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Rules listed for the city pools do not seem to permit the use of swim noodles and other recreational flotation devices, but city staff said they can be used only during lap swimming and aerobics. A number of Lampasas residents have protested the rules and new fees the City Council instituted earlier this spring. FILE PHOTO

Rules listed for the city pools do not seem to permit the use of swim noodles and other recreational flotation devices, but city staff said they can be used only during lap swimming and aerobics. A number of Lampasas residents have protested the rules and new fees the City Council instituted earlier this spring. FILE PHOTO

New city pool fees create some waves

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, June 19, 2023
Lampasas citizens expressed dissatisfaction last week over new municipal pool fees and rules regarding flotation devices.
Susan Jones

Susan Jones

Property tax protest deadline nears

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 19, 2023
Lampasas County residents who have received an unexpected appraisal hike on their homes, businesses or real estate property have until Friday to protest the valuations. Most area residents were mailed their 2023 property tax notices on May 24.

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Kiwanis Peach Sale
Monday, June 19, 2023
The Kiwanis Club is offering a 22-pound box of Texas peaches for $50. Proceeds help fund local scholarships. Order deadline is Friday. Pick-up will be 9-11 a.m. on July 1 at the Hostess House parking lot.
The burnout competition is a crowd-pleaser at the Sulphur Creek Car Cruise. Sponsored by Advanced Window Tint, the annual event takes place at W.M. Brook Park. FILE PHOTO

The burnout competition is a crowd-pleaser at the Sulphur Creek Car Cruise. Sponsored by Advanced Window Tint, the annual event takes place at W.M. Brook Park. FILE PHOTO

Car Cruise set for Saturday

News Staff
Monday, June 19, 2023
Tthe 37th annual Sulphur Creek Car Cruise will take place at W.M. Brook Park on Saturday. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the burnout competition scheduled to begin at noon.

Miss Spring Ho Pageant sign-up deadline nears

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Soon, the 2023 Miss Spring Ho Queen will be crowned. The annual pageant will take place in the Lampasas High School auditorium on July 3 at 5:45 p.m. There is still time to register for the pageant. All entry forms must be submitted by the end of June 22.
TERESA THORNTON | DISPATCH RECORD

TERESA THORNTON | DISPATCH RECORD

Dealership donates to Spring Ho Festival

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
John McConchie, general manager of the Benny Boyd Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram auto group, and Blaine Boyd are surrounded by members of the Spring Ho Committee with a commemorative $5,000 check to the festival. Benny Boyd C-D-J-R sponsors the Saturday night Spring Ho Concert on the Square.
Teagan Eicher, 5, poses with the 27-inch fish she caught during KidFish on Friday evening. She is pictured here with her father, Derrick Eicher. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Teagan Eicher, 5, poses with the 27-inch fish she caught during KidFish on Friday evening. She is pictured here with her father, Derrick Eicher. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

KidFish event held at Sulphur Creek

Adam Barrios
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Summer fun was in full effect over the weekend, as the city of Lampasas Parks and Recreation Department hosted a KidFish and Camping in the Park event last Friday and Saturday at W.M. Brook Park. The event began at 5:30 p.m. Friday with registration and safety information.
The 1859 Lampasas County land patent map. Obviously, the land surveyors were picking the land along the creeks and rivers first. Ten years later, there were no vacancies left. University of North texas - The Portal to Texas History

The 1859 Lampasas County land patent map. Obviously, the land surveyors were picking the land along the creeks and rivers first. Ten years later, there were no vacancies left. University of North texas - The Portal to Texas History

Surveying the land

Jeff Jackson
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Staking a claim and recording property boundaries brought numerous challenges -- some deadly Editor’s note: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of history topics.

class reunions

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Class of 1983 Lampasas High School Class of 1983 will hold its 40-year reunion on July 8 at 175 Private Road 3020 in Lampasas. The schedule of events: Friday, July 7 will be set-up day, so come on out. Carl Johnson will grill some snacks. On Saturday, July 8, meet at Curves (215 E. Third St.
courtesy photo | Gail Eltgroth Browning Community Garden Club members are joined by Lily Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center residents as they plant new items in the raised garden beds at the center.

courtesy photo | Gail Eltgroth Browning Community Garden Club members are joined by Lily Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center residents as they plant new items in the raised garden beds at the center.

Browning Club celebrates National Garden Week

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
During the first full week of June each year, National Garden Clubs across the country celebrate National Garden Week. The week is set aside as an opportunity to encourage pride in the community, interest new members and work with other groups.
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