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Cafe owner Eve Sanchez says the stress from staffing problems has been a big factor in her decision to close the restaurant. Her German specialties have drawn quite a loyal following among customers, who will surely miss her schnitzel and spaetzle. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Cafe owner Eve Sanchez says the stress from staffing problems has been a big factor in her decision to close the restaurant. Her German specialties have drawn quite a loyal following among customers, who will surely miss her schnitzel and spaetzle. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Eve’s Café to close

Eve’s Café has served Lampasas County residents everything from pastries to pork schnitzels along the downtown square for 29 years. At the end of the month, the journey is set to come to an end.Owner Eve Sanchez said the last two years have been tough to manage.
Although Kempner, Lometa, Goldthwaite and San Saba showed stellar gains this period, the monthly sales tax results for other cities in the area were significantly lower in March.

Although Kempner, Lometa, Goldthwaite and San Saba showed stellar gains this period, the monthly sales tax results for other cities in the area were significantly lower in March.

Sales tax receipts continue to decline for city

Sales tax allocations to Texas cities, counties and special purposes districts reflected a decrease this month, compared to March 2023 rebates. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that total revenue across the state was down 2% in March.

BRIEFLY

The spring brush-chipping service offered by the city of Lampasas will continue through the end of the month.From March 18-22, trucks will collect brush available curbside at residences on the southeast side of town – for those who live south of First Street and east of Key Avenue.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Elementary educators recognized

Clay Phillips and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance honored staff members of the month at Taylor Creek Elementary with an insulated cup and a Mojo’s gift card.

friDAY, march 15

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 10 a.m. Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St.bingo, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.Alcoholics Anonymous, 5 p.m. St.

community calendar

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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Hanna Springs Elementary School students pose for a photo at the Dispatch Record’s newspaper station, offered as part of Career Exploration Day at the campus.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Hanna Springs Elementary School students pose for a photo at the Dispatch Record’s newspaper station, offered as part of Career Exploration Day at the campus.

Hanna Springs students experience career day

Hanna Springs Elementary School students heard from 17 different professionals during the campus’ Career Exploration Day on March 7.Hanna Springs counselor Carissa Brown said the event allows youngsters to start contemplating their future career path.

Browning members to celebrate garden club’s birthday

The Browning Community Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. Members have planned a potluck to celebrate the club’s birthday and will preview the new club website. Participants should bring a dish to share and the recipe.
RACHEL GILL | COURTESY PHOTO

RACHEL GILL | COURTESY PHOTO

Badger Band remembers the Alamo!

The Lampasas High School Badger Band spent three days in San Antonio recently, visiting Six Flags, Sea World and the Alamo, where the music once echoed from Davy Crockett’s fiddle.