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Consumer spending has moderated somewhat, according to the state comptroller’s office. August tax rebates for Lampasas reflect that trend, whereas revenues still are growing in cities such as Kempner and Lometa. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Consumer spending has moderated somewhat, according to the state comptroller’s office. August tax rebates for Lampasas reflect that trend, whereas revenues still are growing in cities such as Kempner and Lometa. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Sales tax pace slows

Gail Lowe
Monday, August 21, 2023
Sales tax revenues for the city of Lampasas were down for the third consecutive month, compared to the June, July and August numbers put up in 2022. Those declines have been relatively small in terms of percentage drops, however.
Students at Hanna Springs Elementary School await their rides home after the first day of classes. On the first day of the new term, the campus showed an enrollment of 714. Those numbers were expected to increase slightly over the early part of the 2023-24 school year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students at Hanna Springs Elementary School await their rides home after the first day of classes. On the first day of the new term, the campus showed an enrollment of 714. Those numbers were expected to increase slightly over the early part of the 2023-24 school year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

First-day enrollment numbers show small increase for Lampasas ISD

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 21, 2023
First-day enrollment numbers for the 202324 school year have increased slightly at each Lampasas ISD campus, except for Taylor Creek Elementary School. A total of 3,485 students were enrolled in the school district on Aug. 10, the first day of classes. That represents a 1.

BRIEFLY

Kiwanis Peach Sale
Monday, August 21, 2023
The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering 22 pounds of Colorado peaches for $50 a box. Pick-up will be from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Hostess House parking lot. Proceeds fund local scholarships. To order by phone, call Randy Morris at 512-556-6220, or Cooley Baltrun PLLC, at 512-556-6228.

CLASS REUNION

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
CLASS OF 2003 The Lampasas High School Class of 2003 will celebrate its 20-year reunion on Sept. 9 at Campfire Bar & Grill (formerly Camp Caylor) in Copperas Cove. Hours are 7-10 p.m. Outdoor games, a live band and dancing will be offered. Organizers request an RSVP via the class Facebook page.
Lampasas grad returns to teach

Lampasas grad returns to teach

Lampasas grad returns to teach

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary now has a former Lampasas High School student as one of its classroom teachers. Monica Garza is a 2023 graduate of Howard Payne University, where she was recognized as the Outstanding New Elementary Teacher in the education department.
The Lampasas County Higher Education Center has struggled to find instructors for all its courses, Director Derrick Barrios said. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas County Higher Education Center has struggled to find instructors for all its courses, Director Derrick Barrios said. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Instructor availability limits LCHEC course offerings

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Lampasas County Higher Education Center has struggled to find staff for its phlebotomy and Patient Care Technician courses, Director Derrick Barrios said this week. Currently, LCHEC is offering only its Clinical Medical Assistant and Nurse Aide courses.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The report from the Aug. 16 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 416, compared to 511 last sale and 574 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 higher. Slaughter cows were steady to $3 lower, and slaughter bulls were steady.
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