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Attendees of the 2025 Quilt Festival might win 'Tranquility,' a queen-sized quilt sewn by the HLQ Guild members and quilted by Leslie Sparks. Tick - ets are available at the show or from members. Contributed photo
Quilters ready for 9th biennial festival
There will be over 100 beautiful quilts on display at the Highland Lakes Quilt Guild 9th Biennial Quilt Festival Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson St. in Burnet. Tickets are $10 at the door or from a member. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM
Jaynie Harvill displays her creative talents with an Easter arrangement at the Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts. Contributed photo
New member creates wreaths
The Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts presents its featured crafter of the month, Jaynie Harvill, one of our newest members. Harvill’s crafts are wreaths and floral arrangements. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM
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Judge rules TEA can release A-F school ratings
Capital Highlights A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported. The ruling overturned a district judge’s injunction after more than 120 school districts sued to stop TEA from releasing the ratings. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM
District hosting two school bond meetings
District hosting two school bond meetings
The public has a couple more chances to ask questions and receive more details about a $172.2 million bond issue proposed by Marble Falls ISD. The remaining informational meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m., Coffee with the Superintendent; and Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., both at the MFISD Admin. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM
County schedules workshop for space development talk
County schedules workshop for space development talk
Commissioners have scheduled a public workshop regarding bylaws and other matters to consider possible establishment of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation with Williamson County. The workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers
Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers
During current drought, driving on LCRA-owned land in the lakebed is allowed as long as vehicles don’t cause public safety hazard or environmental impact. As the drought continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority will continue its long-standing practice of using its enforcement discretion to allow vehicles to drive across parts of the dry lakebed owned by LCRA, as long as the vehicles do not cause a public safety or environmental impact at Lake Buchanan. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
Quarries threaten Burnet County way of life
Quarries threaten Burnet County way of life
Dear Editor; Burnet County is under attack and not for sale. Long time residents and new residents need to realize that Burnet County is being taken over by corporations and big business. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
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Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
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Officials laud maintenance crew for historic jail devotion
More than 20 local officials, community boosters and guests gathered recently to give overdue thanks and show appreciation for twelve Burnet County Maintenance Department men and women employees who recently renovated and restored the Old County Jail. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
A crowd of nearly 70 attended the Highland Lakes Democratic Women's meeting at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center to hear Suzette Baker describe her wrongful termination lawsuit against Llano County. Contributed photos
Democratic group hosts embattled librarian
Fired Kingsland Librarian Suzette Baker spoke at the Highland Lakes Democratic Women’s meeting March 27 at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center. She revealed the $225,000 settlement she received from Llano County in a wrongful termination lawsuit she filed last year. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
Burn ban continues, despite wet weather
Burn ban continues, despite wet weather
Even considering some recent rainfall, the Burnet County burn ban which began earlier this month has not been lifted, and it will stay on until further notice. “Most areas got about 1/2 to 1 inch of rain over the last two days, with a few spots getting a bit more,” County Judge Bryan Wilson said. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM
New refugee policy discourages migration
New refugee policy discourages migration
Dear Editor; My husband and I have fostered six refugee minors over the years – one from Burma, one from Eritrea, one from Bhutan, and three from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each of these young men arrived at Dallas Fort Worth Airport with his belongings in a USAID carrier bag. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM
While visitors can start at any point, those wanting to follow the complete timeline from the beginning should start at Lakeside Park on Buena Vista Drive.
Downtown banners spur history appreciation
No one ever thought that they could ever get a quick Marble Falls history lesson taking a walk down Main Street. In the downtown historic district from Lakeside Park to Fourth street, visitors and locals alike can now find nuggets of information detailing days gone by. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
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Recalling a natural affinity for the wind-swept West
The recent high winds in the Hill Country reset my clock. They made me a kid again. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
A quartet from the group known as Liberal Ladies -- Maine Sturks, Celia Manlove, Christine Bowman and Karen McRight, met March 7 with other politically interested women at Perissos Vineyard and Winery on Park Road 4. Contributed photos
Superintendent to speak to retired teachers
The Highland Lakes Retired Teachers Association will welcome Jeff Gassaway, superintendent of Marble Falls Independent School District, to our meeting Tuesday, April 1. Texas ranks 42nd out of 50 states in per-student public education funding, so districts across our state search for new ways to meet the needs of the district for up-grading technology, increasing safety and security, improving school facilities, etc. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
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