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Although Kempner, Lometa, Goldthwaite and San Saba showed stellar gains this period, the monthly sales tax results for other cities in the area were significantly lower in March.

Although Kempner, Lometa, Goldthwaite and San Saba showed stellar gains this period, the monthly sales tax results for other cities in the area were significantly lower in March.

Sales tax receipts continue to decline for city

Gail Lowe
Monday, March 18, 2024
Sales tax allocations to Texas cities, counties and special purposes districts reflected a decrease this month, compared to March 2023 rebates. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that total revenue across the state was down 2% in March.

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Brush Chipping Program
Monday, March 18, 2024
The spring brush-chipping service offered by the city of Lampasas will continue through the end of the month.From March 18-22, trucks will collect brush available curbside at residences on the southeast side of town – for those who live south of First Street and east of Key Avenue.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Elementary educators recognized

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Clay Phillips and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance honored staff members of the month at Taylor Creek Elementary with an insulated cup and a Mojo’s gift card.

friDAY, march 15

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 10 a.m. Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St.bingo, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.Alcoholics Anonymous, 5 p.m. St.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 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.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Hanna Springs Elementary School students pose for a photo at the Dispatch Record’s newspaper station, offered as part of Career Exploration Day at the campus.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Hanna Springs Elementary School students pose for a photo at the Dispatch Record’s newspaper station, offered as part of Career Exploration Day at the campus.

Hanna Springs students experience career day

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Hanna Springs Elementary School students heard from 17 different professionals during the campus’ Career Exploration Day on March 7.Hanna Springs counselor Carissa Brown said the event allows youngsters to start contemplating their future career path.

Browning members to celebrate garden club’s birthday

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Browning Community Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. Members have planned a potluck to celebrate the club’s birthday and will preview the new club website. Participants should bring a dish to share and the recipe.
RACHEL GILL | COURTESY PHOTO

RACHEL GILL | COURTESY PHOTO

Badger Band remembers the Alamo!

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Lampasas High School Badger Band spent three days in San Antonio recently, visiting Six Flags, Sea World and the Alamo, where the music once echoed from Davy Crockett’s fiddle.
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