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BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
TAX-AIDE ASSISTANCEAARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2024 tax year. Assistance is available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 4 through April 15 at 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas (the Jack Calvert Municipal Building).
Beth Erwin provided valuable information on xeriscaping for the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOTO

Beth Erwin provided valuable information on xeriscaping for the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club members learn xeriscaping trends

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The L-M Garden and Civic Club met Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the club building in Lometa for its monthly meeting.After refreshments were served, Beth Erwin from Georgetown gave a very informative program on “Xeriscaping Without Thorns.
The Lampasas Middle School theatre director Kelli Cox stands between LMS students, left to right, Zoey Rivas, Holley Wakeman, and Grady Groves. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas Middle School theatre director Kelli Cox stands between LMS students, left to right, Zoey Rivas, Holley Wakeman, and Grady Groves. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LMS theatre gears up for One-Act Play competition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lampasas Middle School theatre students will compete in the annual One-Act Play competition Saturday at the Lampasas High School cafeteria.Last year, LMS secured first place for a third consecutive year. LMS theatre director Kelli Cox noted, however, that being the best is not what it’s all about.
Dorothy Person and David Spradley gave a presentation on the Lampasas County Salvation Army to members of The ’36 Club at their January meeting. courtesy photo

Dorothy Person and David Spradley gave a presentation on the Lampasas County Salvation Army to members of The ’36 Club at their January meeting. courtesy photo

Salvation Army provides program for ’36 Club members

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
On Jan. 9, The ’36 Club of Lampasas had a program presented by David Spradley and Dorothy Person of the Lampasas County Salvation Army. These representatives provided information pertaining to the countywide service unit they oversee.
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Classics at the Classic to gather on Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The monthly get-together for classic car lovers will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. in the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-in. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the vehicles on display while chatting with their owners.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 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, January 30, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened several times this month, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the hearings.The following action took place Jan. 17: Defendant Timothy James Crownover of Lampasas entered a plea deal, and guilty pleas were accepted.
Mayor John Wilkerson, left, and Councilman Rob Green discuss how a property tax freeze for homeowners age 65 and old might affect Kempner city revenues and the tax burden on other residents. The proposal was discussed at Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, but no action was taken. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Mayor John Wilkerson, left, and Councilman Rob Green discuss how a property tax freeze for homeowners age 65 and old might affect Kempner city revenues and the tax burden on other residents. The proposal was discussed at Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, but no action was taken. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Kempner council discusses senior tax freeze, declines fire marshal agreement

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Kempner City Council members spent the majority of Tuesday’s regular meeting in a workshop to consider the possible implementation of a property tax freeze for those homeowners age 65 and older.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 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.JAN.

Commissioners designate February as Night Sky Awareness Month

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lampasas County Commissioners Court proclaimed February as Night Sky Awareness Month during Monday’s short meeting. Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart was absent from the session.Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky is a nonprofit that works under the auspices of Vision Lampasas.
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