ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Flags honor significant dates for country
News Staff
Lampasas VFW Post 8539 has placed U.S.
Monday, May 8, 2023
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Community blood drive on tap
News Staff
First Street Church of Christ at 201 W. First St. will host the American Red Cross blood drive in its fellowship hall. Hours on Tuesday are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Wednesday donation hours are 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.
Monday, May 8, 2023
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD
Lightning streaks across the sky
News Staff
Thunderstorms rolled across parts of Lampasas County Friday night. While lightning and thunder prevailed for quite awhile, not all areas recorded moisture from the storm. Few raindrops fell on the west side of the city, but areas north of Kempner saw close to an inch of rain.
Monday, May 8, 2023
HB 1613 to reimburse counties for veterans’ tax exemption gets updated language; awaits hearing
Erick Mitchell
A miscalculation has delayed progress on House Bill 1613 with the Texas Legislature.
In testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee on April 10, County Judge Randy Hoyer labeled HB 1613 the “most important legislation facing Lampasas County.”
The bill written by State Rep.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Herb Pearce
Election results announced for area entities
Alexandria Randolph
Results of the May 6 municipal and school elections were released Saturday night just before 8 p.m., showing the Lometa Independent School District bond proposition passed by a large margin.
Monday, May 8, 2023
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD This year’s local gathering for the National Day of Prayer was held at Lampasas Community Church. Christians gathered to pray for civic, state and national leaders as well as for family unity and safety for our schools, first responders and community.
Area residents observe National Day of Prayer
Joycesarah Mccabe
Lampasas Community Church welcomed area believers to a prayer breakfast in observance of this year’s 72nd annual National Day of Prayer. The gathering began at 7 a.m. Thursday and took place in the congregation’s new church building on East Fourth St.
It was in 1952 that the Rev.
Monday, May 8, 2023
BRIEFLY
End-of-school
Providence Christian Academy will close out its inaugural year in Lampasas with a special program for the public. Students will offer a production of C.S. Lewis’ famed story “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.”
The play will be offered May 11 and May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Election results are in: Lometa bond passes
Alexandria Randolph
The results of the May 6 municipal elections are in on Saturday night, showing the Lometa ISD bond proposition passed by a large margin. Election officials reported the total number of ballots cast as 628.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
‘Happy Hour at the Gardens’ set for May 11
Alexandria Randolph
Lampasas Community Garden will host “Happy Hour at the Gardens” on May 11 from 5-8 p.m.
The fundraiser will feature wine tastings from local vineyards, hors d’oeuvres and barbecue fare. All proceeds from the event will benefit the community garden, a nonprofit organization.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
LTX BBQ Fest has successful run
News Staff
LTX BBQ Fest cookoff results have been released. The cookoff is sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance.
Sure Shot BBQ, with head cooker Josh Hale, claimed the grand champion title. LC BBQ, with head cooker Phillip Breeden, earned the reserve championship.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
