As spring arrives in Central Texas it is time for Horseshoe Bay residents to begin watering landscapes again. However, there are a few critical things to keep in mind before stepping out to the irrigation control box to flip the big dial from the winter “Off” setting to “Run.”
For one thing, be mindful that switching on irrigation for regular watering will noticeably increase your water consumption and your water bill.
The Yacht Club dining room was packed with tennis players, pickleball players, spouses, and even several golfers for the annual Horseshoe Bay Resort Tennis Banquet on Sunday, February 23. With the popularity of pickleball and the growing number of Resort members playing the sport, both tennis and pickleball were evenly represented by the crowd at this year's event, with many folks actively playing both sports.
After a lively cocktail hour with free champagne, attendees dined on a tasty Ital ...
Honored at the recent Badge Pinning and Awards ceremony for the HSB Fire Department were (from left) Aaron Stewart and Jonathan Morrison who received their Firefighter Badges welcoming them to the Department, Jason Blackmon who received his Engineer's badge, Brent Batla who received his Fire Chief's badge, Jake Esquivel who received his Lieutenant badge, Ben Miller (with daughters Raegan in his arms and Emma in front) who received his Captain's badge, and Stephanie Black who received the Fire ...
The refill of Inks Lake and Lake LBJ will begin Monday, February 24. The lakes were lowered in early January by the Lower Colorado River Authority to assist property owners in continued recovery from the October 2018 floods and provide an opportunity for debris removal and other work. Property owners and construction crews should have all equipment and tools out of the lake bed by Sunday evening, February 23.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center's Volunteer Coordinator Chase Gibson invites area residents to “join our great volunteer team!” Gibson says, “Our volunteers share kindness with our patients and visitors. and create friendships with each other and the staff.”
Volunteers perform a variety of services, such as delivering flowers, helping customers with seasonal gifts in the Gift Shop, or directing visitor to the correct check-in counter or other spot in the medical center.
Volunt ...
Test your soil to determine pH and nutrient ratios and needs if be.
Many vegetables need about an inch of water a week, tomatoes do. Place a soaker hose around your veggies and then cover with mulch, mulch and more mulch.
Herb and vegetable companion gardening help in attracting beneficial insects and pollinators and dissuading unwanted visitors.
A $14,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the City of Horseshoe Bay encourage water conservation by providing customers with real-time information about their water use.
The grant, along with a matching contribution of $14,000 from the city, will allow Horseshoe Bay to purchase and implement WaterSmart software to help customers keep tabs on their water use.
City officials estimate the new program will save about 20 acre-feet, or about 6.5 million gallons, a year.
Early voting for the 2020 March 3rd Joint Primary Election begins on Tuesday, February 18, since Monday is Presidents' Day, and runs weekdays through Friday, February 28 at all three Llano County Early Voting locations.
Voters may cast their primary ballots at any of the Early Voting locations: Llano Library from 8 a.m.
For two consecutive afternoons this spring, fifteen Horseshoe Bay residents will experience an unnaturally hot heat wave. Only graduates of the City’s Dottie Anderson Citizens’ Academy will have the opportunity to see what it is like to be a firefighter. The participants in the Citizens’ Fire Academy (CFA) will see what it is like to put on firefighter gear, breathe from the firefighters’ breathing apparatus, cut apart cars using rescue tools (aka “Jaws of Life”), use fire hoses, ...
