Discover Highland Lakes Summer 2020

Discover Highland Lakes • Summer 2020

• Trinity Pools • Discovering an Oasis • Fishing in the Highland Lakes • Highland Lakes Events • Burnet County Rich in History & Legends • Highland Lakes Area Map • Journey to “I Do” Wedding Guide

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hildren are agents of discovery from birth as they explore the newness of the world around them turning the simplest of experiences into magical flights of fantasy. Our three -year old granddaughter Marcella is in love with “muddy puddles”, a name that applies Jeff Shabram to any splash of water deep enough to navigate in her “muddy puddle boots”.

Her excitement is contagious. Every puddle is a new adventure and she never gets tired of looking for the next one.

As the fullness of summer approaches, we need to catch the excitement and reengage our sense of discovery and explore with fresh eyes our own backyard. Located in the amazing Texas Hill Country, the Highland Lakes Area is famous for some of the most beautiful lakes in Texas. Outdoor activities include fishing for everything from bass to catfish, boating on the countless beautiful waterways, trails that challenge even the most avid of hikers and an abundance of swimming holes and beaches for the entire family. Want an adventure, check out Shaw Island, a primitive undeveloped peninsula along Lake Buchannan, or Krause Springs, a spring fed swimming hole that offers tent camping and RV sites.

Sometimes the best vacations are nearer to home than you might think. If you are a golfer there are a host of exciting courses that range from the world famous 18- hole course in Horseshoe Bay designed

by Robert Trent Jones Sr. to one of the best public golf courses in the Hill Country, Delaware Springs, located in the city of Burnet.

Whether a long time resident or a newcomer to our area, take the time to enjoy this guide to the best of the best that our stunning region in Central Texas has to offer. Explore the quaint shops and boutiques, the unique vintage and antique stores that dot Burnet Country, the annual festivals and the many local restaurants and shops in Llano County and the surrounding areas.

Rich in history and blessed with amazing weather year-round, there is truly no area that has more to offer than this Central Texas gem we call the Highland Lakes region, so take the challenge, put on your “muddy puddles” and enjoy the adventure.

We are proud to publish this years Discover Highland Lakes “newcomers Guide”. As always, we are interested to hear your thoughts and ideas.

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Discovering an oasis in the summer heat

By Connie Swinney Highland Lakes Staff

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hroughout the Highland Lakes, local residents and visitors alike seek getaways from the hot summer sun.

Surrounded by lakes, a wellspring of natural waterways abound. Water seekers can also find a few swimming pools and water recreation venues as well. From the public pool in Meadowlakes to the far reaches of Shaw Island on Lake Buchanan, summer fun in a revitalizing oasis is just a short drive away.

Here are few to keep in mind for the family this summer:

• Cottonwood Shores Splash Pad A modest yet exhilarating venue between Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay is the Cottonwood Shores city splash pad.

The venue is free to the public and located on the grounds of the Community Center, 4111 Cottonwood Drive. The waterconscience feature allows youngsters to push a button and activate several ground-based pillars of water which shoot several feet in the air for 15-minute intervals. The venue also features a new playscape nearby. The splash pad is open and free to the public from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Cottonwood Shores features one of two splash pads in Burnet County; the other one is at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet.

MAN-MADE SWIMMING VENUES • Meadowlakes Community Pool The Meadowlakes Community Pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. The hours are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the venue is open to the public everyday except on Mondays. Non-resident visitors will stop at the gated entry prior to proceeding onto the grounds of Hidden Falls at Meadowlakes. The municipal pool is located at 220 Meadowlakes Dr. Admission is $5 for resident adults and $3 for resident children 12 and younger. For non-resident adults, admission is $15 and $9 for non-residents children. For more information, call 830-693-3300. The pool is located next to the Hidden Falls Golf Shop and the 19th Hole Bar & Grill. The golf course is a city facility available to the public with membership or day-use fees. The restaurant is a private venue serving appetizers, salads, sandwiches and a full bar and featuring a jukebox and shuffleboard table. For more information, call 830-693-4467.

Staff photos by Connie Swinney Axton Smith, on the far right, along with with Xander and little Ember Sultemeier spend hot summer days at the splash pad, located on the grounds of the Cottonwood Shores Community Center, 4111 Cottonwood Drive.

• YMCA of the Highland Lakes, Burnet The YMCA of the Highland Lakes not only features an outdoor splash pad but an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool and standard family pool. The facility is located at 1601 S. Water (U.S. 281) in Burnet. Members (4 years old and older) can use the pool for free. Non- members pay $8 per person and those 3 and younger get in free. General indoor pool times are Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The facility also offers swimming lessons for all ages, open swim times, swim team competition and group water exercise. For more information, call 512-756-6180.

Paizleigh Garrett, Zoey Garrett and Natalie Weems take the plunge at the Meadowlakes city pool at Hidden Falls.

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OUTDOOR SWIMMING VENUES • Krause Springs Krause Springs, founded in 1955, is nourished by 32 natural springs; several of which feed a man-made pool and the natural swimming hole which eventually flows into Lake Travis. The venue, carved by the natural flow of water and geological outcroppings, is located at 424 County Road 404 in Spicewood. Krause Springs is a well-known camping and swimming site in Burnet County. The 115-acre property is listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has Page 5

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been privately owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years.

Butterfly Gardens – take time to listen to the music of the wind chimes and the fountains. For more information, call 830-6934181.

Krause Springs, located in Spicewood, continues to attract a new generation of revelers every season due to its cold, spring-fed waterway. Chloe Parnell of Marble Falls, pictured here, soaked up some sun before taking a dip in the swimming hole.

Krause Springs features a swimming hole, spring-fed pool and waterfall and is surrounded by features such as primitive tent camping and 24 RV sites with water and electricity available.

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• Devil’s Waterhole Devil’s Waterhole, a cove carved into an inlet in Inks Lake, got its name during the time the land was privately owned by an early settler. Nestled in a shallow canyon, the landowner was known to howl out in anger whenever his wagon became stuck trying to cross areas of the waterway. Inks Lake State Park revelers can access the primitive venue on a jaunt through a wooded path. Devil’s Waterhole is located on park property at 3630 Park Road 4 West in Burnet County. State Park entrance fees apply. Day-use fees for adults are $6 each. Children 12 and younger are free. For more information, call 512-7932223.

Staff photos by Connie Swinney The Devil’s Waterhole in Inks Lake State Park, located off Park Road 4 in Burnet County, features rockscape outcroppings comprised of primarily metamorphic rock called Valley Spring gneiss (pronounced “nice”), making the area an idyllic setting for swimmers or hikers.

Devil’s Waterhole is known for its cliffs in which some daredevils have been known to leap from into Inks Lake.

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• Shaw Island The vast expanse of Lake Buchanan features an area wellknown to lake-goers but typically discovered by accident by visitors – Shaw Island. Although the primitive, undeveloped venue is referred to as an island, the area is actually a peninsula connecting to a remote residential area with the other three-to-four sides surrounded by water, depending on the water level. Boaters access the area by docking on the sandy shoreline. A gradual slope extends out for several hundred feet to allow for shallow water play or activities. One curious feature of the water flowing around the area involves the distinct contrast in water temperature – cool to warm – on opposite sides of the peninsula. Typically, boaters must access the lake at LCRA’s Black Rock Park, 3400 CR 261 in Buchanan Dam; the Llano County Park boat ramp, adjacent to Black Rock; or private venues such as Hi Line Resort, 2421 Ranch Road 3014 in Tow.

Staff photo by Connie Swinney The vast expanse of Lake Buchanan features a primitive peninsula sought out by local boaters but typically discovered by accident by visitors – Shaw Island. The setting features a gradual slope of several hundred feet to allow for shallow water activities.

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Contributed/Shelby Oxford Lily Guyette her sister Little Brooklyn Goble spend summers in the cool waters of The Slab in Kingsland, located off CR 3404.

• Kingsland Slab The Llano River Slab just west of Kingsland is the kind of swimming hole people of all ages can enjoy, but especially families with small children due to its accessibility and cool, shallow pools. The Slab is located on about a two-mile stretch of the Llano River, where the public can access the area by parking, just off FM 3404 at the low-water crossing. The primitive venue features pink granite outcroppings in the river bed and along the shoreline. People pitch pop-ups and pack picnic lunches for a day-long stop. Several areas of the river channel feature mini-tube chutes and sandy beach nooks.

Since the free venue has limited facilities, Llano County officials encourage visitors to keep the area clean and avoid glass containers.

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Fishing in the Highland Lakes for the whole family Connie Swinney Highland Lakes Newspaper

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striped bass runs occur from February to May due to a more desirable water temperature.

The state agency stocks the waterway with striped bass since the species does not naturally reproduce in the lake.

Some of the best bait includes live minnows and live shad.

Some of the most productive lures for bass include twister tail jigs, crankbaits and small topwaters.

Anglers may find the best locations to be in the main-lake points. For catfish, stink bait and cutbaits work best.

vid anglers have descended on the Highland Lakes in search of the “thump.” That refers to the tug of the fishing pole when a fish is on the hook.

For a great experience, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, local Lake LBJ fishing guides What kind of experience you have and a few novices on Lake LBJ depends on from what have found that community a boater accesses this bringing in a big waterway. Shoreline communities haul takes a lot of include Granite Shoals, Kingsland, dedication.

Horseshoe Bay and Sunrise Beach.

Other variables Lake LBJ, which covers more than which help 6,500 acres, runs through Burnet and angler reel in fish Llano counties.

Photo by Connie Swinney include the right Formed by Wirtz Dam in 1950, the Fishing in the Highland Lakes has attracted visitors from around the region. equipment, a waterway was named in honor of U.S. Even in the fall, anglers can find serene scenes in area waterways including perfect spot, ideal Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls.

President Lyndon B. Johnson. conditions such In the spring and fall, the largemouth as the time of bass tend to congregate in this lake. year as well as persistence and a certain amount of luck.

Anglers can also find a thriving catfish habitat.

Along the Highland Lakes on the Colorado River, there are According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, a number of fish are a number of opportunities to catch everything from white bass and crappie to so-called “blue cats” and even striped bass.

Here’s a look at a profile of the waterways along the upper Highland Lakes.

Lake Buchanan For the rest of 2018 and much of 2019, anglers can expect a bountiful offering of white bass and large-mouth bass from Lake Buchanan as well as a few abundant crappie holes and fairly consistent catfish habitats due to recent storm water runoff which filled the lake. The waterway encompasses Burnet and Llano counties.

Lake Buchanan, was created in 1939 with the construction of Buchanan Dam, the first of six dams along the chain of Highland Lakes which goes from Llano County to Travis County.

It is the largest reservoir (more than 22,000 acres) which primarily stores floodwaters, so the fluctuation in water level plays an important role in fish habitat.

When the lake is down, brush may take hold in certain spots, but as flooding follows the brush turns into an excellent environment for fish.

Some have light-heartedly referred to the spots as “fish condos.” Angler have found the most effective depths to be 20 to 30 feet.

In cold weather months, much of the best fishing happens in the Beaver Creek Area about nine miles from the dam.

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Contributed Photos/Friends of Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery in Hoover’s Valley features interpretative trails, wildlife observation venues and “micro habitats,” five hiking trails and the oldest exposed rock in the Llano Uplift. Programs, maps and events are hosted by the Friends of the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery.

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noted for staying in the shallow. In February, anglers have found a brisk spawning season as white bass begin their run up the Llano.

Find the best crappie fishing around docks, in and around coves and at depths of 20 feet or more.

Lake Marble Falls If you’re looking for an easy, laid back day of fishing, Lake Marble Falls may be the place to go.

While some shoreline anglers may haunt Backbone Creek which feeds into this waterway, boat fishermen have discovered this 611-acre lake provides a short jaunt to a few crappie holes as well as white bass, sunfish and catfish habitats.

Lake Marble Falls, the smallest on the Highland Lakes chain, was created with the construction of Max Starcke Dam in 1951.

The maximum depth is about 60 feet which much of the waterway considered to be fairly shallow (waist-deep in some spots).

Most anglers have found much of their catch around docks and boat houses, with some success in the upper section of the lake.

However, the shallow section populated with boulders, so smaller canoe or kayak fishing may be idea there in the spring

File Photo Local anglers and visitors alike frequently search for obscure fishing holes in coves and along waterway shorelines throughout the upper Highland Lakes.

For more insight on fishing on these three waterways, go to tpwd.texas.gov for a weekly fishing report.

Contributed Trey Carpenter is a well-known sportsman in the Hill Country and former wildlife biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. He frequently offers insights about fishing in the Highland Lakes and around the state.

Contributed Photo The Highland Lakes on the Colorado River has played host to youth and adult fishing tournaments due to the waterways’ abundance of white bass, largemouth bass, catfish and striper.

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hen Marble Falls Independent School District officials crafted the district’s vision statement, they didn’t want a catchy slogan; they wanted a meaningful reminder to what is important for their schools and students.

“It just captures the why behind this district’s decision making,” MFISD Superintendent Dr. Chris Allen said. “It drives so much of what we do around here.”

The district’s vision statement is “Marble Falls ISD has an unyielding commitment to love every child and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential.”

Social and emotional learning It was loving and inspiring that prompted MFISD to go all-in on the social and emotional learning (SEL) initiative.

SEL is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.

Allen believes that learning starts with this program.

“If you don’t feel mentally and emotionally safe, you can not engage in the type of deep thinking required to do advanced academics,” he said.

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MFISD started the program in the spring of 2019, and by the start of the 2019-2020 school year, the district had a full-time SEL coordinator at each campus.

Allen praised the high school’s participation in the Spirit Reins program – a therapy program in Williamson County.

Spirit Reins partners with licensed mental health professionals and equine professionals with horses to provide therapy to children and families who have experienced trauma.

“We had a good number of students at the high school who have lost a parent,” Allen said. “We were able to form a relief group on campus because of our SEL coordinator. That’s tangible; that’s a meaningful response to what is happening to our kids.

“Without the SEL coordinator, I’m not sure we would’ve had the awareness to know we needed this program, much less put it together,” he added.

Career and technical education In order to assist students in “achieving their full potential,” MFISD offers more than 65 independent career and technical education (CTE) courses at MFHS. The curriculum is tailored to the community of Marble Falls and to students’ specific goals.

“CTE has two extraordinary values: it helps kids figure out what they want to do, but it also helps kids figure out what they don’t want to do,” Allen said. “Those are both equally valuable.”

MFHS offerings include welding, construction, medical sciences and travel and tourism. The district has more programs than most 5A districts; Marble Falls High School Principal Damon Adams said he doesn’t want the size of Marble Falls to be a barrier to a students’ dreams.

“We’re a small 5A trying to be a 6A. We want our kids to have the same opportunities that kids in other systems would have,” he said.

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Nathan Hendrix Marble Falls ISD has prioritized career and technical education (CTE) at Marble Falls High School. The students receive projects and jobs from community members, such as a barbecue pit they built for His Joshua House in March.

growing the future of young people in the area. The district partners with several community organizations to provide opportunities it couldn’t provide alone.

One partnership is a deal with the local Rotary Club to provide job shadowing opportunities to juniors.

“They build that plan specifically based on student interests,” Adams said. “They don’t just say, ‘we have a doctor, an

attorney and a teacher. If you’re interested, come.’

“They actually survey students to find out what they’re interested in and partner with folks to give the students a glimpse into that workforce.”

The Kiwanis Club and the Highland Lakes Legacy Fund provide scholarships to students every year.

The close-knit nature of the Marble Falls community is reflected in the school district. It shows in the participation numbers of community members in school events and helps provide accountability to leadership.

“One of the things that makes our school system unique is you can know everyone,” Allen said. “You can see your high school principal at school on Friday, and then run into him at the restaurant on Saturday, then bump into him at church on Sunday morning.

“It tends to benefit administration because we know that too. We tend to work through things together as a community rather than it being top down,” he added.

When the community works together to achieve common goals, the principles are passed on to the students.

“We really have a phenomenal group of kids,” Allen said.

“Our staff and community empowers a student culture where upperclassmen are growing freshmen and sophomores to take on roles and responsibility.”

Marble Falls just has a certain je ne sais quoi that inspires everyone – from residents to students – to be their best.

“I think I became a better person when I came to Marble Falls,” Adams said. “The accountability and visibility helped a lot, but there’s something about Marble Falls that brings out the best in people.”

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very school district leader touts “the people” as the main characteristic that makes their district unique.

“I hear it over and over from parents, students, new staff members that there is a different feel of Burnet CISD. People are at the top of my list of what makes us special,” Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Keith McBurnett said.

BCISD utilizes the skills and compassion of their personnel to provide students with academic success, community support and several options for life after high school.

Staff Employees at BCISD – teachers, paraprofessionals, principals and administrators – are evaluated on how they help students. Sometimes that means teaching evaluations; sometimes that means looking at the extra effort employees give.

“If you spend a week in Burnet CISD, you’d see people doing jobs that aren’t necessarily in their job descriptions,” McBurnett said.

Teachers in the district must focus on not only teaching math, science and reading but helping students become adults.

“Our teachers are extremely skilled professionals. They take raw materials – our students – and craft something immensely valuable,” McBurnett said.

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“It’s nice to be in a small community where people know people and care about people. You’re not anonymous in this community,” McBurnett said.

That closeness means that every member of the district administration, including the superintendent, is held accountable. At all levels – residents, private businesses and municipal government – everyone is involved in the affairs of the schools.

The Hill Country Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that gives scholarships to BCISD graduates each year.

Every student receives a scholarship from HCCF ranging from $980 to $4,900 depending on class rank and standardized testing scores. The 2020 graduating class received a total of $320,000.

The district even has a partnership with the police department that places a school resource officer at every campus. School security has been a priority of the board of trustees.

“We know that before learning takes place, every student has to feel safe,” McBurnett said. “We want parents to feel safe in sending their kids to school. We have over 200 cameras, bullet-resistant film in all of our entryways and card entry on all exterior doors.”

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college, the military or straight into the workforce.

The district offers seven career and technical education (CTE) programs, dual credit programs and employs a fulltime college, career, military readiness coordinator at the high school.

“We pride ourselves in offering a buffet of educational experiences so the kids can choose what they want to do towards crafting their future,” McBurnett said.

In the 2019-2020 school year, BCISD students earned 1,056 college hours in high school.

“We want to make sure that this is a launching pad for kids to go after their four-year degree,” McBurnett said.

But not every student is destined to head off to university.

BCISD provides several state award-winning CTE programs.

“We have a very robust pre-engineering program, that’s everything from biomedical to aerospace to computer science,” McBurnett explained. “We have a very strong health science program; you can actually walk away from Burnet CISD with your certified nurse assistant certification.

“We have an award-winning ag program. Our students regularly compete at the state level in ag competitions.”

Other programs include a future educator program for aspiring teachers and a culinary arts program.

Recently, the district added a Chinese language class to its offerings to provide students an alternative to the foreign language requirements.

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with other opportunities, especially knowing that Mandarin Chinese is becoming a global language.”

The opportunities are not limited to secondary school students. The district’s focus in elementary schools is literacy.

“We recognize that literacy is really the foundation for all learning,” McBurnett said.

All of these programs and focuses factor into BCISD’s 96 percent graduation rate. McBurnett said that number “well exceeds” the state graduation rate, and it “starts in pre-K.” Growth In the 2019-2020 school year, the district grew by approximately 100 students, and 57 students transferred into the district from other areas.

“We pride ourselves in offering a small school district environment while offering world-class educational opportunities at the same time,” McBurnett said.

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olfers of all ages and skill levels are in the right place for hitting the links; the Highland Lakes offers several golf courses with unique holes, training opportunities and tournaments throughout the year.

Whether you’re a competitive golfer looking to test yourself against some of the best or a casual player wanting a relaxing outing with friends, you’re sure to find a course that suits your playstyle.

Delaware Springs Golf Course Delaware Springs is an 18-hole, 6,802-yard, par 72 course built in 1992 by Bunker Hill Golf, Inc. The course features two signature holes: hole 17 is a highrisk/high-reward, 294-yard par four. Right-handed power hitters can try for a draw shot off the tee to land on or near the green. Be careful, however, because a slight miscalculation will result in a search amongst the trees; hole 13 is a 178-yard par three; the green is shaped to match the mountains in the distance. Golfers that end up on the right side of the green will face a steep downhill putt for birdie.

Legends Golf Course Legends is an 18-hole, 7,159-yard, par 72 course just minutes away from Kingsland. The course was built in 2001 by Tom Kite, PGA player.

The course provides a challenge for golfers of all skill levels with ample hazards, including some unique challenges.

Hole 18 is a 548-yard uphill par five with a dog-leg right to the green. Power hitters can set themselves up with an eagle opportunity by taking a risk attacking the green on the second shot.

The 13th hole is a 430-yard par four that features a water hazard in front of the green and a unique bunker with a tree in the middle of it.

Howard; it has no sand traps and is a relatively forgiving course for straight hitters.

The signature hole is hole 14, a 378-yard par four. A C-shaped water hazard separates the tee box from the fairway and the fairway from the green. Power hitters may have to club down to avoid the water hazard before the green.

Horseshoe Bay Resort Courses Horseshoe Bay Resort is home to three courses for members, resort patrons and their guests. All three are challenging courses with views of Lake LBJ designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Slick Rock Slick Rock is an 18-hole, par 72, 6,867-yard award-winning course. It is home to the “million dollar” hole 14 – a 361-yard par four where players follow a path across a waterfall. The course opened in 1972.

Apple Rock Apple Rock is an 18-hole, 6,999-yard, par 72 course built in 1985 that offers unique challenges to golfers with its dramatic elevation changes and 50+ bunkers.

Ram Rock Ram Rock is an 18-hole, 6,926-yard, par 72 course built in 1981. The fourth hole is its signature – a 186-yard par three with an island green.

Blue Lake Golf Club Blue Lake is a nine-hole, 2,376-yard par 32 course. The course is open to the public, but members get special rates and discounts.

Lighthouse Country Club Lighthouse is an 18-hole, 6,485-yard, par 71 course among the rolling hills of Kingsland.

The course was renovated in 2006 by Jerry Slack and Leon Howard, and superintendent Jerrett Eledge won Superintendent of the Year in 2018.

Hole six is a challenging signature hole. The fairway is interrupted by a tree at 200 yards and split by a granite formation at 150 yards. The green is protected by granite rock on the right side. The course guide suggests “lay up to 100 yards, take your par, and move on.”

Hidden Falls Golf Club Hidden Falls is an 18-hole, 6,732-yard, par 72 course tucked in the community of Meadowlakes.

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Nathan Hendrix The 13th hole at Legends Golf Course is a 430-yard par four that features a water hazard in front of the green and a unique bunker with a tree in the middle of it.

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leaders.

Nestled between the Llano and Colorado Rivers on the banks of Lake LBJ is the unincorporated area known as Kingsland.

The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce takes pride in being a bridge between members of the community and businesses in the Kingsland area.

We serve more than 225 members of our Chamber, actively promoting the community to visitors and potential residents.

Business owners and community members are invited to join the Chamber, attend events, and get involved in the Chamber’s activities and initiatives. Volunteers are needed for everything – and volunteering gives individuals opportunities to promote their businesses, make friends, and make a difference.

Our major initiatives: Kingsland Magazine. This magazine is distributed statewide and locally. The Magazine includes a special section on AquaBoom, Kingsland’s 50-year-old July Fourth Celebration.

Visitor’s Center. The Chamber office serves as a one-stop shop for brochures, maps, business cards, magazines and other materials to help visitors and potential residents get familiar with our area.

Kingsland Community Park. The Chamber Board is the trustee of the Park, offering picnic areas, fishing, swimming and a boat launch.

Lunch & Learns. Quarterly luncheons provide speakers that share tools and knowledge to help businesses and the community grow and prosper.

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Breakfast Club. The third Wednesday of most months, business leaders gather to promote their businesses and connect with other businesses to collaborate.

Mixers. The first Thursday of most months, leaders gather to connect and celebrate all that is great about Kingsland.

Awards Banquet. Each February, Susan Patten the Chamber honors the people and President, businesses who make a difference in the Kingsland Chamber community. of Commerce Kingsland Beautification Golf Tournament. Each year, a golf tournament raises funds for beautification of the community. Not your typical golf tournament, sponsors get face time with golfers, and everyone has a great time.

Fall Social. The annual event is “the” event of the fall, attracting business and community leaders for a fun and festive evening of food and music.

Scream! Building on the infamously popular “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” house here, a haunted house experience attracts visitors from throughout the hill country to Kingsland.

Winter Texan Dinners. The Chamber hosts dinners the second Tuesdays of January, February and March, ensuring these important visitors know how much they are appreciated.

AquaBoom Spirit of Kingsland Contest. To encourage local businesses to decorate for long-standing AquaBoom celebration, the Chamber hosts a decoration contest.

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arrett Gray, owner of G.Gray Services and Trinity Services in Marble Falls, was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country and has been in the construction industry for over eighteen years. His company’s commitment to building relationships with clients and putting together teams of uniquely great people, are significant components of the success both companies have enjoyed in all facets of the diversified businesses. The companies serve most of Central Texas including Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Spicewood, Kingsland, Llano, Round Mountain, Burnet and Johnson City. These two brands are uniquely positioned and well equipped to serve an ever growing and changing construction industry here in the Highland Lakes and Central Texas area.

G.Gray Services is a Texas based construction company located in Marble Falls, TX, focusing on custom homes, water-front properties, real estate investment, light commercial, and speculative homes. The company strives to serve their clients through building relationships that will foster an enjoyable building process, delivered on time and within budget, and to maximize returns for their investment clientele.

G.Gray Services never waivers on their commitment to quality and professionalism for every client and every project. Their moto of “Building TEXAS sized dreams, through TEXAS sized relationships”, is evident in their relationships with their clients.

At Trinity Services, the company provides Residential and Commercial Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Pool & Spa services to existing properties as well as new construction projects. Garrett recognized a growing demand for a full-service company in Central Texas and sought after putting together a team that would offer on demand, services to The Texas Hill Country with the same commitment to professionalism and high-quality service that people in the Hill Country expect and trust. Through acquiring

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a few reputable local companies and finding the best talent in the area, Trinity Services employs its own electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, operators, and other craftsmen that allow them to offer customers just about every aspect of a build in-house.

Garrett works closely with partner Jake Koziel on the Trinity Pool & Spa side of the business. For inspiration, Gray and Koziel draw from a combined 36 years of construction industry experience and are known for building the most premier pools in Central Texas, along with maintaining and servicing pools with innovative technology that maximizes communication with their service clients, keeping customers pools in pristine condition year round.

When asked about what really makes G.Gray Services and Trinity Services special and unique, Gray replied, “Our faithfulness in an awesome God that continues to bless us way beyond what we deserve is really what keeps us going and makes coming to work and serving our community an absolute joy. Next to that, the people that make up our team are simply the best I’ve ever been around, and their hard work, dedication, and desire to do great things, continues to amaze me. I’m just lucky for the opportunity to work with such great people that look after each other and our clients. It’s a relationship business, both internal and with our customers, and we’ve got some great ones,” Gray commented.

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Multiple ways to celebrate in the Highland Lakes From staff reports

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hether it’s observing a national holiday or honoring a local tradition, there are several annual festivals in the Highland Lakes that scratch the itch for celebration.

Bluebonnet Festival The annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet was voted “Best Festival” by the readers of The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin.

Every year on the second weekend in April, approximately 30,000 people descend upon Burnet for music, activities and food. Each year, new activities and events are added for firsttime festival goers and returning revelers alike.

The 38th annual Bluebonnet Festival will be held April 9 through 11, 2021. For more information, sponsor opportunities or booth applications, contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

Lakefest Every summer, the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Southern Drag Boat Association transforms Lake Marble Falls into a liquid quartermile race track for Lakefest. Feel the roar of the engines and the vibrations in your chest as more than 100 boats race to reach speeds of more than 260 mph and turn the banks of the lake into a wild weekend boat race party.

For more information, contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ

Howdy-Roo brings some of the state’s best chili cooks to Marble Falls to compete for a spot at the world finals in Terlingua.

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Llano Earth Art Fest Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) is held on the banks of the Llano River, just minutes from downtown Llano, every year in March.

LEAF offers activities and art for all ages. Attendees can watch internationally renowned artists stack rocks into beautifully balanced rock sculptures that devy gravity; listen to live music acts; and try their hand at rock balancing.

LEAF is home to the World Rock Stacking and Skipping Championships where competitors test their skills in several categories including height, balance and artistic.

Kids can enjoy a climbing wall and face painting while the adults grab a cold beer and attend workshops, view art or just

Lakefest returns to Marble Falls in 2020, bringing high-octane, boat racing to Lake Marble Falls.

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Howdy-Roo Chili/BBQ cook-off The first Saturday in May in Marble Falls usually comes with high temperatures, but the atmosphere gets chili during Howdy-Roo. The event is the third-largest Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) chili cook-off and automatically qualifies the top five chilis for the annual Terlingua International Chili Championship on the first Saturday in November at Rancho CASI de Los Chisos. More than 180 cooks usually take part in

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Kingsland Aquaboom Looking for a flag waving, sun soaked, fireworks explosion Independence Day? Then look no further than Kingsland Aquaboom.

The annual festival is a red, white and blue filled celebrations of America with parades, pageants and pyrotechnics.

Every year, Miss Aquaboom is selected, parades are held on the streets of Kingsland and the waters of Lake LBJ and fireworks close out the celebration.

Throughout the weekend, patriots can enjoy live music and revelry on the banks of Lake LBJ. Walkway of Lights Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year; no event captures the brilliance and joy of the holiday season better than the Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls.

The 2019 walkway was the 29th annual event. It featured over two million lights, photos with Santa and concessions all along a path in Lakeside Park.

For more information, contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 830-693-2815.

Llano Crawfish Open April is the time to come out of your shell, enjoy good food and donate to a good cause. The Llano Crawfish Open has you covered.

The annual fundraiser boasts an auction, live music, arts and crafts, a golf tournament and, of course, crawfish. Held at Llano’s Robinson City Park on the banks of the Llano River, the crawfish open is the perfect place to help local charities and have a good time doing it.

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urnet County is the home of rich history and long-told legends dating back to the frontier days following the annexation of Texas to the United States in 1845.

Some of its recognized landmarks bear witness to its early founders and settlers.

The name of the county comes from David Gouverneur Burnet, the first provisional president of the Republic of Texas.

Marble Falls Settled on the banks of the Colorado River and named for the waterfall that once cascaded over massive limestone boulders, the 130-year-old town has a colorful history and natural beauty.

Founded in 1887 by Adam Rankin Johnson, a former Comanche fighter and Confederate general, Marble Falls grew quickly with the construction of a rail yard to transport the unique Sunset Red pink granite from nearby Granite Mountain. The stone moved out across the state to construct the Texas Capitol building, among others in Austin, and Gulf Coast jetties.

Completion of Max Starcke Dam in 1951 created Lake Marble Falls and the visage in the narrows of the Colorado River was transformed as the background music of rushing falls submerged. The growing economy evolved from industrial-based granite mining to tourism, commerce and leisure. Today’s city limits extend south all the way to the Burnet County line, south of Texas 71, and includes the Baylor Scott & White (BS&W) Marble Falls hospital and specialty clinic.

The “constant level” status of Lake Marble Falls provides endless opportunity for water sports, swimming, fishing, bird watching, hiking and camping year-round. Other area attractions include museums, wineries, parks, horseback riding and golf courses.

Burnet At the junction of US 281 and Texas 29 lies a small, historic town with a heart as big as the county it’s the seat of.

Burnet, Texas, is that small town that captures the attention of visitors from all over the state of Texas and beyond. Burnet radiates that small-town vibe and offers many sources of entertainment from food and drink to annual events and concerts. It is that kind of town that you can drop in to the local newspaper to share accomplishments and jokes or catch up on the times with a friend you meet on the courthouse square.

Founded in 1849 – then known as Hamilton Valley – Burnet was located just a skip and a hop away from an army outpost known as Fort Croghan. Today, the fort is preserved and used as a museum, hosting annual reenactments of times long past. Downtown, you will find many businesses, including antiques shops and boutiques, a recently renovated library, and a 100-plus-year-old bank, around the courthouse square, continuing the legacy of pioneer businesses established over a century ago.

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celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016, but it built on a legacy of a park system built into its first Sherwood Shores subdivision development.

Lake Lyndon B. Johnson was not the first name of Lake LBJ. It was first named Granite Shoals and that seemed fine to residents when the town, nestled among granite domes and outcroppings, was incorporated in 1966. Since early residents mostly purchased land for holiday get-aways a permanent population grew slowly, first as retirees settled in and finally families, until their numbers top 5,000 today.

Proudly claiming the motto “City of Parks,” those residents enjoy 19 public spaces, including 15 with waterfront access, five with boat launch space, most with playground equipment and one large feature, Quarry Park on the city hall municipal complex at 2221 North Phillips Ranch Road.

High on the central hill of Quarry Park is the city hall, the primary historical feature of the town. It is historic because it is a vestige of the booming mining industry in the area. It was constructed in 1985 as offices for Capitol Marble and Granite Company.

Cottonwood Shores The city of Cottonwood Shores grew out of a residential development along Ranch to Market Road 2147, situated on the Colorado River just south of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.

But its history extends back some 160 years to the Fuchs family, who settled the area of what is now Horseshoe Bay and established a post office, stagecoach stop and sawmill on Tiger Creek. The family also created a family cemetery in what is now Cottonwood Shores, where the late Adolf Fuchs and his beloved wife Luise are buried. It was Adolf who moved his family into what is now present-day Burnet County in the 1850s.

Today, Cottonwood Shores has evolved out of a residential development along the banks of the Highland Lakes chain into a family-friendly city with an extensive parks system, including a nature preserve, and boat ramps to both Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls, giving it the nickname “The City on Two Lakes.”

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Bertram The town of Bertram became a popular stop between Austin and Burnet when the Austin and Northwestern Railroad Company made its way through the Hill Country in the 1880’s.

Established in 1882 and named after Rudolph Bertram, a banker from Austin one of the prominent individuals in the development of the railroads, Bertram quickly became an agricultural mecca.

Business was booming for farmers and ranchers as the demand for cattle, goats, chickens, sheep, and cotton grew. Of course, the convenience of the train made shipping livestock and cotton more efficient.

Bertram boasted four cotton gins, which played a significant part in the town’s economic development. At one point, a total of 11,624 bales of cotton were produced in Bertram in 1928.

Today, Bertram remains an agricultural Hill Country town, and its railroad history is still recognized. Visitors from Austin and surrounding areas board the Bertram Flyer yearround and stop in Bertram for a short layover. The trip is an enjoyable occasion for children and families as they have the chance to learn about the history of the small town and its impact on the agricultural industry in its heyday.

Every Labor Day weekend, visitors enjoy the famous Oatmeal Festival and parade, held in downtown Bertram.

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Oatmeal Oatmeal, Burnet County’s second oldest community, was first settled in 1849 and named after a German family by the name of Habermill, who first settled in the area. Habermill, roughly translated to English, is “oatmeal,” so though the family eventually left the area, the locals called it Oatmeal, and so it has remained.

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a settlement in the eastern part of Oatmeal, where each family ran farms and households in the community known as “Stringtown.” Stringtown was inhabited until the 1920s.

Residents built a combination church and school building, and established the only all-black cemetery documented in Burnet County. The residents were said to have remained on friendly terms with the white families from whom they were freed, and frequently invited them to barbecues in their neighborhood.

Today, Oatmeal is most known for the towering oatmeal can located on Ranch To Market Road 243, and the Oatmeal Festival hosted every Labor Day weekend in neighboring Bertram. Oatmeal is nestled in the rolling hills of Central Texas, and the scenic drive to get there will fill one with awe at the beauty of the Hill Country.

Hoover Valley The community of Hoover’s Valley (better known as Hoover Valley) can be found in the far west region of Burnet County.

The name “Hoover” is a derivation of the Swiss name “Huber.”

The origins of the Huber name are traced back to the German word “Hube,” which means “possessor of a tract of land.”

As if it were their destiny, Isaac and Anna Hoover and their family trekked from Tennessee and purchased 640 acres near what is now known as Park Road 4, creating the community of Hoover’s Valley in the early 1850’s.

Isaac Hoover, a Methodist Protestant Minister who brought his beliefs and shared them with the region, began construction on a church in 1860 after making his home in the area. The Ebenezer (Hoover) Methodist Protestant Church, now known as Hoover’s Valley Chapel, still stands today, alongside the cemetery in which the Hoover family and many descendants lie.

Hoover’s Valley, shortened to Hoover Valley today, is in the heart of the Hill Country, and its name, as well as the descendants of the pioneer Hoover family, are well known among the residents of Burnet.

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Joppa Joppa is the center of folklore and ghost stories for the thrill-seekers of the Hill Country. The community is the site of one of three iron bridges from there to Bertram, which was constructed in 1907. The construction of the bridge was a symbol of growth in Burnet County, and remains a source of pride for residents of the small community and those that surround it.

It is said, though, that there are paranormal happenings near the bridge, according to those brave enough to visit in the dark of night. Stories range from playful spirits pushing cars across the more recently constructed bridge, to the more extreme tales of trolls lurking under the bridge.

Trolls and ghouls aside, the community of Joppa has a rather friendly history. To set the tone, know that the word “Joppa” is Hebrew for “beauty.” Settlers recognized this beauty and peace of the area and determined to make it their home.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Joppa residents are recorded to have shown a strong sense of community. On multiple occasions, families gathered for baseball games with neighboring towns and communities, frequented social events and picnics, and many other gatherings over the years.

One fun social event that screams “Texas” was the annual dove hunt put on by residents. Husbands would hunt the birds while wives would congregate in the community center and fry the men’s haul, which the group would enjoy at the picnic afterwards.

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Briggs Briggs, located in the northeastern portion of Burnet County about 30 miles from Burnet, was established after settlers arrived from a collection of eastern states between 1870 and 1890. Drawn by the fertile farmlands and permanent springs feeding into Berry Creek, settlers made their homes in what they called “Gum Springs” until it was deemed “Briggs” by the Post Office Department in 1898.

The community thrived on cotton, and the town flourished despite many setbacks. In 1906, a tornado destroyed the school building, but residents persevered and built a high school in 1915. Briggs had many businesses, ensuring economic growth for over 20 years, until another catastrophe shook the town. Blazing fires wreaked havoc on the town, and many of the businesses were never reopened.

Cruising through the community of Briggs, one can see remnants of the success of times long past, and witness the pride of the town’s residents that love their home and continue the legacy of the farmers and businessmen before them.

Great pride is taken in the Briggs Community Center, which includes the old school building and serves as a central gathering place for the community.

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settlers with a never-ending water supply.

Oakalla was a prosperous little community; it had a post office, blacksmith shops, drug stores, a doctor’s office, a cotton gin, a school, and many other amenities. Business was booming for residents. The school, built in 1920, now serves as the community center and library.

Oakalla is located in the far northeastern region of Burnet county and is close to Lampasas, Copperas Cove, and Killeen — a perfect location for those that enjoy a night on the town and wish to go home to their quiet hill country cottage afterwards.

Editor’s Note: Much of the information in this story was taken from Burnet County History: Vol. 1, published in 1979 by the late Darrell Debo, a prominent Burnet County historian.

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Oakalla If you want to sound like you are from this neck of the woods, you wouldn’t pronounce this community’s name as it is written.

Oakalla, pronounced Oak-Alley, was not officially a town until 1879, though it was settled in the early 1850s. The area is located in the vicinity of the Lampasas River and Rocky Creek, which provided ample farmlands for those seeking a home.

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Taking a hike in the Highland Lakes Special to Highland Lakes Newspapers

Burnet – Hamilton Creek Park

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aley-Nelson, a 51-acre park, is located on Garden Trails Road off West Buchanan Drive (Texas 29 West).

Hamilton Creek Park is located in the heart of the City and boasts lighted walk ways on either side of the creek, picnic areas, pavilion, gazebo, children’s play area and fountains along the creek. Parking is accessed from US Highway 281 one block west of Highway 281 on Jackson Street.

Granite Shoals The city has a municipal complex at 2221 N. Phillips Ranch Road. This 131 acre tract is the site of the City Hall and the Quarry Park. Quarry Park has covered tennis courts, a butterfly garden, a ‘Hike, Bike and Run’ trail named after local Olympic hero Leo Manzano, a Wildlife Viewing Station and soon will have basketball, soccer and pickleball courts.

Grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department funded construction of the trails, which are dotted with granite benches, tables, monuments and exercise stations and wind alongside an old quarry. The system includes an outer loop of more than 2 miles called the Manzano Hike, Bike and Run Trail, an inner half-mile called Leo’s Loop around a large quarry pond, and several connecting trails.

The trails are part of 131.6-acre park development that also includes an interpretive pavilion and wildflower garden and the Roddick Youth Tennis Foundation’s Roddick Tennis Center.

The trails are open from dawn to dusk. No motorized vehicles are allowed. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited, and fishing, swimming and diving are prohibited in the quarry ponds. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Staff photo by Connie Swinney Granite Shoals hike – Quarry Park within the 131-acre municipal complex in Granite Shoals features hiking trails, ponds, and a wildlife observation facility. Two of the trails are named for local resident and U.S. Olympian Leonel Manzano.

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YCC students have also participated in the USFWS “Pollinator Challenge” Project which included habitat restoration and enhancements, luncheon meetings with staff to disseminate pollinator information and putting up a display at the Bertram Library. bird viewing, wildflower printmaking, micro habitats along the Overlook Trail and “Composting with Worms”, “Dipping for Invertebrates”, finding edible and medicinal plants along the Ashe Juniper trail, and observing various habitats along Overlook Trail, as well as Masters casters. Programs vary from year to year but these are some of the favorites.

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Llano County meaning plains formed in 1856 Special to Highland Lakes Newspapers

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lano County was organized in 1856 after the Texas legislature formed the county from the Bexar District and Gillespie County. It was named for the Spanish word for plains.

Horseshoe Bay One of Central Texas’ most capitivating features is Horseshoe Bay, a small city in both Llano and Burnet Counties.

The land was a ranch when cousins Wayne and Norman Hurd began development of the Horseshoe Bay Resort area about 1972. Wayne Hurd reportedly named the community after finding a horseshoe in the lakebed during a period when the lake level was lowered by LCRA to build a power plant on the lake.

During the next two decades the community grew to serve primarily retirees and resort-goers, with many of the homes serving as second homes. The city incorporated in 2005 out of the confines of the Lake LBJ Municipal District, and as of the 2010 census, it had a population of 3,418, and that number is expected to top 5,000 when the 2020 census comes out.

Horseshoe Bay is on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, which is maintained to a constant level, and on the south branch of the Colorado River, and is know for aquatic sports as well as golfing and fishing.

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Development of Kingsland began in 1883, and it was named after Martin D. King, who began the process of clearing the land a few years before.

Kingsland boasts a vibrant history; those who know about Packsaddle Mountain can attest to that statement. Named after its resemblance to a saddle, the mountain is a sight to see. Located off of Highway 71, Packsaddle Mountain was speculated to be the site of the Los Almargres mine, thought to be created by Spanish explorers and the focus of a search by Jim Bowie before the Texas Revolution. The sparkling allure of the mountain drew prospectors throughout the 1920s, but the hunts for gold, silver, and other minerals soon petered out.

A significant event in history occurred on this mountain on August 4, 1873. A group of ranchers, after a few incidents and rising tension, engaged in battle with an Apache tribe three times its size. Four Apache warriors lost their lives, and multiple ranchers were wounded. The Battle of Packsaddle Mountain went down in history as the last battle between settlers and Native Americans in Llano County.

Buchanan Dam Buchanan Dam is the poster child for economic development in 1930’s Central Texas following the Great Depression. The dream to dam the Colorado River and harness her power began in 1854, nearly a century before it came to fruition.

Construction on what was originally named Hamilton Dam began in April 1931. The struggling economy of the times halted construction, however, after just a year.

Thanks to the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved considerable grants to the newly formed Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for power, irrigation, and flood control, revamping the efforts to build the dam.

The LCRA continued construction of the dam in 1936, providing various jobs for those that had been affected by the Great Depression. Workers finished construction of the dam in 1937.

The Dam was renamed Buchanan Dam after Congressman James P. Buchanan, one of the dignitaries responsible for the establishment of the LCRA, and at 2 miles long, bears the title of the longest multiple-arch dam in the United States.

Lake Buchanan, formed by the construction of the dam, has become a source of entertainment for locals and visitors alike over the decades. The town that formed around it has plenty

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to offer – restaurants, recreational sites, lakefront properties, and churches, while ensuring visitors and residents are still able to enjoy the perks of a small, quiet community.

Sunrise Beach Village Sunrise Beach Village is the Highland Lakes’ youngest town, established in 1958 and was one of the first lakefront retirement communities on Lake LBJ. Sunrise Beach has a population of 759, the majority consisting of retired individuals who found their lakefront property after years of hard work.

The city offers recreational centers, restaurants, and motels for those looking to escape to the lake during their summer vacation.

The Fall Creek waterfall near Tow on Lake Buchanan is a great place for family recreation.”

Though its history is short and sweet, Sunrise Beach Village deserves recognition for its uniqueness and its contribution to the Highland Lakes Area.

Tow Deep in the heart of the Highland Lakes lies a small community known as Tow. During the mesmerizing drive through country roads, one may have a difficult time paying attention to the path ahead, thanks to the sparkling blue waters of Lake Buchanan on the right.

The area now known as Tow was settled in 1852, making it the oldest community in Llano County. A salt bed was discovered on the banks of the Colorado River in the settlers’ backyard, which eventually became a saltworks known as Bluffton-Tow Salt Works. During the Civil War, the salt cultivated was supplied to Confederate soldiers.

The company soon adopted the pseudonym, The Confederate States of America Salt Works. Sadly, the salt bed was demolished by the 1871 tornado known as the “salt works cyclone.”

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Tow eventually became a destination for retirees and vacationers, as its prime location on Lake Buchanan caters to those looking for a day on the lake or a lakefront property to call home. Tow offers many resorts and campgrounds for visitors to the Highland Lakes, who may get the chance to witness a work of nature only imagined to be found in exotic locations. The Fall Creek waterfall can be found after an exhilarating boat ride through Lake Buchanan. Swimmers enjoy jumping into the refreshing pool below the falls, though their hearing may be impaired by the beautiful sound of the roaring waters.

If you find yourself staying along the lake in Tow, it is highly recommended that you visit the glorious Fall Creek waterfall.

The Highland Lakes has another redeeming quality to add to its growing list. The fertile soils of the land surrounding Lake Buchanan in communities like Tow create a perfect environment for vineyards, ensuring success for local wineries.

Bluffton The small community of Bluffton, located a few miles west of Lake Buchanan, has an interesting history known to locals. It actually used to rest where Lake Buchanan is now located.

Bluffton had a unique beginning. After its development in 1852, it burned down 30 years later, and its residents moved further south to begin again. In the 1930’s, the town faced the beginnings of the construction of Buchanan Dam, which would eventually lead to the demise of the small community.

Residents were urged to move away from the area, as the damming of the Colorado River meant rising waters around their homes. Some packed up and relocated yet again, while others left the area completely. Graves of loved ones were dug up for transport, and belongings were packed up and taken a few miles west of the second version of Bluffton.

When Lake Buchanan is down, the ghost town of Bluffton can be seen in the lake bed.

The inevitable flooding came soon after the dam’s completion in 1937, and the town of Bluffton was submerged.

That wasn’t the last time the pubic would hear about it, though.

After over seventy years underwater, the town – consisting of stores, houses, cemeteries, and other objects from a time long gone – resurfaced due to a years long drought that recently plagued the Highland Lakes, much to the amazement of Central Texans and visitors.

Tombstones, foundations, and artifacts were discovered and studied, granting the small town of Bluffton more than its 15 minutes of fame. Lake Buchanan has since refilled, though residents of the Highland Lakes continue to learn about and respect our own little Atlantis.

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By Mike Brittain, CAE. Managing Principal Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance, Inc.

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The short story is that we found a way to avoid a signage storm, yet, make residents aware of the presence of businesses and services available in, and to, the HSB community.

The Business Alliance was formed by founding members; Hair by Katrina, (Katrina Beyer); A Taste of Thyme Restaurant, (Rhonda Borum); Bay Pharmacy, (Jason Pool); and, TheBRIXgroup, an Association Management Company, owned

by Mike Brittain, CAE and Francie Dix, CTC. Management incorporated The Business Alliance group in 2010 as a 501c3 ‘not-for-profit’ association. The entity was incorporated by Attorney, Bob Glanville, of Horseshoe Bay. The mission statement of HSBBA is: “The Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance exists to increase awareness of businesses which rely on the residents of Horseshoe Bay for their livelihood and to promote all businesses”.

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HSB residents like parties”, said Mike Brittain, HSBBA’s Managing Principal. “It made sense to promote the business community by creating a party atmosphere”. Suddenly, the first ever party/event, “Holidaze”, was born in December 2008. The event later this year will be the 13th year of Holidaze. Ideas for events and gatherings kept coming. Today HSBBA produces 30 events each year: 5 Boogie at the Bay music performances – *due to Coronavirus, Boogie 2020 has been reduced to three (3) concerts; June 17, 24 & July 1.

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he reasons for building a custom home are as varied as the lifestyles of the people who have made the decision to invest in their specific vision for how and where they want to live. At Cactus Construction, they have the expertise and experience to help design and build custom homes specifically geared toward their clients individual needs. The Cactus team knows the importance of creating spaces that help families achieve their dreams for custom homes. Cactus understands the importance of an enjoyable home building experience. The home building process should be fun for the homeowners, and Cactus strives to keep clients informed and stress-free during the build. Cactus Construction builds custom homes for clients as if they were building their own home. Cactus understands the importance of building a life-long home for families.

Cactus Construction, winner of the Highlander’s “Builder of the Year” award for four years running, also has a broad range of skills in remodeling and renovation. In remodels and renovations, there is a certain amount of unknowns going into the project.

They welcome the challenge and look forward to helping clients navigate and plan for the unknown element and help design and build creative solutions. Cactus and their clients successfully remodel and renovate many homes and succeed with proper planning, management, and communication throughout the design and build process.

Since 1984 Cactus Construction has been serving the communities in the Highland Lakes area with an extensive array of exceptional construction services and is again this year’s winner of the Reader’s Choice gold for best construction company.

Grant Dean started Cactus Construction in the early eighties and has proven himself as a leader in the building industry and the community. Travis Dean received a degree in construction technology from Texas State University in 2005 and started at Cactus immediately after. Their expertise in the building industry continues to grow along with their team. Both Travis and Grant volunteer and support many local non-profits and the company

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gives back to the community in numerous ways.

Cactus Construction promises a high level of communication, integrity, creativity, and quality in every project that they undertake validated by the many awards they have received from the Hill Country Builder’s Association including Best of Parade, Best Craftsmanship, Best Architectural Features, Best Outdoor Living Space and Best Master Suite & Bath.

The latest development, Trinity Oaks Preserve is Central Texas’s newest master planned community, featuring 3+ acre retreats in the heart of the Central Texas Hill Country. These beautiful lots are ready for building featuring very little rock and covered with an abundance of topsoil in most areas. Located only 10 minutes from Marble Falls, 30 minutes from Bee Cave and under an hour from San Antonio, Trinity Oaks Preserve brings you the experience of ranch living without sacrificing modern conveniences. Each tract features underground utilities, private water system access, manicured common grounds and curbed streets. Two gated entrances monitored 24/7 provide secure access from Hwy 281 and Old Marble Falls Road. An outdoor pavilion with a fire pit and facilities, a stocked fishing pond and a children’s playground provide hours of enjoyment for guests and residents in this safe and friendly community nestled amid an abundance of mature oaks and native drought tolerant plants and grasses. Trinity Oaks Preserve is committed to preserving , protecting and enhancing the natural environment that makes the Central Texas Hill County a top vacation destination in Texas.

Enjoy championship golf at nearby Horseshoe Bay Resort and Barton Creek Country Club, visit world-class vineyards, breweries, restaurants, art galleries and horse boarding facilities only minutes away. Texas’s best watersports are available on nearby Lake LBJ and Lake Travis.

Now that telecommuting is becoming the new standard in today’s workplace, Trinity Oaks Preserve is proud to offer high speed internet, cable, and encourages new homes with a dedicated office and private entrance. Visit us soon as Cactus begins construction on the latest home in Trinity Oaks Preserve.

Panoramic night sky views with enhanced star gazing in this accredited dark sky community, easy access to the city, close proximity to Texas’s most beautiful lakes and endless views of the majestic Central Texas Hill Country make Trinity Oaks Preserve the perfect retreat where your family can live, work and play yearround.

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Looking for a safe place to raise your family and still have all of the conveniences of the city? This well put together ranch will accommodate all a family needs in one location. Horses, cattle, hunting all on one place. A charming 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath with two living areas. Large laundry room with built-ins. A lot of storage space built into the upstairs.

Large deep porches for sitting and watching the deer and other game pass by. Home is approximately 2,800 sq. ft., updated in 2018. The large 40’ x 65’ workshop is set up for the home craftsmen. It has been used for metal work, repair of equipment and wood working. The 20’ x 20’ wood shop is currently being used as a guest bedroom with bath for overflow guests.

There is a 2500 gallon water tank in the barn with a complete water filtration system that is fed by two low flow wells.

There is a windmill on the property that is in need of repair.

The ranch has two barns for cattle and horses and a set of pens that some big cattle operations would like to have. Two stock tanks provide livestock water. The 50’ x 70’ main barn is for hay and equipment.

Dove, deer, turkey and other game can be hunted on the ranch safely form the tower blinds located on the property. The fencing is good. In addition, there is a complete RV hookup in the lower pasture.

Directions: From Austin take Hwy 183N to Briggs. As you get to Briggs take a right on FM 2657 to Oakalla, take left on FM 963. Go across the bridge and take an immediate right onto CR 223. Go about 7 miles. The property is on the left.

Protected for decades by a well known non-profit, this idyllic Hill Country Ranch is being offered for the first time in parcels.

Aptly named after the “bathtub” like depression carved deep into the limestone along the creek below Indian Valley Spring. This amazing swimming hole with its “gin clear” water beckons you to jump in. Incredible views of the untouched valley below the Devils Backbone are absolutely breathtaking. The building sights from the panoramic vistas of the surrounding Hill Country seem endless from the high elevation Mesas. Since the mid Twentieth Century, this ranch has been preserved in its natural state evidenced by the land stewardship of the previous owners.

The Bathtub Pasture of Rio Blanco Ranch offers a varied topography with beautiful water features.

Rio Blanco Ranch is located 18 miles west of San Marcos, providing easy access from both IH 35 and US Highway 281. The main entrance to the ranch on Ranch Road 32 is conveniently located under one hour from either Austin of San Antonio.

A newly constructed private, paved road from Ranch Road 32 to the entrance of the tract provides outstanding all weather access. Additional access is available directly to Ranch.

Electricity can be found on the adjacent tract.

A rare opportunity to own a large tract (over 8 Square Miles) within an hour of Austin. This beautiful Hill Country Ranch offers 40 mile views from the high mesa’s to beautiful bottom land, lush with grasses and dotted with Live Oaks. Many of the draws are running water from numerous springs, all topped off with a 28 acre Lake.

Between Burnet and Marble Falls off of Mormon Mill Road Elevation changes of over 300’ with high mesa’s over 1400’ above sea level, the varied terrain is easily traversed by an excellent road system. Improvements: Three miles of paved road to the headquarters and main house on the mountain. Main House/Lodge sits high atop a mesa overlooking the Southern portions of Burnet County to the West affording incredible sunsets. The 4,500 sq. ft. house, constructed of native stone and stucco has 5 Bedrooms and 4 ½ Bathrooms. A game room overlooking an infinity edge pool with the 40 mile view in the background.

The foreman’s house is a well constructed 2500 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Ranch House with a 5,000 sq. ft. Barn nearby. There are 10 water wells on the ranch, 8 of which are electric with submersible pumps and two with windmills. Sycamore Creek traverses half of the property and drains into a 28 acre lake that is over 35 feet deep. In addition, there are miles of unnamed creeks in the drainages throughout the ranch, many of which are seeping and running water as a result of continued cedar clearing. 50% of the Minerals and Royalties owned will convey. $6,250 per acre or $28,125,000.00

Tract seventeen of pinecrest farm estates consist of 58.814 Beautiful acres. (Additional acreage is available) If you are looking for a great tract of land for family recreation, home site, or retirement, take a look at this one! There are several choice areas for a home sites on this property.

This tract features direct access off gotier trace road, which is maintained by the county.

Location of this property allows the owner a short drive to bastrop, smithville, and highways 71 and 290.

This is a quiet and peaceful area of bastrop county. The property is far enough from the major roads to avoid the noise of the busy highway, yet you can be on highway 71 in 5 minutes. It is about a 15 minute drive to bastrop and less than an hour from austin.

This is a beautiful tract that features rolling terrain and a seasonal creek that transverses the front of the property. The tract has a nice mix of open meadows and heavily wooded with pine, post oak, and other native trees.

A large lake on the property offers fishing and water for the wildlife. The lake is surrounded by tall pine trees. Wildlife habitat is excellent on the property.

Research shows good underground water in the area and a water well can be drilled. Electric is provided by bluebonnet electric.

The seller is placing electric poles in place to make electric easily accessible.

The property carries a current agricultural exemption. The acreage of the tract provides the new owner the option for a wildlife exemption as well.

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Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano Judith Shabram Staff Writer

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exas Hill Country is the uncontested Bar-B-Que capital of the world so it is only fitting that the best of the best Bar-B-Que restaurant, Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, calls the hill country home. Cooper’s has provided its world-famous meats to thousands including once catering an event for former president George W. Bush at his Crawford Ranch.

Terry Wootan, owner of Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-BQue, has gone on to make Bar-B-Que history while still maintaining the family owned and operated atmosphere at locations that now include Llano, New Braunfels, Fort Worth, Austin, Katy and College Station.

The home of the famous “Big Chop”, a two-inch-thick pork chop also serves up beef ribs, brisket, chicken, pork loin, jerky, prime rib, sausage, sirloin and turkey. However, one delicacy you won’t find on most Bar-B-Que restaurant menus is cabrito, the milk fed veal of the goat. Sides include beans, coleslaw, corn on the cob, potato salad and even a whole baked potato. Come by after 5:00 on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and enjoy an incredible rib eye dinner. Even the cobblers, apple, blackberry, peach and pecan are legendary.

If you are planning a special event Cooper’s offers a world class catering service that takes care of everything; set-up, a buffet style meal, beverages, cups, plates, napkins and utensils. Choose from signature meats and sides and Cooper’s will bring all the trimmings that include jalapenos, bread, pickles, onions, and BBQ sauce.

Sometimes when we find something amazing, we want to share it with friends and family so Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que now offers an expanded online store that will ship a “taste of the Texas Hill Country” just about anywhere.

These are the same quality meats because as they say at Cooper’s ,”It’s All About The Meat” so great care is taken to insure that shipped products arrive at your doorstep with the same quality that dine-in customers have come to expect.

You can make someone’s special occasion really special with a gift certificate and let them choose from combination boxes that are designed to delight even the most discriminating Bar-B-Que palate. Don’t forget to add seasonings, sauces and maybe a set of quality steak knives as well as a box for yourself.

Some say that Cooper’s takes them back to childhood memories of real Texas BBQ but the best recommendation for any restaurant is what customers are saying about the food. For example, “chicken is fall off the bone and seasoned perfectly”, “fantastic beans”, “smoked meats worth driving 100 miles to eat” and “a BBQ gem, the best in Texas.” Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is the genuine taste of Texas BBQ. Visit and discover for yourself why reviewers have raved about it and why Texans keep coming back.

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Here Comes The Bride!

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rom Horseshoe Bay and Marble Falls to Buchanan Dam and Kingsland, the area boasts a number of idyllic venues which provide an excellent backdrop for the dream wedding ceremony.

This special section of Discover Highland Lakes strives to replace the potential anxiety connected to the features surrounding one’s nuptials with a starting point for catering, venues and more.

Whether planned by loved ones or professionals, the brideto-be still has a lot to consider – attire and accessories, venue reservations and the roles of bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Such ceremonies are steeped with tradition and history.

Planners sew a common thread through every detail such as floral design, backdrops, dining arrangements, décor and photography.

A destination event – which may include a winery venue or lakeside lodge – would require elements of an all-inclusive ceremony packages with guest accommodations.

Of course, the dining experience can add the sizzle to any event.

Some may opt for fancy meals while others may inspire guests to savor in famous Hill Country cuisine. In this section, readers can find the best barbecue and steak entrees in the area or discover an eclectic mix of asian fusion.

Hosting a wedding ceremony in the Highland Lakes will become one of the most memorable experiences in a lifetime of bliss.

From plans with a modest budget or sky-is-the-limit expenses, we understand that those joined in holy matrimony need ways to get hitched … without a glitch.

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Fiesta Winery Judith Shabram Staff Writer

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ucked away only five miles from the majestic Colorado Bend State Park is one of the Texas Hill Country’s most unique wineries. Fiesta Winery is situated on a working cattle ranch that has been in the Baxter family for six generations.

Planting grapes on the ranch however was the inspiration of Stephen Baxter and his wife Sally in order to sell to other vineyards. One day Sally decided to gift her husband with a wine making kit just for fun.

Stephen and his daughter Savannah immediately commandeered the family kitchen and began making and hand bottling wine for family and friends. When people began saying, “you need to start selling this stuff’, the idea was born for Fiesta Winery.

As the name implies it is a celebration of the love and care that characterize the art of wine making in the Baxter family as well as the journey that they have taken together.

Soon the family had outgrown the kitchen and needed more space and more people. In the early days the family game room was renovated to become a tasting room and all of the wine was of the sweet variety.

The first year they sold 1300 cases and each subsequent year sales and production tripled.

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Let’s Toast the Happy Couple!

But with what? And how much? And? And? And? Let’s start with things to determine…

• How many guests • How long will you be serving • Will you have a Cocktail hour • Is Dinner being served • Wine & Beer or Wine, Beer & Spirits • Are you having a Signature Cocktail • Do you need Champagne for toasting or just Bride & Groom • Are our guests light, average or heavy drinkers • What to serve non-drinkers Plan 1 drink per hour per person They will drink more if it’s warm weather And most won’t drink red wine if it’s hot outside Have plenty of water A selection of sodas and Topo Chico for your young or non-drinking guests Always buy your favorites so if any is left it can go into your collection

of their sweet wines into HEB thus solidifying the fact that there was indeed a real future for them in the wine industry.

The decision was made in 2012 to rent a building at 147 East Main Street in Fredericksburg and open an off-site tasting room allowing shoppers to find them. A year later they expanded to another location in Fredericksburg, 6260 E Highway 290, providing an added dimension for wine lovers who wanted to linger on the outdoor patio and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Texas Hill Country while savoring the expanding Fiesta wine selections. Along with the tasting room came the Wine Lovers Wine Club; yet another way to showcase the craftsmanship of Fiesta wines to an even broader audience.

At the vineyard where it all started in Lometa you can sample gourmet pizza from a wood fired oven. The newest location in Marable Falls boasts the same hospitality that Fiesta is famous for along with quality wines ranging from sweet reds, dry reds and dry white wines to sparkling wines like Texas Bubbles. If you are planning a wedding take advantage of the expertise of Sommelier, Erin Green in Fredericksburg or Patrice Streit the manager in Marble Falls to guide you in choosing the perfect wine whether it’s a casual buffet, formal dinner or a “Wine Tasting Bridal Party.”

The goal at Fiesta Winery is to foster a casual atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable in enjoying some of the best that Texas wineries have to offer. There is a reason that they are known for premium wines and true Texas hospitality!

Wine – 750ml btl / 5 oz pour = 5 servings Champagne – 750ml btl / 3-4 oz pour = 6-8 servings Beer – 12oz/ btl = 1 serving Keg = 165 servings Liquor – 750ml btl = 18 servings Typical percentages Wine 60% Wine 50% Beer 40% Beer 20% Liquor 30% There are many websites that have drink calculators.

Here’s an example : a wedding with 125 guests, average drinkers with the reception lasting 4 hrs, serving wine, beer and liquor you’ll need 42 btls of wine, 209 btls of beer and 11 bottles of liquor but without liquor you’ll need 63 btls of wine and 313 btls of beer.

So determine your needs and fill in your numbers to get your answers for your special day.

All you need is love and a drink!

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Things to consider when choosing a wedding party Special to Highland Lakes Newspapers

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aking the important decision to get married can fill couples with joy and excitement as they imagine spending the rest of their lives together. Naturally, brides- and grooms-to-be are anxious to share the good news with others and include family and friends in the festivities. One way couples exemplify inclusion is by asking their closest acquaintances to be part of their wedding parties.

Being asked to serve as a bridesmaid or groomsman is an honor.

Some couples may be tempted to ask every friend, sibling or cousin they have to be in their wedding parties, and some do. In fact, ancient Roman law required 10 witnesses to be part of the wedding ceremony. However, the larger the wedding party, the more people couples have to coordinate and the more personalities they must manage.

While large wedding parties are in style, there isn’t any

one-size-fits-all formula to decide which size party is right for a particular situation. Trends vary based on geography and culture. These tips can help couples decide on the size of their wedding parties.

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• Match it to scope and style. Wedding planners may use a standard ratio for a proportion of guests to wedding party members. That ratio is one pair of wedding attendants for every 50 guests. This creates a balanced feel where the more people in attendance, the larger the wedding party and vice versa.

• Consider your expenses. Wedding party members may be asked to spend considerable amounts of money to be in the wedding, but the couple will have certain expenses tied to the wedding party as well. These can include limousines to ferry people between the ceremony and reception, photography costs to arrange and photograph large wedding parties, the cost of boutonnieres and bouquets, attendants’ gifts, as well as extra mouths to feed at the rehearsal dinner. Small wedding parties can be easier on couples’ budgets.

• Know your expectations. Couples should discuss what they expect from their wedding parties. Do couples want their loved ones to be very hands-on or waiting in the wings? For those who want a lot of input from their wedding parties, asking distant friends or family to be included may be impractical.

• Select reliable, easygoing people. Wedding party members should be people couples can rely on, and it only helps if wedding party members are not prone to overreacting. Choose a wedding party that can be trusted and people with whom you get along.

Wedding party sizes are up to the couple, but bigger isn’t always better.

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1107 CR 132B*136 Timberlake Dr.*2028 Williams Lakeshore*300 Island circle Dr.*Lot 11A River Oaks Dr.*Lot 32 Clearwater Harbor* Lot 33 Clearwater Harbor* Lot 34 Clearwater Harbor*418 Island Circle Clearwater Harbor*Lot 26 Clearwater Harbor(x2)*Lot 27 Clearwater Harbor*Lot 28 Clearwater Harbor*Lot 29 Clearwater Harbor (x2)*Lot 30 Clearwater Harbor(x2)*Lot 31 Clearwater Harbor (x2)*1701 Glen Cove*137 Primera Court (x2)* Lot 10W Primera Court*200 E. Pheasant*1330 S. Lakeside Dr.*611 Thurman Circle*109 Paradise Point*Lot 10W Primera Court*200 E. Pheasant*1330 S. Lakeside Dr.*211 Lazy Oaks Lane*2122 Lost Trail(x2)*804 Scenic Loop*404 Island Circle*2110 CR 118-Lost Trail*563 Shoals Pkwy*112 Harold Dr.*504 Long Mountain(x2)*6840 CR 1255 Lampasas*3804 River Oaks*Lots 13, 16, 5, 6 Clearwater Landing*Lot 27D Paradise Point (x2)*

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Lot 31c Kingsland Fairview(x2)* 507 Riverlake* 100 Adams Way(x3)*207Elm Lodge*212 Bridge point*308CR119A*435 Shoals PKWY*541 Shoals Pkwy(x2)*910 Euel Moore Lot 7756(x2)*1100 Euel Moore*1319 Contour*1336 Lakeside(x2)*1704 136B*1714 CR134*1505 CR 118B*1807 Aztec*1324 Euel Moore(2)*504 Long Mountain(x2)*127 Cypress Shores Lane*Clearwater Landing Plat 1.1, Lot3*108 Blue Heron*Lot 1 The Ranch*Lot 2 The Ranch*Lot 3 The Ranch(2)*Lot 4 The Ranch* Lot 5 The Ranch*Lot 6 The Ranch*Lot 7 the Ranch(x2)*Lot 8 The Ranch(x2)*Lot 9 The Ranch*Lot 10 The Ranch(x2)*Lot 11 The Ranch(x2)Lot 12 The Ranch*Lot 13 The Ranch(x2)*Lot 14 The Ranch (x2)*Lot 17 The Ranch*426 S. Shore Wood Dr. G.S.*118 River Park Dr. (x2)*1829 Bluebonnet*106 Deep Woods Dr. (x2)*1201 1431, #2 MF*926 Scenic Loop*1407 CR118B(x2)*1829 Bluebonnet*1600 Williams Lakeshore Dr.*506 Riverside*1102 Choctaw*112 Pontiac*113 Pontiac*124 Wren Street*710 Clen Oak Pkwy(x2)*120 Island Circle Dr. (x2)*124 Island Circle*136 Hidden Oaks Dr.*1600 CR 134* 1602 CR 134*908 Clen Oak Pkwy(x2)*14525 Hwy 1431 W.*800 Clen Oak Pkwy*109 Driftwood*2016 Williams Lakeshore*460 Long Mountain Dr.*Lot 11 The Harbors on Lake LBJ* 106 Adams Way The Harbors on Lake LBJ*406 N. Lake Dr,G.S.*Lot 8W Primera Court Buch Dam*204 Mockingbird*124 Rankin Lane*1610 CR135(x3)*114 Lakeway Dr.*413 River Lake*701 N. Shorewood G.S.*501 Reynolds #8*527 Reynolds (x2)*116 Timberlake*1509 CR 118B(x2)*Lot 691 118B(x2)*1603 CR 118B (x2)*Lot 692 CR 118B(x2)*506 Mesquite Dr.*305 CR 119A*Lot 10 Clearwater Landing*1328 Contour*120 Rankin*500 Long Mountain Dr.*3120 River Oaks*151 Melody Longhorn Resort*3500 River Oaks*1600 CR 135*1110 Cr 132A*403 Clen Oak Pkwy*98 Island Dr. #42*805 CR 118B*Lot 4 CR 118*1002 Circle Dr.*112 Harold Lng Mtn Ests*312 Beach Dr.*106 LASU Road*210 Campa Pajama(x2)*298 Harris Loop(x2)*1500 Bluebonnet Ln.*312 Island Circle*304 Island Circle*300 Island Circle*108 Island Circle*104 Island Circle*Lot36 Island Circle*511 Lgdns Pkwy* 529 E. Briarway G.S.*906 Clen Oaks Pkwy*124 Boutlier*110,112 Rankin*303 River Lake Dr*501 Reynolds Ste. 21*600 Lgnds Pkwy*713 Lgnds Pkwy*996 Lgnds Parway*996 Long Mtn Dr*129 Campa Paj(x3)*904 Campa* 554 Barnett*554 Tucker*144 Riverbend (x2)* 296 Riverbend*112 Rankin*Lot 2 Riverbend(x2)*436 Campa paj*1530 Cimarron Trl(x2)*636 Cherokee*1730 Bluebonnet Ln*1608 Bluebonnet Trl(x2)*3804 River Oaks(x2)* Lot 4 CR 118*409 Shoals Pkwy(x2)*392 Long Mountain Dr.*Lot 37 Island Circle Dr.*3709 River Oaks*3500 River Oaks*1500 Will Lkshr*727 Ellen Will Lp*2138 Will Lkshr*2140Will Lkshr*610 Waterside*630 Dorothy* 1304 Euel Moore Dr.*Lot 14 Clearwater Landing(x2)*410 Campa Paj*1602 CR1 134* 116 Apache*535 CR 136A*225 Antler Run*2224 Will Lkshr*1328 Contour(x2)* 106 River Ranch road* 1020 River Road* Lot 3 Riverbend* 319 Contour*701 CR136B*210 Waterway*203 Water View* 202 Clearwater Dr.(x2)* 204 Clearwater Dr.(x2)* 134 Riverside Dr(x3)*158 Riverside Dr(x2)*730 Scenic Dr* 310 Clearwater Dr*(x2)*314 Clearwater Dr.(x2))* Lot 3019 Lgnds Pkwy*3012 Lgnds Pkwy* 1411 132A*930 Scenic* 3008 Lggnds Pkwy*2008 Lgnds Pkwy* CR132A*1509132A(x2)* 1050 Lgnds Pkwy(x2)* 1512 CR132A*1509132A(x2 2)* 1701 Lgnds Pkwy* 1110132A*1411 CR132* 107 Still Meadows* 600 Lnds Pkwy* 3024 Lgnds Pkwy* Lot 4004 Lgndss* 3021 Lgnds Pkwy* 506 Riverside Dr *502 Riverside(x2)*508 Riverside Dr*1005 McCartney*148 Lost Trl(x2) 121 Christopher*134 Link Dr.*Lot 13 CR 118*4220 FM 2342*122 Boutlier*118Boutlier*116 Lost Trl* Lots 10 & 11 CR 118 Clen Oaks(x2)*705 Skyline Dr.*308 Mesquite Dr.* 2218 Will Lkshr*414 Yucca*1498 Will Lkshr* 1322 Euel Moore(x2)*2138 Williams Lakeshore*Lots L&O Euel Moore Dr.*126Wren*532 Crestwood*303 Riverlake*207 Elm Lodge* 106 Adams Way**104 Adams Way (x2)*102 Adams Way (x2)*100 Chandler Way*101 Chandler Way (x3)*201 Elm Lodge*107 Riverlake* 102 Chandler Way*203 Chandler Way (x3)**206 Chandler Way(x2)*201 Chandler Way*205 Chandler Way*403 Riverlake*401Riverlake(x2) 209 Chandler Way (x5)*211 Chandler Way (x3)*212 Chandler Way (x3)*210 Chandler Way*129 Bud Lane (x3)*125 Bud Lane*710 Sandy Harbor Dr.* 904 Campa Pajama*436 Campa Pajama*101 Paradise Point (x2)*105 Paradise*107 Paradise Point (x3)109 Paradise Point (x2)* Lot 14 Lago Escondido* 608 Circle Drive*1000 Circle Dr.*1002 Circle Dr. (x2)*701 CR 136B*136 Hidden Oaks Dr.*104 Circle Dr.*201 Waterway*203 Waterview*134 Riverside Drive(x3)* 158 Riverside Drive(x2)*703 Scenic Loop*1018 Scenic Loop*126 Scenic Loop*200 E. Pheasant*1507 Highland Dr. (x2)*1308 CR 132B(x2)*101 Stacy*815 Loma Linda* 1411 CR 132A*1512 CR 132 2A*1509 CR 132 2A*1110 CR 132 2A*204 T Te empe*1332 Lakeside Dr. *1330 Lakeside Dr.*1300 Lakeside Dr.*1820 CR 135*1019 Long Mtn (x2)* 1400 CR 135*108 Comanche*1002 South Lakeside Dr.*1610 CR 135*2122 Lost Trial(x2)*140 Lost Trail*501 Reynolds #24(x2) #25(x2) #19*,800 Clen Oaks Pkwy*435 Shoals Parkway* 908 Clen Oaks Pkwy(x2)*912 Clen Oaks Pkwy*910 Clen Oaks Pkwy*900 Clen Oaks Pkwy*906 Clen Oaks Pkwy*124 Marina Bluff*Lot 8 Marina Bluff*128 Marina Bluff*541 Shoals Pkwy* 200 Marina Bluff*204 Marina Bluff*Lot 18 Marina Bluff*212 Marina Bluff*311 Marina Bluff*321 Marina Bluff(x ((xx2)*412 Island Circle*408 Island Circle*400 Island Circle*320 IslandCircle*128 Riverbend*1818 McCar* 312 Island Circle*304 Island Circle*300 Island Circle*116 Island Circle(x2)Lot 36 Island Circle*108 Island Circle*104 Island Circle*100 Island Circle*500 Legends Pkwy*600 Legends Pkwy* 713 Legends Pkwy 17 703 Bluebonnet*2207 Boxwood d*2 214 Mesquite*206 Mesquite*1 108 Comanche e*L Lot 36 Comanche Ranch h*212 Mesq quite*3 312 Mesquite*226 Doe V Va alley*302 River Rnch Rd*Lot 29 Kingsland Rnch*1608 Bluebonnet*

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