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Burn ban lifted temporarily after recent rain

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The ban on outdoor burning in the county has been lifted until Monday at 5 p.m. Landowners who plan to burn this weekend are asked to notify the sheriff’s department of their plans and to exercise caution.

Wellness event to center on reducing stress

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
To help residents beat the stress of the holidays, Lampasas Community Gardens is offering a Wellness Seminar focusing on heart health. The session will be held Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church.A suggested donation of $25 may be paid at the door.
Lampasas EDC Board of Directors Place 7 Michael Irvin and Board President Deorald Finney look on during Wednesday's regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas EDC Board of Directors Place 7 Michael Irvin and Board President Deorald Finney look on during Wednesday's regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC board hears presentation on new city park playground

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 24, 2025
Few action items were on the table at Wednesday’s Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors meeting, but members received a presentation on plans for a new playground at Campbell Park.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Holiday decorations appear across town

News Staff
Monday, November 24, 2025
Children’s book author Dr. Seuss writes that all the “Whos” down in Whoville like Christmas a lot. The same could be said of Lampasans who enjoy festive displays for the holidays. Christmas artwork on store-front windows at Home Place Floors offers an homage to the Grinch.

Lometa ISD discusses plan to retain certified teachers

Mason Hines
Monday, November 24, 2025
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees meeting Thursday saw members take action on requirements for certifying teachers. A new member also was sworn into office.Superintendent Rob Moore began the meeting by announcing the students and staff member of the month.

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Christmas Tree Contest
Monday, November 24, 2025
Businesses and local organizations are encouraged to enter a decorated tree in the Lampasas County Museum’s Christmas Tree Contest. Theme this year is “A Christmas Carol.”Choose a carol to represent and let the museum know what you have selected. Nov. 29 is the final day to enter.
Sales tax receipts up across county

Sales tax receipts up across county

Sales tax receipts up across county

Gail Lowe
Monday, November 24, 2025
November sales tax rebates showed gains this month for the cities of Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa, plus Lampasas County.The highest percentage jump for November was noted in Lometa at 20%.
Consumers could see higher prices on turkeys for Thanksgiving this year, but prices should be lower on many other items used for preparing traditional holiday meals. courtesy photo | texas agrilife

Consumers could see higher prices on turkeys for Thanksgiving this year, but prices should be lower on many other items used for preparing traditional holiday meals. courtesy photo | texas agrilife

Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes this year

Adam Russell
Monday, November 24, 2025
Prices for centerpiece turkeys are up, but overall consumers are likely to see a mixed bag of price increases and decreases as they shop for traditional Thanksgiving holiday meals, according to a recent news release from Texas A&M AgriLife.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe holds up a worn-out tuba to illustrate the band’s need for new instruments. With an auditorium off the table, the school district hopes to include $1 million for fine arts upgrades in a 2026 bond. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe holds up a worn-out tuba to illustrate the band’s need for new instruments. With an auditorium off the table, the school district hopes to include $1 million for fine arts upgrades in a 2026 bond. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Committee open to tax rate hike

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Lampasas ISD’s Facilities Planning Committee was unable to settle on a bond proposal after members reviewed four possible scenarios during Monday’s meeting at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria.
Bailey Carter, recreation specialist for Lampasas, presents information on sponsorships and naming rights that could generate revenue for the city. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Bailey Carter, recreation specialist for Lampasas, presents information on sponsorships and naming rights that could generate revenue for the city. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council OKs contract for sponsorship opportunities

Hunter King
Thursday, November 20, 2025
After two consecutive meetings with long discussions regarding the city’s Parks and Recreation Department entering into a contract with Sportsman Solutions of Iowa to seek possible sponsorships on parks and other facilities, the Lampasas City Council voted 4-2 to approve the agreement.
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