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ARRESTS

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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.

Courthouse square filled with Christmas lights

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Mayor TJ Monroe flips the switch to turn on the decorative holiday lighting that surrounds the downtown area. The lighting ceremony officially initiates the Christmas season in Lampasas, and it was followed by the Holidazzle Lighted Parade last Saturday.

School district gives financial ratings update

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The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees received reports on the financial audit for 2021-2022, and held a public hearing Monday for the state’s financial accountability ratings. The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, known by the FIRST acronym, shows the school district is in good standing.

Local congregation votes to disaffiliate with denomination

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On Sunday, members of First United Methodist Church in Lampasas voted by a vast majority to disaffiliate from the denomination, citing “theological and social” disagreements. The congregation joins a growing number of churches that have decided to cut ties with the United Methodist Church.

Santa greets children at Ajinomoto Foods

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Jolly Old St. Nick was set up last weekend in the lobby of Ajinomoto Foods on the downtown square, so he could visit with area residents and hear lastminute gift requests from the younger ones. Kieran Garrett and Madeline Garrett surely are on Santa’s “good” list, and they seemed to enjoy their visit before Mr. Claus had to head back to the North Pole to prepare for his big arrival later this month.

BRIEFLY

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CHRISTMAS CANTATA First United Methodist Church will present its 74th annual Christmas Cantata Sunday at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary.