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July Payments to Area Cities Burnet up 4% $330,302 Copperas Cove up 7% $639,248 Evant down 40% $7,927 Gatesville up 7% $264,836 Goldthwaite down 3% $50,302 Hamilton up 30% $70,895 Kempner up 5% $20,097 Lampasas down 2% $237,932 Lometa up 10% $10,251 Marble Falls down 1% $1,153,397 San Saba up 1% $55,622 Lampasas saw its sales tax allocation drop 2% in July, while the cities of Kempner and Lometa posted gains of 5% and 10%, respectively. July payments are based on sales recorded in May. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPH

July Payments to Area Cities Burnet up 4% $330,302 Copperas Cove up 7% $639,248 Evant down 40% $7,927 Gatesville up 7% $264,836 Goldthwaite down 3% $50,302 Hamilton up 30% $70,895 Kempner up 5% $20,097 Lampasas down 2% $237,932 Lometa up 10% $10,251 Marble Falls down 1% $1,153,397 San Saba up 1% $55,622 Lampasas saw its sales tax allocation drop 2% in July, while the cities of Kempner and Lometa posted gains of 5% and 10%, respectively. July payments are based on sales recorded in May. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPH

Sales taxes slip again for city of Lampasas

Gail Lowe
Monday, July 21, 2025
The city of Lampasas had a good first quarter in terms of sales tax revenues received, but rebates have slipped since then.The Texas Comptroller’s Office has released July allocations to the cities, counties and special-purpose districts that levy a local sales tax.

Lampasas ISD faces budget dilemmas for the coming years

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 21, 2025
Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees members brainstormed ways to tackle the district’s dwindling savings in a Friday meeting as LISD prepares for a near $2.4 million budget deficit next fiscal year.For the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year, the school district is planning $46.

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Report Storm Damages
Monday, July 21, 2025
Lampasas County residents who experienced damages or losses – residential, commercial and/or agricultural – as a result of the July flooding events are encouraged to complete a survey through the Texas Department of Emergency Management using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
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Road over Sulphur Creek to close

News Staff
Monday, July 21, 2025
Cars cross the Business 281 bridge over Sulphur Creek on Friday. The Texas Department of Transportation announced that starting this week, the intersection at Naruna Road and U.S. Highway 281 will be closed due to road construction. Additionally, Business 281 will be closed to through traffic.

Motl named Wildlife Conservationist of Year

News Staff
Monday, July 21, 2025
Each year, the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognize individuals who dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources.
Like many Lampasas County ranchers have experienced with their pastures, this local cow-calf operation has had much of its forage under water due to exponential amounts of rain this month. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Like many Lampasas County ranchers have experienced with their pastures, this local cow-calf operation has had much of its forage under water due to exponential amounts of rain this month. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

It’s more than cattle, hay: what producers carry forward

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, July 21, 2025
After unusually wet springs two years in a row, ranchers and hay producers across Lampasas County are both relieved and watchful.The abundant rainfall has revived pastures and replenished stock tanks, but with the gift of rain comes a host of challenges—some familiar, others newly emerging.
Golf Course Manager Kris Morin surveys damage to the green on Hole No. 2 at the Hancock Park municipal course. The green will have to be completely reconstructed, he said. For more photos of damage sustained at the golf course, see page 8. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Golf Course Manager Kris Morin surveys damage to the green on Hole No. 2 at the Hancock Park municipal course. The green will have to be completely reconstructed, he said. For more photos of damage sustained at the golf course, see page 8. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hancock Park Golf Course damaged after heavy rains

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The heavy, consistent rainfall seen over the past couple of weeks has led to significant flooding in and around Lampasas. After the most recent storms late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, Hancock Park Golf Course suffered damage that could keep it closed for an indeterminate amount of time.
City Manager Erin Corbell cautioned council members that rate hikes could be in the offing for Lampasas residents in the next fiscal year. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Erin Corbell cautioned council members that rate hikes could be in the offing for Lampasas residents in the next fiscal year. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

New city secretary named; budget talks commence

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
On Monday night, the Lampasas City Council came out of executive session and named a new city secretary.A motion by Councilman Charlie Pratus to appoint Kayleigh Stanley as the new city secretary passed unanimously 6-0. Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Kuehne was absent from the meeting.
Flooding along the San Saba River has destroyed more than 100 homes and caused an estimated $10 million in damages since July 4, according to reports from KCEN-TV. courtesy photo

Flooding along the San Saba River has destroyed more than 100 homes and caused an estimated $10 million in damages since July 4, according to reports from KCEN-TV. courtesy photo

Lometa to assist San Saba after July 4 flooding

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, July 17, 2025
With an eye on helping its western neighbors, the Lometa City Council convened in regular session Monday evening.Mayor Derek Talley said the city of Lometa used its annual July 5 fireworks show to aid San Saba after the community suffered flooding on July 4.
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