Lampasas County Museum’s annual gingerbread house contest attracted all manner of edible, decorated structures. The gingerbread houses are on display at the museum through Dec.

AdventHealth Central Texas held its annual Christmas on Clear Creek tree lighting event on Thursday. Kids’ activities were offered, along with a magician, gifts, hot chocolate or coffee and cookies for those in attendance. A spokesperson said even Santa was on hand, escorted by a city of Klleen emergency services ambulance.

The Flames dance squad from Lampasas High School participated in Saturday night’s Carol of Lights festivities. Lighted floats and a visit from Santa help usher in the holiday season each year for local residents.

OUTDOOR BURNING ALLOWED County Judge Randy Hoyer signed an order last week to lift temporarily the restrictions on outdoor burning in Lampasas County. The burn ban now is scheduled to go back into effect at 6 p.m.

Kempner Water Supply Corp. officials said a boil water notice issued over Thanksgiving was rescinded Wednesday.

Blue Ridge Cemetery Association, which serves Hamilton County and the Blue Ridge community, has a chapel in need of repair. To help raise funds to complete the work on the chapel, the association is selling tools and donated items.

A ribbon-cutting was held recently to celebrate Krysta Huckabee’s joining the Edward Jones financial services firm. Her office location is 102 E. Fifth St. Pictured in center are son Clive Huckabee holding the scissors, with his parents Zach and Krysta Huckabee, surrounded by family, friends and chamber members.

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is the theme for the Lampasas County Museum’s 2022 Holiday Tour of Homes. The annual event is Sunday from 1-5 p.m.