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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At right, Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oath of office for new Court Clerk/Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Ramos. Kempner City Council members discussed staffing changes during Tuesday’s budget workshop.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At right, Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oath of office for new Court Clerk/Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Ramos. Kempner City Council members discussed staffing changes during Tuesday’s budget workshop.

Kempner council sets new tax rate, shifts city personnel

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Kempner City Council members agreed to a slightly higher tax rate for the 20232024 fiscal year during Tuesday’s regular meeting. In a lengthy budget workshop, members unanimously agreed on a $0.28 tax rate per $100 in property valuation. This represents a 14.33% increase from last year’s $0.

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Dog Adoption Day
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Lampasas Public Library will host a dog adoption event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park area behind the library. Dogs from Lampasas Animal Shelter will be available to adopt at no cost. Yard games also will be set up to enjoy.
Flames stretch upward as volunteer firefighters work to stop the Spotted Opossum Fire from spreading and extinguish the flames. sharon watson | courtesy photo

Flames stretch upward as volunteer firefighters work to stop the Spotted Opossum Fire from spreading and extinguish the flames. sharon watson | courtesy photo

Wildfire specialist offers information on mitigation

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, August 21, 2023
Wildfire concerns are at the forefront of many producers’ minds as temperatures soar and Lampasas suffers continued drought. According to Robert Beanblossom, who is part of the National Wildfire Education Team of the U.S. Forest Service, awareness is the first step toward mitigation.

Sheep and Goat auction

News Staff
Monday, August 21, 2023
The Aug. 17 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,469. Previous week: 1,883. Trends: Light kids $5 higher. Slaughter kids steady to $5 higher; slaughter nannies $5 lower; replacement nannies steady.

Corix addresses summer waterline breaks in Lometa

Mason Hines
Monday, August 21, 2023
As a hot summer continues into a scorching fall, water conservation efforts are more important than ever. For Lometa residents, water line breaks have been a point of concern, though the city isn’t in as rough a spot as its Lampasas County counterparts in terms of drought conditions.
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