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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 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…
Tribute to dogs inspires Uptown show
MARBLE FALLS — A singer giving a nod to man’s — or woman’s — best friend is…
Oatmeal Festival Cook-Off looking for recipes Saturday
BERTRAM – Love to putter around in the kitchen? Want a challenge? Stir up…
Talking about scalawags and bushwhackers
In his book “Burnet County History Vol. I” published by the Burnet Historical Commission in…
Donated books teach Texas culture
MARBLE FALLS — Though it’s named the Lone Star State, Texas didn’t become what it…
Daily Tribune will be launching home delivery starting Sept. 2
Paper will be brought straight to your driveway or mailbox first thing in the morning;…

