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Food preservation workshop set for Nov. 21

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
A workshop on food preservation will be held Nov. 21 from 6-8 a.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.“Grow It, Preserve It, Enjoy It” will explain and demonstrate water bath and pressure canning methods.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Getting ready to create a masterpiece

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
At left, Nikita Olson designs her pumpkin, as grandmother Dorothy Person watches during Monday’s crafting event hosted by the Key Club at Lampasas High School.
County Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll review details of an interlocal agreement to continue transportation services with the Hill Country Transit District. Although the county will not contribute funding, the agreement is needed to retain state and federal funds. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll review details of an interlocal agreement to continue transportation services with the Hill Country Transit District. Although the county will not contribute funding, the agreement is needed to retain state and federal funds. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners give HOP new life

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Lampasas and Hill Country Transit District during Monday’s meeting to continue HOP bus service within Lampasas city limits.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME TO END Residents are reminded that daylight saving time for 2024 will come to an end Sunday at 2 a.m. Clocks that do not automatically reset should be moved back one hour.AUTUMN STEW LUNCHLometa United Methodist Church will hold its Awesome Autumn Stew lunch Saturday from 11 a.
Sales tax revenues on the rise

Sales tax revenues on the rise

Sales tax revenues on the rise for Lampasas, Kempner

Gail Lowe
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2024
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.
Erin Corbell of Brady has been named the new city manager for Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Erin Corbell of Brady has been named the new city manager for Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

New city manager has years of experience in public service

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 28, 2024
Erin Corbell, who will begin her role as Lampasas city manager on Nov. 18, said she’s looking forward to diving into the Lampasas community.“I’m super-excited to get there,” said Corbell, who officially was hired Oct. 14.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Costumes galore at Squared Silly event

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2024
Luna Trejo, left, Lei’anna Trejo and Matthew Trejo stood out in their Paw Patrol costumes during the Squared Silly festivities on Saturday evening.
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