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Contributed photo The quilt titled Tranquility (88”x88”) was masterfully sewn by 30 experienced guild members who invested approxi mately 1,200 hours of their time, and guild member Leslie Sparks lovingly quilted Tranquility on her longarm quilting machine.

Tranquility will star at quilt guild anniversary

Highland Lakes Quilt Guild (HLQG) will celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary as part of the biennial Quilt Festival. The HLQG 2025 Quilt Festival, April 2526, stars a donation quilt titled Tranquility, made by 30 master quilters and lovingly quilted by January’s speaker Leslie Sparks. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

HLBWS members will hear a horticulturist and certified arborist present an overview of past drought condi- tions in Central Texas and the long-term ramifications it may have on tree health.

Drought affecting trees in Central Texas

In the Texas Hill Country, the drought’s effects on the environment are apparent, including a loss of drought-tolerant plants; deer grazing on deer-resistant plants; and trees that are in distress or appear to be dead. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Contributed photo The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls has announced its 2026 calendar photo contest. The mu- seum's theme this year is Waterscapes in Burnet and surrounding counties.

Museum calendar contest to highlight waterscapes

Time to start thinking about water. And pictures. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Addison Taylor made the Marble Falls Post 10376 proud when she won the VFW's statewide audio es - say prize of $10,000. Contributed photos

Local VFW entry earns Voice of Democracy award

The yearly statewide Veterans of Foreign Wars National Voice of Democracy Audio Essay results were recently announced at the VFW Department of Texas Mid Winter Conference held in Corpus Christi on Jan. 18. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

To raise funds for scholarships and other needs, the Highland Lakes Service League will serve up a great meal Jan. 25, and give out men's and women's prizes, conduct live and silent auction, card games, rodeo and vacation raffles and a wine pull all in one night at the Burnet YMCA. Contrib...

Last week to get seated for the Chow Down

Saturday, Jan. 25, The Highland Lakes Service League will hold its annual Chuck Wagon Chow Down Dinner and Auction fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. Ticketed guests will enjoy a barbecue dinner provided by Pok-e-Jo’s with live music by Billy Scott. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

Pictured from right to left are the newly installed board members of the Highland Lakes Art Guild and Gallery's: Paulette Blake, president; Paul Butcher, first vice president; Dale Stout, second vice president; Evelyn Acosta-Cone, third vice president; Donna Curtis, secretary; and Michele...

New arts guild board ready for vibrant new year

The Highland Arts Guild installed a new board with an eye on an active and creative 2025. New board members are: Paulette Blake, president; Paul Butcher, first vice president; Dale Stout, second vice president; Evelyn Acosta-Cone, third vice president; Donna Curtis, secretary; Michele Kennedy, gallery treasurer; and Jane Price, guild treasurer. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

Jeff Hall and Kristi Stavrou will be out front on stage with the Square Grooves Band Friday night at Spicewood Vineyards to help fundraise for the new library building. The event is from 6-9 p.m. and the vineyard is located at 1419 Co Rd 409. Contributed photo

Library hosts groovy band to raise building funds

The Spicewood Community Library’s fundraiser, “Building for the Future: 2025,” is scheduled to be held tonight, Friday, Jan. 17, at Spicewood Vineyards. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Theatre production to feature jazzy tale

Theatre production to feature jazzy tale

The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)proudly presents “Count It All Joy,” a captivating one-woman show by acclaimed songwriter and scriptwriter Linda Kaufman. This special event will take place Saturday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Event organizer (left) Teresa Gray, Grissom Insurance, joins Hafdis Gentry, volunteer, to sort the potluck buffet.

Snow birds enjoy food, fellowship at Kingsland venue

Boat Town, 1538 RR 2900, is hosting “Murals and Merlot” on Thursday, Jan. 23, 6 to 9 p.m. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Chaplain Mark Cartwright and Warden Amanda Simpson check out the progress of the new chapel at

Prison chapel project making progress

Ellen Halbert Drive has a story behind the name. It winds its way around the Airport and Burnet Rodeo grounds, cuts through cedar patches and eventually comes to an abrupt end at a place which most people in our community never see. This dead-end compound with imposing razor wire fences represents a new beginning for thousands of women across the state. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

Ballerinas Grace and Lily Carpenter moved from stage to ring Jan. 9 for the Llano County Livestock Show at John L. Kuykendall Event Center. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Llano County Livestock Show

Ballerinas Grace and Lily Carpenter moved from stage to ring Jan. 9 for the Llano County Livestock Show at John L. Kuykendall Event Center. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

Contributed photo Francie Dix formed Dix Services in 1983 as a training and consulting firm. Mike Brittain is the founder of Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance which is now a community- owned entity. They are pictured here at Brit- tain's birth day party in 2024.

Community invited to recognize instrumental couple

The Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance (HSBBA) has scheduled the Celebration of Mike Brittain and Francie Dix at the Horseshoe Bay City Council Chambers for Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. The couple was instrumental in the creation of HSBBA. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

The date for the CASA Boots & BBQ fundraiser is Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Horse - shoe Bay Resort Granite Ballroom (located inside Hotel Tower), from 6 to 10 p.m. Contributed photo

CASA launches ticket sales for Boots & BBQ

CASA for the Highland Lakes announces the date of its largest fundraiser, Boots & BBQ. The date is Saturday, Feb. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

Marci Rice has been drawing and painting from a very young age. Her work is featured at the Highland Arts Gallery in Marble Falls. Contributed photo

Artist captures serene scenes with acrylics, oil

The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery is happy to present our January Artist of the month, Marci Rice. Rice is a native Texan from Waco. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

Auditions for ‘Steel Magnolias’ scheduled

Auditions for ‘Steel Magnolias’ scheduled

Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is thrilled to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias,” the beloved comedy- drama set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan 19, at 2 p.m. at the theater at 4003 W FM 2147, in Cottonwood Shores. Directed by guest director Betty Hukill, Steel Magnolias is a heartwarming and poignant story about friendship, resilience, and the power of community. The play captures the lives of six strong, spirited women as they navigate love, loss, and laughter in a setting as charming as it is familiar. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

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