Westside Park Playground Project Faces Higher Price Tag
Marble Falls officials are moving forward with plans for an inclusive playground despite increased project costs.
READ FULL STORY →The November 4 Picayune–KBEY campaign collected thousands of pounds of food and nearly $5,000 for area pantries.
READ FULL STORY ›The Lady Dawgs won a bi-district championship before falling to Tivy in the area round.
READ FULL STORY ›The November 6–8 songwriter showcase and concert series features regional and nationally known performers.
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Fresh reporting and community updates from across the Highland Lakes • November 6, 2026.
Marble Falls officials are moving forward with plans for an inclusive playground despite increased project costs.
READ FULL STORY →Operation Fill the Boat is collecting unwrapped toys through November 30.
READ FULL STORY →Jerry Don Moss won another term representing Precinct 4, according to local election coverage.
READ FULL STORY →Marble Falls and Burnet school drives supported food assistance programs ahead of the holidays.
READ FULL STORY →The 127-room Ophelia hotel and conference center could open this winter, according to late-October reporting.
READ FULL STORY →The annual Locals Love Us program is inviting the community to recognize favorite businesses and services.
READ FULL STORY →Explore the places, history and natural wonders of Central Texas. Each feature is an original Highland Lakes Live article.

Before Lake Buchanan filled, Bluffton was a Colorado River community. Discover the history of the old settlement and the stories that sometimes reappear when the water recedes.
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A rocky swimming cove at Inks Lake State Park combines striking geology, Hill Country scenery and a memorable name.
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The city’s name reaches back to river rapids and a rock that early observers thought resembled marble.
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From underground geology to New Deal-era improvements, Longhorn Cavern is one of the Hill Country’s most unusual landmarks.
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A lakeside development grew into a recognized Hill Country destination with golf, boating and residential neighborhoods.
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Explore the granite dome’s extraordinary geology, cultural significance and long-standing place in Hill Country storytelling.
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Discover how changing weather shapes the landscape and the best ways to enjoy the region.
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Explore the character of Main Street, local stops and the community's downtown heritage.
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Plan a relaxed road trip through lakeside communities and the surrounding countryside.
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Get to know this lakeside resort community, its setting and what makes it distinctive.
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Learn about boating and ways to enjoy one of the Highland Lakes' best-known destinations.
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Make the most of an evening by the water with ideas for a memorable lakeside outing.
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