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From left, The Helping Center administrative assistant Carol Hall, Rotarian Gil Jones, The Helping Center board president Paul King and Executive Director Sam Pearce gathered for a $1,000 check pre sentation recently made possible by the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club. Contributed photo

Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club assists food pantry

Upon learning that the Marble Falls Helping Center was having difficulties due to increasing families and individuals needing food assistance and rapidly growing costs, the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club felt a call to assist. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Timothy Salinas (right) concentrated on creating an artistic effect April 12 at Family Art Day, during the 2025 Paint the Town Art Festival. Volunteer Lynn Erickson and participant Zaiden Smith admired his work. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Color Me Creative

From historic storefronts and idyllic park scenes to classic cars and breathtaking views, artists demonstrated their talents on canvas throughout the week of April 6. Susan Mericle of Granite Shoals was among 80 artists who participated in the art festival, which featured a Pop-Up Gallery April 10-12 at Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Pictured, from left, are Falls Career High School students Isaiah Bedell and Breeanna Paulk (front, center) with Falls Career High Principal Clark Fields. The Marble Falls ISD Board of Trustees is pictured in the background. Contributed/MFISD

Marble Falls ISD celebrates students, staff

Marble Falls ISD recognized outstanding students and staff who exemplify the district’s mission to love every child and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential. Superintendent’s Awards The Superintendent Award was presented to two remarkable students from Falls Career High School, Breeanna Paulk and Isaiah Bedell, whose perseverance and character stood out among their peers. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

VetRide, a door-to-door service, involves drivers staying on location at the veteran's clinic destination and offers wheelchair accessibility that have been most helpful to the riders. Contributed photo

VetRide has vans ready for vets

VetRide is a no-cost, door-to-door transportation service, funded through a Texas Veterans Commission grant as well as donations from organizations, churches and individuals. Since 2010, VetRide has provided rides for veterans, their spouse and/ or widows who reside in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Alt Text forBrayson Hambrick demonstrated the hay bale toss game April 5, during the Marble Falls FFA Fest. Find more photos on Page 12. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Image

Families have fun at FFA Fest

Brayson Hambrick demonstrated the hay bale toss game April 5, during the Marble Falls FFA Fest. Find more photos on Page 12. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Buddy Woodward greeted Bob Linder before the show started April 6, Horseshoe Bay Cultural Enrichment program featuring the Kingston Trio.

The Kingston Trio entertains in Horseshoe Bay

. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

The Marble Falls Monarchs Special Olympics basketball team recently won a bronze medal during a tournament in San Marcos. From left, Coach Luke Bailey, Team Booster Phong Nguyen, players Santos Morales, Devin Copus, Jaden Lizcano, Taylor Johnson, Daniel Pugh, Peldar Stogsdill, Coach Fallan...

Marble Falls Special Olympics squad shines at tourney

The Marble Falls Monarchs recently earned a bronze medal after taking part in the challenging Special Olympics basketball competition in San Marcos hosted by Texas State University at the Jowers Center. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Resort readies for 11th annual balloon festival

Horseshoe Bay Resort is poised to take the guest experience to new heights, ensuring every visit is filled with unforgettable moments in a truly breathtaking setting. One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year returns Easter Weekend (April 18-20). 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Marble Falls High School FFA participants include, back row from left, Tate Carson, Travis Lutz, Tyler Belk; and front row from left, Reed Kanka, Hailey Duty, Kenley Virdell, Adyson Floyd, Kaydee Smith, and Abigail Boucher.

Community invited to celebrate FFA kids

The FFA Fest will take place on Saturday, April 5, in the Marble Falls High School visitors parking lot, 2101 Mustang Dr. (There is a working plan B for rainy weather.) All the fun will be happening from 11 a.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography After their baptism through Young-Lives at Hill Country Fellowship, participants draped in towels posed with their bibles and certificates March 24.

YoungLives baptismal event heals the spirit

On Monday, March 24, at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet, a powerful and transformative event took place – the baptism of young parents involved in YoungLives. What began as a simple vision turned into a night of profound faith, renewal and celebration. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

Little Harmony Kennedy (left) and Davina Torres painted granite at the 2022 GraniteFest. More family-friendly activities are on tap for this Saturday's event in Granite Shoals. File photo

GraniteFest to host family activities

Quarry Park in Granite Shoals will come alive with a day of live music, family activities, a carnival, vendor booths, first responder vehicle tours and more on Saturday, March 22. The celebration kicks off at 9 a.m. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

In 2024, Braedon Barnhill performed at the Bluebonnet Festival proving he is never too big to play to a hometown crowd. File photo/Ralph Arvesen Photography

Marble Falls musician signs with Valory Music

Marble Falls native and Texas country artist Braedon Barnhill recently celebrated his official signing with The Valory Music Co. at one of Austin’s acclaimed listening rooms, Saxon Pub. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

Burnet County Rodeo Association royalty — Sweetheart Aria Parks, Princess Baylee Steele and Duchess Addison Steele – helped V.P. Brent Nichols, left, and President Cody Orman, right, preside over the banquet held in Burnet March 8. Contributed photos

Burnet rodeo group celebrated 59 years with a banquet

The Burnet County Rodeo Association held its 59th Annual Banquet on March 8, 2025, with a wonderful dinner to celebrate in style. Two people, Dean Dukes and Shane Schilling, were awarded Lifetime Memberships. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

Desiree Lavigne introduced Dancer, a Great Horned Owl to an attentive crowd. She has been rehabbing and training raptors for 12 years. Contributed photos

HLBWS features live raptors at next meeting

Society Thursday, Coming soon to Burnet – a live raptor presentation. Join the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower April 3, for an engaging presentation featuring live raptors led by dedicated wildlife rehabilitators. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

NextGen Eagles were present at the 33rd Bluebonnet Air Show held in Burnet March 16. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

NextGen Eagles were present at the 33rd Bluebonnet Air Show held in Burnet

. 03/18/2025 03:41 AM

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