PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Cottonwood Shores couple preserves history through research, persistence
Preserving history is a passion for Cottonwood Shores residents Nichole and Michael Ritchie. The couple’s…
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Honor Flight taking Highland Lakes veterans to nation’s capital in September
As Meadowlakes resident and Vietnam veteran Jess Lofgreen walked to his gate in the Austin…
Explosion in Burnet injures two
Two people received emergency transport to hospitals for burns sustained after an explosion Wednesday, April…
Marble Falls councilor pushes for livestreamed meetings for transparency
Livestreaming public meetings for some local governments has become routine, continuing even after pandemic shutdowns…
Picayune People: Pandemic got children’s pastor, fitness instructor Rebekah Jones up and running
Cottonwood Shores resident Rebekah Jones began training for her first half-marathon in 2020, hoping to…
Llano County faces federal lawsuit over censorship in library system
A federal lawsuit is being filed against Llano County officials over claims that actions taking…
Marble Falls developing Park View Park
Marble Falls is taking steps toward developing about 12 acres of currently unused parkland. During…
Community Worship Night on April 29
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network is inviting residents to its second Community Worship Night. The…
MFISD talks potential pay raises
Employees of the Marble Falls Independent School District could receive a minimum 4 percent general…
Marble Falls couple exemplifies volunteer spirit in the Highland Lakes
Cecilia and Robert de la Garza of Marble Falls have volunteered in the city’s Visitor…
Westside Park basketball courts closed for improvements
The basketball courts at Westside Park, 1610 Second St. in Marble Falls, are closed for…
Benefit set for Bertram couple who lost dream home to fire
After Judy and Tracy Wilson of Bertram lost their home to a fire in March,…
Highland Lakes Helpers: Kathy Grimes caters to cats at Living Love Animal Rescue
Burnet resident Kathy Grimes didn’t consider herself a pet person until 2005, when she rescued…
Marble Falls High School business students a cut above
Seth Parker, 16, became interested in barbering while doing an eighth-grade assignment for his professional…
‘Kinder, gentler’ Poetry Jam at Lakeshore Library on April 25
April is National Poetry Month, and the Lakeshore Branch Library is celebrating with the return…
Out-of-state manufacturer, code-named Project Penguin, coming to Marble Falls
An out-of-state manufacturer is planning to move to Marble Falls and bring 120 jobs with…
Scholarship fund for Marble Falls recreation programs discussed
Members of the Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Commission on April 11 discussed creating a…
Food desert Hoover’s Valley gets monthly mobile pantry
In its continued efforts battling food insecurity across the Highland Lakes, the Burnet County Hunger…
Marble Falls EDC takes step toward pedestrian bridge linking parks
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. is continuing to initiate park improvements across the city,…
Marble Falls one-act play advances to regional contest
After being named alternates during bi-district competition, Marble Falls High School theater arts students are…
Independent living facility for 55 and older planned for Marble Falls
A conditional use permit was granted to the Texas Housing Foundation for about 2 acres…
NEW BIZ: Flights Gastropub coming soon to Burnet square
Fine dining is coming soon to the courthouse square in Burnet. Construction on Flights Gastropub,…
Llano County library issue draws crowd, national press
A packed house greeted the Llano County Commissioners Court at its regular meeting March 28,…
Marble Falls offers new summer camp
Registration is open for Backbone Adventure Camp, a newly launched children’s summer camp hosted by…