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Library books author for seminar on memoirs

Lakeshore Library invites you to a seminar on “Writing the Memoir,” conducted by W. C. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Public to take aim at hunting regulations

Public to take aim at hunting regulations

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird -Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from one to three in all duck zones. -Reduce the early teal season from 16 to nine days in all duck zones. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

LCRA manages hydrilla and water hyacinth on the Highland Lakes when the plants have the potential to impact LCRA dam or power plant operations. Contributed photos/LCRA

Water weed war tied to resident rebates

The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced the 2025 schedule for property owners planning to treat nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls. LCRA also has extended a rebate program offering up to 50% of the project cost, to a maximum of $7,500 per applicant, for municipalities, counties and homeowners/property owners associations that manage invasive aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ or Lake Marble Falls in 2025. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Noisy work on a waterway feature on the Lake Marble Falls shoreline, just down the ridge from Hidden Falls Inn (formerly Hampton Inn), got underway Feb. 26 as crews worked to puncture dolomite in the lake bed. The work is part of a $4.2 million project that includes several new features in...

Crews launch waterway fearture work

. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Report: Progress on hospital efficacy in Llano

Report: Progress on hospital efficacy in Llano

Llano County commissioners got some good news about the county’s hospital at their February regular meeting. “We’ve made important progress over the last two weeks, not only have we made significant progress in defining the final agreement between Llano (county) and MidCoast (Health Systems), but we’ve also worked with the (U.S. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Meadowlakes officials are alerting residents that herbicide treatments, which pose no threat to humans, are about to get underway on the municipal golf course pictured here. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Golf course herbicide treatment imminent

The golf course staff will be treating the course with herbicide in the coming days. Please rest assured that the herbicide being used does not pose a threat to human health. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

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Meadowlakes welcomes appointment with construction background

City of Meadowlakes At last night’s (Feb. 18) Meadowlakes City Council meeting, the council approved the appointment of Mike Shaw to serve out the unexpired term of Don Wheeler whose premature death two weeks ago shocked the city. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM

HCCT announces auditions for Oklahoma!

HCCT announces auditions for Oklahoma!

The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is thrilled to announce auditions for its upcoming production of the classic musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Join the troupe as they bring this timeless story of love, rivalry, and community to life on stage. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM

Contributed photos/Lisa Manley Pictured, from left, Ashley Wilson, Lisa Manley, Erica Henderson, Odie Ozuna and Tammy Ryan at Wildflower Meadows Nursing Home.

First United Bank spreads love with Acts of Kindness

On Friday, Feb. 14, the First United Bank family across the country, including the Marble Falls branch, participated in Celebrate United Acts of Kindness Day, working with various groups to share the joy of appreciation, while making someone’s day brighter. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM

Ava Aguillar carried a box of completed baby bottles during her service Feb 14 at Pregnancy and Life Center in Kingsland. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Rick Edwards Day of Service

. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

From left, Bri Avalos, Sharon Estrada and Nainna Flores baked cookies Feb. 14 at First Methodist Church in Marble Falls for Rick Edwards Day of Service. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Rick Edwards Day of Service

. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Texas leads nation in top-tier universities

Texas leads nation in top-tier universities

A new report from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching indicates 16 universities in Texas have reached Tier 1 designation, the most coveted level. That means the state is home to more such institutions than any other state. n the report, California has 14 and New York 12 top-tier universities. To reach that designation, a university must spend at least $50 million and award at least 70 research doctorates on average each year. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

A patriotic parade float, captured in an area which is now Third Street and Main in Marble Falls, reveals its time period as riders hold an image of President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson was president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. Archives/Pictorial History of Marble Falls

History on Parade

A patriotic parade float, captured in an area which is now Third Street and Main in Marble Falls, reveals its time period as riders hold an image of President Woodrow Wilson. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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Be ready with chill garden preps and precautions

As temperatures drop, it’s essential to protect your plants from upcoming freezes and get a head start on spring crops like tomatoes. Here’s a tip guide to safeguard your garden and begin indoor transplants. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Deadline approaches for HC100 Club nominees

Deadline approaches for HC100 Club nominees

The 21st Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Hill Country 100 Club will be held at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet March 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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