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Stamp of Approval
Helping Center worker Lynn McDowell and Executive Director Sam Pearce were among those who sorted out the 9,500 pounds of food collected by postal workers on Stamp Out Hunger Day. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM
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CPR device will strengthen Cassie response
The Cassie Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will purchase a new automated external CPR device to enable responders to deliver high-quality, continuous resuscitation efforts in cardiac emergencies, thanks to a $19,543 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM
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LCRA awards $19K grant to Sunrise Beach VFD
The Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department soon will construct a medevac emergency landing pad at Sandy Park, thanks to a $19,857 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,965 in matching funds from the department, will facilitate construction of a much-needed landing pad for medevac helicopters to land and pick up patients in Sunrise Beach Village. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM
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Gardens start to show off as spring rain tapers
Master’s Garden May brings a glorious crescendo of color, fragrance and growth to our gardens. With spring rains tapering off and summer heat on the horizon, this is a pivotal time for planting, pruning, harvesting, and preparing. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM
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Meadowlakes City staff to finalize community center plans
City of Meadowlakes The Meadowlakes City staff, architects, and engineers will meet this coming week to go over 90% plans for the Meadowlakes Community Center in order to finalize changes and accurately estimate costs before continuing on to the bidding process. A ceremony honoring Jose “Trini” Solorzano will take place on Wednesday, May 21st at 5pm near the monument at the #1 tee area. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM
Community theater will celebrate 40th anniversary
Community theater will celebrate 40th anniversary
The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary Season, a landmark milestone marking four decades of live theatre, community connection, and unforgettable storytelling. The theatre bills it as “A Yearlong Celebration of Theatre Magic!” 05/16/2025 04:18 AM
TTU-HL highlights myriad of programs
TTU-HL highlights myriad of programs
Texas Tech Highland Lakes reported to the Marble Falls EDC on May 7, highlighting the innovative programming and community resources offered through the Marble Falls campus, programming that has long been supported by the EDC. 05/13/2025 04:16 AM
Contributed photo A first for the Kingsland Chamber, Nickel Game Night will debut Tuesday, May 13.
Kingsland business to host nickel game night
Round up your friends and join the community on Tuesday, May 13, for the first “Tuesday Nickel Game Night” at the Potato Shack, 736 RR 2900 in, Kingsland. Owner Robin Tippens will teach the game to novices like me. 05/13/2025 04:16 AM
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Texas governor signs voucher bill into law
Capital Highlights Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported. 05/13/2025 04:16 AM
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May is American Stroke Awareness Month
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. One in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime. 05/13/2025 04:16 AM
A funnel cloud loomed over an area in Burnet County between Briggs and Liberty Hill May 1, bringing rain and wind damage. Contributed photo
Storm season rears its head in Burnet
Just as residents began picking up the pieces from a storm May 1, torrential rain swept through Burnet County May 5 and 6, dumping several inches onto the area. Despite the recent thunderstorm, the bulk of reported damage came from the early weather event, officials described. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Hundreds of Chicago Cubs fans braved chilly weather April 26 at Wrigley Field as they watched their team battle the Philadelphia Phillies.
First Wrigley Field visit revives baseball passion
Recently, I crossed another one off my bucket list. I visited Wrigley Field in Chicago, hallowed ground encased inside a veritable major league baseball palace. Wrigley opened in 1914, when Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States. It is located at 1060 Addison Avenue, near the Chicago Transit Authority elevated train station, the same address used fraudulently by two mischievous musicians in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers, featuring Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
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Community center project schematics taking shape
City of Meadowlakes The Meadowlakes Community Center plans are in the process of being finalized by architects and engineers. By the end of May a 90% construction document set for the community center should be completed. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
File photo Freedom Feast features silent and live auc - tions for firearms and mer - chandise as well as brisket, pork, sau - sage and more.
Freedom Feast to benefit recovery house
For the eighth year, His Joshua House will host its annual Freedom Feast Dinner and Auction June 21, from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, at a new location, 3435 RR 1431 W. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Deadline extended for calendar contest
Deadline extended for calendar contest
Marble Falls, Texas— The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls is extending the deadline for entries to its 2026 calendar photo contest. The new deadline is June 2 to submit “Waterscape” pictures taken in the Highland Lakes. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM
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