Kempner to schedule tax rate hearing

The city of Kempner will host a special meeting of the City Council tonight at 6 p.m. During the meeting, council members will vote to schedule a public hearing on the tax rate, with plans to maintain the existing rate. Last week, City Manager David C.

BRIEFLY

BUDGET HEARINGS The Lampasas Independent School District will hold a public hearing Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. in the LISD Administration Building, 207 W. Eighth St., to discuss the school district’s budget. A proposed tax rate of $1.2029 is being considered.

LISD adds security with buzz-in locks, armed teachers

Schools in the Lampasas Independent School District reopened this week, with the usual excitement tempered for some after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. The incident has forced schools nationwide to rethink what more they can do to keep students safe.

Harvest, store and preserve herbs from the garden

SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH RECORD Keep enjoying your homegrown herbs all year round. Harvest throughout the growing season and include them in garden-fresh meals. Then preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip a few leaves or leafcovered stems as needed.

Grief support group to start

The fall session of Grief Share is set to begin next week. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays from Aug. 16-Nov. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Heritage Hall, 402 S. Key Ave.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

LAMPASAS FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lampasas County Courthouse square, 501 E. Fourth St. LAKE VICTOR HOME-COMING, noon. Lake Victor Community Center. Barbecue, beans, salad, drinks provided; bring a dessert to share. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 5 p.m. St.

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Lometa school board begins its budget discussions

The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met Wednesday morning in the administration building. Agenda items included an initial presentation of the proposed 2022-2023 fiscalyear budget. Superintendent Rob Moore offered budget information to the trustees.