March 19, 2009

A very special part of the Horseshoe Bay Associates of the Seton Development Board’s annual fundraiser is the food served at the event. This year’s food committee co-chairs, Lynn Kettlehut and Kathy Stillwell, know what every good chef knows: preparation is the key to success. With some 30 members of their committee ready to go to work, and with chefs and menus already in place, they are well on their way to creating another memorable evening in support of Seton Highland Lakes Hospital. Fo ...

Consultants hired by the Pedernales Electric Cooperative unveiled a proposed new rate design plan at the PEC Board of Directors meeting in Marble Falls on Monday afternoon. David Hedrick, Vice President of C.H. Guernsey & Company said their proposal “balances conflicting concerns” and like any change in business philosophy, it will “create winners and losers.” Hedrick and two other Guernsey representatives explained two major changes proposed in the report that would help meet PEC’s ...

The regular meeting of the Horseshoe Bay City Council on Tuesday began with a presentation by the Pedernales Electric Cooperative to the City’s fire department recognizing their service to PEC’s customers in the Horseshoe Bay area. Fire Chief Jim Fiero accepted a plaque and a $1,000 grant on behalf of the department. Alderman Jeff Robinson reported that the technology committee working with Senator Troy Fraser appears to be having success in persuading Verizon to bring broadband and other ...

Perseverance, patience and a thorough airing of all issues related to transferring ownership of the Horseshoe Bay Property Owners’ Association road system to the City of Horseshoe Bay is jelling into a comprehensive plan agreeable to all parties who must sign on the dotted line to effectuate this historic event. The HSB City Council held another public road workshop on Tuesday morning with representatives of the HSB POA and the Resort to hammer out the dwindling list of issues of concern to ...

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs delivered $291.1 million in March sales tax payments to Texas cities, down 0.7 percent compared to March 2008. The City of Horseshoe Bay received $30,344 for its March sales tax payment, down 11.5 percent from its payment of $34,310 in March 2008. For the first quarter of 2009, statewide city sales tax allocations are 1.5 percent higher than the first three months of 2008.

Bill and Karen Wines hosted another wonderful concert performance in their home featuring Bob Anderson. He came to Horseshoe Bay in 2007 for his first concert at the Wines’ home. After receiving more requests to have him come again than any other performer, they asked him to return. A two night performance was originally planned but overwhelming response from the community led to a third night.

Close to 200 men from the Hill Country gathered together to break bread, have a few laughs, listen to a little guitar pickin’ and singin’ and then hear a journey of a cowboy from the Rio Grande River as he listened to his inner self, hearing a message he didn’t really want to hear. Cowboys in the brush keep in touch with each other by hooting as they poke along through the Mesquite, easing their cattle into the pens at the far end of the pasture.

County Judge Wayne Brascom called a special emergency meeting of the Llano County Commissioners’ Court for 11 a.m. today to consider re-instating a county wide burn ban due to deteriorating conditions caused by increased winds and grasses drying out quickly. By calling an emergency meeting, the burn ban, if authorized by the commissioners, will go into effect immediately.

The Church at Horseshoe Bay Women of the Word (WOW) proudly present a moving book review by Bob Anne Senter and Barbara Cunningham of the book Same Kind of Different As Me by authors, Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent. The review will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m.

Where in the Hill Country can you take a roping class, try to put your mouth around a pork butt sandwich overflowing with pulled pork and barbeque sauce, then buy some new cowboy boots and show them off as you walk across the historic square to see an amazing exhibit of several hundred major Old Master artists?

Spring is almost here — time to spruce up your house and get rid of your clutter. But this year, don’t confine your spring cleaning to your home and yard. Why not “freshen up” your investment portfolio at the same time? Of course, you can’t just take a mop and broom to your brokerage statement.

Saturday, March 21 HSB POA Annual Meeting—10 a.m. at Quail Point. All HSB property owners are encouraged to attend and learn more about your POA. Saturday, March 21 Local Authors Day—1 to 4 p.m. Join us for a book signing party featuring Hill Country authors. Presented by Serendipity Books. 830-693-4668 Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 Art and jewelry show at Wenmohs Ranch—10 a.m.