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Meadowlakes officials are alerting residents that herbicide treatments, which pose no threat to humans, are about to get underway on the municipal golf course pictured here. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Golf course herbicide treatment imminent
The golf course staff will be treating the course with herbicide in the coming days. Please rest assured that the herbicide being used does not pose a threat to human health. 02/28/2025 02:31 AM
Suspected measles case prompts alert
Suspected measles case prompts alert
02/27/2025 03:42 PM
Women donned wild and creative outfits to match their table themes. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Purse Bingo 2025
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August 22, 1930 —February 15, 2025
Gloria Lenore Pollard
Born in Cripple Creek, Colorado, to Wm and Lenore Kyner, she was raised in Colorado; first in Cripple Creek, then Denver and at age 14 she and her mother moved to the oil field “boom town” of Rangely, on the western slope, where Lenore started The Rangely Times. At the end of WWII she met the brother of a classmate, Troy Ross “Buck” Pollard, just returning from war, whom she married a year later at the age of 16. Buck and Gloria were constant companions, raising three girls and owning and running several businesses in the Rangely area: Pollard Trucking, B&M Services, Rockvale Construction, Parkview Anpartments and Mobile Home Park, and the “Rector” and “Hefley” cattle ranches. In later years they owned and operated Pollard’s Ute Lodge, a 700 acre guest ranch on the edges of the White River National Forest. Retirement took them to Arizona in the winter, where they enjoyed many years of jeeping, rock hunting and get-togethers with their many friends, and summers in Grand Juction, Colorado, where they ran a small ranch with their grandson, Josh. Health issues had them eventually settling in Marble Falls, Texas. Gloria was preceeded in death by her husband, of 70 years, Buck Pollard, her oldest daughter Terry “Pepper” Ott Nimon, and her son’s-in-law: Alan “AJ” Nimon, Bill Anderson and Philip Chandler. She is survived by her daughters Troya “Kathy” Anderson Lightman (Bryan), NV and Londa Chandler, TX, and honorary son Tom (Colleen) Peterson, CO, as well as grandchildren: Joshua Ott, Nathan (Vicki) & Ryan (Michele) Anderson, Denver (Annie), Christopher (Marie), Donovan (Emily) & Dalton Chandler and Jancie Russell; 16 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. Gloria was an avid seamstress, finding her calling with Creative Hearts Ministry where she did the binding on hundreds of quilts to gift to the area nursing homes, veteran hospitals, police departmets and soldiers. She was also very active in Burnet County Republican’s, manning booths at the area festivals, block walking and working elections well into her 90’s. She left this world surrounded by her loving family, and is “dancing across heaven” (Alan Jackson) with the love of her life. A family Celebration of Life is being planned for this summer. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
HCCT announces auditions for Oklahoma!
HCCT announces auditions for Oklahoma!
The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is thrilled to announce auditions for its upcoming production of the classic musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Join the troupe as they bring this timeless story of love, rivalry, and community to life on stage. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
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Meadowlakes welcomes appointment with construction background
City of Meadowlakes At last night’s (Feb. 18) Meadowlakes City Council meeting, the council approved the appointment of Mike Shaw to serve out the unexpired term of Don Wheeler whose premature death two weeks ago shocked the city. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
Below average rainfall complicates water problems
Below average rainfall complicates water problems
During its recent meeting, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board voted unanimously to maintain stage four extreme drought mandatory water-use restrictions currently in force since several weeks ago. “We really need much above-average rainfall to get some movement on recharge levels in the aquifers, for surface water, too,” General Manager Mitchell Sodek told the board members. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
PEC to host first-of-its-kind emergency readiness fair
PEC to host first-of-its-kind emergency readiness fair
In a commitment to safety and caring for its members and communities, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is partnering with the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Management to host a firstof- its-kind community preparedness fair, called “Ready as One”. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
In June last year, residents Londa Chandler (left) and Darlene Hargett took a closer look at the planned new voting devices for Burnet County. The public gets an - other look on Feb. 25. File photo
Town hall to reveal new election gear
The public is invited to attend the Burnet County Elections Administration town hall meeting set for 6 p.m. Feb. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
Rick Edwards Day of Service volunteers Lynn Bishop, Stephanie Flower, Linda Jones, Patty Price and Pat Neal were ready to pitch in to complete a few projects for the local 365 Pet Connection facility.
Volunteers show up for Day of Service
Valentine’s Day was extra special for 365 Pet Connection as it was a lucky recipient of the Rick Edwards Day of Service. The nonprofit organization is a rescue facility for dogs located in Burnet County. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM
Contributed photos/Lisa Manley Pictured, from left, Ashley Wilson, Lisa Manley, Erica Henderson, Odie Ozuna and Tammy Ryan at Wildflower Meadows Nursing Home.
First United Bank spreads love with Acts of Kindness
On Friday, Feb. 14, the First United Bank family across the country, including the Marble Falls branch, participated in Celebrate United Acts of Kindness Day, working with various groups to share the joy of appreciation, while making someone’s day brighter. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM
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County judge hang up raises prospect of tie-breaker
Burnet County commissioners have yet to indicate whether the court could reach a decision on a county judge selection, harkening several theories about the potential outcome. On Feb. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM
Despite move, city sees HOT benets of Howdy Roo
Despite move, city sees HOT benets of Howdy Roo
Maybe the marriage is strained. Yet there will be no divorce between a long-running chili cookoff and the Marble Falls hotel/ motel occupancy tax (HOT). 02/21/2025 02:28 AM
PEC watching arctic front with crews, plans in place
PEC watching arctic front with crews, plans in place
02/18/2025 02:05 PM
High pressure finals end with air pistol winners
High pressure finals end with air pistol winners
Special to The Highlander A Burnet facility was host to elite athletes in the air pistol arena on Feb. 7, 8 and 9. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
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