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William & Weatherington Encampment Photo 1885. Lettering on the side of the car: Hancock & Hanna Springs; Hotels & Depot; Lampasas St. R.W. & Trans. Co STEREOSCOPIC PICTURE SOURCES: SMU LIBRARIES DIGITAL COLLECTION. COURTESY DEGOLYER LIBRARY, SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, LAWRENCE T. JONES III TEXAS PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION.

William & Weatherington Encampment Photo 1885. Lettering on the side of the car: Hancock & Hanna Springs; Hotels & Depot; Lampasas St. R.W. & Trans. Co STEREOSCOPIC PICTURE SOURCES: SMU LIBRARIES DIGITAL COLLECTION. COURTESY DEGOLYER LIBRARY, SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, LAWRENCE T. JONES III TEXAS PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION.

Streetcars and capitalists: tale of success, failure and changing times

Jeff Jackson
Monday, January 24, 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched numerous local history topics. The following story offers details about the railroad coming to town and the city’s streetcar line.
Steve Cook feeds his cattle grain at his 700-acre ranch, where he employs military veterans transitioning into the civilian life. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Steve Cook feeds his cattle grain at his 700-acre ranch, where he employs military veterans transitioning into the civilian life. VERONICA BUTLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Small ranchers struggle to stay profitable

Veronica Butler
Monday, January 24, 2022
Beef. Made from cows. Loved by humans. So why does it cost between $4 and $6 per pound for this humble yet delicious product?

SHEEP AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, January 24, 2022
The Jan. 20 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,738. Previous week: 2,501. Trends: Light kids $5 lower. Slaughter kids steady to $5 lower; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies steady.
January sales tax numbers remain high

January sales tax numbers remain high

January sales tax numbers remain high

Gail Lowe
Monday, January 24, 2022
The local sales tax allocations for Texas cities and counties continue to reflect economic growth. All entities tracked by the Dispatch Record posted percentage gains this month, and most saw double-digit increases.
Texas House District 68 incumbent David Spiller, standing, introduces himself to an audience of about 65 at the Republican forum held Jan. 18 at the old middle school cafeteria near downtown. Seated is challenger Gary W. Franklin. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Texas House District 68 incumbent David Spiller, standing, introduces himself to an audience of about 65 at the Republican forum held Jan. 18 at the old middle school cafeteria near downtown. Seated is challenger Gary W. Franklin. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

House District 68 race

Monique Brand
Monday, January 24, 2022
At last Tuesday’s Republican candidate forum, those running for the State House District 68 seat addressed questions about education and the Second Amendment. Lampasas County has been in District 54, represented by State Rep. Brad Buckley.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, January 24, 2022
BLOOD DRIVE The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive is Jan. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas.

Tax-Aide assistance to start Feb. 1

News Staff
Friday, January 21, 2022
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free, in-person tax preparation services at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak, beginning Feb. 1 by appointment only. Appointments are available on Tuesdays. Call 512-525-3854 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to schedule a time.

NEWSMAKERS

News Staff
Friday, January 21, 2022
SNEED-CARNLEY FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATIONS Funeral home owners Zach and Courtney Carnley have announced a modification to their business name to reflect changes in their continuing services. Sneed Funeral Chapel is now Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel and Cremations.
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