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The city of Lampasas has begun its spring brush-chipping service. From March 11-15, brush chipping will be available curbside on the southwest side of town – for those who live south of First Street and west of Key Avenue.The southeast quadrant will be serviced next week.

Lometa City Council discusses upcoming solar eclipse, multi-family zoning

The Lometa City Council addressed anticipated solar eclipse impacts, raising RV site rates and multi-family zoning during its March meeting.With Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Butler at the helm last week due to the absence of Mayor Stephen Butler, the council addressed both a full chamber and a full agenda.

Lampasas cancels May election in brief called meeting Friday

The Lampasas City Council canceled the May municipal election and approved a number of small business items during a special called meeting on Friday.

community calendar

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Community Champion recognized posthumously

Brenda Smith, the Lampasas Dispatch Record office manager, was honored posthumously with the Misti Talbert Community Champion Award.

’36 Club to offer vocational scholarships

The ’36 Club is accepting scholarship applications. Forms are available through the Lampasas High School counselor’s office or online on the High School Counselor webpage.These scholarships are designed for students who want to pursue vocational education.

Student exhibits animal at San Antonio

Lampasas FFA member Roy Stewart placed ninth with his market lamb exhibit at the San Antonio Livestock Show.

25 years and counting

The longest-tenured coach at Lampasas High School is the Badgers’ tennis coach, Kenneth Peiser, who is in his 25th season and plans to be around for several more years.Peiser has been with the Lampasas school district since 1999.

Track teams compete in Marble Falls meet

Last Thursday, the Lampasas track teams hit the road to Marble Falls for the third track meet of the season.Team results were not listed on the meet website, but all individual results were available.In the boys’ division, Trenton Hobbs finished sixth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.93.