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Graphic reads: The Lampasas Dispatch Record’s popular Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest kicks off this week. A ballot appears on page 7 of today’s edition.

Graphic reads: The Lampasas Dispatch Record’s popular Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest kicks off this week. A ballot appears on page 7 of today’s edition.

Balloting begins for annual Best of the Best contest

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Lampasas Dispatch Record’s popular Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest kicks off this week. A ballot appears on page 7 of today’s edition. This marks the eighth year the newspaper has offered balloting to recognize readers’ favorite people and business services in Lampasas County.

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Republican Women’s Meeting
Thursday, September 14, 2023
County residents are invited to attend the Lampasas Area Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281. Guest speaker will be Michelle Evans, political director for Texans for Vaccine Choice.
COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS City of Lampasas planning documents show two possible orientations for bike trails in the 580 Sports Park. The first trail option is marked by yellow and the second by green. Red trails indicate possible layout for the disc golf course.

COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS City of Lampasas planning documents show two possible orientations for bike trails in the 580 Sports Park. The first trail option is marked by yellow and the second by green. Red trails indicate possible layout for the disc golf course.

Council approves new tax rate, budget

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Lampasas City Council members voted Monday to establish the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 tax rate and approve the annual budget. In a unanimous vote, the council approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish the FY 20232024 tax rate as $0.
This still image was captured from video surveillance during an attempted theft at The Trading Post. Those with any information on this suspect should contact the Lampasas Police Department at 512-556-3644. COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

This still image was captured from video surveillance during an attempted theft at The Trading Post. Those with any information on this suspect should contact the Lampasas Police Department at 512-556-3644. COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Attempted theft isolates burglary suspect

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 11, 2023
Lampasas Police Department has isolated a suspect in a theft attempt at The Trading Post who also may be responsible for last week’s Merk & Tilley burglary. LPD Sgt. Investigator Tim Ryan said on Sept. 3 at about 2:30 p.m.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, September 11, 2023
The Sept. 7 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,020. Previous week: 2,764. Trends: Light kids steady to $5 lower. Slaughter kids $5 lower; slaughter nannies $5-$10 lower; replacement nannies steady.

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Republican Women’s Meeting
Monday, September 11, 2023
County residents are invited to attend the Lampasas Area Republican Women’s meeting Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281. Guest speaker will be Michelle Evans, political director for Texans for Vaccine Choice.
Although Lometa and Kempner had the highest percentage gains for the month, the city of Lampasas saw its sales tax revenues drop 9% this period. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Although Lometa and Kempner had the highest percentage gains for the month, the city of Lampasas saw its sales tax revenues drop 9% this period. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Sales taxes take a dip in Lampasas

Gail Lowe
Monday, September 11, 2023
While the city of Lampasas was recording its largest one-month decline in sales tax receipts in more than a decade, Lometa posted its highest single-month percentage gain since 2017. Lampasas saw its sales taxes fall off 9% in September.
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