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In 2024, Braedon Barnhill performed at the Bluebonnet Festival proving he is never too big to play to a hometown crowd. File photo/Ralph Arvesen Photography
Marble Falls musician signs with Valory Music
Marble Falls native and Texas country artist Braedon Barnhill recently celebrated his official signing with The Valory Music Co. at one of Austin’s acclaimed listening rooms, Saxon Pub. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
Little Harmony Kennedy (left) and Davina Torres painted granite at the 2022 GraniteFest. More family-friendly activities are on tap for this Saturday's event in Granite Shoals. File photo
GraniteFest to host family activities
Quarry Park in Granite Shoals will come alive with a day of live music, family activities, a carnival, vendor booths, first responder vehicle tours and more on Saturday, March 22. The celebration kicks off at 9 a.m. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
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Wine Education Texas Tech Highland Lakes will offer the WSET Level One Wine Education course on Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., at 806 Steve Hawkins Pkwy. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
Travel advise
Key Things Every Traveler Should Do Before Traveling
03/19/2025 04:56 PM
NextGen Eagles were present at the 33rd Bluebonnet Air Show held in Burnet March 16. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
NextGen Eagles were present at the 33rd Bluebonnet Air Show held in Burnet
. 03/18/2025 03:41 AM
Blundell
Choking suspect gets 60 years in prison
On March 4, a Burnet County jury found Keith Aaron Blundell, originally from the Houston area, guilty of the felony offense of assaulting his girlfriend by choking her. Following the recommendation of the jury, Judge Allan Garrett of the 33rd District Court, sentenced Blundell to 60 years in prison and imposed a fine of $10,000. 03/18/2025 03:41 AM
Contributed photo/ Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post About 9,000 acres has burned during a wildland blaze which lasted several day in Gillespie County.
Crabapple wildfire claims 9,000 acres
The Texas A&M Forest Service provided an update just before midnight March 16 on the status of the Crabapple wildfire that started north of Fredericksburg yesterday. At that time, they reported that approximately 9,000 acres had burned and containment was still at 0%. 03/18/2025 03:41 AM
Patia Strickland (foreground, left) 'photobombed' her daughter Taylor Maanao and Lollie May Martin in the photo booth March 8 at the Phoenix Center Gala. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
2025 Phoenix Center Gala
. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
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Wina Jane Hicks
August 7, 1944 —February 27, 2025 Wina Jane Hicks, 80, of Marble Falls, our tough, independent and feisty mama, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on February 27, 2025. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home, Burnet, Texas. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
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Juliette L. “Judy” Stehling
May 18, 1937 — February 28, 2025 Juliette Stehling, known as Judy, was born Juliette Lucille Klein on May 18, 1937 to Gilbert and Adela Klein, and she left us 87 years later on February 28, 2025. She was wooed and won by Herb Stehling, and at the age of 19 she and Herb married on May 26, 1956. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
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LaVonna Rea “Vonnie” Fox
August 29, 1926 —March 7, 2025 7, born on Aug. 29, in “ LaVonna LaVonna“Vonnie” “Vonnie” Rea Rea Riddell Riddell Fox, Fox, 98, 98, of of Burnet Burnet died died March March7, 2025. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
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Oklahoma! Auditions The Hill Country Community Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of Oklahoma! Join the troupe to bring this timeless story to life. Audition dates are Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
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Spicewood Fish Fry The Spicewood Community Center holds its annual fundraising event – a Fish Fry -- Saturday, April 5, at 6 p.m., at 7901 CR 404. A $15 contribution gets you a plate of fish, coleslaw, beans, hush puppies, a drink and dessert; children under 6 eat free (with a paying adult). 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
Blanco County crash results in three deaths just north of Johnson City on U.S. 281. Contributed/North Blanco County EMS
Fatality victims identified in multiple car crash
Three people died in a multiple vehicle crash in Blanco County March 5 just north of Johnson City on U.S. 281. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
Miller
Kingsland Chamber hires executive director
The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has hired Traci Miller as its new executive director. According to Chamber Board President Andy Virdell, Miller’s first tasks will be serving the chamber’s current 265 members through programming and promotional opportunities, while growing its membership. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM
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