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Local churches to hold Christmas Eve service

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Several Lampasas church will hold special services for Christmas Eve. Two that contacted the Dispatch Record are listed below. School Creek Baptist Church will hold its Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. The church is located 15 miles northeast of Lampasas on County Road 3420 off Farm-to-Market 2527.
Although Gatesville saw its sales taxes drop slightly, the other cities in the area recorded increases for the final period of 2021. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Although Gatesville saw its sales taxes drop slightly, the other cities in the area recorded increases for the final period of 2021. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Area entities end the year with sales tax gains

Gail Lowe
Monday, December 20, 2021
This has proven to be a year of solid economic growth for cities across the area, when measured by local sales activity. All entities in Lampasas County and several surrounding counties will close out 2021 with annual sales tax gains – most with double-digit gains over last year.
The area to be repaved is a section of East Third Street from Key Avenue to between Western Street and Live Oak. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

The area to be repaved is a section of East Third Street from Key Avenue to between Western Street and Live Oak. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Third Street renovation to start in January

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Third Street repaving project is set to begin the first week of January, city officials said. In a workshop last week, City Manager Finley de-Graffenried told the Lampasas City Council the project is set to begin Jan. 3.
Lampasas residents showcase Christmas at home

Lampasas residents showcase Christmas at home

Lampasas residents showcase Christmas at home

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Businesses and homes all over town are displaying Christmas cheer, including this residence in the Horseshoe Bend subdivision in west Lampasas. Only four days remain until Christmas. GAIL LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas County will join other counties to tackle adult sexual assault. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

Lampasas County will join other counties to tackle adult sexual assault. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

Lampasas County battles adult sexual assault

Monique Brand
Monday, December 20, 2021
Lampasas County soon will be part of a five-county support team aimed at tackling adult sexual assault. The Lampasas County Commissioners last week authorized County Judge Randy Hoyer to sign an interlocal agreement to coordinate an adult sexual response team.
WEATHER

WEATHER

WEATHER

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Data from the Lower Colorado River Authority (site 11 miles west-northwest of Lampasas, near Nix).

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
HOLIDAY CLOSURES Lampasas municipal offices and the public library will be closed Thursday through Saturday for the Christmas holidays. Trash pickup will remain on schedule, according to the city. Lampasas County offices will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 27 so employees can enjoy the holidays.
courtesy photo Lampasas Boy Scout Troop 200 member Ian Johnson said his Eagle Scout project benefits residents who want to dispose properly of their old American flags.

courtesy photo Lampasas Boy Scout Troop 200 member Ian Johnson said his Eagle Scout project benefits residents who want to dispose properly of their old American flags.

Aspiring Eagle Scout builds drop boxes for retired flags

Veronica Butler
Friday, December 17, 2021
Lampasas Boy Scout Troop 200 member Ian Johnson has installed flag drop-off boxes at the Lampasas Fire Department and by the Veterans Memorial at Oak Hill Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout project. Johnson is a resident of Lampasas and attends a private school in Marble Falls.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Friday, December 17, 2021
Lampasas County 27 th District Court convened last week in its last scheduled setting before the new year. Judge John Gauntt presided over the day’s hearings.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Friday, December 17, 2021
DEC. 12 DEC. 11 DEC. 9 DEC. 8 DEC. 7 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.
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