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Luella ‘Ronnie’ Cartwright

Meet the candidates: Three to be selected for Lometa City Council

News Staff
Monday, April 24, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dispatch Record provided a questionnaire to Lometa City Council candidates so residents could learn more about them and their interest in holding public office. Three candidates will be elected May 6 to fill the at-large positions that are up for election. Candidates responses follow.
Cities in Lampasas County and the surrounding areas posted solid sales tax gains this period. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

State comptroller says sales tax growth is slowing

Gail Lowe
Monday, April 24, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the most recent period of business activity reflected a trend of significant but slowing growth for sales tax revenue. His statement came in a news release announcing the latest sales tax allocations to Texas cities, counties and special-purpose districts.
Mayor TJ Monroe, standing at the Lampasas County Museum, reads the proclamation opening a year of celebration for the Lampasas sesquicentennial. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Proclamation celebrates Lampasas’ 150 years

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, April 24, 2023
The Lampasas County Museum hosted a ceremony Friday to begin a year of celebrating Lampasas’ sesquicentennial. Museum board president Boyce Cabaniss opened the event by introducing Mayor TJ Monroe and reminding attendees to stay for refreshments that included Blue Bell ice cream.

Lometa ISD bond option on May 6 ballot

Mason Hines
Monday, April 24, 2023
With election season just around the corner, Lometa Independent School District officials are hopeful for a good turnout at the bond election on May 6. Lometa Superintendent Rob Moore noted how important the community is to the school district and how community residents can support the school.
Courtney Duncan

Meet the candidates: Three vying for Lometa school board positions

News Staff
Monday, April 24, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dispatch Record provided a questionnaire to Lometa Independent School District candidates so residents could learn more about them and their interest in holding public office. The candidates seeking the two at-large positions on the school board are featured here. Early voting extends through May 2. The election is May 6.

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Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, April 24, 2023
The next Lampasas Community Blood Drive, offered by the American Red Cross, will be May 9-10. First Street Church of Christ at 201 W.
Museum to recognize Lampasas sesquicentennial

Museum to recognize Lampasas sesquicentennial

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Those who have studied Texas history know that April 21 is San Jacinto Day, commemorating the battle in which Sam Houston and his rag-tag Texians defeated the much-larger Mexican Army, captured Gen. Santa Anna and won Texas its independence.

Concerts at museum continue through April

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Lampasas County Museum will offer two more Saturday concert dates featuring local musicians. The free performances have been held in conjunction with the museum’s “And the Beat Goes On” exhibit that celebrates the music legacy of the county.
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