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Women donned wild and creative outfits to match their table themes. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Purse Bingo 2025

. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM

Rick Edwards Day of Service volunteers Lynn Bishop, Stephanie Flower, Linda Jones, Patty Price and Pat Neal were ready to pitch in to complete a few projects for the local 365 Pet Connection facility.

Volunteers show up for Day of Service

Valentine’s Day was extra special for 365 Pet Connection as it was a lucky recipient of the Rick Edwards Day of Service. The nonprofit organization is a rescue facility for dogs located in Burnet County. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM

Highland Lakes CASI Chili Pod has sponsorships available for the 53rd Annual Howdy Roo cookoff. For the first time, the event will be held at Quarry Park in Granite Shoals. File photo

Howdy Roo looking for chili champs

Special to The Highlander For a traditional annual celebration with food, this year in memory of Ruby Ross, the CASI Regional Chili Championship known as Howdy Roo will be held May 2 and 3. The location for the 53rd annual event has changed this year from a Marble Falls park to Quarry Park at 2221 N Phillips RR in Granite Shoals. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Pictured, in ascending order, are: Cooper Despain Memorial board members Leslie Pilley and Jessica Coffey; Burnet County CRC site coordinator Trish Walker; and Texas Housing Foundation legal counsel Nick Audino. Contributed photo

CRC receives $10K from Shoot for Coop

The Burnet County Community Resource Center (CRC) received a generous $10,000 donation from Shoot for Coop, an organization dedicated to making a difference in the Hill Country in memory of Cooper Despain. The funds will support individuals and families in need, including providing transportation for elderly residents without family support—the “Orphaned Elderly”—to ensure they can attend vital medical appointments without worry. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Pictured are Angie Godfrey, in front, and Darla Wilhite, back right, owners of Reflections Day Spa and Salon, who earned the Outstanding Business Award last year, presented by Melody Yanniell and Susan Patten, back left and middle. Contributed photos

Children’s library, librarian serve as friends to community

We love our libraries and librarians. Anyone who visits the Kingsland Public Library already knows this, but Children’s Librarian April Puryear recently received “Favorite Librarian” recognition throughout Burnet and Llano counties. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

A group of Friends of the Marble Falls Library and other supporters gathered Feb. 12 to break ground for an extensive expansion project for the library's thrift store at 300 Ave. J. It is expected to take about a year to complete the $1.6 million addition. Beverly Walker/The Highlander

Library thrift store breaks ground on expansion project

A group of Friends of the Marble Falls Library and other supporters gathered Feb. 12 to break ground for an extensive expansion project for the library's thrift store at 300 Ave. J. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Andy Virdell, Mina Martin, Barbara Rosenberger and Teresa Gray flanked a depiction of The Hall Feb. 11 at Log Country Cove. Find related story on Page 1. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Winter Texans descend on Kingsland for fun feast

. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Contributed/ MFISD Hunter Holder, Jade Maynard, Ella Bray, Jaylee Sagebiel, Ines Ruiz, Hudson Brantley were selected for the All-State Choir.

MFISD students, staff receive accolades for excellent work

From pupils and personnel who exhibit leadership qualities to educators who inspire with creative programs, Marble Falls Independent School District produced several recipients of awards in February. Superintendent’s Award With the Superintendent’s Award, Marble Falls ISD Superintendent Jeff Gasaway and Colt Elementary Principal Melissa Fletcher recognized two exemplary Colt El- ementary students, Sky Laird and Derian Cervantez- Flores, for their exceptional leadership, character, and school contributions. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

Spicewood Christian Academy students learn some of the basics of the scientific method during Elementary Science. Contributed Photo

Spicewood Christian Academy builds spirits and minds

Spicewood Christian Academy believes that education is more than academics – it’s about nurturing relationships, inspiring growth, and equipping students to lead in every area of life. The campus, started in 2021, serves kindergarten through 12th grade. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

The Hill Country's Blenders are ready to sing love songs to your loved one with their annual Singing Valentines for only $75 per gram. Time slots are limited, so call 512755-4757 today to reserve your appointment with the Blenders, who will not only sing a song or two, they also bring a si...

Singing Valentines taking reservations

The Hill Country's Blenders are ready to sing love songs to your loved one with their annual Singing Valentines for only $75 per gram. Time slots are limited, so call 512755-4757 today to reserve your appointment with the Blenders, who will not only sing a song or two, they also bring a silk rose and will pose for a photo to commemorate the occasion. File photo 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Jennifer Hess enjoys working in pencil, ink, charcoal and oils and strives to capture the twinkle in the eye of her subjects. Contributed photo

Architect turns her creative skills into art

The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery artist of the month for February is Jennifer Hess. Originally from the Kansas City area, she now resides in Kingsland and has had a love for art and drawing since childhood. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Contributed photo The quilt titled Tranquility (88”x88”) was masterfully sewn by 30 experienced guild members who invested approxi mately 1,200 hours of their time, and guild member Leslie Sparks lovingly quilted Tranquility on her longarm quilting machine.

Tranquility will star at quilt guild anniversary

Highland Lakes Quilt Guild (HLQG) will celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary as part of the biennial Quilt Festival. The HLQG 2025 Quilt Festival, April 2526, stars a donation quilt titled Tranquility, made by 30 master quilters and lovingly quilted by January’s speaker Leslie Sparks. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

HLBWS members will hear a horticulturist and certified arborist present an overview of past drought condi- tions in Central Texas and the long-term ramifications it may have on tree health.

Drought affecting trees in Central Texas

In the Texas Hill Country, the drought’s effects on the environment are apparent, including a loss of drought-tolerant plants; deer grazing on deer-resistant plants; and trees that are in distress or appear to be dead. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Contributed photo The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls has announced its 2026 calendar photo contest. The mu- seum's theme this year is Waterscapes in Burnet and surrounding counties.

Museum calendar contest to highlight waterscapes

Time to start thinking about water. And pictures. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Addison Taylor made the Marble Falls Post 10376 proud when she won the VFW's statewide audio es - say prize of $10,000. Contributed photos

Local VFW entry earns Voice of Democracy award

The yearly statewide Veterans of Foreign Wars National Voice of Democracy Audio Essay results were recently announced at the VFW Department of Texas Mid Winter Conference held in Corpus Christi on Jan. 18. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

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