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Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team members Harper Sitra, Elaina Marr, Samuel Kaspar, Wyatt Potts, and Adler Stanley all aimed for the targets in Camp Perry, Ohio, at the 2025 National Air Rifle National championship. Contributed photos
Local team welcomes top competitors
Special to The Highlander The Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team had a great start to the year 2025. One week ago, the team traveled to Camp Perry, Ohio, to compete in the nationally-recognized 2025 National Air Rifle National championship. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
Conservation series to share tips on saving water
Conservation series to share tips on saving water
The Green Thumb Program, promoted by the local master gardeners, brings important and helpful tips and techniques about water and how to save it – on the water bill, on the plants, on water collection and irrigation, and on Earthkind principles in general. With the continuing drought in Central Texas, finding ways to use water more wisely is extremely important. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
Pictured are Angie Godfrey, in front, and Darla Wilhite, back right, owners of Reflections Day Spa and Salon, who earned the Outstanding Business Award last year, presented by Melody Yanniell and Susan Patten, back left and middle. Contributed photos
Children’s library, librarian serve as friends to community
We love our libraries and librarians. Anyone who visits the Kingsland Public Library already knows this, but Children’s Librarian April Puryear recently received “Favorite Librarian” recognition throughout Burnet and Llano counties. 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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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
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