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erick mitchell | Dispatch Record

erick mitchell | Dispatch Record

Opening the festival with song

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Marci and Zac Morris provide music before opening ceremonies and the start of the 2024 Spring Ho Beauty Pageant on Monday.
The annual Spring Ho 42 Tournament was held on Tuesday. First-place winners were announced as Judith Ann McGhee, at left, and Zach Taylor at right. courtesy photo | holly hines

The annual Spring Ho 42 Tournament was held on Tuesday. First-place winners were announced as Judith Ann McGhee, at left, and Zach Taylor at right. courtesy photo | holly hines

42 Tournament winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
TxDOT announces temporary closure of Naruna Road near golf course

TxDOT announces temporary closure of Naruna Road near golf course

TxDOT announces temporary closure of Naruna Road near golf course

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
In a public announcement made Tuesday, the Texas Department of Transportation said a section of Naruna Road near the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 will be closed temporarily, beginning July 15, as construction progresses on the highway.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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.
Kempner City Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have differing perspectives on the possibility of a hefty tax increase to fund the municipal budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Combs believes a tax hike is necessary to fund increased salaries and add police officers, while Green said he would like to see the tax rate limited to a more modest level. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner City Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs have differing perspectives on the possibility of a hefty tax increase to fund the municipal budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Combs believes a tax hike is necessary to fund increased salaries and add police officers, while Green said he would like to see the tax rate limited to a more modest level. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner council divided on proposed tax rate increase

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Kempner City Council members spent most of their Tuesday meeting once again discussing different budget ideas for the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Ready to represent Spring Ho

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
After pageant festivities opened Monday night’s activities, the 2024 Miss Spring Ho court stands on stage with their sashes and tiaras. From left to right are third runner-up Hadley Howard, second runner-up Sagen Plouff, first runner-up Pacey Underwood and Miss Spring Ho Lily Fryer.
At left, Komatsu Architecture Design Coordinator Rick Stacy and Premier Construction’s Lee Evans discuss potential renovations to the county courthouse. Their comments came during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Komatsu Architecture Design Coordinator Rick Stacy and Premier Construction’s Lee Evans discuss potential renovations to the county courthouse. Their comments came during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Priorities outlined for courthouse renovation

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Renovations to the historic Lampasas County courthouse are costlier than Lampasas County Commissioners Court members expected.During Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners received an update on potential project details that include a $1.4 million price tag.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

On pace to reach his lofty goal

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Kempner resident Steve McDaniel has challenged himself to run a competitive5K race in each of Texas’ 254 counties. To read about his progress toward that goal, see page 5 in today’s Sports.

BRIEFLY

Carter Bloodcare Drive
Thursday, July 11, 2024
AdventHealth Rollins Brook will be the site for a Carter BloodCare drive on Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Those interested in donating blood should look for the Carter BloodCare bus at 608 N. Key Ave.All donors will receive a beach towel and a $20 egift card.
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