Corder Lane Christmas display growing and spreading cheer
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, the Burnet mother-daughter team of Glynda McBride…
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Hometown Heroes Toy Drive and ‘big toy’ show December 14
The annual Hometown Heroes Toy Drive will have big toys on display during its truck,…
Help cook and deliver Christmas meals to first responders on duty
What started as one family’s Christmas gift to Highland Lakes first responders on duty has…
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Christmas concerts and other live performances
Here’s a list of community events happening in the Highland Lakes this week. Click the…
Educational documentary casting call for rural students
Bear Media in Austin is casting a documentary film about low-income residents in rural Texas…
Apply now for Master Gardener certification course
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association is accepting applications for its 2020 certification course. It’s…
Highland Lakes Service League gives $31,300 in grants to nonprofits
The Highland Lakes Service League awarded a total of $31,300 in grants to 22 local…
Christmas cheer and chili at Holiday Trio fundraiser in Burnet
A good bowl of chili, a hot cup of cocoa with a dessert, and the…
Rock Camp strikes a chord for youths at Burnet church
In that moment before his fingers thump the bass strings, Luis Hernandez knows what’s coming,…
‘To the ends of the earth’: Burnet church’s mission helps Romanian communities
The Roma woman motioned the Rev. Doug Lindley to follow her. The locals would often…
Picture this: An easy way to get your child interested in reading
Marble Falls Public Library children’s librarian Misty Smith settled onto the floor. A group of…
Quilt Marathon ‘travels’ from Marble Falls to border
Trinity Episcopal Church member Judy Pullen organized a marathon, one that didn’t require much stretching…
‘Texas Zephyr’ replacing Highland Lakes squadron’s ‘Bluebonnet Belle’
When the Douglas C47 Skytrain “Bluebonnet Belle” crashed on takeoff in July 2018, it left…
Holiday season begins with Walkway of Lights, parade in Marble Falls
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Highland Lakes. To officially open…
O Christmas tree, how do I keep you green?
Watching your once-lush Christmas tree shed its needles just before the big holiday can make…
Free community Thanksgiving meals
It’s more than a tradition for Highland Lakes organizations serving community Thanksgiving meals. It’s also…
Fill the Boat and brighten Christmas for Granite Shoals families
It never fails, Granite Shoals Police Chief Gary Boshears said. At least one parent on…
Small shoebox has big impact through Operation Christmas Child
Inside a small red and green shoebox are several gift items, including school supplies, a…
Marble Falls graduate bares soul in The Deer, performing at UtopiaFest in Burnet
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO A self-described shy girl from Marble Falls is in the midst…
Night of 5s event benefits nonprofit Science Mill
The sounds of the blues, bossa nova, Latin, and jazz will mingle throughout the Science…
State rep to discuss legislature at GOP women’s club meeting
State Rep. Terry Wilson will talk about the accomplishments of the 86th Texas Legislature during…
Groups seek donations for community Thanksgiving meals
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Joseph’s Food Pantry founder Roy Guerrero knows how much his organization’s…
Granite Shoals honors veterans during community event
Celebrate and honor veterans in Granite Shoals. The city is hosting the 2019 Veterans Celebration…
Burnet County Veterans Memorial dedication is Monday
The group of 10 granite markers catches drivers’ attention as they travel Texas 29 through…