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For more info click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/calendar\/lake-brownwood\/trunk-or-treat-1\">https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/calendar\/lake-brownwood\/trunk-or-treat-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come see us at Lake Brownwood State Park for Trunk or Treat! 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