As Valentine’s Day approaches, couples are celebrating relationships both new and old. Some are reflecting on what has kept them going, while others are searching for a recipe for longevity.

First Baptist Christian School honored first responders and city leaders on the 100th Day of School recently. The event, which also coincided with National School Choice Week, was marked by the students also paying homage to various community officials.

Highland Lakes Crisis Network volunteers will embark on a task to build a solid foundation for rest and comfort for youngsters in the local community. HLCN is joining forces with local churches, Daybreak Rotary, SkillsUSA chapter members from Marble Falls High School and the Austin chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build and deliver beds to children in our area who currently sleep on the floor.

The Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free workshop on February 9th at the Burnet County Resource Centers of Texas, located at 1016 Broadway in Marble Falls. The workshop is open to chamber members and all businesses in Marble Falls, Burnet, Llano, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, and the surrounding areas. Veronica De La Hoya, the Membership Coordinator for the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce, encourages local business owners to take advantage of an afternoon with Jeff Matera from Austin Score. Austin Score is a group of certified mentors, experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with diverse industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners. Mr. Matera has experience with national and international companies, both large and small, in sales, marketing, public relations, product development, and manufacturing. Veronica shared that the goal of the workshops they sponsor is “to help local businesses succeed especially new businesses who often need additional support to keep going.” She also shared that the Marble Falls Chamber intends to continue to hold workshops in 2022 with the information posted on the website www.marblefalls.org.

The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls recently completed its restoration of an historic wall near 2001 Broadway. Now, the wall includes an old grist mill stone.

Members of the Highland Lakes Chi Omega Alumnae met during the holidays for fabulous appetizers and friendship at the lovely lakeside home of Cyrilla Ivey overlooking sparkling Lake Marble Falls. Members meet monthly and welcome any national Chi Omega alumnae by contacting Betty Cruikshank at highlandlakeschio@gmail.com. Contributed photos

Filing is underway for municipal city council elections for the May 7 general election ballot. The filing period is from Jan.