Literacy Highland Lakes needs volunteers
Literacy Highland Lakes addresses a big need in the area, but it also has a…
Suzanne Freeman
Washed-away Joppa Bridge found mangled downstream
The historic Joppa Bridge was found in a twisted heap of metal and debris on…
Burnet’s LACare food pantry faces growing need to feed
Demand for food at the Lakes Area Care emergency pantry in Burnet tripled over the…
Five confirmed deaths in Burnet County
Five people are confirmed dead and two people are still missing after flash flooding over…
Food, cleaning supplies available at Ark Warehouse in Marble Falls
Free meals are being served at 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. to first responders,…
Volunteers begin flood cleanup
They came prepared with rubber boots, gloves, N-95 masks, and other supplies necessary to muck…
W.C. Jameson’s terrific, terrifying, and true tales of unearthing hidden treasures
W.C. Jameson of Llano is a rare find. He’s a successful treasure hunter who, at…
LCRA approves permit for Burnet quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority on June 18 approved a quarry/mine permit for Asphalt Inc.,…
HIGHLAND LAKES HELPERS: Rita Marquess heeds a biblical call to feed the hungry
But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” —Matthew 14:16, English Standard…
MFMS teacher wins prestigious fellowship focused on Constitution
Marble Falls Middle School social studies department head and U.S. history teacher Courtney Williamson recently…
Bertram’s Price wins PEC board seat
Alice Price of Bertram won the District 5 seat on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board…
$1,500 reward in art vandalism case
A $1,500 reward by downtown business owners has been offered for information leading to the…
Where there’s smoke, there’s the Battle of the Badges BBQ cook-off
Whether you like to cook—or eat—barbecue, Quarry Park in Granite Shoals is the place to…
PHOTO: Foot bridge first step in $4.2M project
Work is underway on a pedestrian bridge over Backbone Creek in Marble Falls’ Johnson Park….
Former Burnet mayor writes book on Bertram doctor who helped stop deadly virus
Diphtheria immunization in the United States began in Austin through the efforts of Bertram native…
Button culture, aesthetics and utility on display at Burnet County Area Fair
Roll call at a Bluebonnet Button Club meeting has nothing to do with attendance and…
1800s Texas Rangers at Smithwick Cemetery get their crosses
Seven Texas Rangers who served during and after the Civil War received graveside recognition at…
Marble Falls eye surgeon appointed to Texas Medical Board
Ophthalmologist Dr. Mary “Kelly” Green of Marble Falls was appointed to the Texas Medical Board…
Kiwanis Club turns Highland Lakes red, white, and blue for patriotic holidays
“’Tis the star-spangled banner—O long may it wave, O’er” memorials to veterans and solemnly marked graves…
Yesterday’s influencers: Pen Chat Club left lasting legacy in Burnet
Sisters Lynda Lester and Suzanne Fiala walked into the kitchen of the old Burnet County…
Highland Lakes Helpers: Safety volunteer Pam Simek walks miles with smiles around Spicewood Elementary
Pamela Simek walks 14 miles a day, three days a week, keeping Spicewood Elementary School…
Madame Mayor: Nona Fox recalls her time in an exclusive club
In the 138 years that Marble Falls has been a town, only two women have…
Paint the Town plein-air festival a creative work in progress for all ages
Art hits the streets in Marble Falls during the annual Paint the Town Art Festival,…
Joy of connection: Monarchs Special Olympics team seeks out competition and camaraderie
Special Olympics athlete Santos Morales, 23, recently won a bronze medal at a regional bowling…