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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Edition
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07/16/2024 04:50 PM
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Karen Elaine (Knight) Jones
June 16, 1966 —June 26, 2024 Karen Jones was born on June 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas to Kenneth Knight and Rosie (Sheppard) Knight and passed away on June 26, 2024 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 58. She now lives in the pure light of eternity in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography July 6, cooler weather welcomed the Bellamy Brothers to the stage for the Jackson Street Jams organized by the Burnet Community Coalition.
Bellamy Brothers at Jackson Street Jams
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Annie and Tony Wooten guide clients through the loss of a pet at Pet Passages. Contributed photos
Local business brings dignity to families who lose pets
Losing a family pet is a traumatic experience. For Scott and Julie Wilbeck, losing their family’s beloved dog Roxanne helped them see the need for a service in the Highland Lakes area that would enable families to say goodbye with dignity in a warm and caring environment. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
Granite Shoals would like to place some of its heritage oak trees on the map just like other communities with a photo contest. Contributed photo
Granite Shoals heritage trees inspire photo contest
The mayor of Granite Shoals has issued a proclamation establishing July as “Heritage Oak Tree Celebration Month,” to inspire admiration and appreciation for the many trees preserved throughout the city. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
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Golf camp triples size in second round of instruction
Hidden Falls Golf Course in Meadowlakes recently hosted two junior golf camps for local kiddos aged 7-17. For their June 4-6 camp, they had seven young golfers and most recently, for their July 9-11 camp, they tripled the camp size with 17 participants. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
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Summer gardens can provide outstanding flavors
As the summer heat intensifies our gardens come alive with vibrant colors and juicy flavors. Watermelons, in particular, thrive in our region's warm temperatures and long growing season. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
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Probe coming into power outages on storm-ravaged coast
More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
Torr Na Lochs wines tend to be fruit-forward, and the reds at Torr Na Lochs are aged in French oak barrels for about 12-18 months. Contributed photo
Couple transforms land into wine-making oasis
Much has been written about the famous Torr Na Lochs Vineyard and Winery that rests magnifi cently above the Colorado River Valley overlooking Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan. Torr Na Lochs Vineyard and Winery is located at 7055 W Hwy. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
The Marble Falls Independent School District runners include, back row from left, Hunter Holder, Taylor Alford, Owen Martin, Tanner Alford, Connor Yaklin, Colton Rutland, Graham Goggans, Tyler Hamblin and Logan Hargraves; and, front row from left, JJ Walker, Ines Ruiz, Chloe Ellis, Savanna...
Runners work to continue program success
To prepare for the cross country season, the Marble Falls High School program began having organized practices last week. New head coach Bren da Gonzalez was pleased with several traits. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
Marble Falls to eye parks projects
Marble Falls to eye parks projects
Marble Falls City Council members plan to deliberate issues related to parks and recreation during their regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight, July 16, in city hall. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
Investigators have not released the cause of Lover's Hill fire which scorched more than 45 acres.
Area crews contain blaze
A brush fire, which scorched 47 acres in a wildland area between Burnet and Marble Falls, was contained with the assistance of the Texas Forest Service. The battle, referred to as the Lover’s Hill fire, began on Friday, July 12, and kept fire crews from the Marble Falls, Granite Shoals and Kingsland area busy for much of the weekend. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM
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This undated photograph is of the guards at Granite Mountain Quarry taken in front of the convict quarters in background. Contributed photo/Austin History Center
Did the convicts working at the Granite Mountain Quarry live in a cave?
From 1885 to 1887, more than 300 convicts labored at the Granite Mountain Quarry, cutting stone for the new Texas State Capitol building. An early photograph of visitors to the quarry shows a group of individuals at the entrance of a purported cave used to house the convicts. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM
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Learn about the benefits of bugs in your garden
“Bugs Every Gardener Should Know” is the title of Molly Keck’s presentation at the Marble Falls Public Library Thursday, August 15, from 2-3 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. The library is located at 101 Main St. in Marble Falls. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM
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