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Skies display beautiful cloud formation

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Photographer Patsy Stoneham captured this photo recently in west Lampasas and submitted to the Dispatch Record. To submit feature photos like this for a future edition, email news@lampasas.com. Photos must be high-resolution and not copyrighted. COURTESY PHOTO

School officials to receive presentation on possible solar farm project

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The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday that involves a solar farm project. On Friday afternoon, the school district posted its agenda with an item on “presentation by Moak Casey regarding possible solar farm 313 agreement.” A Chapter 313 agreement, also known as the Texas Economic Development Act, offers property tax breaks to companies that locate new facilities in the state.

Sales tax gains continue

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Sales tax rebates to area cities soared in April. All the entities tracked by the Dispatch Record posted double-digit gains for the period, with the exception of Goldthwaite. Revenues for the Mills County seat rose only 2% over its sales tax collections from April 2021.

Lampasas County pays share of hazardous waste event

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In an effort to clean up Lampasas County, the city of Kempner held its first hazardous waste collection event in February. The initiative was a collective effort, according to City Manager David Williams, with funding sources that included Lampasas County.

BRIEFLY

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CANDIDATE FORUM The Lampasas Area Texas Federation of Republican Women will host a candidate forum April 19 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2 Alexander Dr.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Enjoying an afternoon tea

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Carol Wright visits with participants at the annual Teddy Bear Tea Party, hosted by the Lampasas County Museum. The tea party, which actually features apple juice as the beverage, included storytime and an etiquette lesson for those interested in learning “party manners.” JEROMIAH LIZAMA