Elizabeth Johnston/Special to The Highlander
The “Got Pie” team is inviting pie bakers of all ages to participate in the Community Pie Bake-Off on Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Burnet Fairgrounds. Pictured are: Michelle Meadows, Sarah Ray and Lisa Whitehead. Pie entries... + continue reading
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By Phil Reynolds
Contributing Writer
Jo Karr Tedder had a message for Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp. (LBCC) members Wednesday, Jan. 15, and it probably wasn’t a message most of them wanted to hear.
Tedder is president and founder of the Central Texas Water Coalition, a volunteer... + continue reading
By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
As U.S. 281 projects in Burnet and Llano counties continue into the new year, crews are scheduled to launch work in at least two more highly-traveled areas in 2020.
In southern Burnet County, construction crews have continued to remove tons of crushed rock... + continue reading
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Granite Shoals Fire Rescue (pictured here in August 2019) agreed to move three part-time firefighters into full-time positions, while assisting Granite Shoals Volunteer Fire Department in striking a deal for more funding from the Emergency Services District (ESD) 3.
By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
Emergency Service District 3 agreed to an increase in money for the Granite Shoals Volunteer Fire Department to fill a funding gap left by a Burnet County Commissioners' decision to reduce payments to local volunteer... + continue reading
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The Granite Shoals City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 14 that bans automated and unsupervised deer feeders within the city limits. The ordinance is the second of its kind aimed at reducing the urban population.
By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
The Granite Shoals City Council approved an ordinance Jan. 14 to prohibit automated and unsupervised deer feeders within the city limits in an effort to stem the population of deer in municipal areas.
The ordinance was... + continue reading
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Authorities temporarily reduced traffic lanes Jan. 15 in the 10000 block of Hwy 71 in Spicewood, while investigating a road rage incident which ended in a fatal shooting in an adjacent convenience store parking lot.
From staff reports
A Spicewood man is dead following an alleged “road rage” incident Jan. 15 in the parking lot of a convenience store, just off Texas 71 in Spicewood, according to the Burnet County Sheriff's Office.
A BCSO press release... + continue reading
Obituaries
Cora Elaine Sears
September 2, 1932 — January 17, 2020
Cora Elaine Sears, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 17, 2020.
Elaine was born...
James (Jim) Rae King
June 18, 1932 — January 12, 2020
James Rae King (Jim), 87, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in his home after a short battle with cancer. Jim was born on June 18, 1932 in Hodgeman...
Martin (J.R.) Keller Smith Jr.
April 21, 1986 — January 9, 2020
Martin (J.R.) Keller Smith Jr., 33, of Buna, Texas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. J.R. was born to Marty Smith and Debbie...
Eddy (Spoons) Laxson Sr.
June 8, 1955 — January 11, 2020
Eddy (Spoons) Laxson Sr., age 64, of Buchanan Dam, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.
The memorial service and gathering will be held at...
Ramona Lovejoy
November 4, 1929 — January 14, 2020
Ramona Lovejoy, 90, of Cedar Park, Texas passed away Jan. 14, 2020. She was born to L.B. and Nomi (Rose) Shockley on Nov. 4, 1929 in Blanco, Texas...
Sports
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Marble Falls senior Rylie Ulbricht is one of only 900 seniors nationwide to receive a nomination as a McDonald's All American player.
By Nathan Hendrix
Sports Editor
Marble Falls High School senior basketball player Rylie Ulbricht received national attention this season by being... + continue reading
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Lady Mustangs sophomore Lillie Deeds fueled the team with her defense on Friday, Jan. 17 against Weiss.
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Marble Falls sophomore Viktor Lamberg qualified for the Region V swim meet in two events following his performance at the District swim meet on Friday, Jan. 17 in Burnet.
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Lady Mustangs Head Coach John Berkman has placed significant responsibility on the shoulders of underclassmen this season, including freshman Alyssa Berkman (pictured). While the seniors are still the engine of the team, the underclassmen are playing valuable minutes as role players.
Features
Katie Boswell/Special to The Highlander
Llano's Katie Boswell uses photography to capture the quality of Boer goats her son Rode Ligon raises and breeds as well as chronicle the progress and memories of the experience. Rode not only provides goats to clients from around the state but he has inspired a growing community of youngsters, including his seven-year-old brother Holden, to participate in the activity.
By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
When he was a first grader, 15-year-old Rode Ligon knew he had discovered his calling.
“To build... + continue reading
Contributed
In December, Hill Country Builders Association (HCBA), Highland Lakes region, expanded their commitment to the building trades with a $10,000 investment in skills training for adults. Pictured, from left, are: Gail Davalos and Fay Crider of Workforce Network Inc., Matt Fields of Fields Company Builders, Marble Falls and Julie Farmer of Workforce Network, Inc.
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Betty Cohn/Special to The Highlander
Highlander managing editor Lew K. Cohn accepts the first-place plaque for Editorial Writing at the 140th annual Texas Press Association convention and trade show on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Convention Center & Spa in Galveston. The Highlander won four awards overall.
From staff reports
The Texas Press Association recognized The Highlander for outstanding achievement in several areas during its annual trade show and... + continue reading
Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Jeff Shabram took over the reins for the Highlander and Bulletin staff on Nov. 4, as the new publisher and editor of the publications based in Marble Falls and Burnet, Texas.
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LCRA Executive Vice President of Water John Hofmann addressed the Marble Falls City Council in February about the entity's operations during the October 2018 flood. Council members quizzed Hofmann about debris and sediment deposits left in the flood's wake.
