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City records good jump in sales tax receipts

Gail Lowe
Thursday, April 18, 2024
After having posted declining sales tax revenue over the first quarter of 2024, the city of Lampasas saw its sales tax rebate rise 19% in April. That marks the highest one-month percentage gain since January 2022.April payments are based on sales made in February by local businesses.
Mickey Edwards

Mickey Edwards

Candidates seek seat on Lampasas ISD board

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Mickey Edwards believes his 35-plus years in the education field and his Lampasas roots will make him a strong voice to serve on the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees.Edwards is vying for the Place 1 seat that will be vacated by Bill Brister after he steps down in May.
Melinda Picott

Melinda Picott

Candidates seek seat on Lampasas ISD board

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Melinda Picott is looking to bring a voice of care for teachers and students to the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees.Picott is challenging Mickey Edwards for the Place 1 seat after threeterm board member Bill Brister chose not to seek re-election.

Early voting to commence in Lampasas, Lometa elections

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The city of Lometa, Lometa ISD Board of Trustees and Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees will hold an election of representatives on May 4. Early voting will begin Monday.Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees Places 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. Candidates for Place 1 are Mickey Edwards and Melinda Picott.
Former fire chief Jeff Smith and engineer Jared Payne stand in front of the Spartan NXT pumper after the truck completed its final inspection in South Dakota last August. The new addition for the Lampasas Fire Department is ready to be officially put into service. FILE PHOTO

Former fire chief Jeff Smith and engineer Jared Payne stand in front of the Spartan NXT pumper after the truck completed its final inspection in South Dakota last August. The new addition for the Lampasas Fire Department is ready to be officially put into service. FILE PHOTO

Public ceremony set to usher in new fire engine

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Lampasas Fire Department will host an official Push-In Ceremony for its newest fire engine Saturday at 10 a.m. at the fire station, 1107 E. Fourth St. The ceremony will commission the new truck and officially place it into service.

BRIEFLY

Aggie Muster
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Lampasas County A&M Club will host its annual Muster event on Sunday at the Crawford Party House, with the social beginning at 5:30 p.m.Contact Ross Oliver at 512-556-7819 for more information or to RSVP.

Two women injured in Tuesday morning wreck

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Two women were hospitalized after a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 281 Tuesday morning.Lampasas Police Department authorities said the collision, which was reported at 7:41 a.m., occurred at the intersection of the highway and the Lampasas High School driveway.

Little Badger Theatre camp set for May

News Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Little Badger Theatre Camp is seeking student participants for this year’s annual production.The Lampasas Theatre Company and Little Badger Theatre Camp will present “James and the Giant Peach” in late May.Camp rehearsals will take place May 20-24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Youth enjoyed the cool breeze, sunshine and wide selection of paint supplies at this event activity during Arts in the Park on Saturday, hosted by the Lampasas Association for the Arts. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Youth enjoyed the cool breeze, sunshine and wide selection of paint supplies at this event activity during Arts in the Park on Saturday, hosted by the Lampasas Association for the Arts. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Arts in the Park for Kids a big hit

News Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024
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