Joseph’s Food Pantry volunteers maneuvered thousands of pounds of food on Saturday Nov. 20 to feed Thanksgiving meal guests and distribute boxes of non-perishable food items to community members in need.

Local entities are giving thanks by giving back to the community this holiday season. Joseph’s Food Pantry in Granite Shoals and St. Frederick Baptist Church in Marble Falls will be serving Thanksgiving meals for residents and visitors. Joseph’s Food Pantry is hosting the annual Joseph’s Feast of Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Highland Lakes Elementary School.

Granite Shoals police and fire officials oversaw active shooter and school emergency training exercises throughout the day on July 22. Several law enforcement and other emergency vehicles were staged around the campus, and motorists and nearby residents noticed audible bangs from firearms shooting blank rounds, participants shouting commands and saw smoke connected to the emergency response scenarios. Photos by Kim Green The Highlander

Granite Shoals Christmas Outreach is taking applications for assistance by parents and guardians of children living in the community through Dec. 16.