Tree trimming scheduled across west side of town

A crew from McCoy Tree Surgery trims trees last winter near the intersection of East North Avenue and South Western. This fall and winter’s tree-trimming effort is scheduled to continue until about mid-February. FILE PHOTO
A crew from McCoy Tree Surgery trims trees last winter near the intersection of East North Avenue and South Western. This fall and winter’s tree-trimming effort is scheduled to continue until about mid-February. FILE PHOTO

A program to trim trees around electric lines is scheduled to continue in parts of the west side of town for about the next two months.

The city has contracted with McCoy Tree Surgery for the trimming. The total cost, according to a Lampasas City Council vote on Oct. 12, is not to exceed $151,000.

Since 2005, the city has had tree-trimming work done by contractors for the Lower Colorado River Author…