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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

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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

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

Joe Woolsey (left) will replace Steve Buchanan as the executive director of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce and the manager of the Visitor Center, 19611 E. Texas 29.

New leadership takes the helm at Lake Buchanan/Inks chamber

On Thursday, May 9, the Lake Buchanan/ Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce announced the retirement of Steve Buchanan as the executive director of the chamber and manager of the Visitor Center. Steve was awarded a plaque stating his lifetime membership in honor of his years of service to the chamber and work at the visitor center. 05/14/2024 02:57 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

Artist-members of the Highland Arts Guild & Gallery will instruct the children in a different art medium every day. Contributed photo

Art Guild offering free art classes to inspire kids

The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery will offer a unique opportunity for children to learn from working artists in a gallery setting. The 2024 Children’s Art Program is scheduled for the weeks of June 3-7 and June 17-21. 05/10/2024 02:54 AM

Participants of the Highland Lakes Teen Court program are pictured here at their recent awards banquet. Contributed photo

Coordinators offer accolades at Teen Court awards event

A group of local teenagers were recognized for their participation in the Highland Lakes Teen Court program recently. Scholarship recipients Aydan Ortis and Jeremiah Mosbey were among the celebrants at the Teen Court Banquet held April 29, at Lakeside Pavilion. 05/10/2024 02:54 AM

Jade Simon raised her hat for Trinity Frazier to apply more hairspray to keep her hat from flying off Saturday, May 4, at the Burnet County Rodeo Association 2024 Scholarship Pageant. See more photos on Page 14. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Rodeo scholarship pageant brings out the best

Jade Simon raised her hat for Trinity Frazier to apply more hairspray to keep her hat from flying off Saturday, May 4, at the Burnet County Rodeo Association 2024 Scholarship Pageant. See more photos on Page 14. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

Charla Cormier was among celebrity judges May 4-5 at the 52nd Annual Howdy-Roo CASI Chili Cook-off. Contributed photo

Howdy-Roo features food and full-service philanthropy

Charla Cormier was among celebrity judges May 4-5 at the 52nd Annual Howdy-Roo CASI Chili Cook-off. Contributed photo 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

Marble Falls Police Department Detective Scott Dulaney warned local seniors about the perils of Internet scams April 29, in the Marble Falls Public Library. Photo by Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Seniors beware of online scammers, detective warns

You may recall the song Oklahoma balladeer Woody Guthrie sang years ago. “As ‘round this world you travel, you’ll meet some funny men, some will rob with a six-gun, others with a fountain pen,” Guthrie sang in his tune entitled “Pretty Boy Floyd” about a desperate outlaw during the Great Depression. 05/03/2024 02:50 AM

Pictured, from left, are BCJ Chairman Eric Nichols, Kingsland resident Thomas Slavin, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier. Contributed photo

Kingsland man receives governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award

04/30/2024 01:15 PM

Janet Plentl of JaVibe Barn Quilts works with students Pamela Williams of Smithwick, Ladonna Crow of Burnet County, Jenny McCoy of Lampasas and Joy Frear of Marble Falls; they are representative the wide collection of local talents supporting the Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts. Beverly...

Kingsland House celebrates the old, readies for the new

Way back in the last century, the Highland Lakes Tourist Association started a Bluebonnet Craft Trail to encourage more tourism in the Hill Country. The first show was in August of 1968. 04/30/2024 02:48 AM

Lakeway's AKA Vocal Group show is set to dazzle with a thrilling tribute concert celebrating the music of Neil Sedaka and Carole King at the Hill Country Community Theatre. Contributed photo

Tribute concert to feature nostalgic artists from 1970s

AKA, the dynamic vocal show group based in Lakeway, is thrilled to announce an upcoming tribute concert honoring music legends Neil Sedaka and Carole King at the Hill Country Community Theatre. The performances will take place on May 4th at 7:30 p.m. and May 5th at 2:00 pm. 04/30/2024 02:48 AM

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