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Water watchdog keeps eye on legislation

Starting in October 2023, CTWC began meeting and working with members of the Central Texas delegation, both House and Senate, to raise awareness about our region’s water challenges and advocate for meaningful solutions. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Horseshoe Bay features several summer venues

City of Horseshoe Bay With Memorial Day behind us and school winding down, many residents are preparing for summer getaways to cooler climates. But for those staying put, Horseshoe Bay offers plenty of entertaining options that make our community a “really cool place!” Grandchildren can’t wait to return each summer, and it is wonderful when they want to come visit. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Top scholars earn education funds

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Ellen Hower, Nancy Heerssen, and Mary Ellen Zupansky settled in for a turn at the tiles at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Mah Jongg Play Day May 29. The group is prep - ping for the upcoming fundraising tournament. Contributed photo

Mah Jongg organizers announce hospital fundraiser

Heartfelt thanks to our generous community – the Horseshoe Bay Annual Mah Jongg Tournament has raised over $500,000 in the past decade, providing meals for local residents and lifesaving equipment for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls. Your support has made this possible, and we’re excited to announce the 11th Annual Mah Jongg Tournament, set for Sept. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Kim Oleson will talk about her 35 years of quilting to the Highland Lakes Quilt Guild members at the month - ly meeting June 18 at the First Methodist Church in Marble Falls. Contributed photos

Quilter to share insights on rewarding journey

Award-winning quilter, fiber artist, and teacher Kim Oleson brings 35 years of knowledge and experience to the Highland Lakes Quilt Guild’s June 18 monthly membership meeting and program at First Methodist Church of Marble Falls. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Contributed/ Wanda Klaserner Lakes Buchanan and Travis are significantly below full because of the ongoing drought, which means underwater hazards such as trees or drop-offs may pose more of an immediate risk to swimmers and boaters.

Despite runoff, low lake levels persist

As schools let out throughout the Highland Lakes, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reminds lake revelers of potential hazards due to low waterway levels. Lakes Buchanan and Travis, the two water supply reservoirs in the Highland Lakes, are significantly below full because of the ongoing drought, which means underwater hazards such as trees or drop-offs may pose more of an immediate risk to swimmers and boaters. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Battling back dratted gnats with simple solutions

Master’s Garden Have you ever been watering your houseplants or slicing fruit when – bam – a cloud of tiny gnats suddenly appears out of nowhere? If you’ve found yourself swatting the air like a human windmill lately, you’re not alone. Gnats are one of the most common indoor nuisances for gardeners, home cooks, and homeowners alike. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Pictured, from left, are Lilly Parker of Marble Falls High School; Korina Forsberg and Kylie Ridner of Blanco High School; Rice Thomas of Llano High School; and Coy Kelso (Supplemental Scholarship Winner) of Llano High School. Contributed photo

UT Exes announce scholarships for outstanding seniors

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Exes held its annual Scholarship Recipient Reception on May 14 at River City Grille in Marble Falls. This year, the chapter awarded $12,000 to six seniors from four area high schools. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Despite the cancellation of a formal ceremony, residents who gathered at the Burnet County Courthouse square honored those who died in foreign wars. Contributed photos/Glenn Peavy

Residents gather on the square to honor the fallen

Weather concerns canceled a celebration on the Burnet County Courthouse square May 26, however, an informal gathering to honor fallen military service members took place instead. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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January 26, 1928 —May 27, 2025 Earon was raised in the oil fields of west Texas during and after the “Depression”. He attended schools in Wink, Levelland, Denver City and Seagraves, Texas. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

After high winds blew through Burnet County May 29, Pedernales Electric Cooperative was called to remove a trampoline blown onto a power pole located in the 1400 block of Redwood in Granite Shoals. Contributed photo

Destructive wind storm sweeps into Granite Shoals

Quick response and sparse traffic minimized damage overnight May 29 following a damaging wind storm in the Granite Shoals area. Emergency officials believe possible straightline winds may be to blame for snapped power poles, outages and at least one vehicle by a broken utility pole. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

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Jury sentences pantry founder for child sex abuse

A 70-year-old Granite Shoals pantry founder received a sentence of almost 30 years in prison following the outcome of a week-long child sexual abuse trial. Guerrero was found guilty after three hours of deliberation by a Burnet County jury on May 22. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

File photo The cemetery, which was deeded to Burnet County, holds the marked and unmarked graves of more than 50 black people who settled in Burnet County af ter the Civil War.

Burnet County due for transportation plan update

The Burnet County commissioners recently announced the county transportation plan is going to get an update. “We really have not done a thorough update to our transportation plan since 2010,” Pct. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

PEC president Emily Pataki presented outgoing District 5 Director James Oakley with an inscribed parting gift. Contributed photos

District 5 director leaves legacy with PEC board

Outgoing District 5 Director James Oakley, first elected in June 2013 to the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board, bid farewell to the PEC family on May 16. In 2025, he could not run for re-election due to term limits. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

Appeals court rules in favor of county in library book removals

Appeals court rules in favor of county in library book removals

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has sent the Llano County library lawsuit back to U.S. District Court. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

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