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Holiday’s origin steeped in history of nation’s founding

City of Meadowlakes I’d like to remind all residents that they are invited to the retirement party for the only city manager Meadowlakes has ever had, Johnnie Thompson. It will be held at Quail Point on Dec. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

May 6, 1933,

James Byron “Jim” Hampton May 6, 1933

Jim Hampton was born at home on Probandt Street in San Antonio, TX., to Grace and Byron Hampton May 6, 1933, and was welcomed by two sisters. Because his father worked for the railroad, Jim’s family moved often, usually to small western Texas towns near the tracks. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

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Debra Kay “Debbie” Goodall

Debbie Goodall passed away November 26, 2024. She was born August 30, 1961, to parents Jimmy and Juanita Burson in Georgetown, Texas. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

Senior Mia Trejo (left), sophomore Madison Cuplin and Katie Terrell are all members of the All-District 24-4A team. Contributed photo/Ernest Rivera

Playoffs quest gets Lady Mustangs selected for all-district

The Marble Falls High School volleyball program came within a win of qualifying for the 2024 Class 4A playoffs. To do that, the Lady Mustangs had to give consistently good performances throughout the District 24-4A campaign. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

33rd annual Toy Drive has already begun

33rd annual Toy Drive has already begun

This year – 2024 – the 33rd annual Toy Drive for the Highland Lakes Christmas Is for Kids has already begun. Applications are available now through Dec. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Firefly, which has a location in Burnet County, prepares to ship Blue Ghost to launch site after successfully completing environmental testing for mission to Mare Crisium with 10 NASA instruments. Contributed/Blue Ghost Mission Flckr

Firefly Aerospace ready to reach for the moon

Firefly Aerospace, with its ‘rocket ranch’ just outside Bertram, announced it successfully completed environmental testing on Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander ahead of its first mission to the Moon supporting NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

KMUD board adjusts annexation policy

KMUD board adjusts annexation policy

Kingsland Municipal Utility District (KMUD) Board members recently adjusted one significant part of the utility’s annexation policy. District officials anticipate property owners will discover the change will make their completion of annexation applications easier. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Ice sculptors display their talents live and also provide instruction in the Old Oak Square in Marble Falls every year for the holiday season.

Sculptors free art from block of ice

The annual appearance of sculptors carving ice in the Old Oak Square brings together tradition, creativity and the technical talents of artisans in an entertaining, inspirational and educational presentation of skill and showmanship. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

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Devin Carl Langham

February 26, 1973 —November 13, 2024 Devin Carl Langham passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 51. He was born on February 26, 1973, in Burnet, Texas. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Inks Lake State Park held a presentation on turkeys Nov. 26 led by Bob Linder, part of their diverse educational programs offered throughout the year.

Let’s Talk Turkey

Turkeys are often under-appreciated, yet they possess remarkable abilities that make them truly fascinating creatures. From their sensitive hearing to their elaborate courtship displays, turkeys deserve more attention and respect. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Granite Shoals Fire Department assists with collection of donated toys for the Christmas Outreach effort. Pictured, from left, are Lt. Joshua Nugent, Nick Mokry, Nick Ballard and Lt. David Short. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

All hands on deck for Christmas Outreach campaign

Police and fire crews in Granite Shoals are in the final push to assist with a community-wide toy drive. The annual Operation Outreach Fill the Boat fundraiser runs through Nov. 30. Toy donations can be dropped off in parked boats at the Granite Shoals Police Depart - ment, 410 N. Phillips Ranch Rd. and the Gran - ite Shoals Fire Depart - ment, 8410 RM 1431. Applications to be eligible for toys can be found at Highland Lakes Elementary, at RR 1431 and H.A. Barnett Road in Granite Shoals; Texas Food Stamp Office, 1406 Resource Parkway in Mar - ble Falls; and The Helping Center, 1016 Broadway in Marble Falls. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

Appeals panel affirms DA appeal in county judge case

Appeals panel affirms DA appeal in county judge case

A three-judge panel working under the auspic - es of the Texas Third Court of Appeals appears to have opened a new chapter in a set of formerly quashed charges against a Burnet County judge. On Nov. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

U.S. Army veteran Herbert Parsons and his daughter Georgia Parsons of Spice - wood enjoy the 'Hidden Heroes' Veterans Day celebration in Marble Falls at the Granite Mesa Center. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

‘Hidden Heroes’ honors nursing home veterans

Every year, the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard commissions and enlists thousands of men and women who serve America honorably. Days before our time, many American airmen, sailors and sol - diers made the ultimate sacrifice. Many others who survive must cope with different challenges as they grow older. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

Property tax relief among 1,500 state bills

Property tax relief among 1,500 state bills

Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. Proposed measures cover a range of top - ics ranging from border security to abortion ac - cess, education and other issues. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

Contributed photo Granite Shoals Police Officer Cory Jones (left) greeted fellow Officer Dustin Schuetz at the airport in Austin. Capt. Chad Taliaferro (center) was among officers who welcomed him home.

Guardsman receives warm welcome from fellow officers

For U.S. Army National Guardsman Cory Jones, the logistics of an airport pickup took on a special meaning recently. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

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