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Lampasas High School students perform in costume for their roles in the theater department’s upcoming showing of “Clue.” COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School students perform in costume for their roles in the theater department’s upcoming showing of “Clue.” COURTESY PHOTO

High school theater department to perform ‘Clue’

Lampasas High School students will present “Clue: On Stage” -- their first production of the year -- on Saturday and Sunday. Greta Peterson, director of the school’s Lampasas Theatre Company, said the play will delight audience members.
The Badger Band performs at halftime of Friday’s football game against Fredericksburg. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

The Badger Band performs at halftime of Friday’s football game against Fredericksburg. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Band competition is Saturday in Burnet

The Badger Band will take part in a UIL marching competition Saturday at 12:35 p.m. at Burnet High School. Seven schools will perform that day. Bands are rated in a division 1-5 after they perform.
Franklin Graham, at left, is president of Samaritan’s Purse, the sponsoring organization of Operation Christmas Child. The project collects shoebox gifts and delivers them to children in need to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. SAMARITAN’S PURSE | COURTESY PHOTO

Franklin Graham, at left, is president of Samaritan’s Purse, the sponsoring organization of Operation Christmas Child. The project collects shoebox gifts and delivers them to children in need to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. SAMARITAN’S PURSE | COURTESY PHOTO

Residents prepare to send Christmas boxes to children

For years, Lampasas County residents have been a part of Operation Christmas Child, a global project that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world.

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Lampasas County (colored red for Republican) voted 81.8% for incumbent State Rep. Dr. Brad Buckley, a veterinarian. The more urban Bell County portion of the district supported Democrat “Keke” Williams 53.51% to 46.49%. TRISH GRIFFITH GRAPHIC | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas County (colored red for Republican) voted 81.8% for incumbent State Rep. Dr. Brad Buckley, a veterinarian. The more urban Bell County portion of the district supported Democrat “Keke” Williams 53.51% to 46.49%. TRISH GRIFFITH GRAPHIC | DISPATCH RECORD

GOP incumbents hold seats in Congress, Legislature

Results are based on the most current returns at press time, many of which showed less than 100% of precincts reported. Congressional and state legislative members who represent Lampasas -- all Republicans -- maintained their seats in Tuesday’s general election.
Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Melissa Gonzales has worked in tax collection for 33 years. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Melissa Gonzales has worked in tax collection for 33 years. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Chief appraiser to retire

Chief Appraiser Melissa Gonzales will retire next week after 22 years with the Lampasas Central Appraisal District. Gonzales grew up in Burnet and began working at the Burnet Central Appraisal District more than 30 years ago.
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