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The second an nual Taste Highland Lakes is on Sept. 28 at the Legends Commu nity, 105 Rangeway Circle in Kingsland. File photos

Momentum building for Taste of Highland Lakes

The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is hosting its second annual “Taste Highland Lakes” festival with delectable samples from the area’s food, beverage and spirits. The event is on Sept. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

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Library system anniversary event welcomes public

The Burnet County Library System will cele - brate its 75th anniversary. The facilities include Herman Brown Free Li brary in Burnet, Marble Falls Public Library, Bertram Library and Spice- wood Library. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

Pictured from left are: Jeanette Pickard, Marble Falls Rotary President Russell Sander, Gail Teegarden, Carolyn Alexander, Pam Parsons, Barbara Van Tassel, Melinda Wheeler, Rotary member Michael Hussey, Debbie Pridgeon, Allie Bennett, Allen Laughlin, Rotary Grant and Giving Committee Chair...

Rotary presents grant to Wesley Respite Center

Marble Falls Rotary Club presented the Wesley Respite Center a generous grant to the director, Allie Bennett, on behalf of the center. The theme for the day was "fishing." The vol unteers and participants fished for sea creatures with a fishing pole and line with a magnet on the end. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM

Library film series comes to a close

Library film series comes to a close

The “World’s Greatest Natural Icons" film se ries at Lakeshore Library wraps up this Friday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

The public has a chance to vote for their favorite photographs of animals and wild - flowers at Falls on the Colorado Museum. Contributed/Nancy Ebeling

Public to pick best of museum photo contest entries

Special to The Highlander Falls on the Colorado Museum will showcase “Central Texas in Focus: Animals and Wild- flowers Photo Contest Exhibit” with stunning photographs captured by photographers from across the region. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM

These young men, Marble Falls High School's Varsity Men's Choir, placed fourth in the Small School Choir category at the 2024 Next Level Performances Virtual Contest this summer.

MFHS varsity choirs win state champion recognition

Under the direction of Bryce Gage, the Marble Falls High School (MFHS) choirs have achieved remarkable success at The Next Level Performances Virtual Contest, held from May through July 2024. This prestigious event, sponsored by Next Level Initiatives and Perform America, saw high school choirs from across the state competing for top honors. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM

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Aaron Watson headlined the Summer Concert Series Saturday, Aug. 10, at Johnson Park.

Mackenzie Moser signed hearts to Aaron Watson while her father Quinn held her at the Summer Concert Series Saturday, Aug. 10, at Johnson Park. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM

Featured as this month's 'Crafter of the Month,' Paula Coffman showed one of her Bug-out Bags at the Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts. Contributed photo

Bug-out bags could come in handy

The Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts is proud to present the featured crafter of the month, Paula Coffman. This artist brings interesting new crafts to the house including “bugout bags” and even doggie “bug-out bags.” She also has a variety of leather items that are must-see. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM

Anson McDonald went for a swim during the End of Summer Pool Party July 25 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. Find more photos on Page 9 Martelle Luedeceke/ Luedecke Photography

Summer bash at the Y draws a crowd

Special to The Highlander Friends at the Highland Lakes YMCA threw an end-of-summer bash which attracted families from throughout the area. The well-attended event July 25 included a pool party and splash pad access with other activities which motivated attendees to play hard for quite the workout. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

The public will get their first peek at the Marble Falls Mustangs Aug. 4, during Midnight Madness. Contributed/Ralph Arvesen

Summer midnight event to usher in football season

Everyone in the community is invited to join the Marble Falls Mustang Football program for Midnight Madness on Aug. 5 from midnight to 2 a.m. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Maddox Mott, a Marble Falls High School freshman, finished at #192 bowling in the United States Bowling Conference held in Detroit July 15. Contributed photos

Marble Falls high schooler bowls them over in Detroit

The 2024 Junior Gold Championship Bowling Tournament in Detroit, Mich. was hosted by the USBC (United States Bowling Conference) and the Junior Gold Industry Partners – Brunswick, Dexter, Hammer, IAM Bowling, Kegek, Lanetalk, Motiv, Storm, and Bowler’s Ed. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Contributed/PEC Marble Falls journeyworkers took home second place in the Overall Journeyman category at the Texas Lineman's Rodeo. Pictured, from left, are Marble Falls Journeyworkers Tyler Horn, Marshall Verette and Justin Ferry.

Marble Falls PEC team scores big wins at lineworkers rodeo

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) lineworkers competed against the best in the state at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, bringing home first and second places in the Overall Journeyman category. The rodeo took place July 18-20 at Nolte Island Park near Seguin. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

Symon Hajjar of Hot Toast Music entertained youngsters with whimsical music.

Library program inspires children with music, dance

The Bertram Library was the site of a great musical adventure this past week with Mr. Symon (Symon Hajjar) of Hot Toast Music Company making an appearance to the delight of many youngsters. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

Marla Ripperda is a FOIL volunteer who has assisted with art in the park at Inks Lake State Park. FIle photos

Volunteer Fair to train and educate about Inks Lake State Park

Inks Lake State Park is affectionately known as the “Gem of the Texas Hill Country,” and a local group invites the public to join them in preserving its natural beauty and vitality. Inks Lake State Park, in collaboration with the Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL), is pleased to announce its inaugural Volunteer Fair. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

S. Bradley Greenhaw rode Red River during the Ranch Bronc event Saturday evening at the Marble Falls Rodeo. Find more photos on Pages 2 and 3. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography

S. Bradley Greenhaw rode Red River during the Ranch Bronc event Saturday evening at the Marble Falls Rodeo. Find more photos on Pages 2 and 3. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography 07/23/2024 04:00 AM

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