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DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC With just a few exceptions, cities in Lampasas County and adjoining counties recorded significant gains this period in their sales tax allocations. October payments are based on local sales made in August.

DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC With just a few exceptions, cities in Lampasas County and adjoining counties recorded significant gains this period in their sales tax allocations. October payments are based on local sales made in August.

Sales tax revenue growth continues

Gail Lowe
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The sales tax picture continues to look rosy for Central Texas entities. All cities in the surrounding counties show economic growth over 2020 – many with double-digit growth – and Lampasas leads the group.
Brothers Jose “Joe” Ramos, at left, Juan “John” Ramos, back center, and Jesus “Jess” Ramos pose for a photo in Texas DPS uniform with their mother, Maria Luisa Ramos. courtesy photo

Brothers Jose “Joe” Ramos, at left, Juan “John” Ramos, back center, and Jesus “Jess” Ramos pose for a photo in Texas DPS uniform with their mother, Maria Luisa Ramos. courtesy photo

Sheriff Ramos proud of his Latin-American heritage

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 11, 2021
editor’s note: This is the second in a series of feature stories highlighting Hispanic residents in the community during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

EQIP application deadline approaches

News Staff
Monday, October 11, 2021
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas has announced the first funding application deadline of Oct. 29, 2021, for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. A second funding application deadline will be Feb. 11, 2022.
A new state law took effect Sept. 1, allowing concealed or open carry of firearms for licensed and unlicensed persons in Texas. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

A new state law took effect Sept. 1, allowing concealed or open carry of firearms for licensed and unlicensed persons in Texas. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Officials encourage public to learn laws for carrying guns

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 11, 2021
After the passage of the constitutional carry law, local officials have encouraged individuals and businesses to educate themselves in firearm safety and regulations. House Bill 1927, known as the Firearm Carry Act of 2021, allows the open, unlicensed carrying of weapons.

Constitutional amendments to appear on November ballots

Gail Lowe
Monday, October 11, 2021
In odd-numbered years, Texans go to the polls in November to consider passage or rejection of proposed state constitutional amendments that passed during the most recent legislative session. Eight proposed amendments will go before Texas voters on Nov. 2. The early voting period is Oct. 18-29.
Lometa announces Homecoming nominees

Lometa announces Homecoming nominees

Lometa announces Homecoming nominees

News Staff
Monday, October 11, 2021
Nominees for Lometa Homecoming king are, from left, Leonel Caso, Adrian Smailus-Cruz, Copeland Brister, Dyllen Workmon and Luis Hernandez. Not pictured: Tim Juarez. Nominees for queen are, from left, Sierra Tower, Jasmine Gama, Emily Andrade, Star Davila, Emily Hobson and Shyanne Tower.
Lampasas High School junior Reighn Webb collects flowers for a project in his floral class Friday afternoon. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School junior Reighn Webb collects flowers for a project in his floral class Friday afternoon. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD expands career course offerings

Monique Brand
Monday, October 11, 2021
In her annual review of the Lampasas Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education program, director Julie Salvato said the initiative is growing both in student interest and courses offered.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, October 11, 2021
KEMPNER CITY COUNCIL The Kempner City Council will meet Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, at 12288 East U.S. Highway 190. CHRISTMAS CANTATA Rehearsals will begin Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for the annual Christmas Cantata.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Lampasas County 27 th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Cynthia Ann Valdez of Harker Heights entered a plea of guilty to a charge of engaging in organized criminal activity.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The following arrests were reported by area officials. OCT. 5 Brandon Lee Young, 29, of Lometa was arrested on charges of assault on a family/ household member with a previous conviction and interfere with an emergency call. OCT.
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