WESTSIDE PARK GRANT MOVES IMPROVEMENTS FORWARD
Marble Falls accepted a $750,000 state parks grant, an important step toward long-discussed Westside Park improvements.
READ FULL STORY →Families across the Highland Lakes have until November 12 to explore a youth leadership opportunity through Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
READ FULL STORY ›A new regional holiday lights guide gives families a head start on planning December evenings across Burnet and Llano counties.
READ FULL STORY ›The newest issue of a familiar regional magazine puts local stories back in the spotlight as the holiday season approaches.
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Original regional reporting and useful community updates • November 8, 2026.
Marble Falls accepted a $750,000 state parks grant, an important step toward long-discussed Westside Park improvements.
READ FULL STORY →A proposed traffic study reflects a larger problem: growth around U.S. 281 is testing the region’s existing road network.
READ FULL STORY →Recent resurfacing north of Marble Falls highlights maintenance needs while longer-term expansion questions remain open.
READ FULL STORY →The three-day songwriter celebration reaches its Sunday program with Texas performers on the bill at Round Mountain Cider Mill.
READ FULL STORY →A local cleanup initiative connects roadside maintenance with the landscape residents hope to see next spring.
READ FULL STORY →From old settlements to unusual landmarks, historical markers offer a slower way to discover the region beyond its lake views.
READ FULL STORY →A new seasonal activity guide gives residents ideas for exploring the region as temperatures cool and holiday schedules fill up.
READ FULL STORY →The transition from lake season to holiday events creates a new opportunity—and new pressures—for local merchants.
READ FULL STORY →As the Highland Lakes moves toward the holidays, checking the original organizer can save a wasted trip.
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.
Read full story →Timeless local guides and original features to help you explore the region.

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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Ask about this placement →Useful local reading for residents and visitors planning time around the lakes.

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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