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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 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.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Band celebrates school’s Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Lampasas High School Badger Band participated in the last week’s Homecoming Parade to provide musical accompaniment and encourage school spirit. The marching band and football team played in Pflugerville this week.

Lampasas Animal Shelter to build ‘cattery’

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 14, 2023
With live release rates climbing and the Lampasas Animal Shelter receiving a high number of cats on a regular basis, the Lampasas City Council on Monday approved the construction of a cattery. The building, which is estimated to cost $28,700, will be paid entirely with a grant through the Best Friends Animal Society.

BRIEFLY

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.
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 $0.304888 per $100 valuation, which will raise property taxes 4.92% compared to last year’s rate of $0.3156.
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