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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. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Report: Progress on hospital efficacy in Llano

Report: Progress on hospital efficacy in Llano

Llano County commissioners got some good news about the county’s hospital at their February regular meeting. “We’ve made important progress over the last two weeks, not only have we made significant progress in defining the final agreement between Llano (county) and MidCoast (Health Systems), but we’ve also worked with the (U.S. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Noisy work on a waterway feature on the Lake Marble Falls shoreline, just down the ridge from Hidden Falls Inn (formerly Hampton Inn), got underway Feb. 26 as crews worked to puncture dolomite in the lake bed. The work is part of a $4.2 million project that includes several new features in...

Crews launch waterway fearture work

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Sam Houston exhibit explores depths of an icon

Sam Houston was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas and governor of the newly-annexed state on the eve of Civil War. By that time, the highly acclaimed commanding general of the Texas Revolution was not so popular with his constituents. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

LCRA manages hydrilla and water hyacinth on the Highland Lakes when the plants have the potential to impact LCRA dam or power plant operations. Contributed photos/LCRA

Water weed war tied to resident rebates

The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced the 2025 schedule for property owners planning to treat nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls. LCRA also has extended a rebate program offering up to 50% of the project cost, to a maximum of $7,500 per applicant, for municipalities, counties and homeowners/property owners associations that manage invasive aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ or Lake Marble Falls in 2025. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Public to take aim at hunting regulations

Public to take aim at hunting regulations

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird -Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from one to three in all duck zones. -Reduce the early teal season from 16 to nine days in all duck zones. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

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Chili Cookoff Preps For a traditional annual celebration with food, the CASI Regional Chili Championship known as Howdy Roo will be held May 2 and 3 at 2221 N Phillips RR in Granite Shoals. The Howdy Roo Chili Championship’s committee invites you to join in to help to raise money for the Marble Falls High School Band Booster Club (MF HS FFA) and Granite Shoals Fire & Police Auxiliary. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

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Library books author for seminar on memoirs

Lakeshore Library invites you to a seminar on “Writing the Memoir,” conducted by W. C. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Burnet Couny officials are cautioning the community about a possible measles infection in the community. “There is a measles outbreak in the state, and Burnet County has one possible case that we’re currently testing,” said Burnet County Health Authority Dr. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Jocelyn Suarez's hit against Lago Vista would have allowed her to run for multiple bases. Instead, the Lady Vikings made a defensive play that paved the way for the outcome. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Softball team learns plenty in loss against Lago Vista

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lago Vista 11-1 Feb. 25. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Grant Carter's hit scores two runs during the loss to Geronimo Navarro Feb. 25. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Free bases hurt Mustangs in loss against Panthers

The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Geronimo Navarro 7-2 Feb. 25. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Marble Falls Junior Avrie Wallace (15) scored for the Lady Mustangs to help Marble Falls earn another valuable district win. Contributed photos/Ernesto Rivera

Girls soccer team hard work shows against Bandera

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team blasted Bandera 8-2 Feb. 25 in District 26-4A play for fourth place in the standings. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

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Food Pantry Benefit The Helping Center is seeking individuals, civic groups and corporations to sponsor the Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament at $500 and $1,000 levels. Sponsorships will be used to underwrite the April 22 event, and proceeds from the tournament will support THC’s LEARN for LIFE Education Program. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

From left, Billy, Gracelynn (center) and Lindsey Yow of Spyke's BBQ received the Business of the Year Award from former recipients Gregg Miller, and Angie and Darla Godfrey of Reflections Day Spa & Salon.

Businesses and volunteers shine at Kingsland Chamber awards

The 61st Kingsland/ Lake LBJ Chamber Awards Banquet & Ceremony, held on Feb. 20, at Log Country Cove, brought out hundreds of members and their guests, Burnet and Llano County leaders and international titleholders on a wintry night. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

County kicks judge pick can down the road

County kicks judge pick can down the road

After almost one hour of deliberation during a closed-door executive session, the Burnet County commissioners took no action related to the selection of an official to fill the vacancy for county judge. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

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