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Black Baldy cattle stand in a healthy native pasture on a commercial cattle ranch in Lampasas County. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Black Baldy cattle stand in a healthy native pasture on a commercial cattle ranch in Lampasas County. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Restoration from Drought’ workshop on tap

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, November 27, 2023
Even though Lampasas County has enjoyed some recent rains, many residents recognize the drought that has plagued the county has not been resolved. Forage and livestock continue to be affected by prolonged dryness.
Volunteers from area churches rehearse for the 75th annual Christmas Cantata. The program has delighted listeners and ushered in the Christmas season for three-quarters of a century, and this year promises to be just as inspirational. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Volunteers from area churches rehearse for the 75th annual Christmas Cantata. The program has delighted listeners and ushered in the Christmas season for three-quarters of a century, and this year promises to be just as inspirational. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Cantata recognizes 75th anniversary

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 27, 2023
Dec. 10 will mark the 75th annual Christmas Cantata performance in Lampasas, or so it’s believed. “We think this is our 75th,” said Mary Tittle, cantata choral director. “We have no records back that far. We picked a year after World War II, figuring that they weren’t held during the war.

Tips offered to conserve water at home

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 27, 2023
Most residents in Lampasas County are living under stage 3 water restrictions, trying to conserve water during these dry times. Last week, Kempner Water Supply Corp. informed its customers of ways to reduce water usage.

BRIEFLY

Santa For Seniors
Monday, November 27, 2023
Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel is hosting a Santa for Seniors Gift Drive. From now through Dec. 18, donations of any of the following items will be accepted: slippers, socks, puzzle/crossword books, hats, scarves, pajamas, bath products, books, lotion or other items senior citizens might enjoy.
DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC Area cities collected their November sales tax payments based primarily on sales recorded during the month of September.

DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC Area cities collected their November sales tax payments based primarily on sales recorded during the month of September.

Smaller gains seen in sales tax receipts

Gail Lowe
Monday, November 27, 2023
The November 2023 sales tax allocation for the city of Lampasas finally inched upward, after five months of declining revenues compared to last year’s receipts. Lampasas earned a payment of $253,209 this period – up 1% from what it took in for November 2022.
Farm Bureau surveys show the cost in Texas of a classic Thanksgiving meal that would feed 10 people is $61.89 in 2023. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Farm Bureau surveys show the cost in Texas of a classic Thanksgiving meal that would feed 10 people is $61.89 in 2023. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Cost of Texas Thanksgiving dinner up this year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner in Texas is slightly more expensive than a year ago, according to Farm Bureau’s annual price survey. The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 people is $61.89, or $6.19 per person.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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.
LISA CARNLEY | COURTESY PHOTO

LISA CARNLEY | COURTESY PHOTO

Getting ready for Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A crew was at W.M. Brook Park recently to install holiday lights in trees. Lighted displays will be added soon, just in time for the Christmas celebration.
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