Sales tax revenues on the rise for Lampasas, Kempner

The city of Lampasas recorded an 8% gain in sales tax revenues this period, compared to what it took in during October 2023. A check for $255,925 brings year-todate collections to $2.46 million, with two months remaining in 2024.

Political party chairs discuss early vote turnout

After a week of early voting in Lampasas County, more than 6,000 residents have cast their ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The Oct. 24 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,427.Previous week: 1,718.Trends: Light kids $5 lower. Slaughter kids $5 lower; slaughter nannies and replacement nannies steady.Wool lambs $5 higher; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs $5$10 higher. Prices follow.

Costumes galore at Squared Silly event

Luna Trejo, left, Lei’anna Trejo and Matthew Trejo stood out in their Paw Patrol costumes during the Squared Silly festivities on Saturday evening.

BRIEFLY

Lometa United Methodist Church will hold its Awesome Autumn Stew lunch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 100 S. Second St.Stew, soup, chili and cornbread will be available, along with a drink and dessert. A bake sale also will be set up. Proceeds go to various ministries of the church.

Another water shut-off ahead

UPDATE: On Friday at 1:36 p.m., the city of Lampasas rescinded the boil water notice for Lampasas water users.  On Friday at 11:18 a.m., Kempner Water Supply Corporation officials issued a statement to answer questions received following the second line leak this week.

Ribbon-cutting takes place at new location

Elisa Grace Medspa + Boutique recently celebrated its move to a new location on East Avenue J. On hand for the ribbon-cutting event with owner Elisa Miller, in center holding scissors, were members of her staff, family and chamber of commerce representatives.

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