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DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC After posting a 1% decline in sales taxes in June, the city of Lampasas recorded another 1% dip for the month of July. All other neighboring entities saw sales tax receipts rise this period, compared to July 2022.

DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC After posting a 1% decline in sales taxes in June, the city of Lampasas recorded another 1% dip for the month of July. All other neighboring entities saw sales tax receipts rise this period, compared to July 2022.

City sees sales tax drop in July

Gail Lowe
Monday, July 24, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office has mailed sales tax rebates for July to the cities, counties and special-purpose districts that levy a local tax. Those payments were approximately 7% more than entities across the state received in July 2022.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, July 24, 2023
The report from the July 19 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 431, compared to 708 last sale and 688 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, stockers were $5-$10 higher; feeder steers and heifers steady to $3 higher.
Joycesarah McCabe | Dispatch Record A herd of red deer (red stag) mamas water with their fawns on a Lampasas County cattle ranch that also raises some exotics. Predation can cost a producer dearly if the land isn’t managed well, and wildlife resources are at risk, too.

Joycesarah McCabe | Dispatch Record A herd of red deer (red stag) mamas water with their fawns on a Lampasas County cattle ranch that also raises some exotics. Predation can cost a producer dearly if the land isn’t managed well, and wildlife resources are at risk, too.

From coyotes to vultures: the importance of predator management

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, July 24, 2023
Stockmen and farmers are the original animal-rights activists, environmentalists, and land and resource stewards.
Mr. Irvin

Mr. Irvin

Businessman, civic leader Andrew Irvin dies

News Staff
Monday, July 24, 2023
Lampasas businessman Andrew Gordon Irvin died on July 19, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock. He was 56. Visitation was held July 22 at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas.
Like many Lampasas County stock tanks, this one is thirsty and awaiting a good, sustained rainfall to refill it. Brazos River Authority is urging citizens to conserve water wherever they can. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Like many Lampasas County stock tanks, this one is thirsty and awaiting a good, sustained rainfall to refill it. Brazos River Authority is urging citizens to conserve water wherever they can. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lake levels in Texas plummet

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, July 24, 2023
The comment from Aaron Able, Brazos River Authority water services manager, was a grim one. “We’ve not seen Belton Lake levels this low essentially since the latter part of 1971,” Able said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD School board president Randy Morris said safety of LISD students and staff is the priority.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD School board president Randy Morris said safety of LISD students and staff is the priority.

Lampasas ISD approves school marshal program

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 24, 2023
In a special called meeting Thursday morning, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the implementation of a districtwide school marshal and guardian program.

BRIEFLY

Road Paving
Monday, July 24, 2023
Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lewis Bridges has reported that crews will be paving on County Road 2200 Wednesday morning, starting early in the day. Drivers should expect some temporary delays. BURN BAN IN EFFECT The Lampasas Fire Marshal has implemented a citywide burn ban, as of July 20.
Class of 1983 gathers for 40-year reunion

Class of 1983 gathers for 40-year reunion

Class of 1983 gathers for 40-year reunion

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Classmates who attended the 40-year reunion at the Crawford Party House were, front row from left to right, Rosanne Starkey Clayton, Torbett Pierce, Edward Mathews and Kaye Neumann-McDaniel; second row, Carrie Johnson, Delores Valles Stewart, Janna Martin, Vicki Fry Taylor, Stephanie Davidson...
At the recent Texas FFA Convention, Lampasas FFA members attended a session hosted by the “Farm Babe,” Michele Miller of Florida. Miller is an advocate for agriculture who works daily to dispel myths about the food industry and promote understanding about production agriculture. Pictured, from left to right, are Jonathan Harris, Jacie Resa, “Farm Babe” Michele Miller, Paige Rutland and Phoebe Rounds. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL

At the recent Texas FFA Convention, Lampasas FFA members attended a session hosted by the “Farm Babe,” Michele Miller of Florida. Miller is an advocate for agriculture who works daily to dispel myths about the food industry and promote understanding about production agriculture. Pictured, from left to right, are Jonathan Harris, Jacie Resa, “Farm Babe” Michele Miller, Paige Rutland and Phoebe Rounds. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL

Advocating for agriculture: FFA students receive accolades

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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