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Contributed photo Hobo Stew and Cake Walk will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. in Spicewood. The building in the background, Spicewood Community Center, will benefit from the fundraiser.

Hobo Stew fundraiser is a 40-year tradition

Games, food, and a cake walk are planned for the Spicewood Community Center’s annual Hobo Stew and Cake Walk fundraiser. The event will be held at 5 p.m. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Council cuts down canopy tree proposal

Council cuts down canopy tree proposal

Marble Falls City Council recently issued clear direction to assist the progress of critical commercial development south of City Hall. During its Oct. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

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Marble Falls ISD’s VATRE: A Community-driven solution to budget deficits

As school districts across Texas face grow- ing financial challenges, Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD) has taken a proactive approach to address its budget shortfalls. With rising operational costs, insuffi cient state funding, and the expiration of federal relief dollars, MFISD has called for a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on November 5, 2024. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Residents young and old got a glimpse of how pioneers lived during Fort Croghan Day Oct. 12. Find more photos on Page 2B. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Residents young and old got a glimpse of how pioneers lived during Fort Croghan Day Oct.

Residents young and old got a glimpse of how pioneers lived during Fort Croghan Day Oct. 12. Find more photos on Page 2B. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

The community will gather Oct. 26 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes, 1601 S. Water (U.S. 281) at 6 p.m. in Burnet for the annual Rifles, Racks and Deer Tracks fundraiser. File photo

Sportsman’s banquet to benefit abused children

On Oct. 26, the 11th Annual Rifles, Racks and Deer Tracks 11th sportsman’s banquet will bene- fit the Hill Country Chil dren’s Advocacy Center. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Pictured, Oct. 24, are: volunteer Carissa Harmon, Marble Falls council members Lauren Haltom and Karlee Hubble and Assistant Fire Chief Coy Guenter. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

‘Pinktoberfest’ for cancer awareness is underway in Marble Falls

Pink Out is a huge community involvement, like a block party for Marble Falls. Supported by the Marble Falls Fire Rescue, participants meet Oct. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

Contributed photo The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Alamo plaque on the Burnet County Court house South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

Public invited to unveiling of Alamo plaque at courthouse

The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis ‘Victory or Death’ plaque commemo- rating the sacrifices made at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 on the Burnet County Courthouse South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

‘Taste Highland Lakes’ raises $10,000 for local school

‘Taste Highland Lakes’ raises $10,000 for local school

The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center hosted its second annual "Taste Highland Lakes" festival on Sept. 28, and Kingsland Public Char- ter School benefited from the event’s success. Fri- day, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m., 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

Aydann Martinez stood with Scooby amongst the gang for Mystery on Main Oct. 12 presented by Ms Lollipop's. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Zoinks! Mystery on Main attracts visitors to downtown

Aydann Martinez stood with Scooby amongst the gang for Mystery on Main Oct. 12. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

Festivities started Thursday in the Lakeside Pavilion at Lakeside Park in Marble

Jammin’ this weekend at the songwriters event

This annual Fiesta-JAM festival, Oct. 1012, kicks off this week with a talent-packed lineup. 10/11/2024 02:01 AM

The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Alamo plaque on the Burnet County Courthouse South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

Public invited to unveiling of Alamo plaque at courthouse

The public is cordially invited to the dedication and unveiling of the Lieutenant Colonel William Barrett Travis ‘Victory or Death’ plaque commemorating the sacrifices made at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 on the Burnet County Courthouse South Lawn, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 512-756-5400 or email smccormick@burnetcontytexas. org. 10/11/2024 02:01 AM

The project also will include an upgraded baptismal font, a reconciliation room, a dedicated sacristy with room for vesting, ramps to replace stairs on both sides of the center aisle, new lighting and audio/visual systems, and new carpeting and paint throughout. Contributed rendering

St. Paul’s launches $4.5 million Capital Campaign

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bay this weekend is launching its Building for Our Future Capital Campaign to fund a $4.5 million expansion that will add 4,700 square feet to the church facility and 90 parking places on its campus. 10/11/2024 02:01 AM

Past participants, pictured here in Washington D.C., include Henry Vanicek, Julio Correa, Jake McAnelly Manas Singh, Reagan Hutchinson, Campbell Harkness, Carson Reinarz, Gigi Muniu, Audrey Staker and Nithila Karthi. Contributed photo

PEC urges students to apply for DC trip

Participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Tour program is a decades-long tradition for Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). Since 1966, the cooperative has selected students to attend the trip of a lifetime in Washington, D.C. 10/11/2024 02:01 AM

On Saturday, Oct. 12, participants can collect clue words to unscramble a mystery sentence and win Scooby snacks, hosted by Ms Lollipop Parties Fun and Gifts, 208 Main St.

Follow clues downtown at Scooby scavenger hunt

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Left, Advent Health Wound Care representative Angela Roberts confers with Right at Home representative Anna Rose during the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center Annual Health Fair Oct. 4, at the Center. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Senior Center health event enjoys fair turnout in Marble Falls

The Marble Falls Senior Activity Center offered many enthusiastic locals refreshments and encouraged them to express and seek answers to various health concerns during its recent Annual Health Fair. Representatives from more than 20 physical care agencies provided vital medical information to more than 100 attendees – most of them senior citizens – Oct 4 at the Marble Falls center, 618 Avenue L. 10/08/2024 04:59 AM

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