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Tips offered to conserve water at home

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 27, 2023
Most residents in Lampasas County are living under stage 3 water restrictions, trying to conserve water during these dry times. Last week, Kempner Water Supply Corp. informed its customers of ways to reduce water usage.

BRIEFLY

Santa For Seniors
Monday, November 27, 2023
Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel is hosting a Santa for Seniors Gift Drive. From now through Dec. 18, donations of any of the following items will be accepted: slippers, socks, puzzle/crossword books, hats, scarves, pajamas, bath products, books, lotion or other items senior citizens might enjoy.
DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC Area cities collected their November sales tax payments based primarily on sales recorded during the month of September.

DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC Area cities collected their November sales tax payments based primarily on sales recorded during the month of September.

Smaller gains seen in sales tax receipts

Gail Lowe
Monday, November 27, 2023
The November 2023 sales tax allocation for the city of Lampasas finally inched upward, after five months of declining revenues compared to last year’s receipts. Lampasas earned a payment of $253,209 this period – up 1% from what it took in for November 2022.
Farm Bureau surveys show the cost in Texas of a classic Thanksgiving meal that would feed 10 people is $61.89 in 2023. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Farm Bureau surveys show the cost in Texas of a classic Thanksgiving meal that would feed 10 people is $61.89 in 2023. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Cost of Texas Thanksgiving dinner up this year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner in Texas is slightly more expensive than a year ago, according to Farm Bureau’s annual price survey. The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 people is $61.89, or $6.19 per person.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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.
LISA CARNLEY | COURTESY PHOTO

LISA CARNLEY | COURTESY PHOTO

Getting ready for Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A crew was at W.M. Brook Park recently to install holiday lights in trees. Lighted displays will be added soon, just in time for the Christmas celebration.

Medicare open enrollment to close Dec. 7

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
For Lampasas County residents over the age of 65, the opportunity to make changes to one’s Medicare health plan is nearing the end. The Medicare Open Enrollment period will end Dec. 7. Until that date, Medicare recipients can make changes to their health plan.

School plans fundraising banquet for Dec. 8

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Providence Christian Academy has scheduled its second annual banquet for Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Lampasas Methodist Church, 2 Alexander Dr. For the evening entertainment, students will present a Christmas play entitled “Light of the World.
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