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Lampasas ISD school buses sit parked at the district’s transportation barns. New school buses and special needs buses did not make the cut in this year’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget as the district navigates tighter than usual finances. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD school buses sit parked at the district’s transportation barns. New school buses and special needs buses did not make the cut in this year’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget as the district navigates tighter than usual finances. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD plans to lower tax rate slightly, will dip into savings

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 19, 2024
The Lampasas Independent School District is expecting a 3.9% increase in general fund expenditures for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.The district will host a public hearing Aug. 26 on its upcoming FY budget and tax rate. LISD has proposed a levy of $1.

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Outdoor Burn Ban
Monday, August 19, 2024
The order restricting outdoor burning is back in effect. The order had been lifted temporarily through Aug. 12.The county burn ban now is in effect until Sept. 23.The city of Lampasas also has issued a burn ban due to the extreme heat. The fire marshal is not issuing burn permits at this time.
courtesy graphic | centers for disease control and prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories show the proportion of adults with obesity. These maps are based on self-reported weight and height from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

courtesy graphic | centers for disease control and prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories show the proportion of adults with obesity. These maps are based on self-reported weight and height from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Climate woes: Is the weather making you fat?

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, August 15, 2024
When I was a bit younger, I met a lovely young woman who had moved from California to attend a university here in Texas. As we got to know each other, she confided in me that her biggest cultural adjustment had been the difficulty making friends because of a lack of similar interests.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

Councilman takes his oath of office

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Newly appointed Lampasas City Council member Myles Haider, at left, is sworn in last week by Mayor Herb Pearce. Haider fills the position left vacant after the recent death of Councilman Chuck Williamson.

Bible Study Fellowship starts next month

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Lampasas women’s Bible Study Fellowship group for 2024-2025 will be doing “Revelation: The Hope.”Meetings start mid-September on Wednesday mornings.Those who are interested should text or call Deb Kuker at 512-556-1085, or register online at bsfinternational.org.
This view shows the southwest corner of the Lampasas County courthouse. Repairs to mortar joints between stones have been identified as a much-needed renovation. Water that flows between mortar joints can compromise the structure of the building over time. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This view shows the southwest corner of the Lampasas County courthouse. Repairs to mortar joints between stones have been identified as a much-needed renovation. Water that flows between mortar joints can compromise the structure of the building over time. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners OK contract for courthouse renovations

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved a contractual agreement with Komatsu Architecture during Monday’s regular meeting for services relating to courthouse renovations.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Only two cases were on the criminal docket.Defendant Jesse Lee Saylor of Lampasas pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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