The life of a unique and fun-loving Central Texas lady ended with the death of Suzanne Inks on January 25, 2024, at the age of 74. Suzanne, “Suzie” to her friends and family, a proud self-proclaimed hippie, was born to James Moss Inks and Elsie Cloud Young at Donaldson Air Force base in Greenville, South […]
A female Eastern bluebird with a grasshopper meal. Make your yard inviting to beneficial birds, nature’s pest control, by providing food, water, and shelter. Adobe Stock image Many birds can be extremely helpful when it comes to controlling unwanted guests, aka damaging insects, in our gardens. Bluebirds, cardinals, chickadees, house finches, hummingbirds, purple martins, nuthatches, […]
Developer Wier Hills Ltd. plans to develop 188 detached, built-to-rent, apartment-style units and nearly 30 acres of commercial space on the south side of Texas 71 across from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. Screen-captured image The Marble Falls City Council on Feb. 20 unanimously approved a planned development near the U.S. 281-Texas 71 junction […]
Several Republicans seeking nominations in the March 5 primary participated in a Llano County candidates forum hosted by the Star Republican Women of Horseshoe Bay on Feb. 20. Many of the hopefuls have been making the rounds throughout primary season, but the Tuesday event had one of the first tandem appearances of both Precinct 1 […]
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Feb. 16-22, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a […]
Check agendas to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Monday, Feb. 26 Llano County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. regular meeting Justice of the Peace […]
Snowbirds Megan and Steve Neumann have made the Highland Lakes their winter home for the past 10 years to avoid the cold of central Missouri. Staff photo by Nathan Bush Every winter, thousands of out-of-state snowbirds flock to the Highland Lakes to escape the brutal cold of their northern homes. “It’s nice to be here […]
The U.S. Federal Courthouse in Austin, where the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division presides. INSET: District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee of the 33rd and 424th judicial districts, which include Burnet, Llano, San Saba, and Blanco counties. A civil lawsuit against 33rd/424th District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee was dismissed with […]
It’s technically winter, but short sleeves and bluebonnets are popping up across the Highland Lakes and the temperature is rising. The National Weather Service calls for a high near 90 degrees in Marble Falls on Monday, Feb. 26. The area has recently enjoyed several sunny days in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Forecasts for […]
Granite Shoals K-9 Zoe, a Belgian Malinois, sits in the shade, decked out in a new, custom bulletproof vest. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Granite Shoals Police Department K-9 Zoe, a Belgian Malinois, got a custom bulletproof vest for her birthday on Feb. 22. The $1,200 vest was paid for by donations. One donor, Darlene […]
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