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Members of SCV Camp No. 2353 pose with “The Judge” cannon. Left to right are Stephen Brister, Robert D. McKenzie, James Zane Oliver, Billy Ayers, Michael R. Oliver, Gary Lehmkuhler, William “Bill” Dunson, John McCammon, Ross J. Cox Sr. and Roger D. Hamrick. D.W. Davis stands on the trailer at back. anderson | courtesy photo

Members of SCV Camp No. 2353 pose with “The Judge” cannon. Left to right are Stephen Brister, Robert D. McKenzie, James Zane Oliver, Billy Ayers, Michael R. Oliver, Gary Lehmkuhler, William “Bill” Dunson, John McCammon, Ross J. Cox Sr. and Roger D. Hamrick. D.W. Davis stands on the trailer at back. anderson | courtesy photo

SCV Camp explores Southern history with ‘The Judge’

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
On Tuesday, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp No. 2353 gathered at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce for its monthly meeting.The gathering featured a presentation by Texas Division Chaplain James Bozeman, who shared insights into the historical significance of the Confederate era.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court has convened several times in July, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal hearings.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 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.

Hanna Springs Pool visitor deceased after drowning incident

News Staff
Monday, July 21, 2025
An adult male Hanna Springs Pool visitor experienced “distress” in the water on Saturday afternoon before he was ultimately declared deceased, according to a city of Lampasas press release. The city has not released the name or age of the individual.A city press release says at 3:07 p.m.
Lampasas County Game Warden Ray Milloway responds to a call at Smith Ranch along the Colorado River on July 6. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas County Game Warden Ray Milloway responds to a call at Smith Ranch along the Colorado River on July 6. COURTESY PHOTO

Game warden aids with flood rescues

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 21, 2025
With over a decade of swift water rescue experience, Lampasas County Game Warden Ray Milloway said the flooding events he witnessed in Kerr County on July 4 were the most severe he has ever seen.
July Payments to Area Cities Burnet up 4% $330,302 Copperas Cove up 7% $639,248 Evant down 40% $7,927 Gatesville up 7% $264,836 Goldthwaite down 3% $50,302 Hamilton up 30% $70,895 Kempner up 5% $20,097 Lampasas down 2% $237,932 Lometa up 10% $10,251 Marble Falls down 1% $1,153,397 San Saba up 1% $55,622 Lampasas saw its sales tax allocation drop 2% in July, while the cities of Kempner and Lometa posted gains of 5% and 10%, respectively. July payments are based on sales recorded in May. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPH

July Payments to Area Cities Burnet up 4% $330,302 Copperas Cove up 7% $639,248 Evant down 40% $7,927 Gatesville up 7% $264,836 Goldthwaite down 3% $50,302 Hamilton up 30% $70,895 Kempner up 5% $20,097 Lampasas down 2% $237,932 Lometa up 10% $10,251 Marble Falls down 1% $1,153,397 San Saba up 1% $55,622 Lampasas saw its sales tax allocation drop 2% in July, while the cities of Kempner and Lometa posted gains of 5% and 10%, respectively. July payments are based on sales recorded in May. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPH

Sales taxes slip again for city of Lampasas

Gail Lowe
Monday, July 21, 2025
The city of Lampasas had a good first quarter in terms of sales tax revenues received, but rebates have slipped since then.The Texas Comptroller’s Office has released July allocations to the cities, counties and special-purpose districts that levy a local sales tax.
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