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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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10/10/2024 05:14 PM
The First Methodist Church annual Garage Sale is one of the largest in central Texas. If you need it – you can probably find it this Friday and Saturday at the church's gymnasium (across the street from H-E-B). Contributed photo
Turning treasure into charity at a church garage sale
The First Methodist Church annual Garage Sale is one of the largest in central Texas. If you need it – you can probably find it this Friday and Saturday at the church's gymnasium (across the street from H-E-B). 10/08/2024 04:59 AM
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
102-year-old Herbert Parsons and his daughter Georgia were congratulated by Mayor pro tem Craig Magerkurth, who awarded the Granite Mesa resident the key to the city of Marble Falls Sept. 26. Contributed Photo
102-year-old receives Key to the City
102-year-old Herbert Parsons and his daughter Georgia were congratulated by Mayor pro tem Craig Magerkurth, who awarded the Granite Mesa resident the key to the city of Marble Falls Sept. 26. 10/01/2024 04:45 AM
Spicewood tradition Hobo Stew to raise money for center fundraiser
Spicewood tradition Hobo Stew to raise money for center fundraiser
Special to The Highlander The Spicewood Com - munity Center is having its annual Hobo Stew fundraiser starting at 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024. There will be a Cake Walk and Hobo Stew with cornbread, iced tea and dessert. We will serve until we run out of stew. Cakes are welcome for the Cake Walk. This is a Spicewood tradition as the event has been going on for over 40 years. The annual fundraiser is open to everyone. We suggest you arrive early to enjoy chatting with your neighbors and meet new people that have moved into the area. The Spicewood Com - munity Center was for - merly known as the Old Spicewood School House is located at 7901 CR 404. The center is used by the Spicewood 4-H, Spice - wood Lions Club, prop - erty owners' association meetings, family reunions, class reunions, weddings and related events and is near the Baptist Church in downtown Spicewood. 10/01/2024 04:45 AM
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