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Christmas Tree Contest
Monday, November 24, 2025
Businesses and local organizations are encouraged to enter a decorated tree in the Lampasas County Museum’s Christmas Tree Contest. Theme this year is “A Christmas Carol.”Choose a carol to represent and let the museum know what you have selected. Nov. 29 is the final day to enter.
Sales tax receipts up across county

Sales tax receipts up across county

Sales tax receipts up across county

Gail Lowe
Monday, November 24, 2025
November sales tax rebates showed gains this month for the cities of Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa, plus Lampasas County.The highest percentage jump for November was noted in Lometa at 20%.
Consumers could see higher prices on turkeys for Thanksgiving this year, but prices should be lower on many other items used for preparing traditional holiday meals. courtesy photo | texas agrilife

Consumers could see higher prices on turkeys for Thanksgiving this year, but prices should be lower on many other items used for preparing traditional holiday meals. courtesy photo | texas agrilife

Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes this year

Adam Russell
Monday, November 24, 2025
Prices for centerpiece turkeys are up, but overall consumers are likely to see a mixed bag of price increases and decreases as they shop for traditional Thanksgiving holiday meals, according to a recent news release from Texas A&M AgriLife.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe holds up a worn-out tuba to illustrate the band’s need for new instruments. With an auditorium off the table, the school district hopes to include $1 million for fine arts upgrades in a 2026 bond. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe holds up a worn-out tuba to illustrate the band’s need for new instruments. With an auditorium off the table, the school district hopes to include $1 million for fine arts upgrades in a 2026 bond. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Committee open to tax rate hike

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Lampasas ISD’s Facilities Planning Committee was unable to settle on a bond proposal after members reviewed four possible scenarios during Monday’s meeting at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria.
Bailey Carter, recreation specialist for Lampasas, presents information on sponsorships and naming rights that could generate revenue for the city. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Bailey Carter, recreation specialist for Lampasas, presents information on sponsorships and naming rights that could generate revenue for the city. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council OKs contract for sponsorship opportunities

Hunter King
Thursday, November 20, 2025
After two consecutive meetings with long discussions regarding the city’s Parks and Recreation Department entering into a contract with Sportsman Solutions of Iowa to seek possible sponsorships on parks and other facilities, the Lampasas City Council voted 4-2 to approve the agreement.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lighting up the square

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
City crews hang Christmas lights around the downtown square and county courthouse on Monday and Tuesday to ring in holiday cheer.

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2025 Tax Bills
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Lampasas Central Appraisal District has completed the 2025 tax levy. Tax bills were mailed to property owners Nov. 12. Tax statements also are available online.Taxpayers are encouraged to use the website https:// lampasascad.com to pay taxes online with credit or debit cards.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

McGehee honored as Community Champion

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Family members of the late Johnnie Roberts McGehee Jr. were presented with this wooden key to the city and a certificate to honor him as a Community Champion. McGehee died in June. He had served with the United States Postal Service in Lampasas for 29 years.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
Glenda Rasco participated in the Lampasas community blood drive, held Nov. 11 at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center. She displays the certificate she earned, signifying she has reached the 4-gallon mark for her blood donations. couartesy photo

Glenda Rasco participated in the Lampasas community blood drive, held Nov. 11 at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center. She displays the certificate she earned, signifying she has reached the 4-gallon mark for her blood donations. couartesy photo

Blood donor milestones recognized

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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