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News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Lampasas County grand jury convened last week as part of the January term, and a new panel was sworn in. Lampasas Police Department, represented by Sgt. Investigator Tim Ryan and Sgt.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Allan Maroyd Deloach of Lockhart pleaded guilty to a charge of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance greater than or equal to 4 grams and less than 200 grams.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 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.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The report from the Jan. 18 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 673, compared to 803 last sale and 695 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers were steady; heifer $3-$5 lower.
DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC Kempner and Evant posted the largest percentage gains this period with their sales tax returns. The allocations for January are based on sales activity in November.

DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC Kempner and Evant posted the largest percentage gains this period with their sales tax returns. The allocations for January are based on sales activity in November.

Sales tax rebates trend upward for Lampasas County entities

Gail Lowe
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The new year has brought positive economic signs to the Lampasas area, as all entities in the county posted increased sales tax revenue in January. The first sales tax rebates of 2023 show the city of Lampasas is up 7%, Lometa is up 9%, and Kempner shot up 20% this period.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GriefShare is a support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. The group is led by local residents who have experienced grief and want to help others through the difficult days ahead. The group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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