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How to use herbs to heal the body and soul

Local herbalist Stephanie Tourles will talk about Texas herbs during her presentation, Common Medicinal Herbs in the Texas Hill Country: Cultivating & Wildcrafting, to the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society Thursday, 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Join the Kingsland Chamber for the Wednesday, May 21 for a Lunch & Learn, featuring Pct. 1 Burnet County Commissioner Jim Luther, Jr. Contributed photo

On the Move: Public invited to ribbon cuttings

The Potato Shack and Wild Flours Country Store & Boutique are now under one roof at 736 RM 2900. Come celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon- cutting ceremony, giveaways, light refreshments and live music on Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

AKA will entertain with a toe-tappin’ celebration of classic and contemporary country hits takes the stage Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

High-energy country comes to local theater

Get ready for a boot-stompin’ high-energy night of pure country entertainment as AKA brings their all-new show, “AKA Goes Country,” to the Hill Country Community Theatre real soon. This toe-tappin’ celebration of classic and contemporary country hits takes the stage Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Pct. 2 commissioner plans re-election campaign

Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 2 Damon Beierle has announced he plans to run for re-election to another four-year term. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

PEC Community Outreach Specialist Kevyn Packer, stands by 2024 Teacher Spotlight awardee and third-grade math and science teacher at Spicewood Elementary School, Beth Coyle, and PEC Community Outreach Specialist Mikayla Herron. Contributed photos

PEC seeks teacher Spotlight Award nominations

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is searching for teachers who go above and beyond to support their students in and out of the classroom. The cooperative is launching its spring round of Teacher Spotlight Awards to celebrate top-notch educators for their hard work and dedication. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Guests of the Kiwanis Club of the Highland Lakes in Marble Falls, left to right, were Scott Sroufe, RRC director, Office of Public Engagement with Bob White, Drew Claes, and Rafael Navas, RRC Public Outreach manager. The group presented a program about the Railroad Commission of Texas. Con...

Kiwanis host Railroad Commission

As part of its ongoing commitment to public engagement across the state, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) recently met with the Kiwanis Club of Highland Lakes in Marble Falls to support their mission of community service and youth engagement. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Llano Regional Hospital announces ‘Swing Bed Program’

Llano Regional Hospital announces ‘Swing Bed Program’

Llano Regional Hospital is raising awareness about an important service available to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization: its swing bed program, designed to provide continued care and rehabilitation right here in the Llano region. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Local residents and visitors alike descended on Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay during Easter weekend. High winds put a damper on Good Friday festivities, however, participants did enjoy activities for the rest of the festival. Contributed/NXTLVL

Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay delights Easter weekend

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From left, The Helping Center administrative assistant Carol Hall, Rotarian Gil Jones, The Helping Center board president Paul King and Executive Director Sam Pearce gathered for a $1,000 check pre sentation recently made possible by the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club. Contributed photo

Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club assists food pantry

Upon learning that the Marble Falls Helping Center was having difficulties due to increasing families and individuals needing food assistance and rapidly growing costs, the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club felt a call to assist. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Contributed photo LCRA employees, Matt Phillips and Monica Masters, planted droughttolerant plants at the city business park in Marble Falls during LCRA's Steps Forward Day.

LCRA, PEC volunteers spruce up communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Timothy Salinas (right) concentrated on creating an artistic effect April 12 at Family Art Day, during the 2025 Paint the Town Art Festival. Volunteer Lynn Erickson and participant Zaiden Smith admired his work. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Color Me Creative

From historic storefronts and idyllic park scenes to classic cars and breathtaking views, artists demonstrated their talents on canvas throughout the week of April 6. Susan Mericle of Granite Shoals was among 80 artists who participated in the art festival, which featured a Pop-Up Gallery April 10-12 at Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Budget changes on the agenda

Budget changes on the agenda

Marble Falls City Council plans to complete its second and final reading of several proposed amendments to the budget during its upcoming meeting. Council members plan to examine proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during tonight’s April 15 meeting at city hall, 800 Third Street. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Nat ural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Rock crusher hearing dissects permit process

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Marble Falls senior second baseman Kylie Rob erts makes sure first base is covered before she digs the ball out of her glove for the sure out.

After loss, softball team turns attention to Jarrell

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Burnet 8-1 April 11 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Dawgs scored a run in the third inning thanks to a fielding error and RBI by senior pitcher Presley Crawford. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Mia Hernandez (left) and Sophia Trudeau placed third in the A Division of girls doubles at the Liberty Hill tournament April 11.

Tennis team endures long rallies, tough competition

The Marble Falls High School tennis program competed in the Liberty Hill tournament and a Pflugerville tournament, both on April 11. The best match of the day was in boys singles between Marble Falls junior Cooper Womack and Liberty Hill junior Jacob Cooper. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

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