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Juneteenth celebration to share significance, culture and hairstyle history

Juneteenth celebration to share significance, culture and hairstyle history

Juneteenth will be celebrated next week at St. Frederick Baptist Church, 301 Ave. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM

Music on Main is on the menu tonight Texas singer, songwriter and musician Wake Eastman is scheduled to play the Friday concert tonight, June 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Old Oak Square, 305 Main Street in Marble Falls. Contributed photo

Music on Main announces tonight's performer

The soothing sounds of music talent will continue on the Old Oak Square in Downtown Marble Falls. Performers will delight audiences at the venue at 305 Main St., compliments of Music on Main. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM

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Home values hold but interest rates have just about doubled

City of Meadowlakes A sizable handful of residents have reported to me that their home valuations have remained flat from those assessed in 2023. That comes as no shock (well a little) given that interest rates are where they are. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM

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Bonds rating gives Meadowlakes a boost for better interest rates

City of Meadowlakes Standard & Poor’s released their preliminary and final ratings for the city, and rated Meadowlakes at AA-. This is great news because a rating in the AA category places the city in a lower interest rate classification when we sell the bonds on June 18. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

The Marble Falls Animal Control Facility, 100 Avenue L, has halted intakes in light of an area-wide distemper outbreak. Contributed photo

Distemper outbreaks pauses dog pound intakes

Special to The Highlander In response to the news of a confirmed case of distemper in the area, the city of Marble Falls Animal Control Facility has temporarily suspended all intake and adoptions for two weeks. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

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CTEC district meeting in Kingsland, election coming up

On Monday, June 10, at the Kingsland Community Center, located at 3451 Rose Hill Drive, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) will be hosting the CTEC District 4 Llano County annual meeting. The annual meeting is normally held in Llano at the high school. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

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Lake levels continue to rise thanks to recent rains

City of Meadowlakes The water level in Lake Buchanan has risen to 72% as of Tuesday (May 28) compared to its May 1 level of 48%. Lake Travis’ level has not seen a similar ascent. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

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Companion gardening: what do we plant with what

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association has announced their upcoming speaker for the Green Thumb Program. The presentation is scheduled from 2 p.m. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

Danny Brooks will be live on Saturday, June 1, on stage at Old Oak Square in downtown Marble Falls. Contributed photos

Music on Main soothing sounds of June lineup announced

Expect music and more music on the Old Oak Square in Downtown Marble Falls at 305 Main St., compliments of Music on Main. The free concert schedule for June has been announced. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

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Local idyllic 300-acre ranch a haven for quality beef producer

The United States is the world’s largest beef consumer and the world’s largest beef producer. Texas, with approximately 4.3 million cows, has the largest number of beef cows. Most consumers purchase their meats in the local grocery store, with a small number buying from specialized markets and even fewer directly from a cattle ranch. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM

Donating your old vehicle can help raise funds to open the second floor of the Falls on the Colorado Museum (the Old Granite School building). Contributed photo

Old cars, boats can help restore Falls museum

Your old boat or vehicle can help restore the Falls on the Colorado Museum, which is housed in the Old Granite School Building at 2001 Broadway. The museum will soon open its second floor to exhibits for the first time since taking over the building in 2010. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

Public asked to comment on draft of 2024 State Flood Plan

Public asked to comment on draft of 2024 State Flood Plan

Public meeting scheduled for May 30; Comment period ends June 17 Special to The Highlander The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has posted the Draft 2024 State Flood Plan for a public comment period open now through June 17. The plan provides the first comprehensive statewide assessment of flood risk and brings together the findings of 15 regional flood plans, as well as legislative and floodplain management recommendations, to guide state, regional, and local flood control policy. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

The Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Burnet Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting for Inman's BBQ, 707 Sixth St. in Marble Falls, on May 17. Photos by Barbara Rosenberger/The Highlander

Business Spotlight

May 17 the Burnet Chamber of Commerce together with the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Inman’s BBQ, 707 Sixth St. in Marble Falls, with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

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'Keep 'em Out, Get 'em Out!' Our Pledge for Animal Welfare

365 Pet Connection 365 Pet Connection is a 501c3 animal rescue organization that has been in operation in Burnet and Llano counties since September 2013. Many of you have probably not heard of us as we are a small organization and not a brickand-mortar shelter. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

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Wet weather, new councilors welcome but not webworms

The rains that passed through recently are a welcome relief, regardless of whether they are a temporary relief or the start of a turnaround. It is helpful to put this into prospective. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

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