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Contributed photo Josh Francois was one of the 11 volunteers for the Texas Ramp Project, a group which builds ramps to houses so folks with mobility issues can enter and leave.

Access ramp for disabled resident inspires gratitude

“All you need is a willingness to help others and a teachable spirit,” according to Don Barlow. Barlow, a local coordinator with Texas Ramp Project (TRP), referenced what it takes to volunteer for a group which helps build ramps for mobility- challenged residents. 12/17/2024 04:44 AM

Granite Shoals residents Gail and Robert Monroe prepared for the Granite Shoals Christmas Golf Cart Parade. Find more photos on Page 8 Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Christmas On Parade in Granite Shoals

Granite Shoals residents Gail and Robert Monroe prepared for the Granite Shoals Christmas Golf Cart Parade. Find more photos on Page 8 Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

The charming and heartfelt musical is set in 1947 and follows a mother trying her best to give her kids a magical Christmas. Contributed photo

Christmas musical by FBC to delight this season

The First Baptist Church of Marble Falls, 901 Ventana Dr., will perform “The Christmas Post” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-7. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

Laura Reven's fourth-graders turned out to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) from the PEC crew visiting Colt Elementary in Marble Falls. Contributed photos

PEC crew sparks interest of Colt Elementary kids

A Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) crew visited Colt Elementary School in Marble Falls for their annual STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Day. PEC journeyworker Justin Ferry and lineworker Apprentice Colton Davidson spoke to fourthgrade students about their job and helped them use the rope to raise items up to the top of the bucket. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

The homes are located within a two-block area on Sixth and Seventh streets east of U.S. 281 and can be visited in any order. File photo

Historic homes tour pays homage to Christmas past

The Falls on the Colorado Museum invites the community to attend the annual Christmas Home Tour of historic houses Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4-7 p.m. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

Granite Shoals Fire Department assists with collection of donated toys for the Christmas Outreach effort. Pictured, from left, are Lt. Joshua Nugent, Nick Mokry, Nick Ballard and Lt. David Short. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

All hands on deck for Christmas Outreach campaign

Police and fire crews in Granite Shoals are in the final push to assist with a community-wide toy drive. The annual Operation Outreach Fill the Boat fundraiser runs through Nov. 30. Toy donations can be dropped off in parked boats at the Granite Shoals Police Depart - ment, 410 N. Phillips Ranch Rd. and the Gran - ite Shoals Fire Depart - ment, 8410 RM 1431. Applications to be eligible for toys can be found at Highland Lakes Elementary, at RR 1431 and H.A. Barnett Road in Granite Shoals; Texas Food Stamp Office, 1406 Resource Parkway in Mar - ble Falls; and The Helping Center, 1016 Broadway in Marble Falls. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

U.S. Army veteran Herbert Parsons and his daughter Georgia Parsons of Spice - wood enjoy the 'Hidden Heroes' Veterans Day celebration in Marble Falls at the Granite Mesa Center. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

‘Hidden Heroes’ honors nursing home veterans

Every year, the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard commissions and enlists thousands of men and women who serve America honorably. Days before our time, many American airmen, sailors and sol - diers made the ultimate sacrifice. Many others who survive must cope with different challenges as they grow older. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

Danger in the Wild - flowers by Bill Weekley was 2nd runner up.

HC Alliance announces 2024 Photo Contest winners

The Texas Hill Coun - try is a beautiful region filled with diverse wild - life, clear springs, sprawl - ing rural landscapes, his - toric towns, and some of the starriest night skies in the country. With a rapidly growing population and increasing development coming into the region, many of these special qualities are at risk of being lost. Each year the Hill Country Alliance (HCA) holds a photo contest encourag - 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

This work by Jeremy Sema is an example of impressionistic watercolor, the subject of a free demonstration at the Highland Arts Guild and Gallery, 318 Main Street in Marble Falls.

Highland Arts Guild offers free art demonstration

11/18/2024 03:48 PM

At the International Lineman's Rodeo, winning apprentice, Zack Gough, represented the utility and the community as a top finisher. Contributed photo

PEC Rodeo Team Competes at International Lineman’s Rodeo

Training at the Peder - nales Electric Coopera - tive Safety and Technical Training Center located in Marble Falls is paying off. On Oct. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

The St. Paul the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 15365 in Horseshoe Bay has received two awards from the Supreme Council located in New Haven, Connecticut. The council received the Father Givney Award for achieving their membership goals in Fiscal Year 2023-24 as well as the Columbian...

Knights receive awards

The St. Paul the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 15365 in Horseshoe Bay has received two awards from the Supreme Council located in New Haven, Connecticut. The council received the Father Givney Award for achieving their membership goals in Fiscal Year 2023-24 as well as the Columbian Award for all of its charita- ble programs conducted during that same time pe- riod. Receiving the awards for the Horseshoe Bay Council from District Deputy Gary Reeves (left) is Grand Knight Homer Ahr. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

Not only did Adilyn win Queen in her division with the title of Texas' Universal Beauty but she also came home with Model of the Year and Miss Photogenic. Contributed photos

Local beauty wins top crown at pageant

Special to The Highlander On Sunday, Oct. 27, 11-year-old Adilyn Smiles from Sunrise Beach com - peted in the Our Little Miss Texas State Schol - arship Pageant in Bastrop. From the time she was 6, this little girl's dream was to win the coveted robe and scepter and reign with a group of girls who she could become sisters with. Not only did she win Queen in her division with the title of Texas' Univer - sal Beauty but she also came home with Model of the Year and Miss Photo genic. She currently holds every title from the local Aqua Boom pageant here in Kingsland where she began her pageant journey at just 1 year old. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

The city of Marble Falls will host a tree lighting ceremony and outdoor Christmas movie screening at 6 p.m. tonight, Nov. 8, at Harmony Park at Third and Main. Staff photo

Downtown Marble Falls Christmas Tree Lighting

11/08/2024 03:28 PM

Mackie Price was honored with the Spotlight on Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to the annual Battle of the Cans food drive. 12,138 items were donated to help The Helping Center support local families. Contributed/MFISD

District honors outstanding educators, students

The Marble Falls In - dependent School Dis - trict Board of Trustees celebrated an array of achievements and dedi - cated individuals in Octo - ber, highlighting the com - mitment and community impact of staff, students, and teachers across the district. 11/08/2024 04:19 AM

The Highland Arts Guild Fall Show is this weekend, Nov. 8-10. The gallery is located at 318 Main Street.

Highland Arts Guild holds raffle for Fall Festival

Marble Falls' High - land Arts Guild &Gal - lery will showcase new art pieces featuring 80 local artists for the Fall Show this weekend, Nov. 8-10. 11/08/2024 04:19 AM

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