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At right, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Susan Jones introduces LCAD Board of Detectors, from left, Chairman Marshall Brewer and Philip Garrett during Wednesday’s LISD Board of Trustees called meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At right, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Susan Jones introduces LCAD Board of Detectors, from left, Chairman Marshall Brewer and Philip Garrett during Wednesday’s LISD Board of Trustees called meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Appraisal district proposes large budget hike for 2025

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Lampasas Central Appraisal District is proposing a 32.05% increase to its budget for 2025 to fund three new staff positions, including a deputy chief appraiser. The increase will bring the budgeted expenses to $1,108,913.

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American Legion
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will hold a regular meeting Saturday at 7 a.m. in the back room of Country Kitchen & Bakery, 307 N. Key Ave. All veterans are welcome to attend.
TDEM Regional Recovery Coordinator Matthew Weeks provides a presentation to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court and representatives of other local entities to outline the availability of FEMA public assistance to cover May’s flooding events. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

TDEM Regional Recovery Coordinator Matthew Weeks provides a presentation to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court and representatives of other local entities to outline the availability of FEMA public assistance to cover May’s flooding events. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Emergency Management officials explain FEMA funding for county

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court held a called meeting Tuesday to hear Texas Division of Emergency Management officials explain how to acquire federal funds to cover flooding damages suffered in May.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

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Checking out the squad car

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Lampasas Police Department Patrol Officer Brandon English spends time teaching youngsters the ins and outs of the driver’s side of a police vehicle during the Lampasas County Higher Education Center’s “Case of the Missing Mascot” class on Monday.

Saratoga UWCD to hold election of directors

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District will host an election for two board member seats this November. The seats up for election are those of Precinct 1 member Chad Pechak and Precinct 3 member Paul Cline.
The Lampasas Beer Market team, pictured left to right, includes Meggan Harbin, Dalton Harbin, Alyssia Levine, Keith Norman and Rachel Dancer. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas Beer Market team, pictured left to right, includes Meggan Harbin, Dalton Harbin, Alyssia Levine, Keith Norman and Rachel Dancer. COURTESY PHOTO

Friends of the Night Sky honors two local businesses

News Staff
Monday, June 17, 2024
Two downtown businesses have been awarded the Night Sky Friendly designation by the Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. They are Lampasas Beer Market and Hesters Books on the Square.

Deputy hospitalized after exposure to unknown chemical

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, June 17, 2024
A Lampasas County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized after coming into contact with a foreign substance during a routine traffic stop early Friday morning.Lampasas County Sheriff Jess Ramos said his office is awaiting test results to identify the chemical that initially was believed to be fentanyl.

NEWSMAKERS

Sam Houston State University
Monday, June 17, 2024
Sam Houston State University has announced its honor students for the spring semester.Qualifying for the President’s Honor Roll was Sarah Walker of Lampasas. Students on the President’s list achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in all work attempted.
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