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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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.

Man transported to hospital after 18-wheeler crash

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 21, 2023
A 60-year-old man from Dime Box received possible injuries in a Dec. 15 collision with an 18-wheeler along South Key Avenue. Agencies on the scene included the Lampasas Police Department, Lampasas Fire Department and Hamilton EMS. According to Lampasas Police Patrol Lt.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The report from the Dec. 13 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 485, compared to 457 last sale and 631 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $10-$15 lower. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were $3$5 lower.
Completion of the workout stations at the FM 580 Sports Park nears its end on Tuesday afternoon. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Completion of the workout stations at the FM 580 Sports Park nears its end on Tuesday afternoon. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Lions Club donates workout equipment to 580 Sports Park

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Construction of eight different workout stations, courtesy of the Lampasas Lions Club, is now complete at the 580 Sports Complex. The new additions provide local residents with extra options for maintaining fitness.
Debbie Garrett

Debbie Garrett

Garrett seeks judicial post in March Republican primary

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Bell County District Attorney/ prosecutor Debbie Garrett has filed for a place on the Republican Primary ballot in the race for Judge of the 27th District Court. The court covers Bell and Lampasas counties. Incumbent Judge John Gauntt is not running for re-election to the post.
The chart shows sales tax allocations for the city of Lampasas in 2022 and 2023. Its largest monthly payment came in February, when Lampasas received a check for $291,422. The 2023 rebates in June, July, August, September, October and December trailed those from the comparable periods in 2022, however. Lampasas ends the year with a cumulative sales tax total of $2.91 million, slightly more than its $2.87 million receipts for last year. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPH

The chart shows sales tax allocations for the city of Lampasas in 2022 and 2023. Its largest monthly payment came in February, when Lampasas received a check for $291,422. The 2023 rebates in June, July, August, September, October and December trailed those from the comparable periods in 2022, however. Lampasas ends the year with a cumulative sales tax total of $2.91 million, slightly more than its $2.87 million receipts for last year. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPH

Sales tax revenue for Lampasas sputters at year’s end

Gail Lowe
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The final sales tax allocations of the year have been sent to local cities, counties and special entities that levy a tax on goods sold within their jurisdiction. December payments are based on sales made in October by business that report their tax monthly.

BRIEFLY

Holiday Closure
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Lampasas Dispatch Record will close early on Dec. 22 so employees can enjoy some extra time with their families over the Christmas weekend. Normal business hours will resume on Dec. 26.

Boil water notice issued for citizens west of Key Avenue

Alexandria Randolph
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The city of Lampasas has issued a boil water notice for residents west of Key Avenue due to a break discovered in a mainline.  City officials issued the notice at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday after a break was located in a mainline near the intersection of 4th Street and Willis Street.  As of 8:18 p.m.
Erick mitchell | dispatch record Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Leanne Bobo, at left, and custodian Mary Ejem stand In the life-size snow globe creation Ejem designed at the campus.

Erick mitchell | dispatch record Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Leanne Bobo, at left, and custodian Mary Ejem stand In the life-size snow globe creation Ejem designed at the campus.

Kline Whitis custodian creates winter wonderland décor for campus

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 18, 2023
Kline Whitis Elementary School custodian Mary Ejem is ringing in the Christmas season with a life-size snow globe created for students and staff to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Attendees enjoy their food during the annual holiday luncheon sponsored by the Lampasas Police Department and fire department. Approximately $4,700 was raised at the luncheon to help provide toys to 300-350 children in the community. courtesy photo | Lampasas Fire Department

Attendees enjoy their food during the annual holiday luncheon sponsored by the Lampasas Police Department and fire department. Approximately $4,700 was raised at the luncheon to help provide toys to 300-350 children in the community. courtesy photo | Lampasas Fire Department

Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive a success

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
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