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Residents await the opening of Wednesday’s public hearings on the 2023-2024 county tax rate and budget. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents await the opening of Wednesday’s public hearings on the 2023-2024 county tax rate and budget. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County tax rate drops to lowest level since 2003

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
In a called meeting that followed two short public hearings, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved its 2023-2024 fiscal-year budget Wednesday evening. This year’s general fund expenditures total $11.1 million, an 8% increase from a year ago.
Local pastor Rick Willis has connected with other typewriter enthusiasts through social media. He is part of a diverse Facebook group called Austin Typewriter Ink and has participated in “type-in” events as pictured here. COURTESY PHOTO

Local pastor Rick Willis has connected with other typewriter enthusiasts through social media. He is part of a diverse Facebook group called Austin Typewriter Ink and has participated in “type-in” events as pictured here. COURTESY PHOTO

Pastor discovers old-school charm of typewriters

Anna Sylvestre
Thursday, September 7, 2023
In seeking efficiency, Rick Willis discovered a hobby that brings him closer to peace and spirituality. For Willis, pastor of First Baptist Church in Lampasas, writing is a crucial part of his job.
Kempner Water Supply Corp. members fill the room during last month’s board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner Water Supply Corp. members fill the room during last month’s board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWSC provides answers to questions from members

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Kemper Water Supply Corp. has issued a list of responses to address member inquiries that came at the monthly board of directors meeting held Aug. 23.

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Pilots Association
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The quarterly meeting of the Lampasas Pilots Association will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Putters & Gutters Fun Center in Lampasas, in the back dining room. The meeting is open to all pilots and aviation enthusiasts, including those interested in drone aircraft.
High school names Homecoming Court nominees

High school names Homecoming Court nominees

High school names Homecoming Court nominees

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Homecoming king and queen will be crowned tonight at halftime of the Badger football game. These 12 seniors have been named to the court. Front row left to right are Katlynn Bull, Lilee Hamill, Keely Carl, Saydalee Walker, Reagan McDonald and Kenzie Roberts.

Lometa ISD ratifies annual budget, tax rate

Mason Hines
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Lometa ISD has officially adopted a budget for the 2023-2024 school year. The district’s Board of Trustees met Thursday for a special meeting to discuss and approve the new fiscal-year budget and tax rate. The board adopted a tax rate of $0.82110 per $100 property valuation. Of that rate, $0.

Downtown store burglarized

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Lampasas Police Department authorities said Merk & Tilley’s was burglarized early Thursday morning, and cash and clothing items were taken. At about 8:30 a.m.

Annual car show set for this weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The 15th annual Classics at the Classic Car Show will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-In at 201 N. Key Ave. Overflow parking will be available at the old middle school campus.
Multiple law enforcement agents, including a SWAT team sent by Texas DPS, assisted the Lampasas Police Department in securing the area near the Cameron Drive residence where retired Lampasas County sheriff Gordon Morris was reported to have shot his wife Thursday morning. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Multiple law enforcement agents, including a SWAT team sent by Texas DPS, assisted the Lampasas Police Department in securing the area near the Cameron Drive residence where retired Lampasas County sheriff Gordon Morris was reported to have shot his wife Thursday morning. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Former sheriff shoots wife, then self

Alexandria Randolph And Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Lampasas-area law enforcement confirmed that a shooting on Cameron Drive Thursday morning ended with the death of the shooter. Officials on the scene confirmed the shooter as former Lampasas sheriff Gordon Earl Morris. Lampasas Police Department Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery said at 10:41 a.m.
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