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Community will miss housing foundation outgoing leader
Community will miss housing foundation outgoing leader
Dear Editor; A wonderful leader of Texas Housing Foundation, Mark Mayfield, will be missed. Mark has spent time, energy and many hours in helping a number of communities develop affordable housing. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Jeff Shabram
HLP Publisher announces retirement
A team-builder, seasoned newspaper man and digital media maestro has announced his retirement from Highland Lakes Publishing (HLP). “It has been an honor and privilege to be part of the Highland Lakes Publishing team serving as Publisher,” Shabram said. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
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Meadowlakes pool closes for season, Lifelong Learning next
City of Meadowlakes As the city of Meadowlakes announced earlier this week, the swimming pool will close for the remainder of the season. Last week, swimmers reported that gunite chunks were flaking off the pool leaving sharp fragments on the bottom and sides that could potentially be a danger to swimmers. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
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Naturalist wants to adjust your attitude about Texas flies
agree, but science tells us – flies are an important part of our ecosystem. They’re pollinators and some species even mimic bees. Highland Lakes Master Everyone may not want to Naturalist, journalist and photographer, Sheryl Smith-Rodgers, wants to change your attitude about the pesky insects. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
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Planning can ease garden work in relentless summer
August in Central Texas can be a challenging time for gardeners. The summer heat is relentless, and it often feels like the sun is competing to see how much energy it can drain from every living thing. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
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Momentum building for Kingsland's Taste Highland Lakes
The Highland Lakes community has created a widespread reputation as being abundant with natural resources and Texas charm. Planning is underway with vendor openings are available for Taste Highland Lakes festival. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
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Master’s Garden
Harvesting herbs means gathering the usable parts of the plant, like leaves, stems, flowers, or roots, when they're at their peak flavor, aroma, and potency. The way you harvest depends on the type of herb and how it grows. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM
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Welcome awakening of summer rain from dormant brown to vibrant green
Have you ever wondered why your lawn transforms from a dull brown to a vibrant green after a summer rain? Let’s dive into the fascinating reasons behind this phenomenon! Water, Nutrients, and Relief from Heat Stress Firstly, rain brings much-needed water to the soil, reviving grass that’s been stressed by drought. This hydration, combined with the dissolution of nutrients in the soil, gives your lawn a nutrient boost. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
The proposed roadway will be 3.68 miles, stretching from RM 1431 at a point between Marble Falls and Granite Shoals to RM 2147 in the city of Cottonwood. File rendering
TxDOT invites community to Wirtz road bridge public meeting
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Burnet County will host a public meeting for the Wirtz Dam Road project. No formal presentation is planned and community members are invited to come, provide feedback and go at their convenience. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
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Significant rainfall brings relief to drought conditions
It has been a while since we last saw the floodgates in operation on the Highland Lakes chain of lakes. One photo shows one floodgate opened July 24 on Starke Dam. The LCRA has indicated that they are opening up to three floodgates at Starke before the flood waters have passed; only one floodgate was partially opened on the Wirtz Dam. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
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Teeing up for a worthy cause; School's around the corner
The Kingsland Beautification Golf Tournament, the chamber's annual fundraiser to help improve the local community park, will be at the Legends Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsors, prizes and volunteers are needed. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
All the Buzz Jessica Murray, assistant librarian at the Oakalla Library, is pictured here at the hive of bees on the grounds of the venue. Contributed/ Jesse Pratt
Honey bees take Texas by storm
A few weeks ago an article appeared in the Killeen Daily Herald about Texas becoming the nation’s top beekeeping state. Mention was made in the article about a new Texas law created in 2012 that made it possible for people, even with small tracts of land, to get a property tax cut for keeping bees. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
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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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