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GriefShare to offer ‘Surviving the Holidays’

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The holiday season can be challenging for those who are grieving a loss. To help provide encouragement, support and resources to assist, GriefShare will offer its “Surviving the Holidays” seminar.The two-hour seminar will be held Nov. 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Community Bridge draws good participation

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Five tables of bridge players competed for the top scores at Community Bridge on Oct. 13.Mike Mullican came in first. His wife, Barbara Mullican, placed second, and Linda Williams was third.
From left to right are Selie Hodge, James Horrell and Rolanzo Almaguer, who were recognized as students of the month at this week’s Lometa school board meeting. Kylie Pauly (not pictured) was named staff member of the month. COURTESY PHOTO

From left to right are Selie Hodge, James Horrell and Rolanzo Almaguer, who were recognized as students of the month at this week’s Lometa school board meeting. Kylie Pauly (not pictured) was named staff member of the month. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa ISD honors students of the month, selects new board member

Mason Hines
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss academic goals, take action for equipment that will help outfit new programs, and appointed a new board member to fill the open seat.

PEC competes at International Lineman’s Rodeo

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed among the best in the world at the International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 15-18 in Overland Park, Kansas. More than 600 teams of lineworkers tested their skills in safety and power restoration at the competition.

district court

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.

arrests

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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.

Oct. 27 jury trial canceled

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
District Clerk Edith Harrison has announced that the jury trial originally scheduled for Oct. 27 has been canceled.Those who were called for jury duty on that date will not need to appear.
October Payments to Area Cities Burnet down 0.3% $325,825 Copperas Cove up 5% $630,069 Evant up 15% $7,511 Gatesville up 17% $282,508 Goldthwaite up 29% $61,153 Hamilton down 18% $65,671 Kempner up 19% $21,102 Lampasas down 7% $239,137 Lometa up 5% $9,853 Marble Falls up 1% $1,058,953 San Saba up 9% $57,540 October sales tax returns were down for the city of Lampasas, but neighboring entities saw some gains this period. Dispatch record graphic

October Payments to Area Cities Burnet down 0.3% $325,825 Copperas Cove up 5% $630,069 Evant up 15% $7,511 Gatesville up 17% $282,508 Goldthwaite up 29% $61,153 Hamilton down 18% $65,671 Kempner up 19% $21,102 Lampasas down 7% $239,137 Lometa up 5% $9,853 Marble Falls up 1% $1,058,953 San Saba up 9% $57,540 October sales tax returns were down for the city of Lampasas, but neighboring entities saw some gains this period. Dispatch record graphic

Cities maintain sales tax growth over 2024

Gail Lowe
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Year-to-date sales tax collections continue to show cities in the county are making gains over 2024.Although growth in the tax rebates has slowed for the city of Lampasas, it maintains a 2% edge in cumulative receipts over what it took in last year through October. The 2025 total stands at $2.

Brush chipping program to begin in November

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The city of Lampasas will begin its fall brush-chipping service in November. Brush placed at curbside will be picked up on the following schedule: Nov. 3-7, areas north of First Street and west of Key Avenue.Nov. 10-14, areas south of First Street and west of Key Avenue Nov.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The return of Badger Man

News Staff
Monday, October 20, 2025
Hanna Springs Elementary hosted a pep rally Friday afternoon to celebrate student achievement at the end of the first nine weeks of the school term. Badger Man took center stage and helped hype up the crowd and lead the celebration. For more photos from the pep rally, see page 2.
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