Cecil & Company restaurant sold
MARBLE FALLS — Just two years after opening their seafood and steaks restaurant Cecil & Company, co-owners Richard and Saundra Wood have closed the eatery and sold their business.
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What were they (we) thinking?
To quote the standard phrase that Michael Phelps used over and over again each time he won another event at the Beijing Olympics, “I am at a loss for words.”
Art appreciation as a wellness program
Have you ever thought of art appreciation as a kind of wellness program? In a…
Cracker Jacks a good lesson in packaging
To think, it all started with a box of Cracker Jacks. The contents of the box offered a delicious snack so enjoyable as a child, and today remains a tasteful combination of caramel popcorn and peanuts.
Business owners focus on economy as election approaches
HIGHLAND LAKES — While the next U.S. president still has to be determined, the leading issues in the campaigns are coming across loud and clear to local business owners.
A taste of France in the Highland Lakes
MARBLE FALLS — Fleur de Ble, the city’s newest bakery, brings a touch of France to the Hill Country.
Planners seeking more transportation money for Burnet, other nearby counties
AUSTIN — Two regional agencies want the Legislature to create several rural transportation planning organizations across the state, including one that would encompass Burnet County and six other rural counties outside of Austin.
Area offers plenty of patriotic Veterans Day celebrations
Robert George of Cold Springs Granite (left) and Dan O’Hair of the J.M. Huber Corp. set the new Veterans Memorial on its base in Marble Falls’ Johnson Park Friday. The Marble Falls Noon Rotary Club will hold the official unveiling Tuesday after a 10 a.m. Veterans Day parade.
Students explore science hands on
Highland Lakes Elementary School instructional aide Judy Owens (left) works with fourth-graders Angelica Gonzalez and Blake Atkinson during science lab Thursday. The students were learning how to separate matter, solutions and mixtures.
Too much good for Woerner to focus on any pain
Senior quarterback Thor Woerner looks downfield for an open receiver.
Torn ACL doesn’t stop linebacker
Senior linebacker Diego Ruiz supports his team from the sidelines.
Ponies dominate district cross-country meet again
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Middle School cross-country runners earned another district championship for the 12th year in a row.
Bulldogs fly over Hawks
CANYON LAKE — After the end of a long regular season in which they experienced their share of ups and downs, the Bulldogs have made the playoffs.
Burnet and Wimberley: ready for round three
BURNET — The playoff journey for the Burnet High School volleyball team is now on a collision course with Wimberley. The two District 8-3A rivals battle at 7 p.m. Monday at Canyon Lake High School in a Region 1 quarterfinal.
Marble Falls Relay for Life still running to battle cancer
Jessica Cardenas places 231 flags at Mustang Stadium during last June’s Marble Falls Relay for Life.
County leaders applaud mock-disaster drill participants
Personnel dressed in hazardous-materials suits take part in a mock-disaster drill staged Friday in Burnet County that combined the resources of several public safety agencies from Burnet, Williamson and Travis counties.
Mustangs pull out the stops facing Lake Travis
Senior quarterback Thor Woerner powers through a sea of Lake Travis defenders.
Flu shots offered in Bertram
BERTRAM — The Texas Department of State Health Services will provide flu shots 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 21 at City Hall.
Marble Falls council to explore EMS contract Monday
MARBLE FALLS — The third time might be the charm for city officials looking to approve a new contract between City Hall and Marble Falls Area EMS Inc.
Food, footwork and fun at CASA 5K run
MARBLE FALLS — University of Texas football legends Johnny “Lam” Jones and Johnny “Ham” Jones will be guests of honor at the CASA for the Highland Lakes Area “Speak Up for Kids” 5K Run & Fun Day at the Park Nov. 22.
Food, footwork and fun at CASA 5K run
MARBLE FALLS — University of Texas football legends Johnny “Lam” Jones and Johnny “Ham” Jones will be guests of honor at the CASA for the Highland Lakes Area “Speak Up for Kids” 5K Run & Fun Day at the Park Nov. 22.
American Diabetes Association seeking golf-tourney support
BURNET — Sponsors are being sought for the ADA Golf Tournament/Concert Fundraiser at Delaware Springs Golf Course Nov. 15, which benefits the American Diabetes Association.
The event opens at 1 p.m. at the course, 600 Delaware Springs Blvd.
American Diabetes Association seeking golf-tourney support
BURNET — Sponsors are being sought for the ADA Golf Tournament/Concert Fundraiser at Delaware Springs Golf Course Nov. 15, which benefits the American Diabetes Association.
The event opens at 1 p.m. at the course, 600 Delaware Springs Blvd.
Take a chance on Hanna the horse
HIGHLAND LAKES — Raffle tickets are still available for Hanna, the 1-year-old filly donated to Rural Opportunities Providing Encouragement by the B-K Ranch of Cherokee.