Children dressed in their party finest enjoy an afternoon tea. COURTESY PHOTO

Children dressed in their party finest enjoy an afternoon tea. COURTESY PHOTO

Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea Party set for May 4

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Every year, children between the ages of 4 and 8 are invited to put on their party clothes and bring their favorite plush toy to the Lampasas County Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea Party.A storytime and brief etiquette lesson are offered, with apple juice “tea,” sandwiches, candy and cookies on the menu.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Church recognizes Girl Scout Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Girl Scout Sunday was celebrated March 10 at First Presbyterian Church. Kenzie Woodfin and Kate Woodfin were liturgists for the worship service, and Torie Lesley was presented a thank-you gift for her leadership work and dedication to the Scouts of Lampasas.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Arts in the Park draws youth

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The weather was perfect for this year’s Arts in the Park gathering hosted at Campbell Park by LAFTA volunteers. Families turned out in large numbers to enjoy the many activities, music, theatrical and dance performances.
Game camera captures stellar image

Game camera captures stellar image

Game camera captures stellar image

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Jones family hosted several visitors at its ranch during the eclipse, and many of them brought impressive camera equipment to capture the moment. Tonia Jones said her son AJ used a game camera he just bought for hunting purposes to help document the solar eclipse.
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