Thirteen musicians and an array of drums, swords, wooden flutes, shamisen (type of guitar), koto (horizontal harp), and flags, take the stage in contemporary costumes, blending athleticism with explosive drumming in an innovative choreographed production. TAO, the internationally acclaimed taiko drum troupe, will present an invigorating evening of entertainment at Champion High School Auditorium for the second performance of Boerne Performing Arts 2012 Series.

Recognized and award winning photographer Rama Tiru will present Bolivia in all of its magnificent color to Horseshoe Bay residents at the International Club’s 12:30 pot luck luncheon at Quail Point Lodge March 11th. Rama Tiru’s work has established her as a photographer and artist on 3 continents . In the US she has exhibited in New York, Austin, Houston, Dallas and her works are on display at The Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Interior Design Gallery and as a part of other pe ...

The Odeon Preservation Association in Mason presents Jazz at the Odeon with Kellye Gray Saturday March 17 at 7:00 PM. Kellye was recognized as one of the Austin Chronicle’s favorite singers and jazz groups. Kellye uses her powerful yet imaginative voice like an instrument within the ensemble. A true jazz vocalist, Kellye has the soul of Aretha, the heart of Ella and the cool of Miles. That being said, Kellye Gray is one-of-a-kind with a sound that is truly her own.

RE/MAX Horseshoe Bay Resort Sales Associate Shirl Thornton was honored with the RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award at the RE/MAX of Texas Statewide Convention in Galveston this January. Shirl Thornton received this exclusive designation after closing over $21 million in real estate transactions in 2011, positioning her as the #5 top RE/MAX Producer in the state of Texas and #1 in the Austin Area Council. Shirl has worked diligently in delivering great service to her clients, and her production has ...

Candidate Christi Craddock, Kathy Jones, President of the Star Republican Women, Candidate Rep. Warren Chism, and Candidate Becky Berger, who spoke to the Star Republican Women’s meeting February 21st at Quail Point in HSBay. These candidates are all running for the Texas Railroad Commission, filling the position now held by Elizabeth Ames Jones.

Horseshoe Bay members of the Highland Lakes Service League, like Cheryl Rosson-Spann, second from left front, are delighted that their organization received the 2011 Community Service Award from the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce Saturday evening, in festivities at the Marriott. Also pictured, are from left front, Midge Dockery, Peggy Jones (behind Rosson-Spann), Barbara Bluhm, Barbara Hoffman (behind Bluhm), Kay Herring (holding Award), Carolyn Davis, Kathy Kasparek, Linda Tyler, Kathy Savag ...

Dennis Reed, (R) owner of four Subways in the area, has opened his fifth store in Cottonwood Shores. Doors to the new store opened on February 27 in the old Zeke’s building. Pictured along with Reed are manager associates Terese Aquilar and Heather Noland. Stop by and welcome Mr. Reed to the area.

Last Wednesday, the LCRA approved the new Water Management Plan for lakes Buchanan and Travis. The new plan, which has been in the works for the past 18 months, addresses concerns regarding water rights, the release of water to rice farmers down stream, and the steps of action the LCRA will take in the event of a severe drought. The 10-5 vote allowed the plan to pass; the next step will be getting approval from Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.

The Kingsland Slab RV Park was back on the agenda Monday, as Commissioners met on Feb. 27 for a regular meeting; Judge Wayne Brascom was absent for the first part of the meeting. Owner Wayne Correll came before council once again, following the tabling of the issue at the last meeting. At the last meeting, Correll was requesting variances for a proposed RV park at the Kingsland Slab.

Marble Falls resident Steven Todd has recently announced that he is entering the race to be the next District Attorney by seeking the Republican Party Nomination for the 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Currently, the Republican primary is scheduled for May 29, 2012. Todd has prosecuted Felony crimes as an Assistant District Attorney in all four counties included in the 33rd/424th district (Blanco, Burnet, Llano and San Saba), working in Oatman’s office from 2000 to 2007.

Chuck Lathrop of Horseshoe Bay made his 7th hole-in-one on February 20 at the Apple Rock Golf Course. He aced the 178-yard par 3 third hole using a 5-wood. Witnesses are L-R: Larry Manning, John Bailey, (Lathrop), Tom Hilton and Don Hoff.

Judy Ridley (HSB) front center l-r : Lacey Smith (HSB) Francie Dix (HSB) Mark Fernandes (Granite Shoals) Sally Stemac (Burnet) and David Sweigart (Marble Falls) all enjoy the stage.

Dorothy Gaisbauer was the lucky winner of the “Hearts in Bloom” raffle quilt at the Marble Falls Quilt Club’s Quilt Show. The February 17-18th show was a huge success according to event coordinators. Viewer choice awards went to: First Place: Zell Cook, for her quilt titled “Stars for a New Day” Second Place: Linda Rogers, “Watercolor Irish Chain” Third Place: Lee Alvey, “Nuance” Honorable Mention: Lavada Helton, “Here Kitty, Kitty” Honorable Mention: Gail Hurn, ...

Father Ruben Patino (R) escorts the Nestra family out after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Keith and Angie and their two children Averie and Brooke live in HSB.

G. Donald Gale once said “A pessimist, they say, sees a glass of water as being half empty; an optimist see the same glass as half full. But a giving person sees a glass of water and starts looking for someone who might be thirsty.” With their glasses half full, Kay Stratton and Betty Cruikshank are calling for volunteers to serve as bartenders or transportation helpers at the Seton Gala on May 6.