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Clay Club instructor Esther Jones recently greeted participants. Contributed photo

Buchanan gallery to host youth art academy

The Buchanan Art Gallery will offer as a community service project a free Youth Art Academy for children 10 to 13 years old. The five days of class will be held from Monday to Friday, June 23 to 27 from 10 a.m. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Arthur Ganung Jr., stood at his front door in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive in Marble Falls for the last time June 4 before his eviction.

Community comes to aid of evicted veteran

After spending his last night in his Marble Falls home June 3, 84-year-old Arthur “Art” Ganung Jr. pondered what he might do next. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Contributed photo Pictured, front row from left, are Elizabeth Hethera, Jennifer Schuetz, Madison Owens, Jennifer Busby, Nichole Ritchie, Emily Mendoza, Kate Jackson and Nichole Tryba; and back row from left, are AshLee Schoepf, Mariah Aguilar, Liz Dickson, Etta Pearl Torns, Crystal Perez,...

Service League awards $65K in scholarships

Highland Lakes Service League awarded scholarships totaling $65,935 to the following deserving women • Mariah Aguilar attends Colorado Technical University majoring in business administration. She works full time and volunteers at Spicewood Elementary and at the ARK of Highland Lakes. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Kim Kankel, the new president/CEO of the Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, shook hands with Jarrod Metzgar, the outgoing president/ CEO of the area chamber. Contributed photo

Leader with business roots to guide chamber

The Marble Falls/ Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has tapped a dynamic and active member of the community to take over the helm of the organization. After eight years with the local chamber as the president and chief executive officer, Jarrod Metzgar has taken a job back in his hometown of Waco. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Rick Trevino, a local favorite, will be on stage tonight at the pavilion in Johnson Park. Contributed photo

Free concert series in the park starts tonight

The upcoming Marble Falls Summer Concert Series is scheduled on Friday nights from June 6 through Aug. 8 at Johnson Park, 230 Ave. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Pictured, from left, are Lilly Parker of Marble Falls High School; Korina Forsberg and Kylie Ridner of Blanco High School; Rice Thomas of Llano High School; and Coy Kelso (Supplemental Scholarship Winner) of Llano High School. Contributed photo

UT Exes announce scholarships for outstanding seniors

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Exes held its annual Scholarship Recipient Reception on May 14 at River City Grille in Marble Falls. This year, the chapter awarded $12,000 to six seniors from four area high schools. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Top scholars earn education funds

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Burnet County fair welcomes neighboring counties

Burnet County Area Fair invites citizens in Burnet County as well as adjacent counties (Bell, Blanco, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis and Williamson) to enter and participate. This year’s theme is “No Time Like Fair Time.” The Burnet County Area Fair is open to the public Friday through Saturday, June 13 and 14, at 607 N. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Contributed photo Elevate Education – Thursday, Nov. 13 at Horseshoe Bay Resort – is a ritzy affair that pampers participants.

Buy tickets to ‘Elevate Education’

The Marble Falls Education Foundation is proud to announce the return of its signature event, Elevate Education, happening Thursday, Nov. 13, at Horseshoe Bay Resort. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

His Joshua House Director Donald Wayne Thompson welcomes clients to the new ly-renovated recovery home for men in Kingsland. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Faith-based recovery house for men transforms lives

His Joshua House, the faith-based men’s recovery home in Kingsland, recently completed major renovations that have transformed both the size and atmosphere of the facility, allowing them to serve even more men seeking sobriety and a new life. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Everyone dressed in 1940s attire and military uniforms and danced to 1940s music provided by the Jazz Daddies from Austin. Contributed photos

Youngsters learn history with a dance celebration

It was all happening at the Highland Lakes Squadron hangar at the Burnet Municipal Airport May 8. The Regents School of Austin brought their eighth-grade class out to experience a Hangar Dance as might have been held during the WWII era. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

Contributed photo The event features original paintings, Giclee canvas prints at a 20% discount, posters, quilts and art quilts as well as Ira Kennedy fabric panels.

Studio exhibit features couple’s art

Ira and Kathy Kennedy will hold their 4th Annual Open House, Studio Exhibit & Sale Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

If you have plants, seeds, garden equipment you'd like to sell or trade with other gardeners, reserve a spot and set your own prices. Bring a few things or a truckload.

Gardening event set in Granite Shoals

There is no charge to participate in a Community Plant and Garden Event Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at 4007 Valley View Lane in Granite Shoals. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

Pictured, from left, are: PEC External Relations Representative Beth Koennecke; Highland Lakes Elementary School Principal Suzie Neuenschwander; Jessica Aguilar, pre-kindergarten teacher at Highland Lakes Elementary School; PEC Community Outreach Specialist Mikayla Herron; and Highland Lak...

Co-op puts ‘Spotlight’ on brightest local educators

Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is recognizing educators across the coop’s service area for going above and beyond, and for making a difference in their students’ lives. 05/27/2025 04:25 AM

File photos Children ages 9-13 are invited to a summer arts program hosted by the Highland Art Guild & Gallery of Marble Falls which begins in June.

Art guild offers summer creativity for kids

The Highland Art Guild & Gallery of Marble Falls has announced they will offer an upcoming Children’s Art Program during the weeks of June 16-20 and June 23-27. The day will start at 10 a.m. 05/27/2025 04:25 AM

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