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Freedom Feast 2025 raises funds for men's recovery house

Freedom Feast 2025 raises funds for men's recovery house

06/24/2025 06:00 AM

Juneteenth event hosted in Westside Park Saturday

Juneteenth event hosted in Westside Park Saturday

06/20/2025 06:00 AM

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First responders arm themselves with spatulas for cookoff

Granite Shoals is hosting a first responders barbecue cookoff on June 20 and 21 across the Highland Lakes compete to see who serves up the best barbecue. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Fairgoers filled the exhibit hall, taking time to admire the wide variety of displays at the Burnet County Area Fair. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Fairgoers fill the exhibit hall

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The Diamond Days Van Halen Tribute Band rocked Johnson Park June 13, during the Marble Falls Summer Concert Series. The free live music concerts happen every Friday night through Aug. 8 in Johnson Park. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Summer Concert features Van Halen tribute band

06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Several members of the Halbert Unit praise team sung 'Great is Thy Faithfulness,' during the dedication of the new Joseph's Hammer Chapel in Burnet June 13. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Prison chapel celebration evokes praise, hope for inmates

“It is official now – God’s work is done.” Thus spoke Texas Department of Criminal Justice Chaplain Richard Cartwright during the ceremony dedicated to opening the new non-profit Joseph’s Hammer Chapel June 13 at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Ellen Halbert Unit for Women in Burnet at 800 Ellen Halbert Drive. Spontaneous shouts of “Praise God!” erupted from the audience after the remark by Cartwright, which he uttered before more than 250 attendees inside the main room of the new facility, which spreads over 8,000 square feet behind razor-wire. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Bill Luedecke applies all his horticultural knowledge and good taste while judging tomatoes for the Burnet County Fair. The public is invited to tour the event Friday and Saturday. Find more details Inside. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

A Fair amount of wonderful entries

Bill Luedecke applies all his horticultural knowledge and good taste while judging tomatoes for the Burnet County Area Fair. The public is invited to tour the event Friday and Saturday in the AgriLife Building in Burnet 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Veteran dance, tumble and cheer coaches Haley Booe (left) and Alyssa Caracheo have launched their program for youngsters throughout the Highland Lakes. Contributed photo

New dance team program springs into action

A new program with an eye on cultivating confidence and skill makes its debut in the Highland Lakes. Highland Lakes Elite (HLE) will offer dance, cheer and tumbling for young team members throughout the area. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Kari Beth Ringstaff judged the plants and flowers Thursday at the Burnet County Area Fair.

Burnet County Area Fair welcomes public to the festivities

Burnet County Area Fair invites residents to the fair this weekend. Participants are from Burnet County as well as adjacent counties (Bell, Blanco, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis and Williamson) to enter and participate in the Fair. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Pictured is Leon Berard in 1958 when he first met his wife, Lily.

Senior center revelers host 90th birthday party

On June 7, Leon Berard celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center. Originally from Fall River, Mass., Leon joined the U.S. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Arthur Ganung Jr., stood at his front door in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive in Marble Falls for the last time June 4 before his eviction.

Community comes to aid of evicted veteran

After spending his last night in his Marble Falls home June 3, 84-year-old Arthur “Art” Ganung Jr. pondered what he might do next. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Clay Club instructor Esther Jones recently greeted participants. Contributed photo

Buchanan gallery to host youth art academy

The Buchanan Art Gallery will offer as a community service project a free Youth Art Academy for children 10 to 13 years old. The five days of class will be held from Monday to Friday, June 23 to 27 from 10 a.m. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Natalie Pearson posed with her grandfather in front of their 1937 Buick Roadmaster entry. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

VFW hosts hottest ticket in town with cool cars

As schools let out thFrom staff reports The Marble Falls VFW 10367 Freedom Rally Car & Bike Show rolled into town on Saturday, June 7, filling 1001 Veterans Drive with a colorful showcase of cars, trucks, and bikes. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

A signature ride connected to Watertied can be seen parked at the business on Second Street in Marble Falls as well as on the waterways throughout the Highland Lakes.

Business in Marble Falls outfits you for an oasis

An outdoors water and sporting goods company is making a splash in Marble Falls. Ali Bosch, owner of Watertied, believes that waterborne experiences are healing, inspiring and connects us to each other and the community. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Rick Trevino, a local favorite, will be on stage tonight at the pavilion in Johnson Park. Contributed photo

Free concert series in the park starts tonight

The upcoming Marble Falls Summer Concert Series is scheduled on Friday nights from June 6 through Aug. 8 at Johnson Park, 230 Ave. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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