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Runoff early voting May 20-24

Runoff early voting May 20-24

The local runoff election in Burnet County features two races – the tax assessor- collector and county commissioner – for the May 28 election. Early voting is open 7 a.m. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Marble Falls secures new water supply

Marble Falls secures new water supply

Marble Falls City Council recently accepted transfer of a deed from the Ellison Roper Land Corporation and other parties to the city, effectively giving Marble Falls residents access to an additional groundwater resource. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

A view of Lake Buchanan just off FM 2341 May 15 offers a look at rising water levels from recent rain. Connie Swinney/ The Highlander

Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis

For the past two weeks, scattered thunderstorms have dumped from 1-5 inches of rain with each event in areas throughout the Highland Lakes. “The level of Lake Buchanan is expected to slowly rise within a range of 1,003 'It’s important to remember that although lake levels are up a bit, our water supply reservoirs remain stressed by the ongoing drought.' — John Hofmann LCRA Vice President of Water - 1,004 feet msl over the next several days,” John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water, told The Highlander. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Eric Bullard loaded his equipment May 15 to prepare to head home after spending the day on Lake Buchanan. He welcomed the rise in lake levels but found the water murky and choppy. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels

Eric Bullard traveled from Killeen May 15 to visit and fish on Lake Buchanan – just after a swell of several days of stormwater deposited into the waterway. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Edition

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05/14/2024 09:15 AM

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Golf coach to take on double duty by leading MFHS girls basketball team

Marble Falls Independent School District announced that Adley Canales is the new girls basketball and lone golf head coach for the 2024-25 school year. Canales was the cohead golf coach with Lonnie Tackitt and was the Lady Mustangs varsity assistant coach on John Berkman’s staff during the 2023-24 school year. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

LlanoCo seeking fed funds for law center

LlanoCo seeking fed funds for law center

new county criminal justice center during the next 18 months or longer. Toward that end, the county commissioners recently authorized Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham to apply for funds of more than $4.8 million from the U.S. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

Marble Falls senior Evan Nickowski (center) signs his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Coastal Bend College. Congratulating him are his parents Jon (left) and Casey Nickowski. Contributed photos

Mustang signs to play college baseball for Coastal Bend

Evan Nickowski signed a National Letter of Intent to play college baseball at Coastal Bend College. The signing ceremony happened May 8 at Max Copeland Gym. 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

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'Keep 'em Out, Get 'em Out!' Our Pledge for Animal Welfare

365 Pet Connection 365 Pet Connection is a 501c3 animal rescue organization that has been in operation in Burnet and Llano counties since September 2013. Many of you have probably not heard of us as we are a small organization and not a brickand-mortar shelter. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

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Wet weather, new councilors welcome but not webworms

The rains that passed through recently are a welcome relief, regardless of whether they are a temporary relief or the start of a turnaround. It is helpful to put this into prospective. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

YMCA of the Highland Lakes announces summer camp programs for all ages

YMCA of the Highland Lakes announces summer camp programs for all ages

YMCA of the Highland Lakes is thrilled to announce its exciting lineup of outdoor activities for this year’s summer camp, promising a season filled with adventure, learning, and fun for kids of all ages. 05/14/2024 02:57 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

Held on April 23, the Springtime Mah Jongg tournament hosted over 100 players from locations throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond. Contributed photo

Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament to benefit 'Learn for Life' program

Special to The Highlander The Helping Center’s “Learn for Life” Education Program is pleased to announce that for a second year it is the beneficiary of the springtime Mah Jongg Tournament. Held on April 23, the tournament hosted 120 players from locations throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

Know the Difference: Straight line winds versus tornadoes

Know the Difference: Straight line winds versus tornadoes

beneficial rainfall. We may be in for another round of storms this week. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

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