Healing war’s wounds
The Angels: Seven local actresses will portray World War II nurses during ‘They Called Them Angels’ this weekend at the Hill Country Community Theatre in Cottonwood Shores.
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Burnet set for its annual Christmas on the Square
Last year’s Christmas on the Square event sponsored by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce featured a bicycle giveaway with more than 150 bikes donated by area businesses and individuals.
Lady Pups suffer some setbacks
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade A and B girls basketball teams hosted Liberty Hill, while the C team played host to Lampasas recently.
Lady Flames push streak to three
Deanna Hoover takes a shot in the lane against Cherokee.
Flames’ intensity leads to victory against Cherokee
Adrian Byrd scores a layup in the win against Cherokee.
Lady Mustangs’ defense leads to win
AUSTIN — The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team ended a two-game losing skid by pounding Austin McCallum, 56-30, Tuesday.
Building a foundation
Max Lazos gains position on the low block for a score against Austin Crockett.
Patrons should support Marble Falls HS choir on Sunday
In less than a week’s time, the Marble Falls High School Chorale will perform at the White House to an audience that could include President Bush and first lady Laura Bush.
Child and adult immunizations offered this month
MARBLE FALLS — The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing walk-in vaccination clinics for children and adult immunizations this month.
Tree of Angels honors victims of violent crimes
BURNET — A ceremony to honor victims of violent crime will be observed Dec. 13 with the annual lighting and dedication of The Tree of Angels.
Burnet County Democrats to celebrate a Blue Donkey Christmas season Dec. 11
BURNET — A Blue Donkey gift exchange will be part of the highlights at a Christmas party hosted by The Highland Lakes Democratic Women, the Burnet County Democratic Club and the Llano County Democrats Club.
Burnet HS Highlandettes perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 6
BURNET — Experience the magic of Clara’s Christmas dream when the Burnet High School Highlandettes Drill Team presents “The Story of the Nutcracker.”
Author to sign copies of World War II nurses book
Kathi Jackson, author and playwright of ‘They Called Them Angels,’ at a recent book signing.
Burnet council moves closer to hiring new city attorney
BURNET – Three firms have been chosen from a list of eight as finalists in the search for a new city attorney.
Marble Falls High School class launching into orbit
MARBLE FALLS — If Marble Falls High School science teacher Randy Guffey ever tells his students to shoot for the moon, he might not be speaking figuratively.
Interest in Marble Falls still strong despite the economy
MARBLE FALLS — The nationwide recession hasn’t done much to diminish the Highland Lakes’ appeal to businesses, Economic Development Corp. directors learned Wednesday.
Officials warn of danger from carbon monoxide
MARBLE FALLS — With the holidays and the promise of colder weather, local fire-safety officials are urging residents to have their home-heating systems checked for dangers related to carbon monoxide, a silent killer.
Branching out
Marble Falls Middle School student London Grounds unloads a dormant crepe myrtle tree this week at the campus. The Lower Colorado River Authority donated 20 trees to the school, which is undergoing a major renovation. District officials said the trees will help beautify the grounds.
County applies for auto theft task-force grant
BURNET — To help make the life of a car thief miserable, Burnet County has applied for a six-figure grant from the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
Burnet HS Highlandettes perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 6
BURNET — Experience the magic of Clara’s Christmas dream when the Burnet High School Highlandettes Drill Team presents “The Story of the Nutcracker.”
Burnet County Democrats to celebrate a Blue Donkey Christmas season Dec. 11
BURNET — A Blue Donkey gift exchange will be part of the highlights at a Christmas party hosted by The Highland Lakes Democratic Women, the Burnet County Democratic Club and the Llano County Democrats Club.
Tree of Angels honors victims of violent crimes
BURNET — A ceremony to honor victims of violent crime will be observed Dec. 13 with the annual lighting and dedication of The Tree of Angels.
Firewater to play at Longhorn Cavern
BURNET — Country-folk rock band Firewater, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriters Jimmy Weston of Burnet and Lisa Fancher…
Cat-food contest nets $9,999 for local spay/neuter group
HORSESHOE BAY — A local cat-food contest winner’s generosity may help hundreds of feral cats…