Merry Market Day adds new twist to local Marble Falls holiday activities
MARBLE FALLS — Retail businesses are invited to take part in a new addition to the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce’s holiday activities, officials said.
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HCCT Guild readies theater for new season
COTTONWOOD SHORES — When audiences arrive at the Hill Country Community Theatre this fall season,…
Arts commission looking for state poet laureate, state musician and state artists
AUSTIN — The Texas Commission on the Arts seeks nominations for the 2009 and 2010…
‘Leading Ladies’ show has Sept. 18 debut
COTTONWOOD SHORES — The Hill Country Community Theatre will kick off its 24th season…
Tender is the starry night
BURNET — One painting presents an elegantly dressed young couple romantically embracing, maybe a second…
Marble Falls Elementary seeks reading mentors
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Elementary School reading specialist Desiree Guthrie is looking for community…
Fired up for fundraiser in Buchanan Dam
BUCHANAN DAM — Donations are still needed for one of the Highland Lakes’ largest and…
Local restaurant ‘blends’ unique mixer collection
MARBLE FALLS — They perch on a wooden shelf on a wall, overseeing all the…
PEC announces Youth Tour writing contest
JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is now accepting entries for the 2009 Youth Tour Contest,…
Black’s ‘fort’ unusual for area’s relics
In 1936, the year of the Texas Centennial, the state commissioned, erected and dedicated the…
What should I do with my Osage orange tree?
When a friend offered me two orange trees, I had visions of biting into big…
Burnet County calling for photographs
BURNET COUNTY — Only 13 days remain in the first annual Visit Burnet County Photo…
Serendipity Books is hosting Friday ‘Brisinger’ midnight release party
MARBLE FALLS — With the release of the third book in “Inheritance Cycle” by Christopher…
AKA to perform at Uptown Marble Theater
MARBLE FALLS — AKA, the acronym for “also known as,” is an Austin-based musical show group…
Topics announced for MFalls Daybreak Rotary Club
MARBLE FALLS — Breakfast and interesting speakers are part of the lineup at 7…
Talk on change offered Oct. 11 at MFalls church
MARBLE FALLS Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church present “Focus on Transition” with…
Home delivery across region now available for readers of Daily Tribune
MARBLE FALLS — The River Cities Daily Tribune is now being delivered by carriers…
Mathes Company helped area through difficult times
HIGHLAND LAKES — During the 1950s people traveling the southern United States would often spot…
Stormy weather sends wildlife scrambling
By Viva Scott and Dana G. Delgado It had stormed violently the night before…
Drive around LBJ Ranch ‘On Your Own’ in September
STONEWALL — The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is testing a public-access alternative this…
Marble Falls named top one of top retiree spots
MARBLE FALLS — Relatively low housing costs and ample amenities helped make Marble Falls…
Powwow part of weekend highlights
BURNET — The Texas Indian Hobbyist Association will hold its annual fall powwow starting at noon Saturday at the Galloway Hammond Recreation Center.The center is located at 1601 S. Water Street, which is also U.S. 281 North. Visitors will be able to enjoy the colorful pageantry of American Indian dances beginning with the Gourd Dance at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Grand Entry at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call (866) 782-9683. For vendor information call (956) 682-5775; RV camp at (512) 756-6180; or for general information e-mail jjamesuta@hotmail.com or tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are permitted.
Congressman accepting applications for attendance at U.S. military academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mike Conaway is asking local high school seniors interested in attending…
Calling all poets for Highland Lakes Writers poetry contest
MARBLE FALLS — Wake up the sleeping muse and get ready to reveal innermost thoughts for the Highland Lakes Writers poetry contest, officials said.The competition is open to all poets in the Marble Falls area. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Oct. 9. Poems may be submitted in the following categories: Adults 18 and over, high school ages 14 – 17, children ages 11 – 13 and children ages 8 – 10. Under the guidelines, the poetry can be no longer than one single-spaced page, or less, typed in size 12 plain font (such as Times New Roman, Helvetica, etc.); two spaces between stanzas; subjects should be those suitable for reading in a family atmosphere; and no names on the poem page.Entry forms can be picked up at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main St. Winners will be announced Oct. 25 at a special reading held in conjunction with Public Art Day and Sculpture on Main from 1-3 p.m. After the winning entries are read, other entrants are invited and encouraged to read.