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LCRA awards $1.1M in grants for communities

LCRA awards $1.1M in grants for communities

The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $1,108,769 in grants to support community projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The Community Development Partnership Program grants will help fund 45 projects, including construction of a four-bay addition to the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department in Austin County, installing a flood warning system at a low-water crossing in Llano, upgrading a 50-yearold community center in Bronte and repairing the hurricane-damaged Danish Heritage Museum in Wharton County. 06/17/2025 04:39 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

On June 9, business owners at a title company in the 100 block of Main Street reported a sculpture which had been on the front sidewalk for 20 years was knocked over and destroyed. Contributed photos

Vandals, thieves damage and steal downtown sculptures

From a concrete mosaic to a bronze horse and rider piece, Marble Falls police are probing a recent spate of theft and damage to downtown sculptures. The most recent report involved a $7,000 mosaic sculpture in front of a business in the 200 block of Main Street. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Hutton Lehmberg gives the Flames another invaluable ball handler who is unafraid to attack the basket. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Flames basketball team turns attention to top showcase

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball program continues to use its June to the fullest. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Texas State senior high jumper Kason O'Riley finishes as the NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field runner-up in the event. Contributed photos/Texas State Track Media Team

MFHS grad earns silver at NCAA championships, turns pro

Texas State University senior high jumper Kason O’Riley is the NCAA Men’s Division I co-runner- up after clearing 7 feet and 2.5 inches June 13. The NCAA Men’s Division I Track and Field Championships was in Eugene, Oregon. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

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New athletic coordinator gels with MFMS goals

Marble Falls Middle School has a new boys athletic coordinator. He is Zach Wagoner. 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

The flags at Veterans Park are placed by the Highland Lakes Kiwanis Club on national holidays and are $50 per year. Pavers are also available for purchase. Contributed photo

Designs expected next week for golf cart facility

The Meadowlakes Community Center Project continues to move forward. Doors and electrical components have been installed at the golf cart facility, with construction on the temporary pro shop/permanent golf cart office expected to be completed within six to eight weeks. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

The project near the Lake Marble Falls shoreline will feature an upscale 127-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel, also more than 14,000 square feet of event and meeting space, including a main ballroom and junior ballroom. Contributed graphic/Marble Falls EDC

Hotel/conference center footprint shows breadth of project

06/13/2025 04:36 AM

The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently congratulated the Lakes Area Food Pantry (LACare) for 40 years of service. LACare Executive Director Lottie McCorkle is pictured with Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Burnet County adopts hospital participation fund

Burnet County commissioners adopted the Burnet County Health Care Provider Participation Program, just before the regular session began June 10, during a public hearing, As authorized by Texas law, the court designated Hill Country National Bank as the depository of the mandatory collection of payments from two main Burnet County health care facilities, Baylor Scott & White and Ascension Seton hospitals. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Llano County kicks in $300K in hospital funds

Llano County kicks in $300K in hospital funds

After an hour-long executive session in which they discussed the matter, Llano County commissioners voted on Monday, June 2, to transfer $300,000 from unencumbered non-allocated contingency funds to the Llano Regional Hospital to help in operations. It’s the second time commissioners have transferred money to the hospital. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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