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City Manager Troy Hill explains his rationale for offering new ordinances that would require an annual permit fee from some local property owners, such as those with short-term rentals. Hill said his intention is to generate additional revenue for the Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Troy Hill explains his rationale for offering new ordinances that would require an annual permit fee from some local property owners, such as those with short-term rentals. Hill said his intention is to generate additional revenue for the Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council considers rezoning of downtown area

On Monday night, the Lampasas City Council and new City Manager Troy Hill discussed potential ordinances that could be adopted along with new fees for some property owners.

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Salvation Army client assistance is now being offered each Monday from 1-4 p.m. at the Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak. Those in need of assistance should stop by to meet with local representatives..MORE WOMEN’S EVENT The annual MORE event will take place Oct. 13 at 6:45 p.m.

Area Marines to celebrate 250th anniversary of founding

The 250th anniversary of the Marines founding will be celebrated with an event in Burnet.The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball will take place Nov. 8. The event is being put on by the Texas Hill Country Semper Fi Society at Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force Museum on U.S.
Western Night on Western attendees enjoy relaxing in their chairs while listening to the tunes of the Jason Roberts Band. ADAM BARRIOS| DISPATCH RECORD

Western Night on Western attendees enjoy relaxing in their chairs while listening to the tunes of the Jason Roberts Band. ADAM BARRIOS| DISPATCH RECORD

Dancing the night away

L-M Garden Club holds September meeting

On Sept. 15, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its first meeting of the 20252026 club year. Several new members were introduced, and they were welcomed to the club.Cat Cotman, with the assistance of Sam Patterson and Teresa Stewart, gave a presentation on medicinal plants grown in Texas.

Butterfly tagging set for Oct. 5

The Lampasas 4-H Wildlife Project will hold a meeting to tag butterflies. The event will be Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at Cooper Spring Nature Park.Anyone may participate but must be enrolled in Lampasas 4-H first. Sign up at tx.4HOnline.com.

Community Bridge welcomes new players

Community Bridge welcomed three new players and the return of another on Sept. 8.At the end of the afternoon, Tom Griess took home first place, Barbara Smith was second, and Tim Cockburn and Linda Williams tied for third.
kim garner | courtesy photo

kim garner | courtesy photo

Pocket Constitutions donated

Tex Hall and Kim Garner delivered Pocket Constitutions to school campuses on Constitution Day, Sept. 17. The Lampasas Republican Club donated the booklets to all eighth-graders and seniors in Lometa and Lampasas schools.
Proclamation honors 4-H Week

Proclamation honors 4-H Week

Proclamation honors 4-H Week

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DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened Sept. 12 with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings. A number of hearings were reset for new dates.Moved to Oct.