Severe wildfire season predicted
      Long-term forecasts of drierthan normal weather indicates wildfire conditions will not subside for a while. In November 2007, the Texas Department of Transportation coordinated Wildfire Preparedness Workshops from the Panhandle to the Hill Country in anticipation of the severe wildfire season pred...
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Government contracting conference set Wednesday
      The Central Texas Business Resource Center will conduct the second annual Fort Hood Region Government Contracting Conference & Expo Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center.
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Nominations are accepted for environmental awards
      Keep Texas Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to litter prevention, beautification and waste reduction, is accepting nominations for its 2008 awards through Feb. 19. Awards recognize the efforts made by individuals and groups to enhance their community and protect Texas' environment.
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Project Grad plans fund-raising event
      Project Graduation for the Lampasas High School Class of 2008 will host a catfish dinner and auction Feb. 16 at AMVETS Post 80. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7 p.m. A number of silent auctions also will be held.
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Girl Scouts sock hop set for Feb. 15
      Lampasas Service Unit of Girl Scouts of Central Texas will offer a 1950s night, Me and My Guy Sock Hop (for fathers and daughters) Feb. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hanna Springs Intermediate School gymnasium. Cost is $12 per couple and $4 for each additional daughter.
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