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Lamar prepares for new Arby’s with groundbreaking June 1, 2024
The City of Lamar is proud to announce that LV Petroleum LLC and LV Food Service Concepts have scheduled their ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Lamar Arby’s restaurant on Saturday, June 1 at 9:45 am, with shovels scheduled to turn dirt at 10:00 am. LV Petroleum Vice President of Operations Quyntyn Johnson and Jeff Stelle, […]
C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. hosts visit by Lamar mayor and staff
C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. was proud to host a visit by City of Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin and staff to learn more about its new products and expansion plans. C.F. Maier Composites Chief Executive Officer Torsten Schlegel and Chief Operating Officer Axel Thurner invited Mayor Kirk Crespin, City Administrator Robert Evans and Communications & […]
Lamar prepares for new Arby’s with groundbreaking June 1, 2024
The City of Lamar is proud to announce that LV Petroleum LLC and LV Food Service Concepts have scheduled their ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Lamar Arby’s restaurant on Saturday, June 1 at 9:45 am, with shovels scheduled to turn dirt at 10:00 am. LV Petroleum Vice President of Operations Quyntyn Johnson and Jeff Stelle, […]
City Council votes to begin negotiations with Chief of Police candidate Al Fear
Al Fear In a special City Council meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024, City Administrator Rob Evans recommended Al Fear as the preferred candidate for Lamar’s next Chief of Police. Per city charter, the Administrator makes a recommendation that Council then can vote to accept or decline. Councilman Joe Gonzales motioned that Council allow Evans to […]
City Offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day
Public Announcement City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building and Public Library will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Residential refuse collection normally scheduled on Monday, May 27th, will be picked […]
Lamar Celebrates its 138th Birthday in grand style
Lamar celebrated its 138th birthday with a bang last weekend. The Lamar Days weekend began with a kickoff BBQ sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday afternoon, followed in the evening with the 28th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run. Ron Cook, who organizes and runs the event each year, told us: “The Rod Run […]
City refuse schedule for Memorial Day
Residential refuse collection normally scheduled on Monday, May 27 th , will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28 th . Residential refuse collection normally scheduled for Tuesday, May 28 th , will be picked up on Wednesday, May 29 th . Commercial refuse collection normally scheduled for Monday, May 27 th , will be […]
March Sales and Use Tax 2024 – City of Lamar
March’s sales/use tax collections were up 8.52% from the same time period in 2023. The collected 3% city tax for the month of March was $458,964.62, $45,268.98 more than in 2023. Use tax collected was $32,356.98, $10,103.37 less than in 2023. Other collections (penalties and interest, licenses, A/Rs) was $497,490.89, $39,042.65 more than in 2023. […]
Lamar City Council meeting of May 13, 2024
Lamar City Council met May 13, 2024 for a regularly-scheduled meeting. City Treasurer Kristin Schwartz presented the 1st quarter financial report. She then spoke to Council about the NUE grant and how it is being used. The overall grant was $1,924,082.37. So far, $69,813.87 has been spent for SECED and $90,000 committed for the Ark […]
Lamar Days 2024 celebration to be held May 17, 18
This year’s Lamar Days celebration kicks off on Friday, May 17, with all-day sidewalk sales, a kick-off BBQ at the Chamber of Commerce from 11am – 2 pm, the “no booze” cruise and rod run at Sonic drive in at 6 pm and a comedy night at the Buzzards Roost at 7pm. Saturday’s events begin […]
City of Lamar will hold reception for community to meet four finalists for Chief of Police position on May 16, 2024
The City of Lamar is welcoming four finalists for the Chief of Police position to Lamar with a Community Reception on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The reception will be held at the Tavern 1301 in the Historic Cow Palace Inn at 1301 N. Main Street, Lamar. Community members, area […]
Lamar city water restrictions in effect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT The City of Lamar is reminding Lamar water users that Modified Stage 1 water restrictions to conserve water began on May 1. Limiting water use ensures that the City and its residents steward its available water for today and the future. Stage 1 Watering Restrictions […]
Lamar City Council meeting of April 22, 2024
The April 22, 2024 City Council meeting had several New Business items to discuss and vote on. The only council member not in attendance was Joe Gonzales. Council approved meeting minutes from the 4/8/24 meeting, as well as minutes from the Lamar Utilities Board meeting of 3/25/24 and the Variance Board from 9/7/23. No audience […]
March 2024 Sales and Use Tax Report for City of Lamar
City Sales Tax for February of 2024 and collected in March showed a 15.73% increase from 2023, amounting to a difference of $50,939.58. 2024 saw a total of $374,779.14 when compared to 2023’s $323,839.56 for the same time period. Use Tax collected in March was down 41.63% or -$18,082.93. The city collected $25,357.77 this year […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce to host First Annual Cinco de Mayo Event May 4, 2024
The Enchanted Forest in Lamar will be the site of the Lamar Chamber’s First Annual Cinco de Mayo event, which will be held Saturday, May 4th. All vendors and the Beer Garden open at 11 am. For fans of the Chamber’s annual Oktoberfest, this new festival should prove to be equally fun and festive, just […]
