Former biologist Trey Carpenter turns scrap finds into fish and flora
Trey Carpenter is a biologist, fisherman, wildlife expert, metal worker, and scavenger — all of…
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Hill Country ingrained in sculptor Harry Angel
A mesquite log meant to fire a barbecue pit sparked Harry Angel’s interest in more…
H-E-B’s COVID-19 response lives up to motto of doing more
Toilet paper disappeared first. Then hand sanitizers, disinfectants, beans, rice, and canned goods. Next on…
Family-owned Krause Springs a lush oasis in the Highland Lakes
Krause Springs in Spicewood teems with a natural, mossy beauty fed by spring waters and…
REMEMBER WHEN: 1950 Census taker recounts history
With paper and pencil in hand, Vashti Tucker knocked on doors in Marble Falls to…
Marble Falls graduate becomes 4th generation to join military
Mauri Lovè Harris reports for duty on July 21, continuing a family legacy that goes…
Memorial Day salute to five BHS seniors going from graduation to boot camp
Five Burnet High School seniors have found the perfect way to salute the 75th anniversary…
Social distancing parties take creative reimagining
Grandma and Grandpa wore masks and sat in the front yard. One of two birthday…
Class from the couch is ‘new normal’ for students
A TV tray serves as his desk, a couch his chair. The family living room…
Online class a ‘test’ of skills for Michelle Jett’s multimedia students
The skill set to teach during a pandemic comes naturally to Michelle Jett, the Marble…
Salon’s Golden Heart Campaign silver lining of crisis
Lisa Brady’s business was listed as non-essential in the executive orders issued by Governor Greg…
Nail salon owners make and donate face masks as service to community
The doors of PK Nails in Horseshoe Bay are closed, but owners Paul and Kylie…
FROM THE EDITOR: We are all in this together
What an inspiration this community is! • Easter drive-in service, three different churches, three different…
John Arthur Martinez learns to survive in the music industry under COVID-19 restrictions
Singer-songwriter John Arthur Martinez is supposed be in Spain right now on another of his…
Master Naturalists turn Upper Highland Lakes Nature Center into outdoor classroom
See, hear, smell, touch, and even take home a small piece of the history and…
Gym-goers turn to home exercise routines with the help of dedicated coaches
Shelley Cauble rolls out of bed and starts each day at 5 a.m. with a…
How one family juggles work, school, and home life amid pandemic
Recess for Michele Boshears’ three children happens when the working-from-home mother has a conference call….
Homebound college students start virtual Bible class for high schoolers
COVID-19 restrictions led two Marble Falls college students to answer Jesus’ call to “make disciples…
Remember When: Life in the Kingdom of Kingsland
Once upon a time in Kingsland, the community had no elementary school, no community center,…
What’s in a Name? Max Starcke Dam
When Max Hugo Starcke died at the age of 88 in 1972, U.S. Rep. J.J….
THAT’S MY JOB: Burnet County road crews pave way for growth
Burnet County road crews are responsible for maintaining and expanding roads across the county, but…
Volunteers revive Kingsland food pantry’s community garden
The fresh vegetables now being harvested from The King’s Garden for the Sharing the Harvest…
New digs and name for Marble Falls community garden
Fresh vegetables will be back on the menu at the The Helping Center of Marble…
Picayune People: Jessica Robertson has deep horticultural roots
Life was peachy for Jessica Robertson, at least, that’s how she remembers growing up in…