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American citizenship

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
Does American citizenship have any value? Millions of people around the world think so, but far too many in America don’t. They profess to hate this country, yet they are not flocking to airports to leave.
Before discussing the budget, Kempner City Council members were treated to a performance from the CTX Stars, a local cheer and dance group based in Kempner. City Manager Rebecca Ramos said the cheer team will have a role in providing entertainment at upcoming city events. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Before discussing the budget, Kempner City Council members were treated to a performance from the CTX Stars, a local cheer and dance group based in Kempner. City Manager Rebecca Ramos said the cheer team will have a role in providing entertainment at upcoming city events. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner to maintain current tax rate under new budget

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 14, 2025
Despite a 39% increase in proposed expenses for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Kempner City Council is not seeking a tax rate hike.Council members discussed the upcoming FY budget in a workshop during their July 8 meeting. Other than dealing with the items on the consent agenda, no action was taken.
From left, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jamie Smart and Precinct 2 Bobby Carroll talk flood damage during today's Lampasas County Commissioners Court regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | Dispatch Record

From left, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jamie Smart and Precinct 2 Bobby Carroll talk flood damage during today's Lampasas County Commissioners Court regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | Dispatch Record

Lampasas County Commissioners provide update on flood damages

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court provided updates on flood damages affecting several county roads in this morning's regular meeting. Sunday’s flooding was severe, with the Lampasas River rising above 31 feet just after 10 a.m. due to intense rainfall in and around Lampasas County.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAPHIC

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAPHIC

Lampasas County remains under flood warning

Erick Mitchell
Sunday, July 13, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended its flood warning for Lampasas County until 2 p.m. due to excessive rainfall. A flood watch remains active until 7 p.m. The NWS says residents can expect impacts on all rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying  flood-prone locations.
This drone photo shared by a Lampasas resident shows extensive flooding in the area of the Gibson Branch of the Lampasas River on the morning of July 5. More flood photos are inside on page 7. MICHEAL HAVENS | COURTESY PHOTO

This drone photo shared by a Lampasas resident shows extensive flooding in the area of the Gibson Branch of the Lampasas River on the morning of July 5. More flood photos are inside on page 7. MICHEAL HAVENS | COURTESY PHOTO

Flood damage minimal here compared to nearby counties

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 10, 2025
While Central Texas mourns severe loss of life and property damage due to Independence Day weekend flooding, residents of Lampasas County can breathe a small sigh of relief after minimal damage and flood effects were seen here.

STAAR scores remain consistent for LISD

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 10, 2025
DISPATCH RECORDLampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb provided school board members with a glimpse of the district’s academic performance on the recent STAAR and high school End-of-Course exams. He discussed some of the highlights during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, discusses 2025 STAAR scores during Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Trustees also reviewed preliminary budget numbers for fiscal year 2025-2026 with Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones, seated at back. In foreground are board members Mickey Edwards, at left, and Board President Ryan Shahan. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, discusses 2025 STAAR scores during Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Trustees also reviewed preliminary budget numbers for fiscal year 2025-2026 with Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones, seated at back. In foreground are board members Mickey Edwards, at left, and Board President Ryan Shahan. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas school board members hold budget workshop

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Lampasas ISD is planning for a $2.4 million budget deficit in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. School board members learned more about the proposed budget in a workshop session Monday.The budget lists $46.29 million in proposed expenses, a 4.81% increase from the current fiscal year.

BRIEFLY

Blood Drive
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “lampasascomm” to schedule an appointment.
A new festival queen is crowned

A new festival queen is crowned

A new festival queen is crowned

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Miss Spring Ho Sagen Plouff poses for a photo with the Little Miss pageant winner Berkley Ann Shuffler after Monday night’s pageant. For more pageant photos, see page 3.
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