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Contributed Photo Joanne Hanifan displays her work at the Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts.

Needlepoint and sewn items featured this month

The Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts presents our crafter of the month, Joanne Hanifan. Her crafts include needlepoint and a variety of sewn items. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM

Deadline extended for 2026 museum calendar contest

Deadline extended for 2026 museum calendar contest

The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls is extending the deadline for entries to its 2026 calendar photo contest. The new deadline is June 2 to submit “Waterscape” pictures taken in the Highland Lakes. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM

Gala builds support for saving animals

Gala builds support for saving animals

The Hill Country Humane Society hosted its 2025 Wags to Riches Gala on Saturday night, April 26, welcoming more than 400 guests for an evening of inspiration, community, and fun – all in support of local animals in need. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The TLC has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks, especially regarding the use of courier services by recent winners. Contributed/TheTexan.News

Texas Lottery Commission faces new lawsuit amid state scrutiny

The ongoing Texas Lottery saga involving retailers, couriers, and winners continues to generate debate, media coverage, and political backlash in the state. Lt. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

House bill would fine museums up to $500,000 a day for displaying ‘obscene material’

House bill would fine museums up to $500,000 a day for displaying ‘obscene material’

House Bill 3958, filed by Rep. David Lowe (R-North Richland Hills), proposes to amend Chapter 402 of Texas Government Code to fine museums that display material in violation of certain sections of Texas Penal Code up to $500,000 per item per day the material is displayed after being found in violation. Under the bill, the Office of the Attorney General would be able to bring action to obtain injunctive relief to remove the material indefinitely. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The Texas National Guard April 22 installed more razor wire along the border at Eagle Pass. Contributed photo

Dramatic drop in border crossings reported in March

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has released numbers that show record-low border crossings in March, signaling a potential shift in illegal immigration patterns and the effectiveness of current border enforcement strategies. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend

Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend

CASI’s Regional Chili Championship is happening this weekend, May 2-3, at 2221 N Phillips RR Granite Shoals, this year in memory of Ruby Ross. The Howdy Roo Chili Championship’s committee invites you to join us in helping to raise money for MF HS Band Booster Club, MF HS FFA, Granite Shoals Fire & Police Aux. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

PEC board of director candidates announced

PEC board of director candidates announced

The Pedernales Electric Cooperative board approved the ballot for the Cooperative’s 2025 Board of Directors Election at its regular meeting April 17. This year, eight members are running for two director positions in districts 4 and 5. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

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You’re invited to Community Day in Marble Falls

Save the date for Saturday, May 3. The community of Marble Falls invites you to enjoy a day filled with fun, resources, and connection at the Community Day event, taking place in the First Assembly Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the corner of First Street and Main Street, this event promises exciting convergence of two popular happenings: the Community Resource Fair and the 1st on First Swap Meet & Community Garage Sale. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

A group of tenacious members of The Athletic Club in Marble Falls, 2312 U.S. 281, got together to participate April 12 in the Bluebonnet Festival Fun Run events. Contributed photo

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Mark Bentley, Mayor of Meadowlakes

Unraveling the strict requirements of REAL ID

City of Meadowlakes Beginning May 7, 2025, only state-issued driver licenses and identification cards that are fully compliant with the REAL ID Act will be accepted for official federal government purposes, such as entering secure federal buildings or boarding domestic flights. Texas began issuing REAL ID compliant cards on Oct. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

Contributed photo Tom Maynard will be the featured speaker and scholarship recipient presenter at the Burnet County Republican Women meeting May 8.

BCRW announce upcoming special awards meeting

Tom Maynard, Texas State Board of Education, District 10, will be speaking on May 8 to recognize Scholarship Recipients during the Special Awards meeting of the Burnet County Republican Women (BCRW). Every year, after careful selection, BCRW presents three scholarships. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

The collection will include automobile tires (24” or less) with no rims. File photo

Waste collection happens Saturday, April 26

The Burnet County BOPATE (batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires, electronics) Waste Collection Event for the spring is scheduled for this Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 FM 963 (2 miles east of U.S. 281) outside of the city of Burnet. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

Health Care Fair comes to Cottonwood

Health Care Fair comes to Cottonwood

In a first-time event, the city of Cottonwood Shores has planned a healthcare fair. The event is scheduled Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Park. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to connect with a wide variety of health and wellness resources – all in one place. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

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