Dedicated to Marble Falls....
Gateway to the Texas Hill Country

In this Issue

• History and Culture
• Up Coming Events
• Things To Do
• New Businesses
• Cuisine
• Tips on Travel
• Featured Sponsor's
• Thought for the Month
• Editor's Note

History and Culture

Dead Man's Hole

Entomologist Ferdinand Lueders made the earliest recorded discovery of this cave in 1821. Notorious in the Civil War ear, the hole is believed to have been the dumping ground for up to 17 bodies, including those of pro-Union Judge John R. Scott and settler Adolph Hoppe, several reconstruction-era county government officials, and Ben McKeever, who had a conflict with local freedmen. An oak tree which once stood over the cave was said to have rope marks caused by hangings. Powerful gases prevented thorough exploration of the site until 1951. The hole was platted in 1968 by the Texas Speleological Society and was found to be 155 feet deep and 50 feet long. (1998). Located 2 miles S of Marble Falls on US 281; 0.5 miles E on RM 2147; 0.5 miles S on CR 401.

Things to Do

The Exotic Resort Zoo

A one of a kind preserve where several endangered species of animals have a chance to increase their numbers and at the same time allowing people to enjoy their beauty and company. The commitment of the Zoo is not only to maintain a healthy atmosphere for the animals, but help them to become people friendly. Everyone has a chance to have a hands on experience with all the animals. You not only can see them, but you can touch them! Bed and Breakfast Cabins now Available!

The Exotic Resort Zoo
235 Zoo Trail
Johnson City, Texas 78636
(830) 868-4357

New Businesses

Joker's Wild Truck Accessories
Grillguards, nerf steps, replacement bumpers, suspension lifts, receiver hitches, trailer wiring, bed covers, gooseneck hitches, trailer brakes
2501 #3 & 4 Commerce
Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-798-9453

Cuisine

A Taste of Thyme
A restaurant providing breakfast, lunch and gourmet coffee. We also offer catering to businesses and private parties. A private meeting room in also available./pm private parties on premises.
7407 FM 2147
P. O. Box 4922
Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
830-598-4963

Janie's Mexican Food
Mexican food; homemade tortillas; breakfast srved alll day; open 7 days a week.
710 Ave N
Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-693-7204

Travel Tips

Are Your Personal Papers in Order? - Make sure your will and personal papers are all in order. If something were to happen to you while traveling, it's good for your family and heirs to know where your will is, where your insurance papers are kept, where the safe deposit box keys are, etc.

Vacationing without your minor children? - Make sure you give your children's caretaker a Medical Emergency Release incase they were to get injured or sick while you are traveling.

Aromatherapy Recall - Ever wish you could make your memories of a holiday more vivid? Most of us have had the remarkable experience of being presented with a simple odor and finding ourselves mentally transported to a time in our lives when we were exposed to that same smell. Remember to choose one you haven't had a great deal of exposure to already and use it often during the fun times on your holiday. Then later, years down the track, you can pull out the old bottle and take a wiff while looking at your snaps and you might feel like you are there once again!

Certain essential oils have particular benefit to travellers such as helping prevent travel illness or jet lag. For more information on essential oils visit How Essential Oils Work or call Kelly at 940-668-2145.

Travel tips have been provided by 1000 Tips 4 Trips

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Thought for the Month

A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. ~John Barrymore

Editor's Note

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