By Judith Shabram If you could soar like an eagle, catching the updrafts as you view the majesty of the five stunning bodies of water that make up our Highland Lakes area, would you do it? In 1903, the Wright brothers defied existing aeronautical norms and flew the first motorized airplane from Kitty Hawk, North […]| Texas Hill Country
By Judith Shabram Mike Chase can trace his roots back several generations to his ancestors, who were potato farmers in Ireland. His love for genealogy prompted him to delve deeper into the family history. And may have included viewing the majesty of the Irish castles, the medieval fortresses that protected the land from invaders. Mike […]| Texas Hill Country
SAVE THE DATE 18th Annual Hill Country 100 Club Golf Classic Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Legends Golf Course on Lake LBJ Kingsland, Texas The Hill Country 100 Club is happy to announce our 18th Annual Hill Country 100 Club Golf Classic, to be held 9/11/25 on legends golf course in Kingsland. Registration starts at …| Texas Hill Country
Search and rescue operations remain underway in Central Texas following the devastating floods over the Fourth of July weekend. The disaster, triggered by more than 20 inches of rainfall and fueled by remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, is now the deadliest inland flood in the U.S. since 1976. Kerr County: Ground Zero for the Catastrophe …| Texas Hill Country
Marble Falls Unveils Its 2025 Free Summer Concert Series Lineup Marble Falls, TX – Grab your lawn chairs, rally your crew, and get ready to rock the riverfront! The Marble Falls Summer Concert Series is back and better than ever for Summer 2025, and every show is 100% free. Set against the stunning backdrop of …| Texas Hill Country
By JR Shabram In the Texas Hill Country’s beautiful Highland Lakes in Burnet Texas. Forty-two years ago, Burnet’s community leaders saw the wisdom in celebrating one of Texas’s most beautiful wildflowers, the bluebonnet. Taking advantage of the state designation of Burnet as the “Bluebonnet Capital of Texas,” they created the annual Bluebonnet Festival. Since 1983, …| Texas Hill Country
By JR Shabram The vast influx of families moving into the Hill Country has brought an incursion of realtors and real estate companies attempting to take advantage of the unprecedented growth. However, local companies remain the prime choice for many newcomers, as having someone on your side who has firsthand knowledge of neighborhoods and amenities […]| Texas Hill Country
By Judith Shabram The actual meaning of the idiom “just in time” refers to completing something immediately before the time it might be due. When applied to pest control, it is far better to get rid of the annoying insects that are a part of living in Hill Country before they infest your home or …| Texas Hill Country
HILL COUNTRY – On Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The fundraiser will […]| Texas Hill Country
If you’re from Burnet or the surrounding Hill Country but haven’t experienced the Burnet Bluebonnet Festival, you’re missing out on one of the biggest spring celebrations in Texas! Held April 11-13, 2025, this annual event transforms Burnet into a lively hub of music, food, shopping, and entertainment, drawing 50,000 visitors each year. More Than Just …| Texas Hill Country
