Marble Falls, Burnet County - Announcing a price reduction on 205 Oleander, a 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now 
MLS® $385,000 - Price Reduced.
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Waterfront Lake LBJ
• 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $385,000
Marble Falls, Burnet County - Remodeled this year. Everything new and wonderful in this lakehouse on a large tree covered lot in quite neighborhood. Spacious home is open light and bright. Big kitchen is loaded w/ cabinets and opens to the great room and dining area. 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath, plus an office. Perfect area for outdoor entertaining on stone patio at waters edge. Single boat slip w/ electric lift and stone retaining wall.
Remodel included: new roof, sprinkler system, interior/exterior paint, sheetrook, kitchen appliances, lighting fixtures and floorcoverings. Bathroom were gutted and all new fixtures were installed.
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In 1917, an all male electorate in Marble Falls chose a women as their mayor. Texas had never seen a women mayor before, even more important, the event was a first for the U.S. Less than three years later, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote, which also made Mrs. George Ophelia "Birdie" Harwood the only woman mayor elected by an all male electorate.
Birdie Harwood ran on a platform of "A bigger town, a better town, a cleaner town and a more progressive town."
Against some critical and less progressive elements, she defended her mayoral run, saying "A womens first duty is to her home and children. When she has raised them up to take their place in the world, it is then her duty to turn to her state and there help make a fit, abiding place for them."
The Harwood administration took over with a promise to publish a semi-annual and annual budget. True to her word, Harwood saw to it that a budget and municipal activity summary were published in the Marble Falls Messenger.
Harwood endorsed prohibition during her tenure. Harwood also called for a clean-up day to burn trash and combat a fly problem in the city. Her administration mandated automobile drivers had to honk their horns when turning corners and to stay to the right of turning posts.
By the end of her administration' Harwood and other city leaders had put Marble Falls on the road to becoming the tourist attraction it is today.
Have a Happy Fourth of July. I will be judging the second annual Granite Shoals Ugly Dog Contest on Saturday July 5. There will be all kinds of games for the kids and an Ugly Dog Bar-B-Que. If your in the area come by the park on Phillips Ranch Road in Granite Shoals and join the fun. My favorite contest is the owner-dog look alike contest. Starts at 10:00 a.m. with judging around 1:30 p.m.
Just found a great, new site for the Marble Falls Area. Marble Falls Marketplace post free classifieds, has forums of local interest, a place to blog, and a lot of good area information. Visit them at
http://www.marblefallsmarketplace.com/ .
• 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $127,500
Marble Falls, Burnet County - Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath and single carport close to shopping in Marble Falls TX. Would make great starter home or retirement to the Highland Lakes area of TX.
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The great Castell Kayak Race for Livestrong will be held June 6 and 7 to benefit cancer survivors, their families and research. Any floating device is eligible. There will be plenty of fun for all ages and lots of kayaking.
An auction will be held June 6 in Llano at the Badu House, 615 Bessemer St. Have dinner and wine, bid on antiques, art, services, vacations and more. The cost is $50. a person.
The race is June 7. It starts at the U.S. 87 bridge at Llano River bridge at the Llano River RV Park. The entry fee is $35 and registration is at 8 a.m. The competition ends at Riversounds, 12 miles downstream at Castell. Live music, prizes, and barbecue will be featured. For more info visit, http://www.castelltexas.com/race.html or call (512) 217-4596.
P.S. Castell Texas has a population of 23.
Picking strawberries can be one sweet adventure, Though the Highland Lakes area has a reputation for peaches, pecans and grapes, there are strawberries, to whet your appetite. A great place to pick some is Sweet Berry Farms.
Sweet Berry Farms offers you-pick-them strawberries and blackberries.
The strawberries are ready in March and April and the blackberries in May and June.
Sweet berry Farms is located at 1801 FM 1980 near Tobyville, about four miles west of Marble Falls off RR 1431. Call them at (830) 798-1462 or visit the Web Site at www.sweetberryfarm.com.
P.S. Try the strawberry popsicle. Its awesome.
If you don't believe me, then how about the experts at Orbitz.com? In September 2007, Orbitz ranked the Texas Hill Country wine area as second in the nation only behind Napa Valley for Wineries.
With its unique climate and soils, award winning wines are being produced right here in the Highland Lakes area. Make it a point to visit one or more.
Several have "wine clubs" that you can sign up for and the wineries will keep you informed about special events they offer.
A great resource if you are interested in Texas Hill Country wines and wineries is the Texas Wine Trail web site at www.texaswinetrail.com . The web site includes a list of area wineries and an interactive map.
Lake Buchanan
Lake Buchanan Adventures
16942 RR 2341, Lake Buchanan, Burnet
Located at Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park: canoes, kayaks, youth programs and gear. For more info www.lakebuchananadventures.com 512-756-9911
Lake Point Resort
Texas 29 at Buchanan Dam: Boats, watercraft rentals, pontoon boats, waverunners, fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and pedal boats. for more info www.lakepointcottages.com 512-793-2918
Silver Creek Resort
1400 CR 128, Lake Buchanan, Burnet: boat and watercraft rentals, houseboats, pontoon, deck boats, personal watercraft, skies, wakeboards, and tubes. 512-756-4854
Thunderbird Resort
200 Greenwood Hills Trail, Lake Buchanan, Burnet: Boat and watercraft rentals, ski boats, pontoon boats and deck boats. 512-756-4854
Lake LBJ
El Rio Watercraft Rentals
RR 1431 at the Kingsland Bridge: Pontoon boats rentals. 325-388-3376
Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina
200 S. Wirtz Dam Road, Horseshoe Bay. Amenities include a new water park, restaurant, and picnic area. Also available are boat slips with Hydraulic lifts, ships store, and golf cart service. For more info www.lakelbjmarina.com 830-693-9172
Lake LBJ Marineland
13902 W. RR 1431, Kingsland: New and used boat sales and slip rentals. 325-388-3507
Log Country Cove
617 Log Country Cove, Lake LBJ: Boat and watercraft rentals, pontoon boats, ski boats, canoes, banana boats, and personal watercraft. 512-756-9132
Sunrise Beach Marina
667 Sandy Mountain Drive, Sunrise Beach Village, Lake LBJ: Boat rentals, Pontoon boats, deck boats, and runabouts. 325-388-9393
March 28-30, Marble Falls transforms into the Blues capital of the Highland Lakes with over 30 live music acts(including several Grammy Award winners) taking the stage. Unlike major music festivals i other cities, you won't have to drive or walk all across the town. The Bluebonnet Blues Fest will be within walking distance of Main St. There will be lots of food (including some incredible Cajun cuisine) and drinks on hand. Don't forget the art work on Main St. For a whole lot more info
www.bluebonnetblues.com
Close to Lake LBJ
• 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $92,000
Granite Shoals, Burnet County - Neat home close to Lake LBJ. 2 bedroom, 1 bath,. Newly installed appl., floor covering, a/c and fresh paint inside and out. Close to 2 waterfront home owners parks w/ boat ramp, fishing pier, pinic tables, and sandy beach swim area. Would make great weekender, first time home or retirement home.
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Each one below is located within a 30 minute drive from the Marbles Falls area, including exclusive private golf courses and public courses. All courses below, except Inks Lake, offer course side properties for sale.
Blue Lake
The Blue Lake Golf Course is a semi-private 9 hole golf course located in Blue Lake Estates just west of Horseshoe Bay. www.bluelakegolf.com
Burnet
The award winning Delaware Springs Municipal Golf Course is cradled by trees and gentle rolling hills. this 6829-yard back tees, Par 72 course has earned its place as a Hill Country favorite. http://www.delawaresprings.com/
Meadowlakes/Marble Falls
The Hidden Falls Country Club at Meadowlakes is an 18 hole, 6,600 yard course that is ideal for all skill levels. Located in the Texas Hill Country, with clubhouse, bar, lounge, swimming pool, and tennis facilities, it is ideal for the whole family.
Horseshoe Bay - Slick Rock, Ramrock and Applerock
Three Trent Jones Sr., designed golf courses are located in the resort area of Horseshoe Bay. Horseshoe Bay lies along the shoreline of Lake LBJ. The course are challenging, and the landscape and scenery are beautiful. http://www.hsbresort.com/
Horseshoe Bay - Escondido
Escondido is a private lakeside golf preserve. The course was designed by Tom Fazio. http://www.escondidotexas.com/
Inks Lake
The Highland Lakes Public Golf Club is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It is a 9 hole course located in the Inks Lakes State Park on the shores of Inks Lake. http://www.highlandlakesgolfclub.com/
Kingsland - The Legends On Lake LBJ
Located on the Colorado River arm of Lake LBJ, The Legends was designed by Tom Kite. It offers solitude, elegance and convenience along with challenging golf for the scratch golfer. http://www.legendsgolftx.com/
Kingsland - Packsaddle Golf Course
Packsaddle golf course is located in the shadow of Packsaddle Mountain near the headwaters of Lake LBJ. Packsaddle has complete club amenities featuring a beautiful 7,133 yard, 18 hole golf course, restaurant, lounge, and activities for the entire family.
Spicewood - Barton Creek Lakeside
Arnold Palmer brought his unique vision to Barton Creek Lakeside private Golf Course, creating breathtaking views, rolling terrain, waterfalls and lakes. Each hole offers views of Lake Travis and will challenge any serious golfer, yet provide an enjoyable game to the club player. http://www.bartoncreekmembers.com/
Lake Buchanan Located on the Colorado River between Burnet and LLano Counties. Size: 23,200 acres with a maximum depth of 132 ft. Lake Buchanan water level fluctuates with the amount of rain upstream. Hydro Electric power is generated through turbines located at the dam. Inks Lake Located just downstream from Lake Buchanan on the Colorado River between Burnet and Llano Counties. Size: 803 acres with a maximum depth of 60 ft. Lake Inks is a controlled level lake that can fluctuate from 1 ft. low to several foot high. Hydro electrical power is generated through turbines at the dam. Lake LBJ Located on the Colorado River between Burnet and Llano Counties near the towns of Kingsland, Granite Shoals and Marble Falls. Size: 6,375 acres with a maximum depth of 90 ft. Lake LBJ is a controlled level lake that can fluctuate 0-2 ft. Hydro electrical power is generated by turbines located at the dam and natural gas power at the Thomas Ferguson Power Plant located in Horseshoe Bay. Lake Marble Falls Located at Marble Falls on the Colorado River in Burnet County just downstream of Lake LBJ and upstream of Lake Travis. Size: 780 acres with a maximum depth of 60 ft. Hydro electrical power is generated by turbines located at the dam. Lake Travis Located on the Colorado northwest of Austin in Travis and Burnet Counties. Size: 18,930 acres with a maximum depth of 190 ft. Water fluctuates high to low 10 - 20 ft. Hydro Electrical power is generated by turbines located at the dam. Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) The LCRA plays a variety of roles in Central Texas: delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, developing water and wastewater utilities, providing public recreation areas and economic development. http://www.lcra.org/ |
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The Llano river flows from West Texas through rural and ranch country before it empties into Lake LBJ at Kingsland Texas. It is one of the few remaining wild river in Texas. The river is spring fed and flows cool clear water year round. It is one of the only water sheds that the state fish , the Guadalupe Bass, is found. Located more than 100 miles from a major city, it offers sparkling water, clean dry air, incredible angling experience and startling nighttime stargazing. For more info on this river feel free to contact me.