Time to winterize your home, fire chief advises

Upcoming winter forecasts for the Lampasas and Hill Country area call for warmer, drier weather, but residents are urged to make preparations in case things get icy.

Lampasas Fire Chief Jeff Smith said residents ideally should winterize their home at the beginning of November.

“The first frost typically occurs toward the middle of the month,” he said. “Most residents would not see any issues with fr…