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Readers’ Choice 2026 – Table of Contents CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS WOW, WOW, WOW!!!
WINNERS LISTS: MARBLE FALLS WINNERS LIST ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS SERVICES DRINKING EATING EDUCATION AND DAYCARE FINANCE, LAW & INSURANCE SERVICES FIRST UNITED BANK HEALTH & FITNESS HOME SERVICES PERSONAL & OTHER SERVICES BURNET WINNERS LIST DRINKING EATING HEALTH AND FITNESS FINANCE, LAW & INSURANCE SERVICES HOME SERVICES LOCAL PEOPLE & PLACES PERSONAL AND OTHER SERVICES REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS SHOPPING
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WINNERS SPECIALS: FIELDCO BUILDERS KT WATERFRONT CONSTRUCTION FIRST UNITED BANK PETERSON BUILDERS TX HANSZEN-BAILER REAL ESTATE SERVICES ZEECON BROADBAND
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The response from our readers this year was incredible. You voted in droves, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for taking the time to support your favorite local businesses and for picking up the 2026 Reader’s Choice edition. What does a banker, a plumber, a cosmetologist, a pet groomer and a furniture store have in common? Each has earned the trust and loyalty of customers throughout the Highland Lakes. Whether serving longtime residents or visitors discovering the area, these businesses have built reputations for outstanding service and commitment to the communities they call home. As you explore the following pages, you’ll meet the businesses and individuals selected by readers of The Highlander and The Burnet Bulletin as the best in their categories. These winners represent the people and businesses our readers trust every day for products, services and expertise close to home. Readers’ Choice reflects the voices of our communities. After tallying tens of thousands of votes, we’re proud to recognize the businesses and professionals who continue to set the standard for service throughout the Highland Lakes. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Your recognition reflects the confidence your customers have placed in you, and we thank every reader who participated by casting a vote for their favorite business, service or individual. The next time you’re deciding where to enjoy dinner, shop for your home, find a trusted contractor or choose a local professional, we hope this special section serves as a helpful guide to some of the very best our communities have to offer. Thank you for celebrating local businesses with us. We look forward to bringing you another Reader’s Choice Awards edition in 2027.
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2026 Highland Lakes Winners List ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery
Belóved Gallery 1st Place Highland Arts Guild 2nd Place
Attraction
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights 1st Place KT Creations Texas 2nd Place
Cultural Event
Paint the Town 1st Place Summer Concert Series 2nd Place
Entertainment Venue
Cadillac Dance Hall 1st Place Brass Hall 2nd Place
Local Event
Chow Down 1st Place Purse Bingo 2nd Place
Live Music Venue
Bluebonnet Festival 1st Place Summer Concert 2nd Place
Local Festival
Family Entertainment Venue
Brass Hall 1st Place Wakepoint LBJ Convenience Store 2nd Place
Bluebonnet Festival 1st Place Christmas On The Square 2nd Place
Local Band
Outdoor Event
Fundraising Event
Western Playboys 1st Place River Rats 2nd Place
Wakepoint LBJ 1st Place Putters & Gutters 2nd Place
Highland Lakes Service League Chuck Wagon
Wakepoint LBJ 1st Place Summer Concert 2nd Place
AUTOMOTIVE After Market Accessories & Custom
Truck Country Outfitters 1st Place Johnson Sewell Ford 2nd Place
Auto Dealer - New Johnson Sewell Ford 1st Place Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 2nd Place
Auto Dealer Preowned
Johnson Sewell Ford 1st Place Benny Boyd Marble Falls 2nd Place
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All Clear Auto Glass 1st Place Tex R Auto Glass 2nd Place
Auto Lube
Wingman Oil Change Center 1st Place Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 2nd Place
Carwash & Detail Wingman Car Wash 1st Place WhiteWater Express Car Wash 2nd Place
Mechanic
Michael Ratliff — R/T Marine 1st Place
Jason Stafford — Loftis Auto Service & Repair LLC 2nd Place
Parts Store
Mechanical Repair - Garage
O’Reilly Auto Parts 1st Place Truck Country Outfitters 2nd Place
New Car Sales Person (Dealer)
O’Malley Tire & Automotive 1st Place Truck Country Outfitters 2nd Place
Collision Express 1st Place Llano Station Auto Repair 2nd Place
Vince Maltos — Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 1st Place Brian Schmitz — Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 2nd Place
Paint & Body Repair Truck Country Outfitters 1st Place Collision Express 2nd Place
Tires - Dealer or Shop
Used Car Sales Person
Vince Maltos — Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 1st Place UNCLE JOE — Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 2nd Place
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FieldsCo Builders crafts custom homes with a personal touch Building a custom home is one of life's biggest investments, and for many families, choosing the right builder is just as important as choosing the perfect floor plan. Since 2014, FieldsCo Builders has earned a reputation for quality craftsmanship, personalized service and lasting relationships, qualities that have earned the company Gold in the 2026 Highlander and Burnet Bulletin Reader's Choice Awards for Best Custom Builder.
What sets FieldsCo Builders apart is its philosophy of quality over quantity. Rather than managing a large volume of projects at one time, the company intentionally limits the number of homes it builds to provide each client with a more personalized experience. From the earliest design conversations through the final walkthrough, homeowners work closely with the FieldsCo team to create a home tailored specifically to their needs while maintainBased in Marble Falls, Field- ing open communication and sCo Builders is a second-gener- transparency throughout the ation custom home builder serv- building process. ing homeowners throughout That commitment extends the Texas Hill Country. Owner well beyond move-in day. Matt Fields combines a passion Fields says one of the things clifor craftsmanship with a com- ents appreciate most is knowmitment to building homes that ing the relationship doesn't end reflect each client's lifestyle, vi- when construction is complete. sion and goals. From thought- FieldsCo Builders continues to fully designed family homes serve as a trusted resource for to luxury residences spanning homeowners long after the keys more than 10,000 square feet, are handed over, and in many every project receives the same cases has continued helping attention to detail and commit- clients more than a decade ment to quality. after their homes were built.
That long-term commitment has helped the company build lasting relationships along with lasting homes. A key part of that experience is Project Manager Ross Bingham, who has been with FieldsCo Builders since 2017. A graduate of Texas A&M University and former United States Army Field Artillery officer, Bingham oversees each project with the leadership, organization and attention to detail clients have come to expect. His hands-on approach and consistent communication help ensure every custom home meets the company's high standards from foundation to final finishes. FieldsCo Builders is honored to be recognized by readers across the Highland Lakes and grateful for the trust homeowners continue to place in the company. As the Hill Country grows, the team remains committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, personal service and custom homes designed to be enjoyed for generations.
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BEST BOAT DOCK CONTRACTOR 2026
KT Waterfront Construction
KT Waterfront builds a reputation for quality on the Highland Lakes Life on the Highland Lakes revolves around the water, and for many homeowners and businesses, a well-built boat dock is the centerpiece of that experience. As a full-service marine construction company, KT Waterfront has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and specialized waterfront construction, earning Gold in the 2026 Highlander and Burnet Bulletin Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Custom Boat Dock Builder. Based in Kingsland, KT Waterfront specializes in designing and constructing custom residential and commercial boat docks, marinas and other marine structures throughout the Highland Lakes. The company has earned a reputation for tackling projects of all sizes while combining skilled craftsmanship with specialized equipment designed specifically for waterfront construction. Owner and President Kevin Todd Lawdermilk brings decades of marine construction experience to every project.
A graduate of the College of Oceaneering in Santa Barbara, California, with a degree in Commercial Diving and Marine Construction, Lawdermilk worked as a commercial diver on projects around the world before bringing that expertise back to the Highland Lakes. Today, that experience continues to shape the company’s approach to quality, safety and precision on every job.
er constructing a private boat dock or a large commercial marina, KT Waterfront focuses on delivering quality craftsmanship and personalized service from start to finish.
Beyond its work on the water, KT Waterfront is committed to giving back to the community it serves. The company is an active member of the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce, supports numerous local nonprofit One of the things that dis- organizations and belongs to tinguishes KT Waterfront is the Hill Country Builders Assoits investment in specialized ciation. equipment. The company opLawdermilk said the Readerates a fleet of construction er’s Choice recognition is esbarges equipped with heavy pecially meaningful because it machinery that allows crews to comes directly from the people efficiently complete projects on and communities the company the water. KT Waterfront also serves. He and the KT Watermaintains a commercial diving front team appreciate the condivision, providing additional tinued trust and support of their capabilities for underwater in- customers. spections, repairs and specialAs waterfront living continized marine construction work. ues to grow across the HighEvery project is supported land Lakes, KT Waterfront looks by the company’s Kingsland forward to helping families and fabrication shop, where custom businesses enjoy life on the wacomponents are built to meet ter with custom docks and maeach client’s needs. Wheth- rine structures built to last.
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BOAT, RV, MOTORCYCLE & ATV ATV & Off-Road Vehicles Sales Mission Golf Cars Marble Falls 1st Place
Boat Dealer R/T Marine 1st Place
NXTLVL Marine 2nd Place
Boat Dock Contractor
K T Waterfront Construction 1st Place Grubbs Construction 2nd Place
BUSINESS SERVICES Cable or Satellite Provider Vyve Broadband 1st Place Satellite Station 2nd Place
Vyve Broadband 2nd Place
Photographer (Business)
Luedecke Photography 1st Place
Internet & Communications Provider
Zeecon Wireless Internet 1st Place
Signs
Signs Across Texas, Inc. 1st Place GrassRoots MarketingTexas, LLC 2nd Place
DRINKING All-Around Bar Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Wakepoint LBJ Convenience Store 2nd Place
Area Beer (Brewery) Downtown Beer Hall 1st Place Bear King Brewing Company 2nd Place
Area Liquor (Distillery)
Iron Wolf Ranch And Distillery 1st Place Flanigan’s Texas Wine & Spirits Distillery 2nd Place
Bartender
Cayla — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Tehya McMeekin — Hooper’s 2nd Place
Beer Selection Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place
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Downtown Beer Hall 2nd Place
Coffee
Belóved Cafe 1st Place Numinous Coffee Roasters 2nd Place
Coldest Beer
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Double Horn Brewing Company 2nd Place
Liquor or Beer Store Circle B Liquor 1st Place Bottle Shop 2nd Place
Local Winery
Perissos Vineyard And Winery 1st Place Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery 2nd Place
Happy Hour
Iced Tea
Hiccups Sports Bar And Grill 1st Place The Spot @ Wakepoint 2nd Place
HTeaO - Marble Falls 1st Place Bay View Restaurant & Bar 2nd Place
Lemonade
Blue Bonnet Cafe 1st Place Dairy Queen 2nd Place
Bay View Restaurant & Bar 1st Place Adele’s Restaurant & Lounge 2nd Place
Wine Selection
Bay View Restaurant & Bar 1st Place Bayside Fresh Market 2nd Place
Margarita
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Jardin Corona Marble Falls 2nd Place
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Bay View Restaurant & Bar 2nd Place
Upscale Bar
Sports Bar
Unique Drink
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EATING All-Around Restaurant
LeStourgeon Seafood Company 2nd Place
BBQ
The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant 1st Place Chicken Express 2nd Place
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Tea Thyme Cafe 2nd Place Wingman Brothers Smoke House 1st Place Inman’s BBQ 2nd Place
Bagels
Brothers Bakery 1st Place Donut Palace 2nd Place
Bakery & Baked Items
Brothers Bakery 1st Place Lost Roads Baking Co. 2nd Place
Breakfast Taco & Burrito Super Taco 1st Place Holy Smokes BBQ 2nd Place
Buffet
Tea Thyme Cafe 1st Place Highlander House of Buffet & Steakhouse 2nd Place
Catering
Darci’s Deli 1st Place Holy Smokes BBQ 2nd Place
Catfish
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place
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Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken Blue Bonnet Cafe 1st Place Trailblazer Grille 2nd Place
Chicken Fried Steak Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Blue Bonnet Cafe 2nd Place
Chicken Wings Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Hiccups Sports Bar And Grill 2nd Place
Fast Food
Mexican Restaurant
French Fries
Holy Smokes BBQ 1st Place Trailblazer Grille 2nd Place
Layne’s Chicken Fingers- Marble Falls 1st Place Dairy Queen 2nd Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Bill’s Burgers Wings & Things 2nd Place
Fried Chicken
Hamburger
Takeout
Thai & Vietnamese
The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant 1st Place Chicken Express 2nd Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Burger Bar Cafe 2nd Place
Oli’s Kitchen 1st Place Jardin Corona 2nd Place
Simply Pho House 1st Place Flavors Of Asia Restaurant & Bar 2nd Place
Waiter, Waitress, Server
Cayla — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Kara — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Chinese or Asian Food Restaurant Ginger & Spice 1st Place Simply Pho House 2nd Place
Deli
Darci’s Deli 1st Place Bayside Fresh Market 2nd Place
Dessert Variety
Blue Bonnet Cafe 1st Place Choccolatte’s And Ooh La La Decor & More 2nd Place
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Attorney
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Auto Loan
First United Bank Marble Falls 1st Place
Bank
First United Bank Marble Falls 1st Place Security State Bank & Trust 2nd Place
Bookkeeping and Tax Services
Kindred Financial Services 1st Place Marble Falls Tax Lady 2nd Place
Insurance Company Watkins Insurance Group 1st Place Galloway Insurance 2nd Place
Mortgage Agent Janet Widmer — Janet Widmer 1st Place
Financial Advisor & Broker
Jim Stark — Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Mike Linam, CFP® 1st Place
Insurance Agent
Gary Wideman — Gary Wideman - State Farm Insurance Agent 1st Place Tommy Salem — Salem Insurance 2nd Place
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First United Bank continues a tradition of relationship banking For generations, community banks have been more than a place to open an account or apply for a loan. They have been trusted partners, helping families buy their first homes, businesses expand and neighbors achieve financial goals. That commitment to personal service has earned First United Bank’s Marble Falls branch Gold in the 2026 Highlander and Burnet Bulletin Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Bank and Best Auto Loan. Serving the Marble Falls community, First United Bank combines the personalized service of a hometown bank with the resources of a financial institution that has served Texans for more than 125 years. The branch offers a full range of personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, mortgage lending, commercial banking, auto loans and digital banking tools designed to help customers manage their financ-
es with confidence. What sets First United apart is its relationship-based approach to banking. Rather than treating customers as account numbers, the Marble Falls team focuses on getting to know the people, families and businesses they serve. Banking decisions are made locally by professionals who understand the community and are committed to helping customers make informed financial decisions. Guided by the bank’s “Spend Life Wisely” philosophy, the team works alongside customers to provide financial guidance tailored to their individual goals. Customers also appreciate the familiar faces they see each time they walk through the door. The Marble Falls staff is made up of experienced banking professionals who take pride in building lasting relationships based on trust, consistency and personal service. That dedication extends beyond
the office, where team members remain active in local schools, nonprofit organizations and community events throughout the Highland Lakes. Community involvement has long been a cornerstone of First United Bank’s mission. Through volunteerism, partnerships and support for local organizations, the Marble Falls branch is committed to investing in the community it serves. The Reader’s Choice recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the people who live and work in the Highland Lakes. The team at First United Bank is grateful for the confidence local residents have placed in them and for the opportunity to serve generations of families and businesses. As the community continues to grow, the Marble Falls branch remains committed to providing trusted financial guidance, exceptional customer service and relationship banking for years to come.
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Bluebonnet Methodist Preschool 1st Place Hill Country Fellowship Christian Academy 2nd Place
Teacher
Stacy Cox — Colt Elementary School 1st Place Abi Piere — Little Texan Learning Center 2nd Place
Ewald Kubota 1st Place BEST Rental Equipment 2nd Place
Stock & Utility Trailers
O’Connor Trailer Sales 1st Place Utility Trailer 2nd Place
Tractor & Ag Equipment Sales Ewald Kubota 1st Place
HEALTH & FITNESS Acupuncture Clinic
Central Texas Acupuncture & Wellness Center 1st Place
Acupuncturist
Dr. Julie Lott — Central Texas Acupuncture & Wellness Center 1st Place
Assisted Living Facility
Arbor House Assisted Living & Memory Care Horseshoe Bay 1st Place Country Oaks At Hamilton Creek 2nd Place
Audiologist
Bridget Black, Au.D. — Livingston Hearing Aid Center 1st Place
Audiology
Livingston Hearing Aid Center 1st Place Estes Audiology 2nd Place
Cardiology
Austin Heart - Marble Falls 1st Place
Chiropractor
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Dentist
Horseshoe Bay Dental | Dr. Gregory Sopel D.M.D. 1st Place Susan Henson’s Office 2nd Place
Dermatologist
Vitology — Vitalogy Skincare - Marble Falls 1st Place
Pharmacist
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes 2nd Place
Russell Meek — ATKINS PHARMACY 1st Place
Massage
Balance Massage 1st Place Sage Studio ~ Massage & Wellness 2nd Place
Medical Clinic
Eye Clinic
CK Medical Spa 1st Place Seton Highland Lakes Specialty Clinic 2nd Place
Fitness Center, Health Club & Spa
Medical Spa
Poole Eye Associates 1st Place 20/20 Express 2nd Place
Awake And Rejuvenate Ladies Gym 1st Place The Athletic Club 2nd Place
Hearing Aid Center Livingston Hearing Aid Center 1st Place Estes Audiology 2nd Place
Hospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Marble Falls 1st Place
CK Medical Spa 1st Place Lakeside Aesthetics And Skincare, PLLC 2nd Place
Nurse
Veronica Eriksen — Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls 1st Place
Orthodontist
Cain Orthodontics — Cain Orthodontics 1st Place Braced Orthodontics — Braced Orthodontics 2nd Place
Pharmacy
ATKINS PHARMACY 1st Place H-E-B Pharmacy 2nd Place
Physician
Jerod Shaw — Shaw Pain Clinic: Jerod Shaw MD 1st Place Dr.Aside Syide And Courtney Morris Bolm NRCMA 2nd Place
Physician Assistant
Angela Ezell — Lakeside Aesthetics And Skincare, PLLC 1st Place Teresa Shaw — Shaw Pain Clinic: Jerod Shaw MD 2nd Place
Wellness
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Yoga Studio
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HOME SERVICES AC / Heating
Clarkson & Company Inc 1st Place Wayne’s Air 2nd Place
Building Supply
Ace Home Improvement Inc 1st Place
Contractor
Peterson Builders TX 1st Place Grubbs Construction 2nd Place
Home Decorator One Swanky Shop 1st Place
Home Lighting Company
Interior Design – Kitchen and Bath Remodeler One Swanky Shop 1st Place Mike’s Floorcovering 2nd Place
Landscape Company Hill Country Landscaping 1st Place
Lawn Care
Curtis C Tree & Lawn 1st Place
Pest Control
Circle S Pest Control 1st Place America’s Best Pest Control 2nd Place
Plumbing Company Marble Falls Plumbing LLC 1st Place Wilcoxen Plumbing 2nd Place
Roofer
Tree Service
Woodson Roofing & Tree Services LLC. 1st Place Curtis C Tree & Lawn 2nd Place
Window Services
Williamson Roofing 1st Place Neely Roofing And Remodeling 2nd Place
Renaissance Windows & Doors 1st Place Burnet Glass & Mirror 2nd Place
Septic & Septic Services
Window, Glass Tanker’s Plumbing & Septics Installation & Repair 1st Place Septic Pumping & Maintenance By Cody Young, LLC 2nd Place
Lights’n Such Inc 1st Place
Renaissance Windows & Doors 1st Place Burnet Glass & Mirror 2nd Place
LOCAL PEOPLE & PLACES Funniest Woman
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Local Best Dressed Man
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Local Best Dressed Woman Debbie Cherry — One Swanky Shop 1st Place
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Local Boss
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Local Couple
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Place for Karaoke
Suzanne And Dale Brown — Dale Brown Properties 1st Place
The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Place To Take Out Of Town Guest
Place for Live Music
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Pottery Ranch 2nd Place
Place for Family Fun The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place
Music On Main 1st Place Wakepoint LBJ Convenience Store 2nd Place
Place for a Special Occasion Bay View Restaurant & Bar 1st Place
Place to Work H-E-B 1st Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Places to Dance
Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party Wakepoint LBJ Convenience Store 1st Place
Putters And Gutters 2nd Place
Cadillac Dance Hall 1st Place The Spot @ Wakepoint 2nd Place
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LODGING & TRAVEL Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Burnet 1st Place Hidden Falls Inn At Lake Marble Falls 2nd Place
Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort 1st Place The Retreat On The Hill 2nd Place
PERSONAL & OTHER SERVICES Church
Lake Church At Horseshoe Bay 1st Place Hill Country Fellowship 2nd Place
Day Spa
Funeral Home & Services
Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home 1st Place Jenkins Funeral Home 2nd Place
Hair Salon
Reflections Day Spa & Salon 1st Place Elegant Beauty Salon & Med Spa 2nd Place
Meraki Salon 1st Place Shear Sexy Salon 2nd Place
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Unik Nail Bar 1st Place
Burnet Dry Cleaners & Laundry 1st Place Canyon Cleaners 2nd Place
PETS & LIVESTOCK Feed & Tack
Cold Copper Commodities 1st Place
Pet Boarding & Pet Daycare
Veterinarian
Sonia’s Doggie Daycare 1st Place Country to the Bone 2nd Place
Dr. Pete — Hope Animal Clinic 1st Place Highland Lakes Vet Clinic 2nd Place
Pet Grooming
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SPORTS RECREATION & LEISURE Bowling Alley
Shooting Range
Driving Range
Swimming Pool or Waterpark
Nail Salon Women’s Stylist
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Golf Course
Midways Guns & Ammo 1st Place
Hidden Falls Golf Club 1st Place Blue Lake Golf Club 2nd Place
Pool Hall Brass Hall 1st Place
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Hope Animal Clinic 1st Place Highland Lakes Veterinary Clinic 2nd Place
Viviane’s Posh Paws 1st Place Unleashed 2nd Place
Putters And Gutters Marble Falls 1st Place
Kayla Harris 1st Place Shear Sexy Salon 2nd Place
Pet Supply
Cold Copper Commodities 1st Place
Lakeside Utilities 1st Place Horseshoe Bay Resort 2nd Place
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Peterson Builders TX earns trust through craftsmanship and communication For many families, building a custom home is the realization of a lifelong dream. Turning that dream into reality takes more than skilled construction. It requires trust, open communication and a builder who remains involved from the first meeting through the final walkthrough. Those qualities have helped Peterson Builders TX earn Gold in the 2026 Highlander Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Contractor and Best Custom Home Builder. For more than 15 years, Peterson Builders TX has specialized in luxury custom homes and high-end remodeling throughout Horseshoe Bay, the Texas Hill Country and surrounding communities. Every project is tailored to the homeowner’s vision, with the company guiding clients through design collaboration, project management and every stage of the construction process. For owner Doug Peterson, being a builder means being present. Rather than managing projects from behind a desk,
Peterson visits every job site multiple times each day, working directly with homeowners, subcontractors and suppliers to keep projects moving while ensuring every detail meets the company’s high standards. That hands-on approach gives clients confidence that questions will be answered promptly and challenges addressed before they become problems. Whether clients are building a custom home, undertaking a major renovation or creating outdoor living spaces, Peterson Builders TX coordinates every aspect of the project to deliver a seamless experience from concept to completion. Longtime ties to the Horseshoe Bay community also allow the team to connect clients with trusted architects, designers and trade professionals who share the company’s high expectations for excellence. One of the qualities homeowners appreciate most is knowing the relationship doesn’t end when construction is complete. Peterson Builders TX believes
clear communication, accountability and dependable service are just as important after movein day as they are during construction, creating lasting confidence and trust with every client. Giving back is also an important part of the company’s mission. Through its “Buy a Home, Give a Home” partnership with Community First! Village, every Peterson Builders TX project helps support housing for individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness, allowing each completed home to have a positive impact beyond the families who live in it. For Peterson, every project is built on the same principles that have guided the company for more than 15 years: integrity, communication and treating every client’s home as if it were his own. The Reader’s Choice recognition reflects the trust homeowners throughout the Highland Lakes continue to place in Peterson Builders TX, and the company looks forward to serving the community for years to come.
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Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services LLC 1st Place Crossings Real Estate 2nd Place
Custom Builder Peterson Builders TX 1st Place Pura Vida Homes & Design 2nd Place
Land Sales
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Metal Buildings Metal Mart #47 1st Place
Pool & Patio
Southern Cross Pools 1st Place Art of Water Pools 2nd Place
Prefab Modular Builder Heritage Housing 1st Place
Property Development
Crossings Real Estate 1st Place
Ranch Sales
Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services LLC 1st Place
Our House Real Estate 2nd Place
Real Estate Agency Dale Brown Properties 1st Place Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services LLC 2nd Place
Real Estate Agent - Man
Dale Brown — Dale Brown Properties 1st Place Chad Nelson — Crossings Real Estate 2nd Place
Cindy Bailey — Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services LLC 2nd Place
Real Estate Title Company
Attorney’s Abstract & Title Company 1st Place Highland Lakes Title 2nd Place
Retirement Community
Country Oaks At Hamilton Creek 1st Place
Real Estate Agent - Woman
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BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE/RANCH SALES 2026
Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services
Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services continues a legacy of local expertise For more than 60 years, Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services has helped buyers and sellers navigate the ever-changing real estate market across the Highland Lakes. Built on a foundation of local knowledge, personal service and trusted relationships, the Burnet brokerage has earned the confidence of generations of clients, a reputation reflected in the 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards. Readers of the Burnet Bulletin voted Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate Services Gold for Commercial Real Estate, Land Sales, Ranch Sales and Real Estate Agency, while Paige Lewallen earned Gold as Favorite Female Real Estate Agent. Highlander readers recognized the company with Gold for Commercial Real Estate, Ranch Sales and Prefab Modular Homes, Silver for Land Sales and Real Estate Agency, and selected owner Cindy Bailey as their favorite female real estate agent. Originally established as Hanszen Real Estate by Bill and Annette Hanszen in 1965, the company has been a fixture in Burnet County for decades. Cindy Bailey purchased the business in 2011,
building on its long-standing repuThis year also marks an imtation while expanding its services portant milestone for the compaand continuing its commitment to ny. After decades of building one personalized customer care. of the Highland Lakes’ most reToday, Hanszen-Bailey remains spected real estate firms, Bailey a boutique brokerage with agents stepped back from managing her who specialize in the communi- personal real estate clientele, alties they call home. The company lowing daughter Paige Lewallen serves buyers and sellers through- to assume responsibility for serving out Burnet, Llano, Lampasas, Wil- those clients. liamson and Travis counties, while also offering a dedicated property management division led by Sheila Barefoot. The brokerage also offers Texas coastal property sales through Kaylee Gaines and rental locating services through Sisters Selling Spaces, Aspen and Presley White. That local focus allows the team to provide clients with firsthand knowledge of the markets they serve. The Hanszen-Bailey team brings decades of experience helping buyers and sellers throughout Central Texas. Their understanding of local schools, neighborhoods, development trends and market conditions helps clients make informed decisions whether purchasing a first home, selling ranchland, investing in commercial property or managing rental property.
Having spent the past 25 years learning every aspect of the business alongside her mother, Lewallen has become an integral part of the company’s continued success. She was Hanszen-Bailey’s top-producing agent in 2025 and currently leads the company in sales for 2026, continuing the family tradition of personalized service and local expertise. As Hanszen-Bailey celebrates more than six decades of serving the Highland Lakes, Bailey and her team remain grateful for the trust their clients have placed in them over the years. They credit their Reader’s Choice recognition to the lasting relationships they have built throughout the community and look forward to continuing that tradition for generations to come.
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SHOPPING Appliance Store
Ace Home Improvement Inc 1st Place Hoovers 2nd Place
Bargain & Thrift Store
Ark Warehouse 1st Place Bertram Library Thrift Store 2nd Place
Bridal/Formal Wear Madlyn’s Inc 1st Place Salem’s Fashions & Home Decor 2nd Place
Children’s Clothing Dragon Tails 1st Place
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Consignment Store Dragon Tails 1st Place Main Street Consignment 2nd Place
Convenience Store Bayside Fresh Market 1st Place
Costume Shop Ms Lollipop Parties, Fun & Gifts 1st Place
Fishing Store Ace Home Improvement Inc 1st Place Rods, Barrels & Strings 2nd Place
Flooring/Carpet Store
Carter Floors & More LLC 1st Place
Grocery Store
Gott’s Floors 2nd Place
Florist
H-E-B 1st Place Miller’s Meat Market 2nd Place
Garden Store/ Nursery
Hoffy’s Pawn & Guns 1st Place Midways Guns 2nd Place
Floral Designs By Randi 1st Place Marble Falls Florist 2nd Place
Backbone Valley Nursery 1st Place Pottery Ranch 2nd Place
Gift Shop
All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place ATKINS PHARMACY 2nd Place
Golf Shop
Blue Lake Golf Club 1st Place
Gun Store
Health Foods
Hill Country Health Store 1st Place The Oil Tap 2nd Place
Home Electronics C & D Home Products 1st Place
Home Furnishing Store Highland Furniture 1st Place
READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
SHOPPING Flee’s Antique Market 2nd Place
Landscape Supply
Home Improvement Store
Ace Home Improvement Inc 1st Place
Jewelry (Fine & Custom) Salem’s Jewelry 1st Place
Jewelry (Fun & Trendy) Madlyn’s Inc 1st Place Y’alls Gift Company 2nd Place
Meat Market
Whittlesey Landscape 1st Place Premium Landscape Supply 2nd Place
Miiller’s Meat Market And Smokehouse 1st Place Hudson Meat Market 2nd Place
Lighting
Novelty Gifts
Lights’n Such Inc 1st Place
Mall/Shopping Center The Salem Center 1st Place
Mattress Store Highland Furniture 1st Place
All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place Y’alls Gift Company 2nd Place
Outdoor Furnishing Pottery Ranch 1st Place
OutBack Patio 2nd Place
Outdoor Outfitters Wakes2U 1st Place
Pawn Shop Hoffy’s Pawn & Guns 1st Place
Sheds
Faith Sunshine And Hope Ranch 1st Place
Shoe Store
Blue Suede Shoes 1st Place
Sporting Goods Store Ace Home Improvement Inc 1st Place Rods, Barrels & Strings 2nd Place
Toy Store Ms Lollipop Parties, Fun & Gifts 1st Place
Vape/Smoke Shop All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place
Western Wear
Blair’s Western Wear 1st Place
Women’s Clothing Store
Madlyn’s Inc 1st Place Accents Boutique & Merle Norman Studio 2nd Place READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
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2026 Burnet Bulletin Winners List ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Gallery
Belóved Gallery 1st Place Highland Arts Guild 2nd Place
Attraction
The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place Cinergy Cinemas in Marble Falls 2nd Place
Cultural Event
Jackson Street Jams / Burnet County 9-1-1 Address Office 1st Place
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Gifts of Christmas 2nd Place
Entertainment Venue
The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place Brass Hall 2nd Place
Family Entertainment Venue
The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place Putters and Gutters 2nd Place
Fundraising Event Chuck Wagon Chow Down / Highland Lakes Service League 1st Place
Live Music Venue Wakepoint LBJ Convenience Store 1st Place
Jackson Street Jams 2nd Place
Local Festival Bluebonnet Festival / Burnet Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1st Place
Brass Hall 2nd Place
Bertram Art, Herb & Wine Festival / Bertram Chamber & Visitor Center 2nd Place
Local Event
Outdoor Event
Bluebonnet Festival 1st Place
Summer Concert Series 1st Place Bluebonnet Festival 2nd Place
READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
AUTOMOTIVE After Market Accessories & Custom
Auto Glass Installation & Repair
Truck Country Outfitters 1st Place
Auto Dealer – New Cecil Atkission CDJR 1st Place Johnson Sewell Ford 2nd Place
Johnson Sewell Ford 1st Place Cecil Atkission CDJR 2nd Place
Lake Country Collision 1st Place Pro Glass 2nd Place
Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 1st Place Lewis Automotive 2nd Place
Auto Lube
Paint & Body Repair
Lewis Automotive 1st Place Loftis Auto Service & Repair LLC 2nd Place
Auto Dealer – Preowned
Carwash & Detail
READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
Mechanical Repair – Garage
Wingman Car Wash 1st Place Henderson Car Wash 2nd Place
Bulldog Bodywerks 1st Place Collision Express 2nd Place Lake Country Collision 2nd Place
Parts Store
Truck Country Outfitters 1st Place
Chevrolet Buick Marble Falls 2nd Place
Service Department Representative Junis Whitaker — Johnson Sewell Ford 1st Place
Tires – Dealer or Shop
Ed’s Tire & Auto Center 1st Place Wayne’s Automotive Tire Pros 2nd Place
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BOAT, RV, MOTORCYCLE & ATV ATV & Off-Road Vehicles Sales Mission Golf Cars 1st Place
Boat Dealer R/T Marine 1st Place
Texas Malibu 2nd Place
Boat Dock Contractor
KT Waterfront 1st Place Chapman Docks 2nd Place
BUSINESS SERVICES Cable or Satellite Provider Vyve Broadband 1st Place
Internet & Communications
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DRINKING All-Around Bar
Bay View Restaurant & Bar 1st Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Area Beer (Brewery)
Happy Hour
Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Double Horn Brewing Company 2nd Place
Iced Tea
Double Horn Brewing Company 1st Place Llano Beer Company 2nd Place
Chicken Express 1st Place HTeaO – Marble Falls 2nd Place
Area Liquor (Distillery)
Mama’s Home Cooking 1st Place Storm’s Drive-In Burnet 2nd Place
Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery 1st Place Flanigan’s Texas Wine & Spirits Distillery 2nd Place
Lemonade
Liquor or Beer Store Circle B Liquor 1st Place
Triple C Beverage Barn 2nd Place
Putters and Gutters 2nd Place
Local Winery
Unique Drink
Spicewood Vineyards 1st Place Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery 2nd Place
Sips on Second 1st Place
Upscale Bar
Margarita
Cuvée Wine & Piano Bar – Marble Falls 1st Place Sips on Second 2nd Place
Sports Bar
LeStourgeon Seafood Company 1st Place Spicewood Vineyards 2nd Place
Bill’s Burgers Wings & Things 1st Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Wine Selection
Double Horn Brewing Company 1st Place
Bartender
Cayla — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Lauren Carney — Night Owl Events Night Owl Events 2nd Place
Beer Selection Double Horn Brewing Company 1st Place Bill’s Burgers Wings & Things 2nd Place
Coffee
Choccolatte’s and Ooh La La Decor & More 1st Place
Coldest Beer
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EATING All-Around Restaurant
Buffet
Highlander House of Buffet & Steakhouse 1st Place
Burger Bar Cafe 1st Place VanBrocklin’s Bistro 2nd Place
Catering
Chicken Wings Double Horn Brewing Company 1st Place Bill’s Burgers Wings & Things 2nd Place
BBQ
Inman’s BBQ 1st Place
Bay Kitchens Catering 1st Place Darci’s Deli 2nd Place
Bagels
Catfish
Simply Pho House 1st Place
Chicken
Darci’s Deli 1st Place VanBrocklin’s Bistro 2nd Place
Gude’s Bakery & Deli 1st Place
Bakery & Baked Items M & M Donut 1st Place Jessicakes 2nd Place
Breakfast Taco & Burrito El Rancho Mexican Restaurant 1st Place Hacienda El Charro 2nd Place
Chicken Express 1st Place Mama’s Home Cooking 2nd Place Chicken Express 1st Place Mama’s Home Cooking 2nd Place
Chicken Fried Chicken
Hoover’s Valley Cafe 1st Place
Chicken Fried Steak Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place
Chinese or Asian Food Restaurant Deli
Dessert Variety
Choccolatte’s and Ooh La La Decor & More 1st Place
Fast Food
Chicken Express 1st Place Chick-fil-A 2nd Place
French Fries
Bill’s Burgers Wings & Things 1st Place Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Fried Chicken
Chicken Express 1st Place The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant 2nd Place
Hamburger
Burger Bar Cafe 1st Place Bill’s Burgers Wings & Things 2nd Place
Mexican Restaurant
Jardin Corona Marble Falls 1st Place El Rancho Mexican Restaurant 2nd Place
Organic
Hill Country Health Store 1st Place Tea Thyme Cafe 2nd Place
Takeout Chick-fil-A 1st Place
Thai & Vietnamese Fuji Sushi & Asian Grill 1st Place
Waiter, Waitress, Server Kara — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place
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EDUCATION & DAYCARE Childcare Center
Little Texan Learning Center 1st Place
Teacher
Brandi Stires — Burnet Middle School 1st Place
EQUIPMENT & TRAILERS Equipment Rentals MinuteMan Rentals 1st Place Best Rental Equipment 2nd Place
Stock & Utility Trailers
O’Connor Trailer Sales 1st Place
FINANCE, LAW & INSURANCE SERVICES Accountant
Marble Falls Tax Lady 1st Place
Attorney
Dale Shell — Shell & Shell, Attorneys at Law 1st Place
Auto Loan
First United Bank – Marble Falls 1st Place
Johnson Sewell Ford 2nd Place
Bank
First United Bank – Marble Falls 1st Place Security State Bank & Trust 2nd Place
Bookkeeping & Tax Services
Insurance Company
Marble Falls Tax Lady 1st Place
Insurance Agent
Gary Wideman — State Farm Insurance 1st Place Rene Gann — Lentz-Gann Insurance 2nd Place
Whitman Insurance Agency 1st Place Lentz-Gann Insurance Agency 2nd Place
Mortgage Broker & Company Security State B ank & Trust 1st Place
Dr. Bridget Black, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology | Vashi Rios, Practice Care Coordinator
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HEALTH & FITNESS Acupuncture Clinic
Dermatologist
Acupuncturist
Poole Eye Associates 1st Place Burnet Eye Care 2nd Place
Central Texas Acupuncture & Wellness Center 1st Place Julie M. Lott — Central Texas Acupuncture & Wellness Center 1st Place
Assisted Living Facility
Country Oaks at Hamilton Creek 1st Place Arbor House Assisted Living 2nd Place
Audiologist
Vitology 1st Place
Massage
Pharmacy
Eye Clinic
Sage Studio ~ Massage & Wellness 1st Place Balance Massage 2nd Place
Fitness Center, Health Club & Spa
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls 1st Place Ascension Seton 2nd Place
Dr. Aside Syide and Courtney Morris Bolm — NRCMA 1st Place Jerod Shaw — Shaw Pain Clinic: Jerod Shaw MD 2nd Place
Medical Spa
Physician Assistant
YMCA of the H ighland Lakes 1st Place The Athletic Club 2nd Place
Hearing Aid Center
Bridget Black 1st Place Audiology Livingston Hearing Aid Center 1st Place Estes Audiology 2nd Place
Cardiology
Seton Heart Institute 1st Place
Livingston Hearing Aid Center 1st Place
Hospital
Ascension Seton 1st Place Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls 2nd Place
Medical Clinic
Central Texas Acupuncture & Wellness Center 1st Place Elisa Grace Medspa +Boutique 2nd Place
ATKINS PHARMACY 1st Place
Physician
Courtney Morris Bolm — NRCMA 1st Place
Wellness
Braced Orthodontics 1st Place Cain Orthodontics 2nd Place
All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place Hill Country Health Store 2nd Place
Pharmacist
Yoga Studio
Orthodontist
Russell Meek — ATKINS PHARMACY 1st Place
Heart & Soul Integrative Health 1st Place
Chiropractor
Curtis Dearmont 1st Place Dr. Devin Burkinel 2nd Place
Dental Hygienist Jen Banton — Susan Henson’s Office 1st Place
Dentist
Susan Henson’s Office 1st Place Horseshoe Bay Dental — Dr. Gregory Sopel, D.M.D. 2nd Place
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HOME SERVICES AC / Heating
Clarkson & Company Inc. 1st Place Wayne’s Air 2nd Place Building Supply Ace Home Improvement Inc. 1st Place
Contractor
Texas Building Center 1st Place Grubbs Construction 2nd Place
Home Decorator
One Swanky Shop 1st Place Home Lighting Company Lights’n Such Inc. 1st Place
Interior Design – Kitchen & Bath Remodeler One Swanky Shop 1st Place
Landscape Company
Curtis C Tree & Lawn 1st Place Hill Country Landscaping 2nd Place
Lawn Care
Curtis C Tree & Lawn 1st Place
Pest Control
Circle S Pest Control 1st Place America’s Best Pest Control 2nd Place
Plumbing Company Wilcoxen Plumbing 1st Place Marble Falls Plumbing LLC 2nd Place
Roofer
Tree Service
Woodson Roofing & Tree Services LLC 1st Place Curtis C Tree & Lawn 2nd Place
Window Services
Neely Roofing & Remodeling 1st Place 5R Roofing 2nd Place
Burnet Glass & Mirror 1st Place Renaissance Windows & Doors 2nd Place
Septic & Septic Services
Septic Pumping & Maintenance by Cody Young, LLC 1st Place Tanker’s Plumbing & Septics 2nd Place
Window, Glass Installation & Repair
Burnet Glass & Mirror 1st Place Renaissance Windows & Doors 2nd Place
LOCAL PEOPLE & PLACES Funniest Woman
Rae — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place Courtney Morris Bolm — National Registered Certified Medical Assistant 2nd Place
Local Best Dressed Woman
Courtney Morris Bolm — Registered Certified Nurse 1st Place
Local Boss
Rae — Rae’s Rbar & Grill 1st Place
Local Couple
Suzanne and Dale Brown — Dale Brown Properties 1st Place
Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests Pottery Ranch 1st Place
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Rae’s Rbar & Grill 2nd Place
Putters and Gutters 2nd Place
Place for Family Fun
Place for a Special Occasion
The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place Putters and Gutters 2nd Place
Place for Karaoke
HC Stars Cheer & Dance 1st Place
Place to Work
The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place
Attorney’s Abstract & Title Company 2nd Place
Places to Dance Cadillac Dance Hall 1st Place Brass Hall 2nd Place
Wakepoint LBJ Convenience Store 1st Place
Place for Live Music The Spot @ Wakepoint 1st Place Brass Hall 2nd Place
Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party HC Stars Cheer & Dance 1st Place
READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
LODGING & TRAVEL Campground Morgan’s Camp 1st Place
Hidden Falls Inn at Lake Marble Falls 2nd Place
Hotel
Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort 1st Place The Retreat on the Hill 2nd Place
Comfort Inn & Suites Burnet 1st Place
PETS & LIVESTOCK Feed & Tack
Cold Copper Commodities 1st Place
Pet Boarding & Pet Daycare
Sonia’s Doggie Daycare 1st Place Country to the Bone 2nd Place
Pet Grooming
Viviane’s Posh Paws 1st Place Unleashed 2nd Place
Commercial Real Estate
Pet Supply
Cold Copper Commodities 1st Place
Veterinarian
Highland Lakes Vet Clinic 1st Place Dr. Pete Hope Animal Clinic 2nd Place
Veterinary Clinic
Highland Lakes Vet Clinic 1st Place Dr. Pete Hope Animal Clinic 2nd Place
PERSONAL & OTHER SERVICES Church
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church 1st Place Hill Country Fellowship 2nd Place
Day Spa
Elegant Beauty Salon & Med Spa 1st Place Reflections Day Spa & Salon 2nd Place
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Burnet Dry Cleaners & Laundry 1st Place Canyon Cleaners 2nd Place
REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS
Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate 1st Place Crossings Real Estate 2nd Place
Custom Builder
FieldsCo Builders 1st Place Jackson Custom Homes 2nd Place
Land Sales
Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate 1st Place LandHomesTexas 2nd Place
Metal Buildings Metal Mart #47 1st Place
READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
Pool & Patio Art of Water Pools 1st Place Southern Cross Pools 2nd Place
Real Estate Agency Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate 1st Place Our House Real Estate 2nd Place
Prefab Modular Builder
Real Estate Agent – Man
Heritage Housing 1st Place Property Development Crossings Real Estate 1st Place
Ranch Sales Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate 1st Place Our House Real Estate 2nd Place
Chad Nelson — Crossings Real Estate 1st Place Larry Hartwell — Our House Real Estate 2nd Place
Real Estate Agent – Woman Paige Lewallen — Hanszen-Bailey Real Estate 1st Place
Funeral Home & Services
Clemente-Wilcox Funeral Home 1st Place Jenkins Funeral Home 2nd Place
Hair Salon
Shear Sexy Salon 1st Place Elegant Beauty Salon & Med Spa 2nd Place
Nail Salon Unik Nail Bar 1st Place
Women’s Stylist Shear Sexy Salon 1st Place
Ruth Reed — Our House Real Estate 2nd Place
Real Estate Title Company Attorney’s Abstract & Title Company 1st Place Highland Lakes Title 2nd Place
Retirement Community
Country Oaks at Hamilton Creek 1st Place
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SHOPPING Appliance Store Ace Home Improvement Inc. 1st Place Hoover True Value Hardware 2nd Place
Bargain & Thrift Store
Flooring / Carpet Store Carter Floors & More LLC 1st Place HC Floors 2nd Place
Florist
Bertram Library Thrift Store 1st Place Ark Warehouse 2nd Place
Floral Designs by Randi 1st Place Jenkins Funeral Home & Florist 2nd Place
Bridal / Formal Wear
Garden Store / Nursery
Salem’s Fashions & Home Decor 1st Place Madlyn’s Inc. 2nd Place
Pottery Ranch 1st Place Mosaic Garden Treasures 2nd Place
Children’s Clothing
All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place ATKINS PHARMACY 2nd Place
Dragon Tails 1st Place Main Street Consignment 2nd Place
Consignment Store Flee’s Antique Market 1st Place Main Street Consignment 2nd Place
Convenience Store Bayside Fresh Market 1st Place
Gift Shop
Golf Shop
Blue Lake Golf Club 1st Place
Grocery Store H-E-B 1st Place Miller’s Meat Market 2nd Place
Gun Store
Hoffy’s Pawn & Guns 1st Place Midways Guns 2nd Place
Health Foods
Hill Country Health Store 1st Place The Oil Tap 2nd Place
Home Electronics C & D Home Products 1st Place
Home Furnishing Store Highland Furniture 1st Place One Swanky Shop 2nd Place
Home Improvement Store Ace Home Improvement Inc. 1st Place
Jewelry (Fine & Custom) Salem’s Jewelry 1st Place
Jewelry (Fun & Trendy) Salem’s Jewelry 1st Place Madlyn’s Inc. 2nd Place
Landscape Supply
Backbone Valley Nursery 1st Place Whittlesey Landscape 2nd Place
Lighting
Lights’n Such Inc. 1st Place
Mall / Shopping Center The Salem Center 1st Place
Mattress Store Highland Furniture 1st Place
Meat Market
Miller’s Meat Market and Smokehouse 1st Place Bayside Fresh Market 2nd Place
Novelty Gifts
All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place Pottery Ranch 2nd Place
Outdoor Furnishing Pottery Ranch 1st Place OutBack Patio 2nd Place
Costume Shop Ms. Lollipop Parties, Fun & Gifts 1st Place
Fishing Store
Ace Home Improvement Inc. 1st Place Rods, Barrels & Strings 2nd Place PAGE 54 • JULY 2026
READERS’ CHOICE 2026 — WINNERS
SHOPPING Outdoor Outfitters
Toy Store
Los Cazadores 1st Place
Ms. Lollipop Parties, Fun & Gifts 1st Place
Pawn Shop
Shoe Store
Sporting Goods Store
Ace Home Improvement Inc. 1st Place Rods, Barrels & Strings 2nd Place
Putters and Gutters 1st Place
Salem’s Fashions & Home Decor 1st Place
Sheds
Blue Suede Shoes 1st Place
Bowling Alley
Tuxedos
Hoffy’s Pawn & Guns 1st Place Faith Sunshine and Hope Ranch 1st Place
SPORTS, RECREATION & LEISURE Driving Range
Vape/Smoke Shop
All The Things O.C.V. (Previously Vaping Elements) 1st Place
Western Wear
Blair’s Western Wear 1st Place Women’s Clothing Store Madlyn’s Inc. 1st Place Salem’s Fashions & Home Decor 2nd Place
Reveille Peak Ranch 2nd Place
Swimming Pool or Waterpark
Hidden Falls Inn at Lake Marble Falls 1st Place
Horseshoe Bay Resort 1st Place
Golf Course
Wakes2U 1st Place
Hidden Falls Golf Club 1st Place Blue Lake Golf Club 2nd Place
Tours
Pool Hall Brass Hall 1st Place
Shooting Range
Midways Guns & Ammo 1st Place
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