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Planning can ease garden work in relentless summer

August in Central Texas can be a challenging time for gardeners. The summer heat is relentless, and it often feels like the sun is competing to see how much energy it can drain from every living thing. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM

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Naturalist wants to adjust your attitude about Texas flies

agree, but science tells us flies are an important part of our ecosystem. They’re pollinators and some species even mimic bees. Highland Lakes Master Everyone may not want to Naturalist, journalist and photographer, Sheryl Smith-Rodgers, wants to change your attitude about the pesky insects. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM

Public invited to Meet the Mustangs at rally, Aug. 8

Public invited to Meet the Mustangs at rally, Aug. 8

Marble Falls ISD parents, teachers and students should keep their eyes on a few important upcoming dates. Elementary Meet the Teacher is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM

Featured as this month's 'Crafter of the Month,' Paula Coffman showed one of her Bug-out Bags at the Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts. Contributed photo

Bug-out bags could come in handy

The Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts is proud to present the featured crafter of the month, Paula Coffman. This artist brings interesting new crafts to the house including “bugout bags” and even doggie “bug-out bags.” She also has a variety of leather items that are must-see. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM

Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen

Mustangs Midnight Madness

Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks

Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks

Marble Falls City Council will convene for a budget workshop 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in City Hall, 800 Third Street. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Anson McDonald went for a swim during the End of Summer Pool Party July 25 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. Find more photos on Page 9 Martelle Luedeceke/ Luedecke Photography

Summer bash at the Y draws a crowd

Special to The Highlander Friends at the Highland Lakes YMCA threw an end-of-summer bash which attracted families from throughout the area. The well-attended event July 25 included a pool party and splash pad access with other activities which motivated attendees to play hard for quite the workout. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

The public will get their first peek at the Marble Falls Mustangs Aug. 4, during Midnight Madness. Contributed/Ralph Arvesen

Summer midnight event to usher in football season

Everyone in the community is invited to join the Marble Falls Mustang Football program for Midnight Madness on Aug. 5 from midnight to 2 a.m. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Maddox Mott, a Marble Falls High School freshman, finished at #192 bowling in the United States Bowling Conference held in Detroit July 15. Contributed photos

Marble Falls high schooler bowls them over in Detroit

The 2024 Junior Gold Championship Bowling Tournament in Detroit, Mich. was hosted by the USBC (United States Bowling Conference) and the Junior Gold Industry Partners – Brunswick, Dexter, Hammer, IAM Bowling, Kegek, Lanetalk, Motiv, Storm, and Bowler’s Ed. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

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Master’s Garden

Harvesting herbs means gathering the usable parts of the plant, like leaves, stems, flowers, or roots, when they're at their peak flavor, aroma, and potency. The way you harvest depends on the type of herb and how it grows. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Josephine Barnhart “Dodie” Harber

Josephine Barnhart “Dodie” Harber

d. June 18, 2024 Dodie Harber, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Friday, July 26, 2024 Edition

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Contributed/PEC Marble Falls journeyworkers took home second place in the Overall Journeyman category at the Texas Lineman's Rodeo. Pictured, from left, are Marble Falls Journeyworkers Tyler Horn, Marshall Verette and Justin Ferry.

Marble Falls PEC team scores big wins at lineworkers rodeo

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) lineworkers competed against the best in the state at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, bringing home first and second places in the Overall Journeyman category. The rodeo took place July 18-20 at Nolte Island Park near Seguin. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

Just Passing Thru On Wednesday, from three to five gates were open at Max Starcke Dam at different times to pass through stormwater runoff flowing from the Llano River. Contributed/ James Oakley

Stormwater prompts floodgate operations

Area residents braced for flooding impact this week as stormwaters made their way through the Llano River, prompting the Lower Colorado River Authority to open floodgates. “The storm runoff that reached the Highland Lakes this week originated from heavy rains over the western portion of the Llano River watershed,” said LCRA spokeswoman Clara Tuma. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

The Marble Falls Verizon Store was closed for the day after a report of a man who allegedly threatened staff with a knife. Contributed photo

Cops: Good guys with guns subdue knife-wielding suspect

Marble Falls Police Capt. James Cole told The Highlander that a man remains in jail after threatening staff and then succumbing to armed customers at a cell phone retail store in Marble Falls. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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