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Lampasas ends 2025 with sales tax dip

Gail Lowe
Monday, December 15, 2025
The cities of Lampasas and Kempner may feel they received a lump of coal in December, as their sales tax allocations took a downward turn this month.Lampasas recorded a 2% dip in receipts; Kempner saw sales tax revenues drop 6% this period.

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News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
FIRE DEPARTMENT TOY DRIVELampasas Fire Department is accepting new, unwrapped toys, bicycles and monetary donations for its annual toy drive. Donations may be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. until Friday at 5 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and LISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan review updated cost estimates for various facilities that could be added to a bond proposal in the spring. The school board will meet again Tuesday at 6 p.m. to continue talks about potential athletic facility upgrades and a functional capacity for the new Lampasas Middle School that is sought. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and LISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan review updated cost estimates for various facilities that could be added to a bond proposal in the spring. The school board will meet again Tuesday at 6 p.m. to continue talks about potential athletic facility upgrades and a functional capacity for the new Lampasas Middle School that is sought. erick mitchell | dispatch record

LISD debates bond options once more

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is yet to nail down the details of propositions that will be featured in a May 2026 bond election after discussion in Monday’s regular school board meeting.

Lometa to host FFA stock show

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The annual Lometa FFA Stock Show continues to grow. The event, slated for Saturday, expects to see approximately 200 entries, according to Lometa FFA adviser Dusty Mahan.Check-in and weigh-in begins at 7 a.m., followed by the show at 9 a.m.
Alexis Thompson, representing the Lampasas County Rodeo Association, stresses the importance of having an agreement in place so planning for the annual Riata Roundup can proceed. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Alexis Thompson, representing the Lampasas County Rodeo Association, stresses the importance of having an agreement in place so planning for the annual Riata Roundup can proceed. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council considers rodeo arena agreement

Hunter King
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A discussion over use of the rodeo arena and a possible partnership between the Lampasas County Rodeo Association and the Lampasas Riding Club was the highlight of the action from Monday night’s Lampasas City Council meeting.

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Wellness Seminar
Thursday, December 11, 2025
To help beat the holiday stress and keep the heart strong, area residents are invited to a Wellness Seminar Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.The event is sponsored by Lampasas Community Gardens. Suggested donation is $25 at the door.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

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Christmas on the Creek reflects true meaning of holiday

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The lighted nativity reflects in Sulphur Creek. This will be one of the featured displays at Saturday’s Christmas on the Creek event at W.M. Brook Park. Family friendly activities will be available for people of all ages to enjoy.
At right, the “Away in a Manger” gingerbread house created by Kylee Davis earned first place in the 8- to 12-year-olds division, while the “Carolers” house to the left made by Gwendolyn Martin earned second. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At right, the “Away in a Manger” gingerbread house created by Kylee Davis earned first place in the 8- to 12-year-olds division, while the “Carolers” house to the left made by Gwendolyn Martin earned second. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum names winners of annual tree decorating, gingerbread contests

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
In conjunction with the Carol of Lights festivities, Lampasas County Museum offered its Christmas tree Decorating Contest and a Gingerbread House Contest for area residents to enter.Theme for this year’s contests was “A Christmas Carol.”The following awards were listed.
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