Back to Basics: Taxidermists resurrect hunters’ kills with ancient art
Historian, crafter, artist, and sometimes butcher — all skills a taxidermist needs to ply a…
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Back to Basics: The hunt for inner peace
For Pastor Jim Coursey, hunting connects the human spirit with nature, bringing peace and calming…
Taste of the Highland Lakes: Italian twists on Texas favorites
OWNER: John A. Russo II SIGNATURE DISH: Tenderloin filet Before fusion cuisine became a trend…
Taste of the Highland Lakes: Passion and creativity at Mambo Italiano Ristorante
CHEF: Almir Redzematovic SIGNATURE DISH: Black Angus cowboy-cut ribeye For Chef Al at Mambo Italiano…
Taste of the Highland Lakes: Culture important ingredient for Chef Becca Gutierrez Schafer
CHEF: Becca Gutierrez Schafer SIGNATURE DISH: Elote de Mexico When chef Becca Gutierrez Schafer creates…
Taste of the Highland Lakes: Rafa’s Kitchen offers creative catered experience
CHEF: Rafael Garcia SIGNATURE DISH: Ahi tuna poke Chef Rafael Garcia lost what he thought…
Taste of the Highland Lakes: Oli’s Kitchen serves century-old family recipes
CHEF AND OWNER: Olivia Duran SIGNATURE DISH: Shrimp tacos Olivia Duran was born to be…
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…
Taste of the Highland Lakes: ‘Clean food’ on the menu at Tea Thyme Cafe
OWNER: Janet Wilson SIGNATURE DISHES: Chicken and turkey tacos Even the meatloaf and mashed potatoes…
Highland Lakes art guilds draw local talent
Long-established art guilds in the Highland Lakes nurture local creative spirits in a variety of…
Highland Lakes artist Betty Biesler’s watercolor tales
Fields of bluebonnets covered the bottom of Lake Buchanan during one of its driest years…
Famous grandparents of Burnet mayor and artist Crista Goble Bromley bequeathed talent
Details, color, shadows, and lines define the paintings of Crista Goble Bromley, a woman who…
Performing arts enthusiast Mike Maine leads Horseshoe Bay culture society
The Four Freshmen, the Three Texas Tenors, Doug Montgomery, and Johnny Nicholas are just some…
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”…
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…
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…