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

LCRA's (Lower Colorado River Authority) oldest dam is Buchanan Dam, originally named Hamilton Dam. Renamed for U.S. Rep. J.P. Buchanan, who helped secure federal funds to complete the project after the original builder declared bankruptcy. LCRA completed construction from 1935 to 1937.

The 70-year-old structure is an architectural rarity. Buchanan Dam is considered the longest multiple-arch dam in the nation, stretching for more than two miles. Builders no longer use the design because the amount of labor required makes construction too expensive. Dimensions: 145.5 feet high, 10,987.55 feet long, 215.11 feet thick at the base, 34 feet thick at the top.

Lake Buchanan was the first completed in the Highland Lakes chain, built primarily to store water and supply . Lake area: 22,335 acres; Generating capacity: 51.3 megawatts; Water supply storage capacity: 285 billion gallons; 37 Floodgates.

More about Buchanan Dam

Things to Do

River City Grille
700 First Street
830-798-9909
TexAmericana Tuesdays
Mike Blakely & John Greenberg
Every Tuesday, 7:30pm
Upcoming Shows
Feb 22nd – Tommy Elskes
Mar 1st – Ana Egge
Mar 8th – Erin Condo
Mar 15th – AJ Roach
Mar 22nd – Beaver Nelson
Mar 29th – Elizabeth McQueen

The 7th Annual Hill Country Lawn & Garden Show
April 16, 2005 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Community Center - Burnet, Texas
Free Admission
There will be over 50 exhibitors displaying plants, garden items, equipment, etc. Speakers will talk on herbs, landscaping, water conservation, and more. Sponsored by the Burnet County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Extension Agency, Burnet County. For further information contact Sylvia Williams, Show Chairman @ 512-355-3216 or Wade Hibler at the Texas Cooperative Extension Office @ 512-756-5463

New Businesses

Creative Cakes & Confections NOW HAS A BAKERY!!!
Their new location is 209 S. Water St.
Burnet, Texas 78611
512-756-7003
Come in and order your Gourmet Chocolates, Chocolate Strawberries, Chocolate Roses and Specialty Cakes for all your special occasions. Cake decorating, candy making, cookie supplies, wedding accessories, cake toppers and lessons.

Cuisine

Bulldog Brew, Inc.
106 N. Main St.
Burnet, TX 78611
512-715-0208
Coffees, smoothies, panini sandwiches, salads and sweets.

Tea-Licious, Inc.
216 S. Main St.
Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-7636
The Little Tea Room on Burnet's Historic Square. Dine in or take out. Tea-Room and Boutique/Giftique, catering, private parties and day trips (tours). Homemade sweet pickles served w/ all meals. "The best you have ever eaten." Also, try the soup of the day, or quiche of the day.

Travel Tips

A Bus Driver May be Better than a Concierge!
Make friends with any regular bus drivers around your hotel. They're better equipped to make suggestions than most concierges, and are very familiar with local customs/secrets. A good public bus driver can make an entire vacation!

Featured Sponsors

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Thought for the Month

"Having a positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort." ~ Shaun Zimmerman

Editor's Note

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