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• November 6, 2026Granite Springs Ranch Developers Outline 912-Acre Project Near Granite Shoals

  Developers of the proposed Granite Springs Ranch subdivision are outlining plans for a 912-acre development and potential city annexation.

• November 6, 2026Marble Falls Track Standout Madison Cuplin Commits to Texas Tech

  A Marble Falls track and field standout is headed to Texas Tech after an impressive high-school career.

• November 6, 2026Marble Falls and Burnet Prepare for Friday Senior Night Football

  Both teams host their final regular-season games November 6, with seniors set to be recognized.

• November 6, 2026FiestaJAM Brings Live Music to the Highland Lakes November 6–8

  The three-day songwriter showcase and concert series opens Friday across the region.

• November 6, 2026Marble Falls Westside Park Playground Project Faces Higher Price Tag

  The planned inclusive playground has a revised cost and an anticipated completion timeline.

• November 6, 2026Highland Lakes Locals Love Us Voting Opens for 2027 Honors

  Residents can vote for their favorite area businesses and services through November 30.

• November 5, 2026Horseshoe Bay Police Host Coffee with a Cop Thursday Morning

  Horseshoe Bay residents can meet patrol, investigations and dispatch officers at City Center Council Chambers from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday.

• November 5, 2026Former Horseshoe Bay Mayor Steve Jordan Dies at 87

  The Highland Lakes community remembers former Horseshoe Bay Mayor Steve Jordan, whose death was reported November 4.

• November 5, 2026Horseshoe Bay Utility Rate Changes Now in Effect

  City utility rate changes took effect November 1; residents should check their next bill and the city’s published rate schedule.

• November 5, 2026Llano County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jerry Don Moss Wins Reelection

  Incumbent Jerry Don Moss defeated challenger Leila Green Little in the November 3 election, according to reported final precinct results.

• November 5, 2026FiestaJAM Brings Songwriters and Concerts to the Highland Lakes November 6–8

  A three-day songwriter showcase and concert series is scheduled for November 6–8 across the Highland Lakes area.

• November 5, 2026Marble Falls and Burnet Schools Collect Tons of Canned Goods

  A November 4 local report highlights a major canned-food collection involving Marble Falls and Burnet school districts.

• November 3, 2026Overnight Storms Move Through the Highland Lakes Early Tuesday

  NWS tracked strong storms near Burnet and Sandy early Tuesday, with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

• November 3, 2026Election Day Arrives in Llano and Burnet Counties

  Polls are scheduled to open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the 2026 midterm election.

• November 3, 2026Marble Falls and Burnet Prepare for November 4 Food Drive

  The Picayune and KBEY food drive is scheduled for Nov. 4 at both cities’ fire stations.

• October 28, 2026Horseshoe Bay Weather: Humid Skies, Passing Showers and a Halloween Outlook

  Wednesday begins with plenty of clouds and a humid feel around Lake LBJ. The National Weather Service expects spotty showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm in South Central Texas, but this is not a forecast for widespread severe weather in Horseshoe Bay.

• October 28, 2026Horseshoe Bay Water System Chlorine Conversion Reaches Scheduled End

  The City of Horseshoe Bay announced a temporary chlorine conversion in its water system running from September 28 through October 27, 2026. The scheduled period has now concluded, although the announcement alone does not verify completion of every operational step.

• October 28, 2026Horseshoe Bay Utility Rates Change November 1: What Residents Should Check

  The City of Horseshoe Bay says utility rate changes take effect November 1, 2026. That makes this an important week for residents to review the city’s published rate information and compare it with their existing utility bills.

• October 28, 2026Horseshoe Bay leak detection crews working through Friday
• October 28, 2026Horseshoe Bay Invites Residents to Weigh In on Comprehensive Plan

  Horseshoe Bay officials are inviting residents to review the city’s comprehensive plan and take a survey, according to a notice on the municipal website. The invitation gives residents a way to participate in discussions about the community’s long-term direction.

• October 28, 2026Final Week of Early Voting: What Llano and Burnet County Residents Need to Know

  Early voting is in its final week ahead of the November 3, 2026 election. Local reporting identifies October 26–30 as the final early-voting period for voters in Llano and Burnet counties.

• October 27, 2026Old Military Mortar Round Leads to Granite Shoals Evacuation

  Authorities responded after a World War II-era mortar round was discovered inside a Granite Shoals home. The discovery prompted an evacuation, according to reporting published October 26. Authorities ultimately determined there was no threat.

• October 27, 2026Marble Falls Approves Funding for New Walkway of Lights Displays

  Marble Falls has approved funding for new holiday light sculptures planned for its Walkway of Lights, according to reporting dated October 23. The seasonal attraction is a familiar regional destination for residents throughout the Highland Lakes.

• October 27, 2026Llano County Commissioners Take Up Burn Restrictions and Hospital Roof

  The Llano County Commissioners Court scheduled an October 26 meeting with agenda items that included possible restrictions on outdoor burning and proposals for a roof replacement at Llano Regional Hospital.

• October 27, 2026Llano and Burnet Counties Enter Final Week of Early Voting

  Early voting in Llano and Burnet counties continues through Friday, October 30, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. For residents of Horseshoe Bay, the key detail is which county they are registered in: voting locations and ballots depend on that registration.

• October 27, 2026Horseshoe Bay Weather: Quiet Start, Then a Wetter Thursday and Friday
• October 27, 2026Horseshoe Bay Volunteers Sought for November Bed-Building Event

  The Hill Country chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace and The Church at Horseshoe Bay are seeking volunteers for a community bed-building event scheduled for November 14, according to an October 21 local report.

• October 27, 2026Granite Shoals Home Severely Damaged in Friday Fire

  A house fire in Granite Shoals on Friday evening, October 23, caused serious damage to a residence, according to local reporting published October 26. No injuries were reported.

• October 27, 2026Burnet Prepares for New Trash Collection Provider in November

  The city of Burnet is preparing to change its waste collection provider to Texas Disposal Systems in November, according to an October 23 report. The transition affects Burnet city service rather than automatically changing service in Horseshoe Bay.

• October 27, 2026Burnet County Quarry Groundwater Permit Faces Further Review

  A groundwater permit associated with a proposed 715-acre rock quarry in Burnet County has been designated a contested matter by the local groundwater conservation district. The October 21 development opens the way for further hearings and independent review.

• October 25, 2026What to Expect from Horseshoe Bay Weather Through the Seasons
• October 25, 2026Understanding Lake LBJ Water Levels and Where to Check Them
• October 25, 2026Lake LBJ: A Practical Guide to Enjoying the Highland Lakes
• October 25, 2026Lake LBJ Boating Checklist for Visitors and Residents
• October 25, 2026Horseshoe Bay and the Highland Lakes: A Local Information Guide
• October 25, 2026Hill Country Flash Floods: Why Low-Water Crossings Matter
• October 25, 2026Hill Country Fall Weather: What Residents Should Watch
• October 25, 2026A Simple Day Trip to Marble Falls from Horseshoe Bay
• October 25, 2026A Practical Storm Preparation Guide for Highland Lakes Homes