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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

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

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

The Marble Falls Post Office was closed down on May 26 for law enforcement to assess that a 'suspicious' package was not a threat. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Suspicious package evacuates post office

Authorities temporarily cleared a post office of patrons and staff for three hours in Marble Falls after receiving a report of a suspicious package May 26. 05/30/2025 04:28 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

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

Head coach Keri Timmerman (left) tells senior quarterback Atreyu Machacek what he is seeing in the middle of the field.

Mustangs to play in 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tourney

The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 team is one of eight squads competing in the Burnet State Qualifying Tournament Saturday, May 31. To reach the state tournament, teams must win their pool and capture the tournament championship. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

Part of what makes the Marble Falls ISD's athletic department's approach to getting stronger, faster and more agile is how strength-and-conditioning coordinator Karl 'Beef' Bielfeldt uses other disciplines to help his athletes, including Tyler Leverett, who is flipping a tire. Photos by Je...

Summer conditioning begins in earnest

Marble Falls High School athletes spent months getting stronger, faster and being more agile. But that was during the school year under the watchful eyes of their coaches and strength-and-conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

Junior Canon Cochran's ability to play various spots in the infield and at pitcher impressed district coaches.

Performances yield all-district baseball selections

The Marble Falls High School baseball team returned to the Class 4A playoffs this year thanks to some outstanding performances from several Mustangs. These players left head coaches of other District 24-4A programs impressed, and they showed that by selecting them to all-district teams. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

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Llano hospital announces new CEO

Special to The Highlander Llano Regional Hospital announces the hiring of Linda Walker, MBA to serve as chief executive officer for the newly independent hospital. Walker joins the hospital in the full-time role effective today. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

If you have plants, seeds, garden equipment you'd like to sell or trade with other gardeners, reserve a spot and set your own prices. Bring a few things or a truckload.

Gardening event set in Granite Shoals

There is no charge to participate in a Community Plant and Garden Event Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at 4007 Valley View Lane in Granite Shoals. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

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