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Neighboring cities Evant and San Saba showed the largest percentage increases in sales tax receipts for April. Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa all posted gains this period and remain ahead of 2020 revenues through the first four months of this year. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Neighboring cities Evant and San Saba showed the largest percentage increases in sales tax receipts for April. Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa all posted gains this period and remain ahead of 2020 revenues through the first four months of this year. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Sales tax gains start to slow for some nearby entities

Gail Lowe
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Lampasas and Lometa continued to post sales tax revenue gains this period, although the percentage rates were not as strong as the cities have seen over the previous year.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
COMMUNITY GARDEN Lampasas Community Gardens will host an open house Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in Campbell Park, by the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool. Visitors can see the newly formed community garden, where plot rentals are available.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The April 8 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 4,071. Previous week: 2,850. Trends: Light kids $10-$15 higher. Slaughter kids $10 higher; slaughter nannies $10 higher; replacement nannies $10-$15 higher.

House burns northeast of town

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Four fire departments in Lampasas County responded with more than a dozen vehicles to an early-morning house fire at Private Road 3430J on Monday. This marks the third structure fire in the county in just over a week. The following is a summary of events released by Lampasas Fire Department.
County observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

County observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

County observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Throughout Lampasas County, signs and blue pinwheels can be seen in front of dozens of buildings — such as the county courthouse — for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. See related story in Friday’s edition. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
City of Lometa

City of Lometa

Six vie for three Lometa at-large seats

Monique Brand
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Lometa voters will decide among six candidates for three at-large positions on the City Council. Early voting begins April 19, and the municipal election is May 1. Incumbents James Dickison and Marsha Laughlin filed to seek re-election.

Donations of new fans solicited to aid the needy

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Heritage Funeral Home is partnering with Lonestar Social Services to collect fans for area residents. Donations will be accepted from now through August. Only donations of new fans still in the box will be accepted. Fans can be dropped off curbside at Heritage Funeral Home, 401 N. Key Ave.
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