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Natural Pest Control: 15 plants to keep insects at bay

Master’s Garden As we approach the end of July, insects like mosquitoes, flies, aphids, and gnats continue to be a nuisance in our gardens and outdoor spaces. Instead of reaching for chemical repellents, consider these 15 plants that naturally keep pesky insects away. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM

Little Hopper is one of the rescues to be transported in an area to find a new home. Contributed photos

Volunteers load Fireplug Freeway on the road to rescue

In a collaborative effort that embodies compassion and community spirit, 365 Pet Connection and rescue partner Saving Shelter Strays from Bandera have been rescuing and transporting pets together for several years. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM

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Officials predict more weather-related power outages

Experts say widespread outages such as that caused in July by Hurricane Beryl, and in recent years by other weatherrelated events, are likely to continue in the future because the state’s massive power grid is unprepared for severe weather events, according to the Texas Tribune. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM

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Free breakfast and lunch at MFISD to continue

Marble Falls Independent School District will continue to offer breakfast and lunch free on all campuses during the upcoming 2024-25 school year through the Community Eligibility Program under the National School Lunch Program. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM

HC 100 Club serves families like the Mezas Cristina and little Mia Isabella. The late Burnet police officer Jose Meza died of a heart ailment in 2019. Contributed photo

100 Club fortifies mission to care for first responder families

A hero is someone who willingly places the needs of others above their own safety. They are ordinary people who do extraordinary things despite insurmountable obstacles. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM

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Discover a hidden gem (or fossil!) at Nightengale Archaeological Center

Kingsland Chamber of Commerce One of Kingsland’s best kept secrets is the Nightengale Archaeological Center at 1010 Circle Drive. Check it out at the free Open House on Saturday, Aug. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM

Llano County library lawsuit stalls, again

Llano County library lawsuit stalls, again

A lawsuit filed by seven Llano County library patrons against the county, the library system and the library board is going back to square one before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM

Marble Falls ISD preps for 2025 bond request

Marble Falls ISD preps for 2025 bond request

Marble Falls ISD trustees took another step Monday toward an expected request next year for bond money by agreeing to contract with an Austin firm that helps districts build bond programs. That contract is with Pfluger Architects, which “provides school districts bond planning, master planning, programming, architecture, interior design, and contract administration services,” according to its website. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM

Council considers dissolving public improvement district

Council considers dissolving public improvement district

Marble Falls City Council looked and sounded wary during its recent meeting, as one key financial representa tive presented a petition to dissolve the Thousand Oaks Public Improvement District. Next, after the district is dissolved, return to square one and “recreate” the area. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM

Annie and Tony Wooten guide clients through the loss of a pet at Pet Passages. Contributed photos

Local business brings dignity to families who lose pets

Losing a family pet is a traumatic experience. For Scott and Julie Wilbeck, losing their family’s beloved dog Roxanne helped them see the need for a service in the Highland Lakes area that would enable families to say goodbye with dignity in a warm and caring environment. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

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Summer gardens can provide outstanding flavors

As the summer heat intensifies our gardens come alive with vibrant colors and juicy flavors. Watermelons, in particular, thrive in our region's warm temperatures and long growing season. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

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Probe coming into power outages on storm-ravaged coast

More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

This undated photograph is of the guards at Granite Mountain Quarry taken in front of the convict quarters in background. Contributed photo/Austin History Center

Did the convicts working at the Granite Mountain Quarry live in a cave?

From 1885 to 1887, more than 300 convicts labored at the Granite Mountain Quarry, cutting stone for the new Texas State Capitol building. An early photograph of visitors to the quarry shows a group of individuals at the entrance of a purported cave used to house the convicts. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

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Learn about the benefits of bugs in your garden

“Bugs Every Gardener Should Know” is the title of Molly Keck’s presentation at the Marble Falls Public Library Thursday, August 15, from 2-3 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. The library is located at 101 Main St. in Marble Falls. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Momentum building for spiritual fellowship geared for area women

Momentum building for spiritual fellowship geared for area women

A free event called Come Together will be held July 27 at the Burnet Community Center, 401 East Jackson St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

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