Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea Party set for May 4

Every year, children between the ages of 4 and 8 are invited to put on their party clothes and bring their favorite plush toy to the Lampasas County Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea Party.A storytime and brief etiquette lesson are offered, with apple juice “tea,” sandwiches, candy and cookies on the menu.

Church recognizes Girl Scout Sunday

Girl Scout Sunday was celebrated March 10 at First Presbyterian Church. Kenzie Woodfin and Kate Woodfin were liturgists for the worship service, and Torie Lesley was presented a thank-you gift for her leadership work and dedication to the Scouts of Lampasas.

community calendar

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Arts in the Park draws youth

The weather was perfect for this year’s Arts in the Park gathering hosted at Campbell Park by LAFTA volunteers. Families turned out in large numbers to enjoy the many activities, music, theatrical and dance performances.

Game camera captures stellar image

The Jones family hosted several visitors at its ranch during the eclipse, and many of them brought impressive camera equipment to capture the moment. Tonia Jones said her son AJ used a game camera he just bought for hunting purposes to help document the solar eclipse.

Two men dead Wednesday in connected shootings

Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting incident that began in Killeen and ended in Lampasas County.

district court

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

arrests

The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The April 11 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 3,877.Previous week: 4,030.Trends: Light kids $5--$10 lower. Slaughter kids$5-$10 lower; slaughter nannies $10 higher; replacement nannies steady.

City records good jump in sales tax receipts

After having posted declining sales tax revenue over the first quarter of 2024, the city of Lampasas saw its sales tax rebate rise 19% in April. That marks the highest one-month percentage gain since January 2022.April payments are based on sales made in February by local businesses.