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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 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
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
'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
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
YMCA of the Highland Lakes announces summer camp programs for all ages
YMCA of the Highland Lakes is thrilled to announce its exciting lineup of outdoor activities for this year’s summer camp, promising a season filled with adventure, learning, and fun for kids of all ages.
05/14/2024 02:57 AM
Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament to benefit 'Learn for Life' program
Special to The Highlander The Helping Center’s “Learn for Life” Education Program is pleased to announce that for a second year it is the beneficiary of the springtime Mah Jongg Tournament. Held on April 23, the tournament hosted 120 players from locations throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond.
05/14/2024 02:57 AM
Know the Difference: Straight line winds versus tornadoes
beneficial rainfall. We may be in for another round of storms this week.
05/14/2024 02:57 AM
Granite Shoals makes some charter changes
Granite Shoals voters passed 17 propositions on the May 4 ballot. According to the Burnet County Elections Office, the vast majority of them passed with high percentages in favor, including a 1% sales and use tax. The rest primarily offered updates to the city charter with the only close votes involving the city secretary’s role as it applies to evaluations and job duties. The following are preliminary results in lieu of canvassing:
05/07/2024 02:52 AM
In sickness and health, Christ is interceding on your behalf
Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my son-in-law about him being from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day when something will go wrong. As a minister, I’ve seen my share of sickness and pain and it hurts me to see someone suffer.
05/07/2024 02:52 AM
Local herbalist will explore medicinal potential of local plants
The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society will meet Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main St. An educational presentation will follow a 30-minute chapter business meeting.
05/07/2024 02:52 AM
Horseshoe Bay to celebrate Drinking Water Week
The city of Horseshoe Bay joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5-11 this year, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities.
05/07/2024 02:52 AM
Marble Falls ISD to offer free summer meals
Marble Falls ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. Highland Lakes Elementary, Marble Falls Elementary, and Marble Falls High School will be distribution sites for summer meals.
05/07/2024 02:52 AM
Federal government acquires more Texas land, including at Balcones
05/01/2024 04:23 PM
High-end electrical users could strain grid
The growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for a massive buildup of power transmission lines in the future.
04/30/2024 02:48 AM
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