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Highland Lakes CASI Chili Pod has sponsorships available for the 53rd Annual Howdy Roo cookoff. For the first time, the event will be held at Quarry Park in Granite Shoals. File photo

Howdy Roo looking for chili champs

Special to The Highlander For a traditional annual celebration with food, this year in memory of Ruby Ross, the CASI Regional Chili Championship known as Howdy Roo will be held May 2 and 3. The location for the 53rd annual event has changed this year from a Marble Falls park to Quarry Park at 2221 N Phillips RR in Granite Shoals. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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Five declare bids for council seats

By the 5 p.m. deadline on Feb. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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Forecast calls for surge of arctic air

I urge everyone to take the necessary precautions now to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants from the arctic outbreak this week. The chance for wintery precipitation late Tuesday into early Wednesday has diminished as the precipitation is forecast to end before temperatures fall below freezing. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

HOT committee to review cook-off event award

HOT committee to review cook-off event award

The Marble Falls Hotel Motel Tax Advisory Committee plans to meet noon Feb. 19 to review the possible HOT Fund Award to the Highland Lakes CASI Chili Pod 2025, which conducts the annual Howdy Roo chili and barbecue cook-off. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Ava Aguillar carried a box of completed baby bottles during her service Feb 14 at Pregnancy and Life Center in Kingsland. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Rick Edwards Day of Service

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From left, Bri Avalos, Sharon Estrada and Nainna Flores baked cookies Feb. 14 at First Methodist Church in Marble Falls for Rick Edwards Day of Service. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Rick Edwards Day of Service

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Freshman Jill Cole's speed and tenacity makes her difficult to defend, which explains why she scored against San Antonio Davenport. Contributed photos/Ernesto Rivera

Girls soccer team shows what they can do in second half

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team lost to San Antonio Davenport 6-1 Feb. 14 in District 26-4A play. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Faith Academy sophomore point guard Lilly Kozier defended Central Texas Christian's best shooter and shut her down. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Lady Flames win to take momentum into basketball playoffs

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls basketball team defeated Temple Central Texas Christian 39-34 Feb. 11. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. com Pitcher Cal - lie Phillips performs well in the circle as the pitcher and behind the plate as the catcher.

Softball team takes tournament with emphatic win

The Marble Falls High School softball team won the Third Annual Ingram Kerr County Classic hosted by Ingram Tom Moore Feb. 13-15. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Freezing weather prompts natural gas precautions

Freezing weather prompts natural gas precautions

Colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. Using energy wisely and making a few household changes may produce a big difference in how much you spend on natural gas and other energy bills. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Pictured, in ascending order, are: Cooper Despain Memorial board members Leslie Pilley and Jessica Coffey; Burnet County CRC site coordinator Trish Walker; and Texas Housing Foundation legal counsel Nick Audino. Contributed photo

CRC receives $10K from Shoot for Coop

The Burnet County Community Resource Center (CRC) received a generous $10,000 donation from Shoot for Coop, an organization dedicated to making a difference in the Hill Country in memory of Cooper Despain. The funds will support individuals and families in need, including providing transportation for elderly residents without family support—the “Orphaned Elderly”—to ensure they can attend vital medical appointments without worry. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Texas leads nation in top-tier universities

Texas leads nation in top-tier universities

A new report from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching indicates 16 universities in Texas have reached Tier 1 designation, the most coveted level. That means the state is home to more such institutions than any other state. n the report, California has 14 and New York 12 top-tier universities. To reach that designation, a university must spend at least $50 million and award at least 70 research doctorates on average each year. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

A patriotic parade float, captured in an area which is now Third Street and Main in Marble Falls, reveals its time period as riders hold an image of President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson was president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. Archives/Pictorial History of Marble Falls

History on Parade

A patriotic parade float, captured in an area which is now Third Street and Main in Marble Falls, reveals its time period as riders hold an image of President Woodrow Wilson. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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Be ready with chill garden preps and precautions

As temperatures drop, it’s essential to protect your plants from upcoming freezes and get a head start on spring crops like tomatoes. Here’s a tip guide to safeguard your garden and begin indoor transplants. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

Deadline approaches for HC100 Club nominees

Deadline approaches for HC100 Club nominees

The 21st Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Hill Country 100 Club will be held at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet March 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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