Every voice, every person matters to Bessie Jackson, Citizen of Note nominee
At 78, community activist Bessie Jackson could embrace a life of retirement, but it’s just…
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HIGHLAND LAKES HELPERS: Bille Marie Drake
Newly named Hidden Hero Billie Marie Drake is not so hidden anymore. The Burnet volunteer…
Operation Christmas Child collections Nov. 16-23
Local organizers of Operation Christmas Child are calling on Highland Lakes residents to share the…
Elevate Church of Marble Falls giving away boxes of fresh food
Elevate Church is giving away up to 1,500 boxes of food from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
Project 316 event in Burnet to aid police officers’ families
Cristina Meza walked out of a hospital on Dec. 20, 2019, to catch her breath….
Vendors needed for Granite Shoals Farmers Market
Vendors still have time to sign up for the Granite Shoals Farmers Market on Sept….
For God and Country
Residents turned out to the For God and Country American Patriotic Rally in Burnet on…
Matching funds push Joseph’s Hammer closer to women’s prison chapel goal
A $1 million fundraising project to build a worship center adjacent to the Ellen Halbert…
John Arthur Martinez wins Western Swing Song of the Year
Highland Lakes singer-songwriter John Arthur Martinez was awarded Western Swing Song of the Year by…
9/11 parade and rally in Burnet
After Sept. 11, 2001, Americans said “we will never forget,” but 19 years later, Burnet…
Marble Falls’ Numinous heading out on hurricane relief mission
The Numinous food truck is heading to Orange, Texas, and maybe Lake Charles, Louisiana, on…
With event cancellations and extended hours, Boys & Girls Club needs donations
Feeling a financial pinch, the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes has launched a…
Picayune People: The Rev. George Perry feeds community’s body and soul
The Rev. George Perry’s mission in life is simple: He helps people. That can mean…
Hill Country Community Theatre staging blood drive, new comedy
Hill Country Community Theatre and We Are Blood are looking for a cast of characters…
Back to School Blast on Aug. 8 a drive-through event with fresh produce
Fresh produce and backpacks stuffed with school supplies are free Saturday, Aug. 8, at Elevate…
Crisis Center’s Adopt-A-Student program equips kids for back to school
Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center wants to help families in need during one of the…
Pink Out Marble Falls canceled
As Pink Out Marble Falls is an event to celebrate those in the community battling…
Black activist offers advice to younger self on growing up person of color
Speaking at the Marble Fall Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest on June 13, Andre “Dre”…
Burnet County rifle club celebrates end of 4-H year
The following was written by Burnet County 4-H rifle team reporter Connor McDonald. In June,…
Crisis Network partnership brings free fresh produce to families
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network will distribute free boxes of fresh produce to residents in…
LCRA accepting grant applications for nonprofit projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting grant applications from Highland Lakes nonprofits via its…
AquaBoom fireworks and music fest moved to Labor Day weekend
After Gov. Greg Abbott issued new guidelines June 26 to curb the rise of COVID-19…
Llano’s Rock’N Riverfest postponed until Labor Day weekend due to COVID-19
Llano Rock’N Riverfest organizers announced they are moving the annual Fourth of July festival to…
Volunteers make personal protective equipment for Marble Falls Area EMS
One cuff at a time is how Cathy Ellis is helping to keep Marble Falls…