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VFD planning festival in Lipan
The Lipan Volunteer Fire Department Festival is planned for Oct.16. There will be a car show sponsored by D & D Rockin Rods. If you have a car that you would like to enter you may do so on the day of the festival starting at 10 a.m. The actual show and judging will be from noon until 4 p.m. If you are interested in booth space, contact Jane York at 254-646-3335.

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Ouidad: The Curly Girl's Best Friend
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