The Marble Falls Public Library at 101 Main Street will treat the public to a free, hour-long “live art” Art Reception on Friday, April 19, from 3 to 4 p.m. While watching painters Kim Roberti and Jennifer Hess paint, patrons can enjoy live music, meet and speak with the artists on display and purchase local art for sale.

Whether it was cloudy, clear, or something in between, we’ll all have stories to tell about the total solar eclipse of 2024. Was it awesome or a disappointment? Were the crowds as overwhelming as predicted? Did you meet any “umbraphiles” (eclipse chasers) from other places? Might you even become one yourself – if you won the lottery? Join the Lakeshore Library for fun conversation and activities to wrap up this once-in-alifetime experience.

Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Rd 4 W, in Burnet County, will host a Fun for All event for Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a day of activities adapted to suite a range of abilities including: Kayaking with the new ADA transfer bench and additional equipment and assistance provided by Camacho Activity Center; Fishing at the TPWD Derby Pond stocked with catfish and fishing equpment provided (please bring a cooler and ice, or buy ice from the park store if you want to keep your catches, limit TBD); Archery with wheel-chair accessible shooting area with adaptive equipment and coaching from the Lonestar Paralysis Foundation; GRIT – chairs are available for off pavement trail and a challenge course for some extra fun. A valid Day-use Pass required.

Burnet County and Llano County residents can get ready for some spring cleaning with upcoming re-use and recycling collection events. The details for both events vary in that Burnet County’s event accepts more items.

Let’s get to the root of the matter. Roots Plants exhibit a diverse array of root types, each adapted to fulfill specific functions and environmental challenges.

An attorney defending a new state law allowing law enforcement officials to arrest people who cross the border illegally told a panel of federal judges the law possibly “went too far,” The Dallas Morning News reported. The 5th U.S. Circuit of Appeals previously halted enforcement of the law and is now hearing arguments over its legality.

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, the AARP Foundation wants to offer the public a chance to get their taxes done for free. Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.

The Rock Ministry Burnet invites the community to join in the third “Pick up your cross and follow me walk” on April 13. The walk starts at 8 a.m.

A few readers have asked me lately about my thoughts on the coming eclipse. I’m sure that almost everyone has heard by now about the total solar eclipse on April 8.

City of Meadowlakes The anticipation is building toward Monday, when the moon will entirely camouflage the midday sun. Eclipse 2024 in the Texas Hill Country begins Monday at 12:17 p.m.