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Star Republican Women Gayla Bowen, Yuki Graves and Karen-Calderson Schweitzer were participants in the Cottonwood Shores Health Care Fair April 26. Contributed photos

Community turns out for Cottonwood Shores healthcare fair

The first Cottonwood Health Care Fair was a great success, blessed with perfect weather and a wonderful community turnout. Over 40 vendors participated, offering a wide range of health and fitness services, food pantries, pet services, local first responder departments and other resources and information to attendees. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM

(Front row) Professor Vanessa Fanelli, wearing sunglasses, joins Benini, center, with her second semester Italian class from the University of Texas, after a tour of Museo Benini and the sculpture trail. Contributed/Sam Frances

Benini Museo hosts UT Italian class students

Museo Benini was loud recently with the Italian language, songs and laughter as the second semester Italian language class from the University of Texas toured the museum and sculpture trails, with their professor Milanese Vanessa Fanelli. “It was such a good experience for the students to tour the artwork at the museum and at the same time actually hear and practice the language they are studying,” professor Fanelli said. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM

St. Paul's Pastor Fr. Brad Schoeberle, C.S.P., presented the 2025 Hecker Award for service to her parish and community to longtime St. Paul's parishioner and

St. Paul’s parishioner receives National Service Award

Longtime Horseshoe Bay resident and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church parishioner Lois Girten has received the prestigious Spirit of Hecker Award for her exemplary willingness to serve others in both her parish and the broader community. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM

Photos by Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Charlie Alexander of Kerrville was among the crew April 30 preparing the MayFest carnival in Johnson Park in Marble Falls. The traveling midway, which coincides with FiestaJAM in the park, is going on today, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3..

MayFest carnival coming to town May, 2-3

MayFest is happening in conjunction with FiestaJam, live music in Johnson Park May 2-3. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM

Raffle winner Shelby Huffman high-fived for the cause April 26 during the Wags to Riches Hill Country Humane Society fundraiser at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Wags to Riches raises $170K to help save animals

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The music group AKA will appear on the stage at the Hill Country Theatre May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. Contributed photo

High-energy country comes to local theater

Get ready for a boot-stompin’ high-energy night of pure country entertainment as AKA brings their all-new show, “AKA Goes Country,” to the Hill Country Community Theatre real soon. This toe-tappin’ celebration of classic and contemporary country hits takes the stage Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The music festival, co-hosted by john Arthur martinez (left), is a full-blown cultural experience that's free, fam - ily-friendly and filled with unforgettable performances. Contributed photo

FiestaJAM 2025 to celebrate Americana, Texas roots songwriters

This spring, the Hill Country is set to come alive with the sounds of country, Americana, and Texas roots music as FiestaJAM returns to Marble Falls from May 1-3, 2025. Set against the scenic backdrop of Johnson Park Amphitheatre, this three-day celebration is more than a music festival – it’s a full-blown cultural experience that’s free, family-friendly, and filled with unforgettable 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The Pregnancy and Life Center will hold a fundraiser with the Copperhead Creek Shooting Club hosting a Sporting Clay event Saturday, April 26.

Life Center fundraiser this Saturday, April 26

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Auctioneer Nick Gonzalez livened the evening as items landed in the hands of donors to help raise money for Burnet County Friends of NRA. Find more photo on Page 8. Contributed photo

Friends of NRA fundraiser deliveres grant checks

. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

Guests of the Kiwanis Club of the Highland Lakes in Marble Falls, left to right, were Scott Sroufe, RRC director, Office of Public Engagement with Bob White, Drew Claes, and Rafael Navas, RRC Public Outreach manager. The group presented a program about the Railroad Commission of Texas. Con...

Kiwanis host Railroad Commission

As part of its ongoing commitment to public engagement across the state, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) recently met with the Kiwanis Club of Highland Lakes in Marble Falls to support their mission of community service and youth engagement. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

AKA will entertain with a toe-tappin’ celebration of classic and contemporary country hits takes the stage Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

High-energy country comes to local theater

Get ready for a boot-stompin’ high-energy night of pure country entertainment as AKA brings their all-new show, “AKA Goes Country,” to the Hill Country Community Theatre real soon. This toe-tappin’ celebration of classic and contemporary country hits takes the stage Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Tourles

How to use herbs to heal the body and soul

Local herbalist Stephanie Tourles will talk about Texas herbs during her presentation, Common Medicinal Herbs in the Texas Hill Country: Cultivating & Wildcrafting, to the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society Thursday, 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

VetRide, a door-to-door service, involves drivers staying on location at the veteran's clinic destination and offers wheelchair accessibility that have been most helpful to the riders. Contributed photo

VetRide has vans ready for vets

VetRide is a no-cost, door-to-door transportation service, funded through a Texas Veterans Commission grant as well as donations from organizations, churches and individuals. Since 2010, VetRide has provided rides for veterans, their spouse and/ or widows who reside in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Pictured, from left, are Falls Career High School students Isaiah Bedell and Breeanna Paulk (front, center) with Falls Career High Principal Clark Fields. The Marble Falls ISD Board of Trustees is pictured in the background. Contributed/MFISD

Marble Falls ISD celebrates students, staff

Marble Falls ISD recognized outstanding students and staff who exemplify the district’s mission to love every child and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential. Superintendent’s Awards The Superintendent Award was presented to two remarkable students from Falls Career High School, Breeanna Paulk and Isaiah Bedell, whose perseverance and character stood out among their peers. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Timothy Salinas (right) concentrated on creating an artistic effect April 12 at Family Art Day, during the 2025 Paint the Town Art Festival. Volunteer Lynn Erickson and participant Zaiden Smith admired his work. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Color Me Creative

From historic storefronts and idyllic park scenes to classic cars and breathtaking views, artists demonstrated their talents on canvas throughout the week of April 6. Susan Mericle of Granite Shoals was among 80 artists who participated in the art festival, which featured a Pop-Up Gallery April 10-12 at Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

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