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The city’s curbside brush chipping program will extend for several more weeks. Crews already have serviced residences on the west side of Key Avenue.Beginning Monday, brush chipping will be available for those who live east of Key Avenue and south of First Street. From Nov.

Lampasas hires new EDC director

A new Economic Development Corp. director began work this week and currently is in training, Lampasas city officials confirmed on Friday.Mary Poche began her new role with the city and attended a training in Austin on Friday.

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On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., a Community Stakeholder Meeting will be held at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 S. Western Ave.Hosted by the Lampasas Economic Development Corp.

Gravesites at Oak Hill Cemetery display the nation’s banner

Scouts and American Legion volunteers place U.S. flags at the graves of those who served their country in the military. The display of the Stars and Stripes pays special tribute to servicemembers on Veterans Day.

National First Responders Day recognized

Local first responder organizations were recognized last week by a Lampasas City Council proclamation in honor of National First Responder Day on Oct. 28. Among those to receive the proclamation were representatives from Lampasas Police Department, Lampasas Fire Department and Hamilton County EMS.

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‘Christmas Around the World’ is theme for museum contests

The Lampasas County Museum will host its annual Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House contests once again this year. The 2024 theme is “Christmas Around the World.” Christmas trees and gingerbread houses should reflect this theme.Decorated, artificial trees may be entered on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m.