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Burnet County residents have a chance to dispose of household hazardous waste, including old oil. The free collection is Oct. 19. File photo

Preparation begins for HHW event

Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center has scheduled a Household Waste (HHW) Collection Event to recycle household waste for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 FM 963 (2 miles east of U.S. 281). 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

The second annual Taste Highland Lakes happens on Sept. 28 at the Legends Community, 105 Rangeway Circle in Kingsland.

One week left for tickets to Taste Highland Lakes

The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is hosting its second annual “Taste Highland Lakes” festival with delectable samples from the area’s food, beverage and spirits. The event is on Sept. 28 at the Legends Community, 105 Rangeway Circle in Kingsland. 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

Burnet and Llano counties lift bans on outdoor burning

Burnet and Llano counties lift bans on outdoor burning

Both Burnet and Llano counties have announced that burning is now allowed, following state laws. Before starting any outdoor bums in either county, notify Burnet County Sheriff's Office 512-756-8080 or contact Llano County at 325-247-7788. 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

HCCT will open season with ‘Jekyll & Hyde’

HCCT will open season with ‘Jekyll & Hyde’

The Hill Country Community Theatre will open its 39th season with the musical, “Jekyll & Hyde,” a spine-tingling musical. Running for three weekends from Friday, Sept. 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

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Memories of cycling, ‘devilish’ machines and spooking horses

Some years ago I was involved with some local bicyclists who were on the serious side of compulsive addiction to the sport. We'd go out in Llano and Burnet counties and ride county and state roads for 50 or 60 miles. This was 12 to 15 years ago, when traffic was much lighter than today. Sanity and thoughts of self preservation have since overtaken me, and I hung my bike from the rafters in my garage, where it still hangs today. 09/17/2024 04:36 AM

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MFISD superintendents pens letter about safety scare

09/13/2024 01:07 PM

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1991 outcome of Mustangs-Jackets game would have rewritten history

Marble Falls and Llano have been friendly rivals long before the two programs agreed to play each other in a home-andhome series in 2024 and 2025. They played in the same district for decades before Marble Falls moved up in classification in the 2000s. 09/13/2024 04:33 AM

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Rain lilies signal a time to prep for fall gardening

As the summer heat begins to subside, September is an excellent time to prepare your garden for the fall season. 1. Plant Cool-Season Crops – Plant broccoli, cauliflow er, kale, spinach, and carrots in early September for a fall harvest; 2. Maintain Lawn Care Continue to mow and water your lawn regularly. Consider de- thatching, which involves removing dead grass and debris from your lawn to improve airflow, reduce fungal diseases, and pro- mote healthy growth. You can use a dethatching rake or a power rake for this process; 3. Divide and Transplant – Divide and transplant perennials like daylilies. To do this: Dig around the daylily clump, making sure to get as much of the root system as possible, Gently wash 09/13/2024 04:33 AM

Community should pay heed to proposed rock plant

Community should pay heed to proposed rock plant

Dear Editor; A rock crushing quarry has been proposed for property off of Hoover Valley Rd. (FM 3509). 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

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Spruce up your land with trees for new beginnings

Fall is a great time to plant a new tree or shrub, symbolizing new begin nings. A friend of ours has a wonderful family tradition where her grandmother would plant a new tree every time a grand child was born. 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

Reps request meeting with TCEQ

Reps request meeting with TCEQ

Editor’s Note: The following is a letter submitted by state legislators in opposition of a proposed mining operation in Burnet County. Sept. 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

Residents beware weather hazards

Residents beware weather hazards

The recent benefi - cial rainfall, while re - juvenating our lawns, also presented various hazards. Last Wednesday afternoon in Meadow lakes, multiple golfers in our community observed one of these hazards: lightning. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

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Gardeners promote pollinators for critical food production

Nestled along 1431 near The First Baptist Church of Kingsland, the colorful King’s Garden buzzes with pollinators and harvesters. A Highland Lakes Master Gardeners’ project, this is a “share” garden to help feed families in need. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

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Navigating the maze of obtaining voter ID

City of Meadowlakes In just 54 days, on Oct. 21, early voting be- gins in Texas. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

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Water group schedules anniversary fundraiser

The public (and golfers especially) are invited this year to Spicewood for Central Texas Water Coalition’s (CTWC) 9th Annual Golf Tournament. The fundraiser will be held at the exclusive Lake - cliff Golf Club, 11700 Ka hala Sunset Dr.,,in Spice- wood on Sept. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

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