Burnet HS Highlandettes perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 6
BURNET — Experience the magic of Clara’s Christmas dream when the Burnet High School Highlandettes Drill Team presents “The Story of the Nutcracker.”
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Author to sign copies of World War II nurses book
Kathi Jackson, author and playwright of ‘They Called Them Angels,’ at a recent book signing.
Burnet council moves closer to hiring new city attorney
BURNET – Three firms have been chosen from a list of eight as finalists in the search for a new city attorney.
Marble Falls High School class launching into orbit
MARBLE FALLS — If Marble Falls High School science teacher Randy Guffey ever tells his students to shoot for the moon, he might not be speaking figuratively.
Interest in Marble Falls still strong despite the economy
MARBLE FALLS — The nationwide recession hasn’t done much to diminish the Highland Lakes’ appeal to businesses, Economic Development Corp. directors learned Wednesday.
Officials warn of danger from carbon monoxide
MARBLE FALLS — With the holidays and the promise of colder weather, local fire-safety officials are urging residents to have their home-heating systems checked for dangers related to carbon monoxide, a silent killer.
Branching out
Marble Falls Middle School student London Grounds unloads a dormant crepe myrtle tree this week at the campus. The Lower Colorado River Authority donated 20 trees to the school, which is undergoing a major renovation. District officials said the trees will help beautify the grounds.
County applies for auto theft task-force grant
BURNET — To help make the life of a car thief miserable, Burnet County has applied for a six-figure grant from the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
Burnet HS Highlandettes perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 6
BURNET — Experience the magic of Clara’s Christmas dream when the Burnet High School Highlandettes Drill Team presents “The Story of the Nutcracker.”
Burnet County Democrats to celebrate a Blue Donkey Christmas season Dec. 11
BURNET — A Blue Donkey gift exchange will be part of the highlights at a Christmas party hosted by The Highland Lakes Democratic Women, the Burnet County Democratic Club and the Llano County Democrats Club.
Tree of Angels honors victims of violent crimes
BURNET — A ceremony to honor victims of violent crime will be observed Dec. 13 with the annual lighting and dedication of The Tree of Angels.
Firewater to play at Longhorn Cavern
BURNET — Country-folk rock band Firewater, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriters Jimmy Weston of Burnet and Lisa Fancher…
Cat-food contest nets $9,999 for local spay/neuter group
HORSESHOE BAY — A local cat-food contest winner’s generosity may help hundreds of feral cats…
Austin writer at MFalls library luncheon today
MARBLE FALLS — Author Elizabeth Crook of Austin is the guest speaker today in the…
‘Rubber Soul’ featured by musicians at Uptown
MARBLE FALLS — Will Taylor & Strings Attached will perform the Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” album at…
Where are all the butterflies?
With the never-ending summer heat being the worst in more than 80 years, I’ve not…
Fort Croghan to host Civil War group’s Fall Muster
BURNET — Like a blast from the past, Fort Croghan will be transformed into a…
Computer development revolutionizes genealogy
There is an acronym that is very popular in genealogy circles. Amazingly, most people use…
Buchanan Dam Community Center holds fajita fundraiser
BUCHANAN DAM — Proceeds from a fajita dinner at the Buchanan Dam Community Center will…
Association, Roddick Foundation coming together to promote sport in Highland Lakes, fight obesity
HIGHLAND LAKES — On the surface, it’s a fairly simple game — a ball,…
Burnet Cultural Arts Festival to hold juried artists’ show
BURNET — Western-themed visual artists and western vendors are invited to participate in the second annual…
Texas exes club planning football kickoff party soon
HIGHLAND LAKES — Former Texas Tech football coach Spike Dykes is the featured speaker at this…
Fundraiser on tap Saturday for Sunrise Beach volunteer firefighters
SUNRISE BEACH — For the 28th year in a row, the Sunrise Beach VFD Ladies’…
Marble Falls library offers after-school fun
MARBLE FALLS — Activities at the Marble Falls Public Library will keep area students hopping between…