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Photos submitted to the Falls on the Colorado Museum 2026 calendar contest are now on display in the Madolyn Frasier Room. To vote, buy tickets for $1 each ($5 minimum) and place tickets in the envelopes attached to the photos you think are best. Contributed photo

Vote now for 2026 calendar photos at Falls Museum

Your vote counts in deciding which Hill Country water-themed photographs will be featured in The Falls on the Colorado Museum’s 2026 calendar. In-person voting continues through July 5 in the museum at 2001 Broadway in Marble Falls. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

The Consumer Decision Making team advancing to the national competition are, from left to right, Connor Mc-Donald, Klein Stanley, Christopher Clayton and Liam McDonald. Contributed photo

4-H teams achieve triple victory at State Roundup

The Burnet County 4-H program proudly announces a remarkable achievement at the 2025 Texas 4-H State Roundup, where three of its teams secured state championships in their respective contests: Consumer Decision Making, Photography Judging, and Indoor Rifle. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Technologyfocused laws to shake-up the digital economy

Technologyfocused laws to shake-up the digital economy

In an ever-evolving digital environment, the Texas Legislature took proactive measures during the 89th Legislative Session to pass bills that will work to regulate and oversee the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology within the state. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

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Dropping the stones, searching within

Those who have never experienced an addiction can seem unsympathetic and uncaring. Why? There are several reasons, like thinking that self-inflicting destruction does not deserve compassion, or maybe it’s the arrogance of thinking they themselves would never be so blind as to let something like that happen to them. I feel the greater consideration would be, “is becoming captured in the dependency of a chemical more offensive to God than any other type of obsessive attraction or dependence?” Is drug addiction more of a sin than the addiction of overeating, pornography, alcohol, anger, exaggerating, or gambling. Many in today’s world have even developed a dependency associated with social media. So, why is it easier to discriminate and have prejudice against another addict than for example, someone who lies or cheats on their taxes? Maybe for some, it’s easier to condemn someone that in their denial is considered higher on the list of intentional destructive behavior. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Auditions announced for ‘Young Frankenstein’

Auditions announced for ‘Young Frankenstein’

The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming fall production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein: The Musical,” a monstrously funny musical comedy based on the cult classic film. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

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PEC voting deadline approaches June 13

Pedernales Electric Cooperative members in districts 4 and 5 may vote in the Cooperative’s Board of Director Election through June 13, at 5 p.m. This year, eight members are running for two director positions. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

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Commissioner assists with property fraud alert program

Llano County implemented a Property Fraud Alert Program a few years ago. This email is a reminder of this program for those who have not yet registered to protect their property ownership. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Each year, a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, pictured here at the Llano County Courthouse, will read aloud the founding documents the week of Independence Day. File photo

Public invited to reading of founding documents in public square

Citizens in the tri-county area are invited to hear the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights read Thursday, the day before the Fourth of July. To honor America and the freedoms we all enjoy, members of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association will gather across the State of Texas in some of the 254 counties for a formal reading of the founding documents. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

PEC seeks nominations for transformer award

PEC seeks nominations for transformer award

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is seeking nominations for its new Community Transformer Award, which recognizes individuals who are making remarkable contributions in their community. PEC will recognize the winners at the October 2025 board meeting and will celebrate them with a ceremony and by planting a tree in their honor. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Utility co-op members beware of phone scammers

Utility co-op members beware of phone scammers

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is warning its members to stay alert of phone scams. Some PEC members have reported scammers impersonating PEC employees and phone numbers, asking for payment, and threatening disconnection for past-due balances. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Chamber launches alliance for business women

Chamber launches alliance for business women

The Marble Falls Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official launch of ABLe (Alliance of Business Leaders), a dynamic new group designed to empower, elevate, encourage, and educate women across the Highland Lakes business community. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Jarrod Metzgar, right, the outgoing president/CEO of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area chamber welcomed Kim Kankel, who will take over his duties June 16. Contributed photo

Business community welcomes new chamber CEO

The Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Kankel as its new president/ CEO, effective June 16, 2025. Kandel brings a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and public engagement, coupled with a deep passion for the people and potential of the Highland Lakes area. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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Federal, state retirement plans subject to revisions

Both houses of the State Legislature adjourned Monday sine die (without a future date being designated). That could mean that there will be no special session this year, which we have seen all too often in recent sessions. The main accomplishments have been discussed here in recent weeks including $1 billion/year in water funding for 20 years, a property tax break that includes a $200,000 homestead exemption for seniors, and $8.5 billion for teacher pay raises, operating expenses, campus safety, special education, etc. The $8.5 billion for schools and teachers has been praised by the state’s School Board Association and the state’s PTA organization. Within that school funding bill, $4.2 billion is reserved for teacher pay increases, the largest in state history. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Contributed photo The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery's artist of the month is Chris Eagle Feather Hill, whose artistic works in acrylics and jewelry reflect her Jicarilla Apache and southwestern heritage.

Artist with Apache roots works in acrylic

The Highland Arts Guild and Gallery’s artist of the month of June is Chris Eagle Feather Hill. Born and raised in Odessa, Hill is an active member of the Jicarilla Apache people. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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Workforce Network offers free electrician training

The Workforce Network Inc. in Marble Falls will offer career opportunities with an Electrician Apprenticeship Training Program for working apprentices and new applicants to the trade. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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