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Inside the Hive: An intro to Bees and Beekeeping (Video)
Presenter: Michael Halprin, local beekeeperLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, June 15, 2026 What do honey, apples, almonds, cucumbers, and watermelons have in common? They all depend on one of nature’s hardest workers: the honey bee. At a recent community presentation, local beekeeper Michael Halprin introduced attendees to the fascinating world of honey bees and beekeeping….
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Monthly Garden Club Events
Join us for our monthly garden club events. We encourage local garden club members and any gardening enthusiast (with or without experience) to join us for these educational, hands-on opportunities facilitated by local experts who can help you transform your yard using native and adaptive plants. Benefits include a beautiful yard that reduces your water…
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Mushroom Blocks 101 for Home Gardeners (video)
Presenter: Kelly Myers, Myers Exterior DesignLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, May 18, 2026 Turning “Waste” Into Living Soil for a Healthier Landscape In fungal-rich ecosystems, nothing is wasted. Organic matter is continuously recycled into new life, healthier soil, and stronger plants. Presented by Kelly Myers of Myers Exterior Design, this presentation explored the surprising power…
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Beyond the Lawn: Smarter Ground Cover Choices for Central Texas
Presenter: Gay Bonorden Gray, Best Tex GardensLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, March 9, 2026 About the Presenter Gay Bonorden Gray is the founder of Best Tex Gardens, a landscape design company focused on sustainable and climate-appropriate landscaping for Central Texas. After a successful career as an intellectual property litigator and in-house counsel for a Fortune…
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Gardening for Birds with Native Plants (Video)
Presenter: Chris Gunter, Travis Audubon SocietyLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, February 9, 2026 Chris Gunter brings over 40 years of birding experience to this presentation, along with more than three decades of service to Travis Audubon Society. A former Travis Audubon Board President, certified Master Naturalist, and Master Birder, Chris blends deep ecological knowledge with…
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Working With Nature
Presenter: Dayle Cosway, founder of EcoscapeLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, January 12, 2026 Plants Thrive In the Right Place Without Human Intervention About the Presenter Dayle Cosway is the founder of Ecoscape, an environmental mapping company, and the creator of the Sunscape® App, a tool that maps sun exposure to help gardeners and designers save time, improve…
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Resources for Central Texas Gardening
Presenter: Leah CrenwelgeLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, November 10, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered why gardening in Central Texas can feel like a bit of an adventure, Leah Crenwelge’s recent talk to the Lakeway MUD Garden Club explained exactly why. She started by taking us way, way back— about 170 million years ago—when this entire…
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Native Tree Walk at Hamilton Greenbelt
James Green, Green Tree Co.LMUD Monthly Garden Club guided walk, September 15, 2025 We recently discovered that the Hamilton Greenbelt has over 62 species of native and adaptive trees (some are also invasive)! At this month’s garden club event, James Green of Green Tree Co. took us on a guided walk along the Hamilton Greenbelt…
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The Basics of Landscaping with Native Plants
Gay Bonorden Gray, Best Tex GardensLMUD Monthly Garden Club presentation, August 18, 2025 Gay Bonorden Gray, founder of Best Tex Gardens landscaping, began her landscaping career in 2000 after a long and successful run as an intellectual property litigator specializing in patent law. Since then, her work has been featured in Sunset magazines and books—sold…
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Lakeway’s 50th July 4th Parade Cancelled
For 50 years, Lakeway’s July 4th Parade has been a cherished tradition, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate our nation’s independence. This year, in proud honor of 50 years of patriotic spirit, the parade’s theme was to be “Lakeway: A Golden Legacy.” Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to rain, which was the beginning…
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Local Water Update (video)
At the LMUD May 2025 Open House, LMUD General Manager, Earl Foster gave a local water update regarding the ongoing drought and water restrictions.
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Native Seed Collection
Craig Bruska, Chair Native Seed Committee, Native Plant Society of TexasLMUD Open House presentation, May 6, 2025 What makes native seeds special is that they evolved here; so did the things that pollinate and eat them. They all work together, living in harmony. Seeds have evolved a long time to adapt to their local environment….
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Open House: Drinking Water Week 2025
All Week: May 5 – 9, 2025 with presentations at 10am and 2pm daily Location: LMUD Administration Office, 1097 Lohmans Crossing Drinking Water Week, led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), is an annual observance in the United States, typically held during the first full week of May. It is dedicated to recognizing the…
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Lake Travis Seed Library Launch Party
April 22, 10am to noon Location: 1097 Lohmans Crossing.Seed swap and pro tips available at the event. Thank you to everyone who attended our launch party! The Lake Travis Seed Library is now open during LMUD regular business hours. Exciting news, Lakeway gardeners! The Lake Travis Seed Library has officially sprouted at the Lakeway MUD…
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Being Kind to the Earth: An Earth Day Community Celebration
Thank you to everyone who attended the event! Families were invited to a free, hands-on Earth Day workshop, “Being Kind to the Earth,” on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Lake Travis Community Library. Hosted by Barbara Achilles Minardi, lead educator at Reach for the Stars ATX, the organization behind…
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Waste Not Want Not: Irrigating Your Garden in Central Texas (video)
Paula Wolfel, Grit and Grace GardeningLMUD Open House presentation, September 24, 2024 Waste Not, Want Not, Irrigating Your Garden in Central Texas Presenter: Paula Wolfel, Grit and Grace GardeningPaula will discuss the role of water in plant development and how water moves through plants, soil’s role in irrigation, and how to efficiently provide water to a…
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Rainscaping: The next generation of water-wise landscaping (video)
Rob Tyler and Hunter Reed, Ecosystem Regeneration ArtisansLMUD Open House presentation, September 23, 2024 Rainscaping: The next generation of water-wise landscaping Presenters: Rob Tyler and Hunter Reed, Ecosystem Regeneration ArtisansCycles of flash flooding and drought present many challenges for home gardens and our ecosystem. With rainscapes, we can create conditions for plants to thrive in harsh…
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Gardening for Pollinators – Low-Maintenance, Low-Water, High-Enjoyment (Video)
Peter Keilty, Bees-For-AllLMUD Open House presentation, September 23, 2024 Gardening for Pollinators – Low-Maintenance, Low-Water, High-Enjoyment Presenter: Peter Keilty, Bees-For-AllBeekeeper and Lakeway resident Peter Keilty’s style of gardening has always been tailored to produce the best possible honey, but over the years his experimentation with native and adapted Texas plants has shown him that our Texas wildlife…
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Fall 2024 Open House
All Week: September 23 – 27, with presentations at 10am and 2pm daily, LMUD Administration Office, 1097 Lohmans Crossing Stop in any day this week to peruse a wide assortment of literature and water-saving giveaways. Presentations will be held each day at 10am and 2pm on a variety of water-related topics from landscaping tips to…
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Celebrating the Red, White, And Blue with a 1st Place Win
4th of July parades across the nation represent an opportunity for communities to come together in celebration of the birth of our nation. Each year, the City of Lakeway 4th of July parade celebrates America’s independence and the City’s rich heritage. “The parade is a testament to the community’s spirit, unity, and patriotism, and it…
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LCRA Water Conservation Programs
Jack Jones, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)LMUD Open House presentation, May 23, 2024 Having attractive curb appeal doesn’t have to mean using a lot of water or spending a lot of money if a homeowner uses designs and plants that are well suited to local weather and soil conditions. Luckily, LCRA offers rebates to residents…
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Getting Started with Native Plants
Clarence Reed and Vickie Wilson, Native Plant Society of TexasLMUD Open House presentation, May 22, 2024 When considering a new investment, most of us will weigh our options with a cost-benefit analysis: what’s worth our time and money? Yet, many of the things we habitually do are the largest investments of our time and money;…
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Rainwater Harvesting in Central Texas
Rick Scadden, local resident and environmental engineerLMUD Open House presentation, May 21, 2024 In communities where a public water system is not available, such as more rural areas, many homeowners drill private wells to tap into groundwater. The problem is that with Texas being prone to drought, water supply can be unreliable. Prior to 1995,…
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Learn to Be Water Wise: LMUD Open House, May 2024
Stop in any day this week! We’d love to meet with you in person. Our Open House is happening at our district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) May 20 – 24, 2024 from 8am – 5pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch. Presentations from experts in their field on various water-related topics will be held at 10am and…
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Drought Planning Meeting
THESE MEETINGS HAVE PASSED. PLEASE SEE CURRENT DROUGHT CONTINGENY PLAN FOR CURRENT WATERING RESTRICTIONS. In preparation for another hot summer through a persistent drought, Lakeway MUD will host a watering restrictions update planning meeting for the public on Tuesday, March 26 and Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center located…
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Wildfires: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared!
Dustin Dunn, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, LTFR Prevention DivisionLMUD Open House presentation, October 20, 2023 There is a national severe misunderstanding of how and why wildfires impact certain communities. People assume it’s like a tsunami that just sweeps through and destroys the whole neighborhood, but that’s not how it works; with our current understanding of structure…
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Breaking Lawn Addictions
Louise Placek, Native Plant Society of TexasLMUD Open House presentation, October 19, 2023 When it comes to altering our environment, lawns are king. Lawn (turf) grass is the most irrigated plant in the United States, but provides the least ecological habitat potential. It’s also big business with millions of pounds of fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides…
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Hydrology: Groundwater and Wells
Lane Cockrell, Southwestern Travis County GCDLMUD Open House presentation, October 19, 2023 Lakeway MUD is a surface-water supplier, pulling our raw water exclusively from Lake Travis. However, all water is connected (aquifers feed springs and creeks that become our rivers and lakes) so we invited Lane Cockrell, a hydrogeologist and general manager for the Southwestern…
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Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Corporal Cindy Lopez, Lakeway Police DepartmentLMUD Open House presentation, October 18, 2023 In October 2018, Lakeway City Park was under water. It seems like a far cry from where we are today, but that’s Texas for ya: if you don’t like the weather, it might change in 5 minutes. Right now there may be a…
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Trees: Worth our Time and Resources
Richard Leon, Forester for City of LakewayLMUD Open House presentation, October 18, 2023 Planting a quality tree in the right spot is the key to having a healthy urban forest, but there is no replacement for an established tree. My job as a city forester is to look at our public infrastructure and see where…
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Bring Your Landscape to Life with Texas Native Plants (Video)
Haeley Giambalvo, Native Plant Society of TexasLMUD Open House presentation, October 17, 2023 The third week of October is officially recognized as Texas Native Plant Week to highlight the important role native plants play in conservation. Fall is the best time to plant native perennials so they can develop their root system over the winter…
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“Will it rain again? An Update to the Fall and Winter 2023 Forecast
Paul Yura, National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio TXLMUD Open House presentation, October 16, 2023 It’s obviously going to rain again. The question is when and how much. When compared to other states, Texas, by far, has the highest number of billion-dollar weather events: We encourage you to sign up and pay attention to the National…
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Open House: Oct. 16 – 20, Conversation Starters at 10am and 2pm Daily
Stop in any day this week! We’d love to meet with you in person. Our Open House is happening at our district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) and open every day this week (October 16 – 20, 2023) from 8am – 5pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch. Conversation Starters from experts in their field on various water-related…
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Drop off new, unwrapped toys for LT Lov’s annual Green Santa toy drive (ended)
Since 2007, LT Lov has been helping families in the Lake Travis community overcome limiting circumstances through donations and programs, including their annual Green Santa toy drive. From Monday, November 4th thru Wednesday, December 4th, LMUD customers are encouraged to drop off a new, unwrapped toy to help bring a smile to local youth this holiday season….
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Student Art Contest and Exhibition
This year, in recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water (a day of action held each year in October), Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) hosted an art contest open to all Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) students as well as local private or homeschool students in kindergarten through 6th grade. The creative, thought-provoking entries…
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A Beloved Annual Tradition: Lakeway’s 4th of July Parade
The true spirit of patriotism was alive and well at this year’s July 4th parade as the citizens of Lakeway came together to celebrate the city’s 60th anniversary with the theme, ’63 and Free. The City posted, “This theme pays homage to the official opening of the Lakeway Inn as well as the City’s rich…
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Open House, June 12-16: Conversation Starters at 10am and 2pm daily
Stop in any day this week! We’d love to meet with you in person. Our Open House is happening at our district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) and open every day this week (June 12 – 16, 2023) from 8am – 5pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch. Conversation Starters on various water-related topics will be held at…
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Open House, March 27-31: Conversation Starters at 10am and 2pm daily
Stop in any day this week! We’d love to meet with you in person. Our Open House is happening at our district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) and open every day this week (March 27 – 31, 2023) from 8am – 5pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch. Conversation Starters on various water-related topics will be held at…
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LMUD Wins a First Place at Lakeway’s 47th July Fourth Parade
Among the 65 floats that traveled up Lakeway Drive in the morning hours of July 4, 2022, surrounded by what has been touted as the “largest crowd ever” to date for this popular city event, we are humbled and honored to have received first place in the “By Land or By Sea Award” category. With…
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City of Lakeway Announces Feb. 25, 2022 as ‘Jerry Hietpas Day’
In honor of 17 years of service and dedication to the community of Lakeway, Mayor Kilgore announced in a proclamation at the city council meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 that Friday, February 25, 2022 is ‘Jerry Hietpas Day.’ Hietpas has served on the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) Board since being appointed in December…
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Galloping Gourmets Celebrate Public Servants: COVID-Style
Nothing brings the team at LMUD more joy and pride in their work than being recognized by the people we serve. We are so thankful for the outpouring of support from our community showing their appreciation for the work we perform to keep safe drinking water flowing into homes, wastewater removed from homes, and an…
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Test Your Knowledge at the Earth Day Fact Find
Update: Great job to everyone who participated in our Earth Day Fact Find. You are all very knowledgeable about ways to reduce waste and protect our environment to ensure a beautiful Lakeway for years to come. We had over 60 entries! 3 winners of our conservation prize pack were chosen at random. Our 2021 Winners…
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LMUD Participates in the City’s Largest 4th of July Parade to Date
Last year, the City of Lakeway was forced to cancel their largest celebration of the year due to the pandemic. This year, the City of Lakeway coordinated one of the best and THE biggest 4th of July parade the City has ever seen! Always a family-friendly event, the City planned a lineup of activities for…
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Lakeway Heritage Committee Presents Lakeway Historical Marker to LMUD
On February 12, 2020 Lakeway MUD (LMUD) unveiled the Lakeway Historical Marker that was recently installed at their district office, located at 1097 Lohmans Crossing. The event was attended by the MUD’s current Board of Directors members and department managers as well as select Lakeway staff, council members, and Heritage Committee members. Speakers included Board…
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Presentation Summary: 48 Years of Lakeway MUD…and Beyond
Once a week, the gentlemen of the Lakeway community are invited to attend the Lakeway Men’s Breakfast Club, held every Wednesday starting at 7:00am in the Lakeway Activity Center. Attendees engage in conversation while enjoying the provided beverages and light breakfast. Starting at 8:00am the group brings in a different speaker each week, presenting on…
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Keeping Hazardous Waste Out of Our Environment
Responsible waste disposal helps ensure the health, safety and sustainability of our neighborhood, wildlife, environment, and water supply.
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Have a Conversation with Local Law Enforcement at Coffee with A Cop
Enjoy a cup of coffee with the officers that serve our community as part of the Lakeway Police Department.
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Elevation Athletic Club Grand Re-Opening Event
The multimillion-dollar investment to the Club included rejuvenating the tennis facilities, refining dining spaces, and enhancing fitness facilities.
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2019 Lakeway Heritage Bus Tour
Although relevantly young compared to some cities’ histories, understanding how Lakeway started can impact its future.
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LMUD Hosts Facility Tour to City/District Officials
Water and wastewater services are just a few of the basic (and very important) services that keep our community running, but the intricacies of the process it takes to keep our potable water clean and our wastewater separate are rarely understood. As new City Council members and LMUD Board/Committee members are seated in Lakeway, LMUD…
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ODWW Project May 9 Public Meetings Overview
Featured Image Photo Credit: Leslee Bassman/Lake Travis View
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LMUD wins 2nd Place in Category for 4th of July Parade
In its 44th year, the parade featured a record 140 entrants who walked, rode, danced, and celebrated their way down the parade route.
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Galloping Gourmets Annual Thank You Luncheon Pays Tribute to Community Public Servants
Lakeway MUD (LMUD) is privileged to be served by the gracious members of the Galloping Gourmets during their annual “thank you luncheon,” held this year on May 3 at the Lakeway Activity Center. Each year, this group of women, a special interest group within the Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway, prepares and serves a homecooked…
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LMUD Speaks at ALE Day
Even though the planet can’t run out of water, it is possible for us to run out of clean fresh water.
Drought Planning Meeting
A Beloved Annual Tradition: Lakeway’s 4th of July Parade
Open House, June 12-16: Conversation Starters at 10am and 2pm daily
LMUD Wins a First Place at Lakeway’s 47th July Fourth Parade
City of Lakeway Announces Feb. 25, 2022 as ‘Jerry Hietpas Day’
Galloping Gourmets Celebrate Public Servants: COVID-Style
Test Your Knowledge at the Earth Day Fact Find
LMUD Participates in the City’s Largest 4th of July Parade to Date
Lakeway Heritage Committee Presents Lakeway Historical Marker to LMUD
Presentation Summary: 48 Years of Lakeway MUD…and Beyond
Have a Conversation with Local Law Enforcement at Coffee with A Cop
Elevation Athletic Club Grand Re-Opening Event
2019 Lakeway Heritage Bus Tour
LMUD Hosts Facility Tour to City/District Officials
ODWW Project May 9 Public Meetings Overview
LMUD wins 2nd Place in Category for 4th of July Parade
Galloping Gourmets Annual Thank You Luncheon Pays Tribute to Community Public Servants
LMUD Speaks at ALE Day
Updates Grid
Inside the Hive: An intro to Bees and Beekeeping (Video)
Monthly Garden Club Events
Mushroom Blocks 101 for Home Gardeners (video)
Earth Day Is Every Day: Stewardship Starts with Us
Beyond the Lawn: Smarter Ground Cover Choices for Central Texas
Water Towers Serve as Community Pride, Resilience
LMUD is an Official Distributor of Grow Green
Gardening for Birds with Native Plants (Video)
The Benefits of Building Your Own Rain Garden
Careers in Water
Practical Plumbing Handbook
Working With Nature
Updated guidance for protecting your pipes from freezing
Updates: Newsletter, Cocoa Social, Pipe Winterization
Resources for Central Texas Gardening
Updates: Winter Averaging in Effect, Vote, Donations
November Ballot: Proposition 4 and the Texas Water Fund
Native Tree Walk at Hamilton Greenbelt
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate 2025
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