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Recent rains reset water levels for Lake Buchanan, Lake Travis

Recent rains reset water levels for Lake Buchanan, Lake Travis

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Texas Supreme Court rules on application of state religious services clause

The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has issued an opinion covering the scope of the Texas Religious Services Clause and the extent to which it applies to governmental actions that directly prohibit or limit religious services. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Timed with the official start of summer and the Fourth of July weekend, TxDOT's Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign overlaps with an increased law enforcement period. File photo

Campaign takes aim at DUI ahead of Independence Day

More than 1,000 people were killed in DUI-alcohol related crashes on Texas roads last year. To help highlight the real cost to families, friends and communities across the state, TxDOT is sharing stories from drunk driving offenders and survivors in an interactive exhibit. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

To Gov. Greg Abbott's delight, legislation addressing all seven of his emergency items passed the Legislature. Contributed/Brad Johnson

‘Best session I’ve ever had’: Abbott recaps 89th Legislature, hints at property tax crusade

Gov. Greg Abbott touted the 89th Texas Legislature’s passage of each of his seven 2025 emergency items in a wide-ranging roundtable discussion with media, during which he also stated he’s undecided on both a special session and a prospective veto of the state THC ban. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Event to highlight value of women veterans

Event to highlight value of women veterans

The State of Texas recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of Women Veterans in June each year. And a coalition of veterans’ service organizations here in Burnet are celebrating Texas women veterans right here in the Hill Country. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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AquaBoom’s 2025 Grand Marshal receives star treatment

Hafdis Gentry, who someone once called a “powerhouse” behind the scenes, received a surprise visit from balloon- carrying family and friends several weeks ago at Wakepoint in Kingsland. Awarding her the honor of serving as this year’s AquaBoom Grand Marshal caused many Hafdis tears and humble acceptance, but all who know her and the endless hours of volunteering in her community couldn’t imagine anyone more deserving of this recognition. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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

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