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Weekend Picks for Jan. 23-25

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Check out our picks for the upcoming weekend in the Highland Lakes: Weekend Live Music Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.

January 20, 2026

Camping in the Texas Hill Country is fun for the whole family. Staff photo by Jared Fields

Outdoors

Set Up Camp in the Highland Lakes

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101 Staff

Spend a few nights under the stars. Whether you’re camping with others or going solo, make your Hill Country camping trip unforgettable with these five easy steps. 1. Know what you want First thing’s first: Know where to lay your Read more…

January 6, 2026

Eat & Drink

Dog-friendly dining in the Highland Lakes

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Staff

The moderate temperatures in the Highland Lakes allows for outdoor activities year-round, including dining out, thus a nice selection of restaurants with decks or patios. Many are dog-friendly, although some might have restrictions. If in doubt, call ahead or check Read more…

January 2, 2026

The Bluebonnet House in late March 2023, surrounded by bluebonnets. The Marble Falls structure is famous worldwide for its rich Texas history, architectural style, and iconic Hill Country landscape, especially during wildflower season. Staff photo by Suzanne Freeman

Highland Lakes History Guide, The City of Burnet, The City of Llano, The City of Marble Falls

Highland Lakes history hub

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Maci Cottingham

Burnet and Llano counties are rich in history, from early frontier forts and pioneer settlements to mining, ranching, and railroad development. Sites like Fort Croghan and the Old Burnet County Jail reflect frontier and law enforcement life, while downtown Llano Read more…

December 24, 2025

Shop

Highland Lakes shopping guide

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Maci Cottingham

Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or a special someone, the Highland Lakes area is filled with charming boutiques and artisan shops where vintage treasures and handcrafted goods make it easy to find a gift that truly shows you care. Read more…

December 10, 2025

101 News, Christmas Lights, Marble Falls Walkway of Lights

Walkway of Lights lights up Lake Marble Falls

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Maci Cottingham

A winter wonderland of twinkling lights transforms Lakeside Park at 305 Buena Vista Drive in Marble Falls during the annual Walkway of Lights festival. Millions of lights illuminate the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls, creating a festive setting perfect for Read more…

December 3, 2025

The 2023 Harvest of Fall Fun festival at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls runs from Sept. 23-Nov. 5. Photo by Stennis Shotts

101 News, Events

Sweet Berry Farm hosts Harvest of Fall Fun

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101 Staff

Sweet Berry Farm welcomes autumn with its 2025 Harvest of Fall Fun, which runs through Nov. 30 at the Marble Falls attraction. Admission and parking are free; you pay by activity.Visitors to the farm will find pumpkin patches filled with Read more…

November 3, 2025

Eat & Drink, The City of Marble Falls

Iconic Blue Bonnet Cafe dishes out down-home food and Texas-size charm

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Dakota Morrissiey

If cities had hearts, Blue Bonnet Cafe might be the beloved ticker of Marble Falls. The Hill Country diner has been serving Texas-size chicken-fried steaks, delicious pies piled high with meringue, and heaps of nostalgia for almost 100 years and Read more…

April 8, 2025

Events, Marble Falls LakeFest

No Marble Falls LakeFest in 2025, but it will return

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101 Staff

The Southern Drag Boat Association has canceled the 2025 LakeFest races following a change in SDBA ownership, citing time constraints in making sure the popular Marble Falls event went off without a hitch. The association promises a return to action Read more…

January 29, 2025

Highland Lakes History Guide, The City of Marble Falls

Marble Falls’ Bluebonnet House testament to Texas history

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Suzanne Freeman

When spring wildflowers bloom along U.S. 281 in north Marble Falls, they highlight one of Burnet County’s historical gems: the “Bluebonnet House,” built in 1853. “It’s such an icon,” said Burnet resident Tommye Potts, whose grandfather Christian Dorbandt Jr. was Read more…

June 22, 2023

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