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Surrounded by just-arrived construction materials, the crew with Cecil Jackson Construction was in full swing Wednesday morning preparing the foundation for the floor trusses and walls of the African American Museum being built at 311 Ave. N. in Marble Falls. Photos by Beverly Walker/The H...

African American History Museum walls go up

Surrounded by just-arrived construction materials, the crew with Cecil Jackson Construction was in full swing Wednesday morning preparing the foundation for the floor trusses and walls of the African American Museum being built at 311 Ave. N. in Marble Falls. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM

From left, Coach Austin Silva, runner Tyler Hamblin, and Coach Chris Schrader savor the moment Hamblin was the only track and field state finalist this year. Contributed photos

Marble Falls ISD applauds great feats

Special to The Highlander The Marble Falls Board of Trustees meeting May 20 announced and honored the student winners at the recent competitions May 25. The students compet - ed in music, theater, visu al arts, esports, tennis and track. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Volunteers will be on hand to clean and beautify key areas such as this manmade pond at Inks Lake State Park on Saturday, June 8. Contributed photos

Roll up your sleeves for the Big Clean Up Day

The Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL) will be holding a Big Clean Up day on Saturday, June 8, and the public is invited join the fun. FOIL is a group of dedicated volunteers working to promote interest in the natural sciences and conservation. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Pictured, from left, are eSports state championship winners Coach Adam Ray, Reed Lewis, Jeremy Williams, Alex Turley, Linden Colwell, Jesse Jimenez and Renae Feller, who are part of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Contributed/MFISD

Students make virtual waves in eSports

Marble Falls ISD trustees applauded the incredible achievement of the inaugural eSports team, led by Coach Adam Ray and supported by Renae Feller with the ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) program, in winning the state championship. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Come to the Boogie at the Bay concert by boat or car and be ready to boogie to the lively Exit 505, a Kerrville band that plays a wide variety of music styles including bluegrass, country, rock, Texas swing and gospel with vocals and harmonies and superb instrumentation. Contributed photo

Bay Boogie concerts continue with Exit 505 Band

The Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance (HSBBA) presents on Wednesday, June 12, the Exit 505 Band; EXIT 505 is a Texas Hill Country band from the Kerrville area; they play a wide variety of music styles including bluegrass, country, rock, Texas swing and gospel with vocals and harmonies and superb instrumentation including guitar, bass, dobro, mandolin, violin, banjo, saxaphone, clarinet, ukelele, drums and more. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

From a nice, clean place to sleep and eat to a faithbased learning environment, Sarah's House will assist young women, during their pregnancy and after they give birth, to navigate the struggles of life. Contributed/Stennis Shotts

Sarah’s House promises unwavering commitment to unwed mothers

If children are a heritage from the Lord, they must be precious, of great value, and worth protecting. We often refer to the next generation when, in reality, we are referring to our children. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

The cast features: Jordan Jones -William Barfée; Jaylee Sagebiel - Olive Ostrovsky; Hunter Holder - Charlito "Chip" Tolentino; Cameron Newell - Leaf Coneybear; Avery Hoad - Logainne "Schwartzy" Schwartzandgrubenier; Janine Seale - Marcy Park; Hayden Holder - Mitch Mahoney; Richard Day - Vi...

HCCT to present hilarious, heartwarming musical comedy

Hill Country Community Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a Tony Awardwinning musical comedy that promises laughter, heartfelt moments, and a spellbinding experience for all. The show will run weekends from June 21 through July 7, 2024, at the Hill Country Community Theatre, located at 4003 FM 2147 West in Cottonwood Shores. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

Donald Wayne Thompson was named interim executive director of His Joshua House, a faith-based program in Kingsland for men overcoming addiction. Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography

Recovery house leader offers empathy to men with a purpose

In a world where addiction can often seem insurmountable, there exists a beacon of hope nestled within the Kingsland community—a men’s 12-step spiritual-based recovery house, His Joshua House. This sanctuary, wholly sustained by the generosity of donations, the unwavering support of the community, and the dedicated efforts of volunteers, offers a transformative path to recovery. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM

Spicewood Elementary School celebrated with a field day, which included colorful outdoor activities. School was dismissed for summer break on May 23. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Aug. 14. Contributed

School's out for summer

Spicewood Elementary School celebrated end of the school year with a field day, which included colorful outdoor activities. School was dismissed for summer break on May 23. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Aug. 14. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM

Burnet County Area Fair returns on June 5 at the AgriLife Auditorium. The fair is open to the public on June 7-8, with presentations, an ice cream crank-off and cooking demonstrations and, of course, displays of entries. Contributed

Momentum building for registrants in the Burnet County Area Fair

The Burnet County Area Fair is held annually on the second weekend in June at the Burnet County Agri-Life Auditorium and adjoining campus, located at 607 N. Vandeveer Street in Burnet. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM

Volunteers helped clean up nature paths in the past at Inks Lake State Park on Park Road 4 in Burnet County. For another event, park officials are offering free entry, cold drinks and lunch for attendees at the Big Clean Up coordinated by Friends of Inks Lake on Saturday, June 8. Contribut...

FOIL to host state park cleanup day, volunteers welcome

The Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL) will be holding a Big Clean Up day on Saturday, June 8, and the public is invited join the fun. FOIL is a group of dedicated volunteers working to promote interest in the natural sciences and conservation. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM

MFHS choir members will participate in the Texas Music Educators Association conference in February 2025. Only eight high school choirs were selected. Contributed photo

MFHS choir earns spot at 2025 conference to display their talent

The Marble Falls High School choir has been selected to perform at TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) conference in Feb 2025. The TMEA selection involves choirs submitting three or more pieces of music that have recorded in live concerts. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM

Genieve McDonald was the Junior Youth winner of the Ice Cream Crank Off scoops tastings of her Strawberry Cream at last year's Burnet Area County Area Fair. File photos

Area fair ready to accept Ice Cream Crank-Off contestants

fitting location for an oldfashioned, homemade ice cream competition. If you make a delectable ice cream, the 2024 Fair Committee wants you to enter for a chance to win an award and a year's worth of bragging rights. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

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Lakeshore Library to host Healthy Aging Fair

Lakeshore Library, 7346 RR 261 in Buchanan Dam, will be the site for the Llano Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the Community Resource Centers of Texas, Inc. to partner up and present a Healthy Aging Fair. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

'Oliver' was a winter hit from the past at Hill Country Community Theatre. This season 'A Christmas Story' will be a much-anticipated holiday performance at the venue. Contributed photo

Hill Country Community Theatre unveils season lineup

Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 39th Season lineup, promising audiences an extraordinary array of performances that will captivate, entertain, and inspire. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

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