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Quilters plan 25th anniversary and festival

Highland Lakes Quilt Guild (HLQG) is especially pleased to announce this year’s biennial Quilt Festival and 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration. A slate of new and enthusiastic board and committee members continue to delight and amaze our members with an exciting spectrum of programs and workshops for those who cherish traditional quilts or crave modern expressionism. Our own Leslie Sparks, a talented designer and longarm quilter, will begin the new year with the Jan. 15 program titled, “Choosing a Quilt Design,” to answer such questions as What comes first – the pattern or the fabric? 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Burnet County Fairground bustled throughout the Burnet County Livestock Show Jan. 2-4, 2025. Photo by Allison Morrow/Luedecke Photography

Burnet County Livestock Show

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Hill Country Elite defensive back Clayton Thompson (8) reacts to catching one of his four interceptions during the Central Texas Holiday Bowl. Contributed photos

Hill Country Elite wins tourney, readies for trip to Canada

The Hill Country Elite youth football team is back to the gridiron after playing in one event before enjoying the Christmas holiday. The Elite participated in the Central Texas Holiday Bowl Dec. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Getting high-percentage baskets required players to be un- afraid to take the pounding that comes with that territory of the court as illustrated by Marble Falls junior forward Leslie Reynoso (24) and sophomore Kinley Virdell (24) and Burnet junior guard Peyton Allen (4). Photos by Martell...

Lady Mustangs’ first quarter against the Lady Dawgs shows what they can do

The Burnet High School girls basketball team defeated Marble Falls 60-34 Jan. 3 in the District 24-4A opener for both programs. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Faith Academy sophomore guard Will Slyker keeps showing people why he was on the all-state team last year. Contributed photos/Stennis Shotts

Flames’ defense leads to district win

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball team made quick work of San Antonio Keystone 73-44 Jan. 4 in the District 4-3A opener of the Texas Association of Private and Schools. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Burnet County Court Coordinator Stephanie McCormick assists Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle as he signs the first document of 2025 during the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting Jan. 3 at the county courthouse. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Commissioners seek county judge applicants

The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently adopted a process to appoint a new county judge to complete the unexpired term of the former county judge, James Oakley, through Dec. 31, 2026. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Prolonged period of cold weather forecast this week

Prolonged period of cold weather forecast this week

Editor’s Note: The following offers excerpts of the latest report by LCRA Chief Meteorologist Bob Rose, as of Friday, Jan. 3. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Area healthcare employers seek workers

Area healthcare employers seek workers

An upcoming careers event will pair area healthcare facilities with job prospects. On Thursday, Jan. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Amory Jackson listened as Kailey Kulhanek judged her market turkey Jan. 2, at the 2025 Burnet County Livestock Show held at the Burnet County Fairgrounds. Find more photos on Pages 7 & 8. Abigail Clayton/4H Photography

Premium animals star at county livestock show

The 58th Burnet County Livestock Show, held Jan. 2-4 at the Burnet County Fairgrounds, showcased the remarkable efforts and dedication of local youth. Organized by the Burnet County FFA and 4-H Livestock Show Association, this annual event provides a platform for young exhibitors to present their livestock and agricultural mechanics projects, culminating in a premium auction that directly supports their future endeavors. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

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Politics tinge judge application process

As a process for selecting a new Burnet County judge unfolds, members of the community have aligned themselves with potential candidates early on. So far, in a public forum two officials have expressed interested in submitting applications. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Former preacher's alleged child sex abuse trial begins

Former preacher's alleged child sex abuse trial begins

01/06/2025 03:15 PM

Marble Falls council to consider legal action against gas group

Marble Falls council to consider legal action against gas group

01/06/2025 03:10 PM

Prolonged period of cold weather forecast this coming week

Prolonged period of cold weather forecast this coming week

01/04/2025 05:12 PM

Atmos personnel works on an area after a thaw, during past frigid weather in Marble Falls. File photo

Residents should consider winter weather preps

01/03/2025 04:10 PM

The Burnet County Commissioners Court conducts its first meeting of the 2025 New Year Jan. 3 in Burnet inside the county courthouse. Left, Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, newly-elected Pct. 3 Commissioner Chad Collier, Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dock...

Burnet County commissioners draft process for appointing judge

01/03/2025 11:55 AM

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