Hill Country Spotlight Jan/Feb 2014

FREE

Hill Country

Jan/Feb 2014

Spotlight Here’s to New Beginnings!

A Hill Country Valentine's Page 16

Small Business in the Hill Country Page 12

2014 New Year's Resolutions Page 6

Pg. 1

Pg. 2

Pg. 3

In This Issue

A Hill Country Valentine's

Give her a weekend she will not forget pg 16 Top New Year’s Resolutions And Why We Break Them

2013 High School Football Hill Country Wrap Up Valentine's Gifts for Him for Her

Making the Hill Country Extra Sweet

pg 22

Buzzworthy Beauty Honey is a Sweet Treat for Tired Skin

pg 23

pg 6

Listings pg 9

Dining & Nightlife

pg 24

pg 10

Bed & Breakfasts and Hotels

pg 28

Community Events Calendar

pg 30

pg 11

Small Business in the Hill Country - American Crafters Association Historic Texas Hill Country

pg 12 pg 20

H

"LIKE" US on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/hillcountryspotlight Follow Us on Twitter: @HillCountrySpot Visit our website: www.hillcountryspotlight.com

ill Country Spotlight magazine takes an “on the porch” approach to the hill country communities and the people and events that call the hill country home. Our advertisers are not just the businesses which pay for space; these are businesses which we recommend to our families and friends.

From the diner on the corner, the favorite barbecue house, and the bakery; to the hardware store, the mechanic, and the bank, you will know these businesses as neighbors, not as advertisers. The featured articles are relative to the hill country, because they are about the communities in the hill country. The recipes and other columns are shared by our neighbors in the hill country communities. We hope you find our magazine useful and entertaining; and we encourage you to become a contributor to the Spotlight and share your community story with us. Submit stories, recipes, and nominations for Spotlight Heroes to us and become part of our community magazine. Shop local and let them know you enjoy this community magazine !

Thank you for supporting us and please let us know how we can better serve you!

JARco Publishing, LLC Hill Country Spotlight magazine PO Box 704 Llano, Texas 78643 (830) 201-0830 contactus@jarcopublishing.com Pg. 4

Pg. 5

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND WHY WE BREAK THEM (JWR)

D

o you make New Year’s resolutions? When you think back on resolutions that you have made in the past, do you have a good track record of keeping them? If you have been good or bad about keeping resolutions, you should know that this practice actually started way back in ancient times.

A Short History of New Year’s Resolutions During the dawn of civilization, the Babylonians would make promises to the gods at the beginning of each year.

They would make promises that they would take back borrowed objects and pay back debts.

Romans made promises to their god Janus. The month of January, the first month of the year, is named after this Roman god. You might think of your New Year’s resolutions as your January promises!

Knights, way back in medieval times, would take something they called a peacock vow. This was done right after the Christmas season ended. It re-affirmed their commitment to the vows of chivalry. In fact, even today many

Pg. 6

Christians pray and make resolutions at the end of the holiday. Jewish people celebrate their religious New Year during Rosh Hashanah. During the time between this holiday and Yom Kippur, they reflect on the past year’s misdeeds and resolve to be better people next year. On Yom Kippur, they fast to atone for their past year’s sins.

It is also interesting to note that the percentage of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions has actually increased in recent times.

-- About 25 percent of Americans said they made these promises in the late 1930’s.

-- About 40 percent reported making them in surveys taken in the current 21st century.

Top New Year’s Resolutions Today In the past, these promises tended to focus on being better people, making amends, or working harder. These days, resolutions might focus more on appearances and health.

Which Resolutions Are Hardest To Keep?

People tend to get a good start on their new promises in January, but how many filter out by Valentine’s Day? A Fortune Magazine article titled “Why Are New Year’s Resolutions So Hard To Keep” says that almost half of Americans admit they lost the will power to continue with their promises a few weeks after they made them.

Apparently, the hardest promises to keep are the ones that require the most change. There is always a price to be paid for any change, and this is true even if the change is welcome. So go ahead, make those “January” promises, then renew those promises each month. By the end of the year, you will have kept your New Year’s resolutions!

Top 10 Resolutions for 2014

#1 Drink Less Alcohol

#5 Get Fit

#8 Manage Stress

#2 eating healthier

#6 Lose Weight

#9 quit smoking

#3 finish school

#7 Control Debt

#10 go green

Do you have an article you would like to see in the Spotlight?

If you own the rights to the article and you would like us to publish it, send as .txt to:

stories@hillcountryspotlight.com

#4 Get a new job

Pg. 7

Pg. 8

2013 High School Football Hill Country Wrap Up Congratulations to the State Champions:

1A Division 1 – Stamford 2A Division 1 – Cameron Yoe 3A Division 1 – Carthage 4A Division 1 – Denton Guyer 5A Division 1 – Allen

The 2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A All-state High School Football Team: 2nd Team Defense DL Mike Islava, Lake Travis

Honorable Mention – Offense OL - Isaiah Bozquez, San Marcos OL - Sean Peacock, Lake Travis RB- Varshaun Nixon, Lake Travis Honorable Mention – Defense DL- Zach Davies, Lake Travis LB- James Bailey, Lake Travis LB-Hagen Patterson, Lake Travis DB-Luke Hutton, Lake Travis DB-Chris Miller, San Marcos DB-Chris Pannell, Lake Travis

The 2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A All-state High School Football Team: 1st Team Offense WR- Garrett Gray, Marble Falls

Division 2 – Wellington Division 2 – Cisco Division 2 – Argyle Division 2 – Aledo Division 2 – Cedar Hill

DB - Lane Waller, Cedar Park

The 2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 3A All-state High School Football Team: Honorable Mention Defense DL - Chase Mardis, Burnet LB - Jacob Covington, Liberty Hill LB - Kody Hall, Burnet DB - Gary Denson, Liberty Hill P - Austin Huff, Burnet

The 2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 2A All-state High School Football Team: 1st Team Defense DL: Colton Schwartz, Lago Vista Honorable Mention Defense DB - Eriq Mitchell, Lago Vista

The 2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 1A All-state High School Football Team:

1st Team Defense LB - Micah Thomas, Cedar Park Vista Ridge

1st Team Offense OL – Kyle Zavala, Mason

2nd Team Offense OL - Austin Bryant, Cedar Park Honorable Mention Offense OL - Davis Geerts, Cedar Park OL - Connor Lanfear, Buda Hays QB - Nate Grimm, Cedar Park QB - Brennen Wooten, Marble Falls K - Clayton Hatfield, Boerne Champion

2nd Team Offense OL - Nick Dyer, Mason

Honorable Mention Defense DL - Mike Epley, Leander LB - Chris Hoad, Leander Rouse LB -Peter Maneikis, Cedar Park DB - Blake Bouffard, Cedar Park

Honorable Mention Offense OL - Damon Butterfas, Goldthwaite Honorable Mention Defense DL -Jaggar Parrish, Goldthwaite DB - Seth Hudson, Mason P - Brian McCasland, Goldthwaite

Pg. 9

Valentine's Gifts for Him that Will Surely Satisfy

T

he challenge of finding a perfect Valentine’s Day gift is no longer only a man’s responsibility. Women are now

searching far and wide for the perfect gift for that man in their life. It is not as easy as you might think ladies. Flowers? No. Chocolates? No. Surely a necktie will do the trick? NO. There are some gifts that will make your man smile and emit a “Thank You”. These include generic ideas such as watches, wallets, and World’s Greatest Husband shirts.

Encourage yourself to find him something that will have him covering you in kisses instead. Set the mood with a bottle of his favorite wine or whiskey and lead into the perfect gift. Here are some ideals to help you satisfy his desires.

By Ronnie Ratliff

long lasting lithium ion batteries, and convenient ac/dc chargers, companies such as Streamlight, Nitecore, and Cree make lights that are bound to brighten up your man’s world.

Grills, Smokers, and Pits, Oh My! If you are looking to put that “Oh my!” expression on your love’s face this Valentine’s Day then bring the heat. The Hill country is full of back patios and front yards emitting smoke.

Fortunately, this is smoke from barbecue pits, back yard grills, and smokers cooking up southern-style meats. Having one doesn’t discount the need of having another. Gas and charcoal grills are great for grilling steaks, burgers and chicken, but not so much brisket and ribs. Smokers are great for slow cooking, but no so much a good steak or burger. You get

Cool Tools Throw the power tool idea out of the window along with the necktie.

Power tools represent work instead of fun, and “Honey, fix this” isn’t what a man wants to hear on Valentine’s Day! Instead, think along the lines of a new knife. Options range from a traditional pocket knife to tactical knives to hunting knives and a man can never have too many knives. Flashlights are also handy tools that men are always needing. Gone are the days of C cell and D cell flashlights with endless dead batteries. The cool alternative is a rechargeable high lumen professional flashlight. With top notch LED technology,

the drift, now get the gift. BBQ pits are available in a majority of places and are often customized by builders all throughout the Texas hill country. Smokers can be wood-fired, gas, or electric.

Electric smokers are growing in popularity. They offer ease of use and convenience. For the traditionalist, the bond between man, wood, and smoke are unbreakable and require a wood-burning smoker. More and more Texans are choosing gas grills that do more than grill. You don't have to spend a fortune to get greattasting steaks, burgers, and chicken. Grills are accessorized with rotisseries, side burners, griddles and are gifts that are sure to make your man sizzle.

Think Green The Texas hill country offers some of the best golf in all of Texas.

Smith & Wesson Border Guard 2

Get a gift certificate or book a tee time for one of the hill country’s finer courses. Coordinate with the ladies in the life of your man’s golf buddies so they can do the same. No one wants to play a round of golf alone. Peak his excitement by making sure to find a course he hasn’t had the chance to play.

Be an Outdoor Outfitter Hunting and fishing are two of the most popular pastimes of Texas men. Stop by your local outdoor store and find a gift he is sure to love. Fishing rods, reels, and gear are always in popular demand.

Streamlight Professional Tactical

Make sure to match the gear to the type of fishing he enjoys.

Outdoor outfitters can help you choose the right equipment.

Firearms, bows and accessories might be a bit more costly, but surely he is worth it. Think he has enough hunting and fishing gear? Then get him a good ice chest. There is no such thing as too many ice chests. Yeti, Pelican and Brute coolers are the

Find Gifts for Any Outdoor Adventurer at

www.getpersonaldefense.com

Defense Weapons / Emergency Preparedness / Tactical Pg. 10

brands you will want to choose from. While they might melt his heart, his ice will be safe.

Breaking the Mold for Stereotypical Valentine’s Day By Ronnie Ratliff

V

alentine’s Day is the perfect time to sweep that special woman in your life off her feet. As men, we are often guilty of

waiting until the last second and settling for a gift that will make her happy. Choose this year to break the mold and get ahead of the game when it comes to finding that perfect gift. Below

is a

list of ideas that might just tip the scale in your favor.

Romantic Weekend Getaway Fortunately for us men, the Texas hill country is home to many outstanding bed and breakfasts. Take this opportunity to book a relaxing weekend for an out of town mini-vacation. With so many options, you are bound to find something you

There is list of normal Valentine’s gifts that men typ-

know she will love. Find a room that is themed in what she

ically choose for their favorite gal. Flowers, choco-

adores. Also take into consideration what she would like to

lates and cards are expected. Make sure to get all

do for the weekend. B&B’s are often located close to fine

three of them; though staging these gifts is of utmost importance. Have the card ready for her when she awakes. Perhaps place it on her night stand or the bathroom vanity. Take this opportunity to find her favorite shade

dining, shopping, spas and wineries in the hill country. If a quiet, romantic weekend of isolation is more to her liking, find a B&B secluded in the serene central Texas outdoors. Take time to talk to the innkeeper and see what extras they may be able to

of lipstick and leave a loving message on the mirror as well. This

provide in order to make her stay extra special and put you on top of

will surely set the mood for the rest of her day. If possible, have

her world.

the flowers delivered to her at work. Women love to show off their flowers and, of course, everyone likes something to lighten the

Make Her Shine with Bling

mood while at work. End the day by having a box of her favorite

Jewelry often falls into the category of normal when it comes to gifts

chocolates waiting for her on her pillow at bedtime. Frame them with roses or rose pedals and place a bottle of her favorite wine or

(see Bling on page 19)

champagne in an ice bucket on the dresser.

Pg. 11

Spotlight on Small Business

By Jamie Ratliff Founder of the American Crafter’s Association

on the side of the road on the outskirts of town. They also bring value to the local economy and typically spend he hill country of Texas is home to thousands of small most of their money in their hometown. businesses. The magazine you are reading at this When I started my small business, I was well aware of the very moment is a great example of how a small business many crafters that exist in the area. I soon realized that gets started. The publishers had an idea for a magazine there was a need for a way to help these crafters spread specifically covering the hill country, and the idea became the word about their products around Texas and around a reality through hard work and investment of time and America. So, the American Crafter’s Association was resources. born and is already helping some of the Crafter’s in the Small businesses are vital to the local economy. Many Texas hill country reach a bigger audience. The profits small business owners spend much of their investment from my business will also be spent locally and will help and profit dollars locally, either through buying supplies support other small businesses as part of the cash flow or paying employees. When employees get paid, they in cycle mentioned earlier. turn pay rent, buy groceries, and dine out. This puts mon- As a supporter of all small business owners, I encourage ey into the local economy. Small businesses create a cycle you to shop locally when you can. If you are traveling in of cash flow as money is earned and spent on a local level. the Texas hill country, be sure and visit some of the small There are also micro businesses throughout the Texas hill shops and browse their unique products. If you need country. For example, many people create and sell handgroceries, shop at a smaller locally owned store instead of made items that bring in a little extra cash throughout the a big box store. If you need a hotel, consider a local hotel year. I call these micro businesses since they don’t usually or a bed and breakfast. Small business is the life blood of have a storefront on Main Street or even a separate busithe Texas hill country. The many locally- owned stores, ness address. These crafters can usually be found selling wineries, and bed and breakfasts are as big of a part of our their goods at local craft fairs and swap meets, or even famous landscape as the hills themselves.

T

Pg. 12

Hot Cooking Trends for Cool Weather Foods

W

ith colder weather, our thoughts turn to warm, comforting foods.

But cold-weather cooking needn’t be dull. This year, take your menu cues from restaurant and cooking trends to create fun fall foods your entire family will enjoy.

Here are some popular restaurant ingredients and cooking methods to inspire your home-cooked meals this season:

Hit the farmers markets The popularity of farmers markets continues to grow as more Americans seek out fresh fruits and vegetables; so much so that the number of farmers markets has grown by 150 percent in the last 10 years, according to the National Farmers Market Coalition. Farmers markets are no longer just a summertime tradition either. Stroll through your local market to pick up inseason produce. In addition to Brussels sprouts and kale, look for fresh-picked acorn and butternut squash, pumpkins, cranberries, artichokes and mushrooms.

Find locally sourced meats Visit your neighborhood butcher or the locally grown section at your grocer for the freshest cuts and catches for meals with the fullest flavor, from slow-roasted beef to hearty stews and creamy Preserve nature’s bounty seafood chowders.

Americans’ hunger for preserving seasonal Be adventurous with freshness is a contributing veggies. factor in the returning Everyday green vegetables popularity of home pickling are popping up on menus and canning. In fact, pickling in new ways, putting a is among the top five food fresh twist on old standbys. preparation methods cited by Brussels sprouts, once the NRA chef survey. Pickled thought to be needlessly products are also showing bland, are the latest “it” up in artisan specialty vegetable, taking on a new shops and grocery stores, personality when sautéed or with varieties extending seared to bring out a nutty beyond the standard to flavor. Also enjoying a new include pickled cauliflower, place in the sun is kale & cucumbers, carrots and shy; - stir-fried, steamed, more. Home canning is also sautéed, baked or even seeing an uptick as the desire added to a soup or stew for for homemade freshness crunch - kale can add tasty, continues. For tips on food unexpected texture and preservation, check out the flavor to a meal.

National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Curried butternut Squash and Apple Soup Servings: Serves 4 Prep time: Less than 30 minutes Cook time: Less than 60 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon port wine (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional) Pinch each of ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper Directions: Heat butter in a Non-stick 8-qt Stock Pot or 5-qt Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add onion and sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes.-Add garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook for 1 minute

the newest apple varieties It seems every year that new varieties of apples are popping up, ready to be added to your favorite recipes. Snap Dragon and Ruby Frost are just two of the new varieties this fall, while heirloom apples are also enjoying the limelight.

Whether your family loves apple cobbler and pie, or just can’t get through the season without a homemade caramel apple, follow your whims and try out-of-theordinary apple varieties in your own recipes.

Serve soups with a twist What would winter be without a savory soup

while constantly stirring.

Add squash, vegetable broth and apple to the stock pot. Cover and cook until the squash is soft, about 20-25 minutes.

Add the port and turn the heat off.

Cool soup slightly; then carefully puree soup with an immersion blender or in batches using a blender or food processor. Reheat the soup in the stock pot and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish each bowl with a dollop (or swirl) of yogurt and a pinch of cinnamon and/ or cayenne pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

(BPT) To submit your recipe to be published send as a .txt or .doc to: recipes@hillcountryspotlight.com Be sure to include a photo if desired (.jpg, .pdf, .gif, .tif, or .png)

simmering on the stove?

This season, rev up your soup repertoire and try something new.

Bring interesting flavors home by combining winter’s produce with a bit of spice. Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup makes the most of squash and apples with the added kick of fresh ginger, curry powder, ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Top with a dollop of thick, creamy yogurt.

So go ahead, experiment this season with new ingredients and techniques.

(BPT) Pg. 13

Get Ready for the

2014

Texas Hill Country Wine Trail

(Coming Next Issue) Featuring the hill country vineyards

Pg. 14

Also in the next issue of Hill Country Spotlight magazine: * Llano Crawfish Open & Other Festivals * FFA & 4H in the Hill Country * Hill Country Spotlight Hero * Wildflowers in the Hill Country (The Texas Wildflowers Trail) * Historical Hill Country * Spotlight on the Outdoors * Student Spotlight (School TBD)

Pg. 15

A HILL COUNTRY VALENTINE:

GIVE HER A WEEKEND SHE WILL NOT FORGET

BY KATIE HANSEN

H

ey guys, are you looking for that special something this Valentine’s Day to show that someone in your life that your heart has been captured?

Well, fortunately for you, the Hill Country is the perfect place to plan the perfect weekend get-away or that night she will never forget. With the ideal bed and breakfasts set against dramatic backdrops of beautiful Texas landscapes and unique, fine dining from Fredericksburg to Llano, there’s something for everyone out there.

Enjoy a romantic Valentine weekend getaway nestled in the Hill Country and overlooking scenic Lake Travis at Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast.

Bella Vista is a short four-mile drive from downtown Marble Falls – a long enough trip to breathe the fresh air and see the bright, starry sky on a romantic Valentine weekend getaway from the city – but also close enough to get back to Marble Falls, known for its unique shopping in the downtown area and dining throughout.

But for those who want to stay in, Bella Vista provides full breakfasts in the mornings which can be enjoyed smiling out over Lake Travis and Hamilton Creek on the patio or in the breakfast nook. Cool nights can be enjoyed around the outdoor fire pit.

Stay in the guest house, or stay in the Cowboy Cottage for a bit more seclusion. Owner Mary Doerfler said for Valentine’s weekend, she will be serving some special kind of dessert and providing fresh flowers in the bedrooms.

“I try to make it special for them,” she said. But for B&Bers who want that something extra romantic for Valentine’s Day, Doerfler said they can make arrangements with her to set it up.

For the outdoor couple, the Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock offers an entire village to explore, including museums, shops, a restaurant, and a European Day Spa — as well as outdoor exploration.

First enjoy breakfast in your room, on the roof or in the restaurant, all decorated in an old world European style with brick vaulted ceilings.

Pg. 16

T

he exact origins of Valentine's Day are unknown, but some say it goes back to the Feast of Lupercalia in ancient Rome, where women would line up for men to whip them with the hides of sacrificed animal skins in the hopes that it would make them fertile. The feast also included a matchmaking lottery in which the men drew the women's names from a jar and were coupled with them for the remainder of the celebrations or longer if all went well.

Around the 3rd Century C.E. Emperor Claudius II executed two men named Valentine, and the Roman Catholic Church honored their martyrdom by creating a St. Valentine's Day. Later, a Pope Gelasius I combined St. Valentine's Day with the Feast of Lupercalia in the hopes to root out paganism.

Great writers like Shakespeare and Chaucer have turned Valentine's Day into the holiday of love by romanticizing it in their work. In the Middle Ages, handmade love notes became all the rage.

During the Industrial Revolution, mass-produced greeting cards became the norm, and in 1913 the Hallmark Cards company in Kansas City, Mo., began making valentines for the masses.

The rest, they say, is history.

Then head out to Enchanted Rock, one of Texas' most captivating natural landmarks.

This pink granite dome, estimated at around one billion years old, is said to be one of the oldest exposed rocks in North America, and is situated directly across from the Trois Estate.

Though the trek to the summit is short, it’s said to be fascinating and a panoramic view of the Texas Hill Country awaits those who make the journey at the top.

After hiking, relax at the spa for facials and massages, and then head to Troisi’s Italian Ristorante for dinner.

For a weekend getaway with a little Texas Hill Country history, travel down to Verandas Guest House on East League Street, an official historical location for

the State of Texas. The original limestone part of the house was constructed in 1856 as a stagecoach stop.

The Verandas has also served Burnet as a hotel and a home through the eras.

Now, the Verandas draws visitors with its old-time charm, proximity to the downtown Burnet square with shopping, and with the bed and breakfast’s gardens. A mosey through the Verandas’ grounds with its peaceful koi pond and abundance of foliage is enough to set the scene for any romance.

Another bed and breakfast with lots of history is the Antlers Inn, situated on the shores of Lake LBJ in Kingsland. The Antlers Inn is a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and the main house – a white, two-story house with porches wrapped around the entire length of both floors – is enough to make anyone wish they could step back in time. Stay in the main house or stay in a secluded cabin off the waterfront or in one of the railroad cabooses situated on the railroad track by the peach orchard.

The Antlers Inn offers fishing, boating and relaxing on the lake, and is conveniently located adjacent to the Kingsland Massage-Depot where you and your Valentine can relax with massages. You can also grab a meal at the Grand Central Café inside the Victorian House.

Want to enjoy a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day? Try some gourmet pub style dining with live music on Valentine’s Day at the Badu House in Llano.

Karalina Venable owns the Badu House with her husband, and she said the varied menu – which serves steaks, salmon, salads, “great homemade burgers,” sandwiches and more – is sure to suit anyone.

Plus, she said you can come as formal or as casual as you like. With its history and varied pasts, the Badu House welcomes all manner of dress codes. But to grab a table at this hot establishment, Venable suggests people make a reservation for Valentine’s Day. Or come to the wine dinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. The four or five course meal will feature food paired with wines, and will be served to those who make reservations beforehand. Call 325-247-2238 or email baduhouse@t3mid.com to make reservations.

Take your Valentine to a restaurant with a beautiful view atop Marble Falls at Russo’s Texitally Restaurant. (continued on next page)

Pg. 17

Hill Country Valentine's (continued from page 17)

“We have been blessed that people use us as a special place for special occasions,” John Russo, owner, said.

Not only does Russo say the price, service and menu are right, he said the restaurant is just a place people want to be.

“It’s just a pleasant place, and it’s pretty and you can look out and see the rest of the world,” he said.

Russo and his wife built their restaurant on their steak and seafood dishes, which he said they can get very creative with, but they also serve a full range of entrees from salads to sandwiches to Italian platters with a Russo family twist.

Our steaks and our seafood especially; we come up with some pretty interesting creations on those parts; Russo said if anyone wishes to make special accommodations or plans for their dining experience when they come to Russo’s they can call and ask for him or the other members of his family who co-own and manage it.

“We really enjoy doing that,” Russo said. “We want you to have the best time when you come, and want to do what we can to help with that.”

Or for a casual but delicious dining experience, visit the Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant in Fredericksburg. Executive Chef and Owner Ross Burtwell said the restaurant offers Texas Hill Country Cuisine – Cajun, southern comfort foods, some Mexican and TexMex – all with an intimate dining experience. Their Valentine’s Day special will include a five-course dinner with wine pairings, which will be available by reservation only. In addition, the grill serves wine solely from Texas vineyards and primarily from the Hill Country. In fact, Burtwell has the world’s largest all-Texas wine list. They also serve spirits distilled in Texas to make their signature cocktails. Dressing up in your Sunday best is optional, but making reservations is encouraged.

Spotlight businesses for Valentine's 2014 Russo’s Texitally Restaurant 602 Steve Hawkins Parkway Marble Falls.

Call them at 830-693-7091.

The Badu House 601 Bessemer Ave. Llano.

Call them at 325-247-2238.

The Cabernet Grill 2805 S State Highway 16 Fredericksburg.

Call them at 830-990-5734.

The Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock 300 Trois Lane Fredericksburg.

Call them at 830-685-3415.

The Verandas Guest House 108 E. League Street Burnet.

Call them at 512-588-0088.

The Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast 1455 County Road 342 Marble Falls.

Call them at 830-798-0818.

Pg. 18

The Antlers Inn 1001 King St. Kingsland Call them at 325-388-4411.

Bling (continued from page 11) for that special lady. You can right that wrong by going beyond just gifting a piece of jewelry. You want to make her feel special right? So make the jewelry special. It doesn’t have to be the fanciest diamond

Student Spotlight Showcase

or the highest karat gold to melt her heart. Instead, make sure it something that will let her know you put forth some thought. First, make sure it is jewelry that is compatible with her. Some types of metals cause irritation to the skin. Secondly, make sure it is something she will wear. If she has never worn a bracelet, then she may not like bracelets. If her ears aren’t pierced, maybe earrings aren’t a good idea. If you decide on a ring, make sure it is the right size rather than forcing her to get it resized before she can slip it on. Lastly, and most importantly, make it special to her. Instead of a simple necklace, choose a locket and have her favorite picture of the two of you set into it. Rings are great, but have it engraved with something sacred between the two of you. Choose a loving term of endearment you use with her to let her know you love her. She will cherish that as much as the ring itself. The same kinds of ideas can be applied to bracelets as well. Take time to think it through and get to the jeweler now instead of waiting until it is too late. Let the jewelry you select speak to her and tell her that she is the sparkling love of your life.

Say “I Love You” The simplest gift anyone can offer is their love. Valentine’s Day is probably the day we verbally express our love with those three simple words more than any other day of the year. That’s great, but don’t let it end there. Silently pledge to both her and yourself to fill the rest of this year and all the years to come with “I love you”. Let her hear it in the morning, and tell her every night. Write it down for her to see.

Include it in a random poem left lying around for her to find. Most importantly follow up your words with actions and show her she is, indeed, the love of your life. *****************************************************************************

Hassle Free Printing We Take Printing Seriously…Not Ourselves.

Shweiki Ad Here

H

ere at Hill Country Spotlight Magazine, we are proud of our youth and their accomplishments. This column is set aside for a student from a high school in any of the hill country districts to showcase his/her writing talent.

We encourage teachers, parents, and friends to share this idea with students in journalism classes, yearbook class, or any student who has the dream of being a published writer. In addition, we hope that our student writers have a dream of pursuing journalism beyond high school.

JARco Publishing, LLC will be offering a minimum of one scholarship to at least one of the students published throughout the year. We only publish HIll Country Spotlight for six regular issues each year, so this will surely be a difficult decision. We hope to incorporate the help of the schools to consider attitude and attendance in the selection of scholarship winner(s).

If you are a high-school student in the hill country or if you know a high-school student who would be interested in participating in this program please send a short bio including student's name, age, school, and class year to: studentspotlight@hillcountryspotlight.com.

Visit us at www.shweiki.com Email samplEs@shwEiki for a frEE quotE or call 512-480-0860

Pg. 19

H i s t o r i c Te x a s

Hill Country

by Ronnie Ratliff

I

t is our goal at Hill Country Spotlight to highlight pieces of hill country history for our readers. This first issue includes a broad range of the historical makeup of the hill country. In our future issues we will spotlight particular people, places and events that make up our history here in the Texas Hill Country. We hope you enjoy reading and learning about the history that has, in part, defined the stunning Texas Hill Country.

The Texas Hill Country is a region of central and south Texas encompassing 25 counties. It borders the metropolitan areas of Austin and San Antonio. It is made up of rugged hills consisting of thin layers of soil on top of granite and limestone formation. The region is the eastern portion of the Edwards Plateau and is bound by the Balcones Fault on the east and the Llano Uplift to the west and north.

The topography of the Texas Hill Country results in many spectacular natural features. Enchanted Rock, spanning the borders of Gillespie and Llano counties is a billion year old enormous pink granite pluton rock formation. Beneath the surface of the hill country is an astonishing system of aquifers, streams, rivers, and caves.

The Edwards Aquifer is one of the most prolific artesian aquifers in the world. Several skeletons of prehistoric Ice-Age animals have been found in the Inner Space caverns near Georgetown which are estimated to be 90-100 million years old. The Longhorn Cavern in Burnet County was formed by an underground river cutting through the limestone formation. It has a vast history of use ranging from Indian tribal meetings, confederate soldier’s manufacturing of gun powder, outlaw hideout and a Hill Country speakeasy during prohibition.

Fourteen major rivers are located in the Hill County region. Several of these rivers have been damned in modern history to form manmade lakes. In a landscape that is rough, rocky, and dry, springs burst forth all over the place. Hill Country Rivers such as the Frio, Medina, Guadalupe, Blanco, and the Nueces are fed by water that is filtered through pure limestone and comes out clear and cool. The Colorado River, which traverses through the Hill Country, is the 18th longest river in the United States, and the longest river with both its source and mouth within Texas. The river flows generally southeast for 862 miles. All of these natural features, along with others, play a vital role in the history of the Texas Hill Country.

We’ve already mentioned rock formations that are billions of years old. There is also visible evidence of life hundred of millions of years ago in central Texas. Dinosaurs such as the Acrocanthosaurus, Tylosaurus, Mosasaurus, and Sauropods roamed what is now the Hill Country. Sauropod tracks can be seen during low water periods in the Blanco River a short distance west of the city of Blanco, Texas. The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country located near Canyon Lake is another place to view dinosaur tracks.

This was once a southerly extension of the ancient gulf sea coast.

The ancient shore and its dinosaur footprints were uncovered in 1982 when the state highway department removed the overburden for use as road fill.

Some anthropologists estimate primitive peoples who are the ancestors of modern American Indians existed in Texas as Pg. 20 far back as 37,000 years ago. However, when it comes to

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area evidence, a Central Texas floodplain has yielded what its discoverers are calling the oldest credible evidence of human settlement in North America. Researchers from Texas A&M and Baylor universities found nearly 16,000 stone flakes, projectile points and tools in a soil layer near Buttermilk Creek (about 15 miles north of Georgetown), that they dated to the end of the last ice age. This dates back as far as 15,500 years, 2,500 years before the people once accepted as the first Americans. Artifacts dating back to 10,000 BC are more often found throughout the Texas Hill Country.

The descendants of these primitive people are the Indian tribes we are more familiar with. The Lipan Apache, Tonkawa, and later the Comanche are the most famous Indians that resided in the region.

Native Americans hunted turkey, deer, and buffalo in the hills for thousands of years. They gathered mesquite beans and pecans from the trees that grew along the rivers. They fished and dug up mussels in the streams throughout the land. Many Native Americans were drawn to the Hill Country because of the special stone they used to make their tools. Native Americans traveled for miles to collect this stone called flint, or Edwards Chert from rocky outcrops and river gravel.

It is believed the first known European explorer to visit the Texas Hill Country is Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in 1536. Members of the Francisco Vázquez de Coronado expedition are thought to have passed through the region sometimes around 1541. On May 1st, 1718 on the San Antonio River, the governor of Coahuila and Texas, Martin de Alarcón, founded San Antonio de Valero Mission (later known as The Alamo). On May 5 he also established San Antonio de Béxar Presidio. In 1757 near the site of present Menard, Texas, Diego Ortiz Parrilla and Franciscan missionaries headed by Father Alonso Giraldo de Terreros set up San Luis de las Amarillas Presidio and Santa Cruz de San Sabá Mission.

The missionary was raided and destroyed by Indians, becoming short lived.

The hill country had become a fortress for the Comanche invaders from the north. The fierce Indians and difficult terrain kept most pioneers out of the hill country for the next century. San Antonio was a thriving city on the southeast corner of the hill country, and more settlements began to form along the eastern and southern borders of the hill country. In 1839, a small village called Waterloo, was renamed for Stephen F. Austin and chosen as the Texas Republic's new capital in 1839. The need to expand into the hill country began to build as more immigrants arrived in Texas.

The next real settlers to make their way into the Texas Hill Country were the German immigrants of the Adelsverein. They purchased around three million acres of wilderness between the San Saba and Llano Rivers. The winter of 1844 saw their arrival under the leadership of Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. They founded a town near present day New Braunfels, northwest of San Antonio, in 1845. Later in 1845, a group of those German settlers under the leadership of John O. Meusebach set out from New Braunfels, traveling 60 miles northwest to select the second settlement of the Fisher-Miller Land Grant. He opted for a valley situated between two creeks, which are now known as Barons Creek and Town Creek, and surrounded by seven hills. It was here he founded Fredericksburg.

Within two years the United States Army established a chain of forts throughout the Hill Country to protect settlements. They included Fort Croghan, near Burnet, Fort Inge, near Uvalde, and Fort Martin Scott near Fredericksburg. The German immigrants spread out from Fredericksburg to establish settlements along the Guadalupe, Llano, and Pedernales rivers. This resulted in a steady flow of settlers from the east making their way into the hill country. As the frontier moved westward, more forts were established, including Camp Wood, Camp Verde, Fort Terrett, Fort Mason, and Fort McKavett. A large portion of the Texas Hill Country was at least partially settled near the end of the 1850’s.

Pioneers in the Texas Hill Country suffered a setback during the 1860’s. The Civil War forced most of the pioneer men to go fight east of the settlements. The Comanche Indians took advantage of the situation and made repeated attacks upon the remaining families.

Many settlers were frightened from their homes, and a large amount of them lost their lives. The population decreased during most of the decade. Comanche raids, range wars and outlaws made the Texas Hill Country a truly dangerous and very challenging place to live throughout the end of the 1860’s and well into the 1870’s.

Life in the Texas Hill Country began to really flourish in the 1880s. With the threats of Indians and outlaws greatly diminished, and with the arrival of railroads and barbed wired fences, things

improved for the residents of the Hill Country. Entrepreneurs E.E. Risien of San Saba and Charles Schreiner of Kerrville were among those who helped turn small towns into bustling centers of trade.

The new railroads made boomtowns out of rural communities.

Llano experienced a mineral rush in the late 1880s, with prospectors and job-seekers overflowing throughout the area. Lampasas became a destination for health seekers visiting the “Healing Springs”.

Businessmen rushed into the area to take advantage of booming business. Hotels grew out of nowhere. Stores popped up to meet the growing demands. Cotton was grown locally and became a major source of income. Life was great in the ever growing Texas Hill Country.

The first half of the 20th century proved very challenging for the hill country. In the early 1920’s the boll weevil decimated the cotton crops. The Great Depression which set in during the 1930’s greatly affected the area. World War II took a toll on hill country families, and a severe drought in the 1950s forced many of the remaining population to give up living off the land. Improved roads and automobiles made railroads nearly irrelevant. Rural schools were shutdown and consolidated, so that most students traveled to the county seat for their education. Many small communities failed to remain in existence.

Like their ancestors, the remaining hill country residents remained persistent in surviving the challenging life of the Texas Hill Country.

In November 1934, the Texas Legislature authorized the formation of the Lower Colorado River Authority to complete Buchanan Dam. LCRA opened for business in February 1935. LCRA completed Buchanan Dam and a companion project, Inks Dam, in 1938. These are the first of six dams that form what are known as the Highland Lakes. LCRA completed this chain of lakes and dams in 1951. These not only led to jobs for the struggling communities, but provided the lakes that help make the Texas Hill Country what it is today.

In 1935 President Franklin D Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration to help bring electricity to rural areas.

Even then, population requirements and a lack of funding kept the Hill country in the dark. Efforts of Hill Country rancher E. Babe Smith and Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson resulted in funding for Pedernales Electric Cooperative in 1938 to build nearly 1800 miles of electric lines that would help light up the rural Texas Hill Country. Pedernales Electric Cooperative is now the largest electric cooperative in the United States.

All of these things played an important role in defining present day Texas Hill Country. The hill country is a flourishing place. It is among the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Retirees flock to the Texas Hill Country in numbers greater than anywhere else in the United States except Florida. New houses, schools and businesses are being built everyday. Famous ranches and world renowned whitetail hunting add to the excitement of the hill country.

Fishing, boating and swimming bring crowds of locals and visitors to the lakes and streams of the Texas Hill Country. Wildflowers paint the countryside during the spring, bringing crowds of people to enjoy the scenery and the local shopping. Wineries are growing across the hill sides. The future is once again very bright for the people of the Texas Hill Country as we add to the history of this spectacular place we call home.

Pg. 21

Making the Hill Country Extra Sweet by Katie Mein Lee Ann Clark is no stranger to the kitchen.

She grew up standing between her grandmother and mother watching them pour their hearts into preparing meals and baked goods for family and neighbors alike. So it was no surprise that she gave the same love and care to her family and friends, and now over 400 loyal customers from all over the world.

“My mom used to clip recipes out of newspapers and magazines and it would end up on our table, at my workplace or at the VFW at least three or four days a week; sometimes more.

It was just the way I was raised and I decided, in 2008, that I want to share my passion for baking with others beyond just a hobby.”

Sugar Mama Cookies, the business name for Clark, is based out of Marble Falls and has exploded in the past two years with orders from customers as far away as Australia. Clark says almost all of her business is word of mouth and referrals from

her customers.

“I am so blessed with great customers and they share my creations with their families and it has just seemed to spread like wildfire.

I love the thought of my cookies bringing a smile to someone who is serving our country, or someone who is not feeling well, or just as a “thinking of you” to a friend. There is no greater reward than to make others happy with my work.”

Sugar Mama Cookies has custom, hand-decorated sugar cookies, along with many other dessert options such as cakes, cupcakes, specialty desserts and more. Clark also offers dessert buffets and will be offering cookie decorating lessons in the coming year.

For more information on Sugar Mama Cookies, visit her Facebook page for more photos and to keep up with what’s baking at www.facebook.com/sugarmamacookiestx or her website at www.sugarmamacookiestx.com. You can also place an order by calling 512-755-2225.

Amanda Kay Photography Special photo session giſt for

Valentines Day!! $75 / Session

830-220-3740 Pg. 22

www.amandakayphotography.net

Many manufacturers use honey in their products because it’s an excellent moisturizer, but you can reap those same benefits at home with some simple recipes. Photo courtesy of The National Honey Board

BuzzworthyBeauty Honey is a Sweet Treat for Tired Skin

W

inter is rough on skin. There’s the normal double whammy of freezing temperatures and drying winter winds that take a heavy toll on skin’s natural moisture content. This year, typically exhausted post-holiday bank accounts likely will be under even closer scrutiny, placing a rejuvenating trip to the spa out of reach for many.

Hair Conditioner

Hair Shine

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons milk Directions: Mix honey with milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil — use 2 tablespoons for normal hair Directions: Mix honey and olive oil. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with shower cap; leave on 30 Yet there are a few simple and affordable things you can do minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as for your skin at home that mimic those costly spa treatments. normal.

The basis of these treatments is 100 percent pure and natural honey. Honey is so effective in beauty treatments because Honey & Oat Exfoliate it’s a humectant, which means it helps to attract and retain Ingredients: moisture. As the National Honey Board notes, honey is used 1/2 cup honey as an all-natural moisturizing ingredient in many skin and hair- 1/2 cup oatmeal care products. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it Directions: suitable for sensitive skin. (IE News Service)Here are some Mix and smooth over face. Massage and leave on for 10 minutes. economical ways to make honey an essential part of your Rinse off with warm water. home beauty regimen.

Moisture Mask

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon honey 4 cups warm water Squeeze of lemon (for blondes)Directions: Stir honey into warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

Cucumber Honey Eye Nourisher (makes 4 treatments)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel 2 teaspoons cucumber, peeled with seeds removed 1/2 teaspoon chamomile tea 1/2 teaspoon honey Directions: Steep chamomile tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In food processor or blender, combine cucumber, aloe vera and honey. Blend on low setting. Add chamomile tea. Blend until smooth. Apply gently under eyes using ring finger. Store in glass dish covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator for up to one week. Best applied chilled.

Recipes courtesy of the The National Honey Board.

Visit www.honey.com for more tips on how honey can sweeten your daily routine.(IE News) Pg. 23

DINING & NIGHTLIFE Bertram El Rancho, 535 TX 29, 512.355.3759 Good Graz’in Café, 240 W. TX 29, 512.355.9340 Hwy 29 BBQ, 110 Texas 29, 512.277.7020 Las Rosas Mexican & American, 102 Castleberry Court, 512.355.3542 Tony’s BBQ, 200 CR 258, 830.613.4292 Young Guns Pizza and Cafe, 525 I TX 29, 512.355.2432

Buchanan Dam Area

Hoover’s Valley Country Cafe, 7203 Park Road 4 W., 512.715.9574 Reverend Jim’s Dam Pub, 19605 E. TX 29, 512.793.3333 Rolling H Cafe´, 318 CR 222, 325.379.1707 Tamale King, 15405 E. TX 29, 512.793.2677 The Dam Grille, 15490 E. TX 29, 512.793.2020 Chris’ Landing, 3630 Park Road 4 West Burnet, 714.323.4023

Blanco Blanco Bowling Club & Café 310 4th St, 830-833-4416 Chess Club Café, 1020 U.S. 281, 830-833-4930 Oak Creek Cafe ,419 3rd st, 830-833-3063 Old 300 BBQ, 318 4th st, 830-833-1227 Papa Joey’s Pizzeria and Italian Food, 306 Pecan St, 830-833-5305 Redbud Café, 410 1/2 4th St,830-833-0202 Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 503 3rd St, 830-833-1579

Burnet Aranya Thai Restaurant, 1015 E. Polk St., 512.756.1927 Burnet Feed Store BBQ Restaurant, 2800 S. Water St., 512.715.9227 The Overlook at Canyon of the Eagles, 16942 RR 2341, 800.977.0081 Café Twenty-Three Hundred, 2300 West TX 29, 512.756.0550 Crazy Gal’s Café, 414 Buchanan Drive., 512.715.8040 Don Pedro’s Mexican Food, 609 E. Polk St., 512.756.1421 El Rancho, 608 E. Polk St., 512.715.0481 Gude’s Bakery & Deli, 307 W. Polk St., 512.715.9903 Hacienda El Charro No. 2, 306 Water St., 512.756.7630 Highlander Restaurant & Steakhouse, 401 W. Buchanan Dr., 512.756.7401 Juanes Mexican Restaurant, 504 Buchanan Dr., 512.715.0415 Las Comadres, 1001 S. Water St., 512.715.0227 Las Palmas, 200 S West St, 512.234.8030 Longhorn Cavern Grill, 6211 Park Road 4 (Longhorn Caverns), 512.756.4680 Mei Yuan, Asian Cuisine, 402 N. Water St. 512.756.8000 Payne’s BBQ-Shack, 616 Buchanan Dr., 512.756.8227

Pg. 24

Post Mountain BBQ, 310 S. Main St., 830.613.1055 Storm’s, 700 N. Water St., 512.756.7143 Tea-Licious, 216 S. Main St., 512.756.7636 Texas Pizza Co., 903 Water St., Suite 400, 512.715.8070 The Cookie Café & Bakery, 107 E. Jackson St., 830.613.0199 The Green Fly Bar-B-Q, 10425 NH 281 North, 830.385.6635 The Maxican, 3401 S. US 281, 512.756.1213

Fredericksburg Silver Creek Beer Garden & Grille, 310 E. Main Street,830- 990-4949 K-Bobs Steakhouse, 518 East Main Street, 830-307-3125 August E’s, 203 E. San Antonio Street, 830- 997-1585 West End Pizza Co. 232 W. Main St, 830-990-8646 Hondo’s on Main, 312 W. Main St, 830-997-1553 Friehelm’s Bavarian Inn, 905 W Main St, 830-997-6300 Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse, 305 W Main St,830-992-3288 Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery and Deli, 138 E Main St, 830-997-8490 The Sunset Grill, 902 S Adams St, 830-997-5904 Bejas Patio Bistro, 209 E Main St, 830-997-5226 Porky’s Hamburgers and Onion Rings Co. 904 W Main St, 830-997-6882 Gatti’s Pizza 2931 S State Hwy 16,830-997-9797 Airport Diner, 155 Airport Rd, St, 830-997-4999 Vaudeville, 230 E Main St, St, 830-992-3234 Cotton Gin Village, 2805 S Hwy 16 St, 830-990-5734 Pasta Bella Italian Restaurant, 103 S Llano St, 830-990-9778 The Peach Tree Gift Gallery & Restaurant, 210 S. Adams St, 830- 997-9527 Fredericksburg Pizza Kitchen, 326 E. Main St,830-990-4044 Mahaley’s Café,341 E. Main St, 830- 997-4400 Rose Hill Manor, Inc,.2614 Upper Albert Rd,830-644-2247 Race Barn,35 Fair Dr,830-997-4058 Mahaley’s Bake Shop Café, 339 E. Main St, 830-997-4400 Rathskeller Restaurant, 260 E. Main St, 830- 990-5858 Hilda’s Tortilla Factory,149 FM 2093,830-997-6105 Auslander Biergarten & Restaurant, 323 E. Main St, 830-997-7714 Fredericksburg Bakery,141 E. Main St ,830-997-3254 Java Ranch Espresso Bar & Café, 114 E. Main St, 830-990-4517 Otto’s German Bistro316 E. Austin St, 830-307-3026 Fredericksburg Brewing Company, Inc. 245 E. Main St, 830-997-1646 Lincoln Street Wine Market, 111 S. Lincoln Street, 830-997-8463 Cranky Frank’s BBQ Co., 1679 Highway 87 South,830-997-2353 El Milagro Twenty Twelve, 249 E. Main St, 830-307-3051 Der Lindenbaum, 312 E. Main St,830-997-9126 Ginger & Spice,116 N. Crockett St., Ste. A, 830-997-9919 Fredericksburg Herb Farm, 405 Whitney St, 830-997-8615 Wheeler’s Restaurant, 204 East Main St, 830-990-8180 Cultures Grill & Bar, 318 E Main St, 830-997-8100 David’s Old Fashion Pit BBQ, 342 W Main St, 830-997-753 Sweet Marley’s, 107 S Llano St, 830-307-3104 Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant, 506 E Main St, 830-997-9546 Navajo Grill, 803 E Main St, 830-990-8289 Fredericksburg Gourmet Coffee & Tea, 338 W Main St, 830-997-8327 Andy’s Steak & Seafood Grill, 413 S Washington St, 830-997-3744 Buc’s Bar & Grill, 304 N Llano, 830-990-1283 Buffalo Nickel Bar & Grill, 105 S. Llano, 830-997-3700 Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country, 2805 S Hwy 16, 830-990-5734 Denny’s, 1035 Hwy 16 S, 830-990-2806 Cruz, 222 W Main St, 830-997-2140 Hill Top Café, 10661 Hwy 87 N, 830-997-8922

Granite Shoals Autenticamente El Mexicano Taqueria, 4110 Valley View Lane, 830.596.1699 El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 6924 W. RR 1431, 830.598.2394 Farm House, 8037 W. RR 1431, 830.598.2934 La Cabana Mexican Food Restaurant, 7005 Hwy. 1431, 830.598.5462

Horseshoe Bay & Cottonwood Shores

Hole in 1 Sports Bar and Grill, 7401 West FM 2147, 512.731.5320 Julie’s Cocina, 4119 W. RR 2147, Plaza del Sol, 830.265.5804 Lantana Grill & Bar, 200 Hi Circle N. 830.598.8600 On the Rocks, 4401 Cottonwood Dr. 830.637.7417 Pizza Mia, 4119 RR 2147, Ste. 3. Plaza del Sol, 830.693.6363 Saucy’s Restaurant, 4005 Hwy 2147, A, 830-693-4838 LBJ Donuts, 3817 FM 2147, 830.693.4209

Johnson City AJ’s Pizza Shoppe 104 N Us 281 Johnson City, TX830-868-2404 Black Spur Emporium, 100 W. Main Street Johnson City, TX 830-868-7675 Chantilly Lace Country 625 Nugent Avenue Johnson City, TX 830-660-2621 Chrome Cactus Burgers 801 South Highway 281Johnson City, TX 830-868-2375 Friendly Bar Bistro 106 N. Nugent Avenue Johnson City, Tx , 830-868-2182 Pecan Street Brewing 106 E Pecan Johnson City, Tx 830-868-2500 Ronnie’s BBQ 211 Hwy. 290/281 S. Johnson City, TX 830-868-7553 Silver K Café 209 E. Main Johnson City, TX830-868-2911

Kerrville 1011 Bistro, 1011 Guadalupe St, 830-896-1169 Acapulco Restaurant, 1718 Sidney Baker N, 830-257-6222 Alpine Lodge, 1001 Junction Hwy, 830-257-8282.

Bamboo Asian Buffet, 1303 Sidney Baker N, 830.895.2878 Bella Sera, 2124 Sidney Baker Suite A, 830-257-2661 Bella Vita, 1550 Junction Hwy, 830-895-0820 Billy Gene’s Restaurant, 1489 Junction Hwy, 830-895-7377 Bonzai Sushi & Sake, 218 Sidney Baker S, 830-315-6888 Branding Iron, YO Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker N, 830-257-4440 Cafe at the Ridge, 13439 S. Ranch Road 783, 830-896-0420 Chili’s on the River, 1185 Junction Hwy, 830-895-2445 China Town, 735 Hill Country Dr, 830-896-6688 Conchita’s on Main, 810 Main St, 830-895-7708 Cowboy Steak House, 416 Main St, 830-896-5688 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 2110 Sidney Baker N, 830-896-7808 Del Norte, 710 Junction Hwy, 830-257-3337 Denny’s Restaurant, 209 Sidney Baker S, 830-257-7115 El Sol de Mexico, 1028 Water St, 830-257-9777

Francisco’s, 201 Earl Garrett St, 830-257-2995 Grape Juice, 623 Water Street, 830-792-9463 Guadalupe River Club Oyster Bar, 1483 Junction Hwy, 830-896-3354 Hill Country Cafe , 806 Main St, 830-257-6665 IHOP Restaurant, 1429 Sidney Baker N, 830-792-4940 Kukaroo Pub & Eatery, 701 Water St, 830-896-2000 LaFour’s Seafood Restaurant, 1705 Junction Hwy, 830-896-1449 Lakehouse, 1655 Junction Hwy, 830-895-3188 Mamacita’s Restaurant & Cantina, 215 Junction Hwy, 830-895-2441 Meltdown Grill, 1201 Broadway, 830-890-5894 Mencius’ Gourmet Hunan, 208 Cully Dr, 830-257-8868 Pier 27 & 8 Ball Billiards & Pizzeria, 1521 Junction Hwy, 830-896-7437 Pinnacle Grill, 3074 Bandera Hwy, 830-895-8500 Rails…a Café at the Depot¸ 615 Schreiner St, 830-257-3877 Save Inn Restaurant, 1806 Sidney Baker N, 830-257-7484 Taqueria Jalisco Restaurant, 2190 Junction Hwy, 830-257-0606 Valentino’s Italian Café, 809 Sidney Baker, 830-257-2634 Yeo-Bo’s, 804 Water St, 830-890-5873

Kingsland Alfredo’s Mexican Restaurant, 4139 RR 1431, 325.388.0754 El Bracero, 1516 RR 1431. 325.388.0022 Grand Central Cafe, 1010 King Court, 325.388.6022 Kingsland Coffee Co., 1907 RR 1431, 325.270.0863 Lighthouse Grill and Lounge, 118 Club Circle Dr., 325.388.6660 Spyke’s Bar-B-Que, 14601 W. RR 1431, 325.388.6996 Sweet Things Bakery, 3003 RR 1431, 325.388.3460

Llano Acme Cafe, 109 W. Main, 325.247.4457 (see ad on p27) Badu House Wine Pub, 601 Bessemer, 325.247.2238 Bella Sicilia, 901 W. Young, 325.247.5511 Berry Street Bakery, 901 Berry St., 325.247.1855 Burger Bar Cafe, 608 Bessemer St., 325.247.4660 Castell General Store, 19522 TX 152 at Castell, 325.247.4100 China Wok, 103 E. Grayson St., 325.247.5522 Chrissy’s Homestyle Bakery, 501 Bessemer St., 325.247.4564 Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, 604 W. Young (TX 29), 325.247.5713 Fuel Coffee House, 106 E. Main, 325.247.5272 Inman’s Kitchen & Catering, 809 W. Young, 325.247.5257 Laird’s BBQ & Catering, 1600 S. Ford (TX 16 & 71), 325.247.5234 Hungry Hunter, 702 W. Young, 325.247.4236

Pg. 25

DINING & NIGHTLIFE Llano (cont'd) Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant, 101 E. Grayson St. 325.247.3730 Stonewall’s Pizza Wings & Things, 101 W. Main St., 325.248.0500 Sweet Home Cookin’, 102 W. Dallas, 830.613.7893 The Juan Burrito, 103 E. Main, 325.423.0088 (see Ad on Pg. 6) The Sandwich Stop, 406 E. Young, 325.247.7900

Marble Falls Bella Sera, 1125 US 281, 830.798.2661 Blue Bonnet Cafe, 211 US 281, 830.693.2344 Brothers Bakery, 519 US 281, 830.798.8278 Chili’s, 702 First St., 830.798.1298 China Kitchen, 705 First St., 830.693.2575 Chuspy’s Burritos, 1808 US 281 N, 830.693.1407 Darci’s Deli, 909 Third St., 830.693.0505 Doc’s Fish Camp & Grill, Thurs-Sat, 900 RR 1431 W. and US 281, 830.693.2245 Double Horn Brewing Company, 208 Ave. H, 830.693.5165 El Rancho, 2312 N. US 281, 830.693.4030 Ginger & Spice, 909 Second St., 830.693.7171 Golden Chick, 1507 W. RR 1431, 830.693.4459 Grand Buffet, 1208 RR 1431 830.693.7959 Holy Smokes BBQ and Catering, 2704A Commerce St., 830.201.4145 Houston’s Depot, 307 Main St., 830.637.7282 Inman’s Ranch House Bar-B-Que, 707 Sixth St., 830.693.2711 Janie’s, 710 Ave. N, 830.693.7204 Ken’s Catfish BBQ & Bakery, 1005 Main St., 830.693.5783 Main Street Coffee, 108 Main St., 830.613.5054 Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 1205 W. RR 1431, 830.693.7434 Noon Spoon Café, 610 Broadway, 830.798.2347 Papa Murphy’s, 1008 US 281, 830.693.9500 Peete Mesquite BBQ, 2407 US 281, 830.693.6531 R Bar and Grill, Third & Main, 830.693.2622 Real New Orleans Style Restaurant, 1700 W. RR 1431, 830.693.5432 River City Grille, 700 First St.,830.798.9909 Russo’s Restaurant, 602 Steven Hawkins Pkwy., 830.693.7091 (See ad, pg 18) Super Taco, 2200 US 281, 830.693.4629 Tea Thyme Café, 2108 C US 281, 830.637.7787 Thai Niyom, 909 US 281, 830.693.1526

Mason Coopers Pit Bar-B-Q, Hwy 87 South of Square, 325-347-6897 Nacho’s Café ,621 Ft. McKavitt ,325-347-6759

NorthSide Café, 510 S. Broad St, 325-347-5002 Old Peanut Mill Steakhouse , Hwy 87 North of Square, 325-347-9540 Santo’s Taqueria , South East Corner of Square ,325-347-6140 Texas Deadwood BBQ , 1005 Ft. McKavitt, Hwy. 87 N, 325-805-1007 Topaz Confections , 106 S Live Oak St, 325-347-7055 Short Stop (Pizza Pro), Hwy 87 North of Square , 325-347-6648 Square Plate, 212 Ft. McKavitt Northeast Side of Square ,325-347-1911 Willow Creek Café , North Side of Square ,325-347-6124

San Saba Bar D Brewhouse, 213 N High St, 325-372-6100 Diggs Steakhouse, 1035 E Hwy 190, 325-372-3010 Larry’s Corner Café, 902 W. Wallace, 325-372-5094 Pepperbelly’s Mexican Food Restaurant, 517 E Wallace, 325-372-4462 Rick’s Pizza, 306 N. High, 325/372-6028 Top Donuts, 106 S. Cherokee, 325-372-3121

Spicewood Angel’s Icehouse, 21815 TX 71, 512.264.3777 Down Under Deli & Eatery, 21209 TX 71 West, 512.264.8000 It’s All Good Bar-B-Q, 22112 TX 71 W., 512.264.1744 J5 Steakhouse, 21814 Hwy 71 West, 512.428.5727 La Cabaña, 21103 TX 71, 512.264.0916 Lee’s Almost by the Lake, Pace Bend & Bee Creek Rd., 512.264.2552 Little Country Diner, 22000 TX 71 W., 512.264.2926 Moonriver Bar & Grill, 2002 N. Pace Bend Road, 512.264.2064 Opie’s BBQ, 9504 Hwy 71 E, 830.693.8660 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar and Grill, 22308 TX 71, 512.264.0318 R.O.’s Outpost, 22518 W TX 71, 512.264.1169 Spicewood General Store, casual cafe, Hollingsworth Corner, 9418 TX 71, 830.693.4219 Willie’s Burgers & BBQ., 21018 Texas 71 Spicewood, 512.264.8866

Sunrise Beach Boater’s Bistro, 667 Sandy Mountain Dr., 325.388.9393 Mosca’s, 106 Sunrise Dr., 325.388.4774 Sunrise Cove Lakeside Grill, 218 Skyline Dr., 325.248.1505 Francesco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzaria, 701 US 281, 830.798.1580 Pg. 26

Pg. 27

BED & BREAKFASTS / HOTELS Bertram Cedar Creek Inn, 352 E Vaughan St, 512-355-3400 San Gabriel River Inn, 8327 CR 210, 512-355-2102

Blanco Blanco Riverside Cottages, 20 Main Street, 830-330-4324 Blanco Settlement, 1705 Ranch Road 165, 830-833-5115 River View B&B, 52 Pecan Street, 512-968-8989 Tow Dam Guest Cottages, 240 Water’s Edge, 830-549-3141

Buchanan Dam Hill Country Lodge, 17716 E State Highway 29, 512-793-2838

Burnet Airy Mount Historic Inn, 1819 Polk St, 512-756-4149 Arrowhead Motel, 100 N West St, 512-756-6151 Best Western Post Oak Inn, 908 Buchanan Dr, 512-756-4747 Canyon of the Eagles, 16942 RR 2341, 512-334-2070 Highland Lakes Hotel, 810 S Water St, 512-756-1789

La Vista Motel, 502 Buchanan Dr, 512-756-4367 Painted Sky Inn, 1400 CR 128, 512-715-9896 Sundown Inn, 205 N Water St, 512-756-2171 Verandas Guest House, 108 E League St, 512-715-0190 Circle H Lodge, 931 C.R. 301, 210-870-9075

Fredericksburg Texas Wine Country Camping Resort, 10618 US Highway 290 East, 830-990-2267 Absolute Charm Luxury Bed & Breakfast, 709 West Main St., 866-244-7897 Grape Creek Vineyards, 10587 East US Highway 290, 830-644-2710 Buffalo Creek Ranch Cottages, 5108 South State Highway 16, 361-332-9554 The All Seasons Collection, 708 W. Main Street, 830-997-7797 Alamo Springs Country Cabins, 110 Alamo Road, 866-427-8374 The Lazy T B and B, 2203 Upper Live Oak Road, 972-658-6252 Carriage House of Fredericksburg, 312 E. Travis St, 855-955-2623 Sugarberry Inn, 201 N. Llano Paradise Loft on Main, 223 E. Main Street, 866-244-7897 115 Austin Place,909 E. Main Street, 830-997-0443 Cotton Haus, 501 East Creek Street, 830-456-2513 Barons CreekSide, 316 Goehman Lane, 830-990-4048 Ab Butler’s Dogtrot at Triple Creek, 801 Triple Creek Road, 830-456-8335 The Roadrunner Inn, 306 E. Main Street, 830-997-0153 The Blue Cottage, 606 N. Adams Street, 866-427-8374 Bed & Breakfast on Knopp School Road, 580 Knopp School Road, 830-997-3080 Metzger Sunday House, 406 W. San Antonio Street, 830-997-3967 Pg. 28 Country Inn & Cottages, 1644 Highway 290 West, 830-997-2185

1 Big House, 2805 S. Hwy 16, 830-990-5734 A Barn at the Quarry, 154 Deike Hunter Lane, 830-997-8687 2 Wee Cottages, 108 E. Morse Street, 877-437-7739 Clover Haus B & B, 505 East Creek Street, 830-456-2513 Ada’s Peach Street Hideaway Guesthouse, 529 W. Peach Street, 254-722-1776 Spotted Pony Ranch, 343 Black Bear Lane, 830-443-4520 The Back Forty of Fredericksburg, 457 Bob Moritz Dr., 830-992-9034 Cameron Inn, 106 S. Washington, 830.997.0153 Meusebach Creek Enterprises, 1735 Meusebach Creek Rd., 830-997-7896 202 and Cottage @ 202, 202 South Crockett, 830-992-1719 Bungalow on College, 309 E. College St., 830-998-1650 Main Street Bed & Breakfast, 337 E. Main Street, 830-997-0153 Fredericksburg Herb Farm, 405 Whitney Street, 830-997-8615 Barrister’s Guest Quarters, 807 S. Adams Street, 830-997-3437 Inn on the Creek, 107 N. Washington Street, 866-244-7897 Palo Alto Creek Farm, 90 Palo Alto Ln, 800-997-0089 A. L. Patton Suites on Main, 232 W. Main Street, 997-0443 Keidel Inn & Gasthaus, 403 E. Main Street, 830-997-2749 Day Dream Cabins, Inc., 323 Pioneer Lane, 830-997-8027 Kitty’s Kountry Kottage, 9693 Highway 87 North, 830-669-2530 A Quiet Hill Ranch, 110 Quiet Hill Ranch Road, 830-669-2253 Cottages at Limestone on Main, 706 W. Main Street, 830-997-8396 Alte Welt Gasthof, 142 E. Main Street, 830-997-0443 Legacy Suite on Main, 604 Prickly Pear Court, 830-997-2749 John’s Cabin, 630 Bear Creek Road, 830-997-4833 Messina Hof Hill Country, 9996 US Highway 290 East, 830-990-4653 The Schandua Suite, 205 E. Main Street, 830-990-1415 Diamond Belle at Palo Alto Crossing, 616 W. Main Street, 866-427-8374 Austin Street Retreat, 408 W. Austin Street, 866-427-8374 Pullman Train Car Bed and Breakfast, 303 E. Live Oak , 830-997-7194 Lillie Marlene, 406 N. Adams Street, 830-997-8566 Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast, 101 E. Hackberry Street, 830-997-0306 Amoroso Cottage, 202 S. Bowie, 830-992-2006 Angels Lodge Above the Creek, 415 E. Austin Street, 830-997-1615 Baines House Bed & Breakfast, 112 West College Street, 830-997-3048 A Place in Time, 614 S. Washington Street, 830-997-5110 Cat’s Meow Bed & Breakfast, 9848 Highway 290 West, 830-997-0888 Commander’s Place/ Nevels House B & B, 514 Franklin Street, 830-997-6891 Dalton House, 908 N. Crockett, 830-992-0696.

Rose Hill Manor, Inc, 2614 Upper Albert Road, 830-644-2247 Ava Haus, 1447 Royal Oaks Place, 830-997-5612 Hoffman Haus, 608 E. Creek Street, 830-997-6739 Palazzo Toscana Resort, 207 N. Edison Street, 830-998-5134 Agarita Farms, 968 Braeutigam Road, 830-896-9140 Runnymede Country Inn, 184 Fullbrook Lane, 830-990-2449 Fredericksburg Bed & Brew, 245 E. Main Street, 830-997-9990 Way of the Wolf B&B and Retreat, 458 Wolf Way, 830-977-071 Fredericksburg Guest House Reservations, 321 East Main Street, 830-997-5839 Cotton Gin Village, 2805 S. Hwy 16, 830-990-5734 Brickner Guest House, 243 Emu Lane, 830-997-0772 KingWood Suites, 401 South Lincoln Street, 830-992-9681 The Italian Place, 236 Loring Street, 888-802-7288 Chuckwagon Inn B&B, 1156 FM 2093, 830-990-2777 Settlers Crossing, 104 Settlers Crossing Road, 800-874-1020 The Victorian Mansion, 302 West Travis, 866-244-7897 Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock, 300 Trois Ln, 830-685-3090

Horseshoe Bay Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle North, 830-598-8600

Johnson City Chantilly Lace Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, 625 Nugent Ave, 830-660-2621 Exotic Resort Zoo, 235 Zoo Trail, 830-868-4357 Hillside Acres, 4032 R 3232, 830-868-7515 Lighthouse Hill Ranch, 4951 Hwy 281 S, 512-587-9656 Sandy Road Guest Haus, 9242 RR 1320, 281-300-7177 Songbird Meadows B&B, 1022 Stanton Ranch Loop, 979-616-0039 Stanton Ranch Vacation Rentals, 203 Stanton Rd, 254-793-3363

S

Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock The Walden Plantation, 1690 CR 102, 325-247-2046

Kerrville Riverhill Cottages, 107 Riverhill Club Lane, 830-896-1400 Days Inn of Kerrville, 2000 Sidney Baker N, 830-896-1000 La Quinta Inn & Suties, 1940 Sidney Baker, 830-896-9200 Super 8, 2127 Sidney Baker St, 830-896-1511 Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker n, 830-257-4440 Flagstaff Inn, 906 Junction Hwy, 830-792-4449 Hampton Inn, 2038 Sidney Baker, 830-257-0600 America’s Best Value Inn, 1804 Sidney Baker, 830-896-8200 Motel 6, 1810 Sidney Baker, 830-257-1500 Holiday Inn Express, 2114 Sidney Baker N, 830-895-9500 Comfort Inn, 2001 Sidney Baker, 830-792-7700 Inn of the Hills Resort, 1001 Junction Hwy, 830-895-5000 Hill Country Hideaway, 101 Hidden Hollow, 830-257-9004 Best Western Sunday House, 2124 Sidney Baker, 830-896-1313

Kingsland Antlers Hotel, 1001 King St, 325-388-4411 Packsaddle Motel,2919 W RR 1431, 325-388-4943 Llanorado Lodge, 223 RR 1431, 325-388-4823 Lake LBJ Resort and Marina, 667 Sandy Mountain Dr, 325-388-9393 Lake LBJ Motel, 13813 W FM 1431, 325-388-4571 Kingsland Inn, 1500 RR 1431, 325-388-5002

Llano Circle Your Wagons Bed & Breakfast, 2236 West RR152, 325-423-1040(see back cover) Best Western, 901 W Young St, 325-247-4101 Chaparral Lone Star Inn, 700 W Young St, 325-247-4111 Dabb’s Railroad Hotel, 112 East Burnet St, 325-247-2200 Llano Motel, 507 W Young St, Llano, TX 78643, 325-247-5786 Days Inn & Suites, 609 Bessemer Ave, 325-247-1141 Century Ranch Lodging, 2725 County Road 412,325-247-4074

Marble Falls Best Western Plus,1403 Hwy 281 N, 830-693-5122 Hampton Inn On the Lake, 704 1st St, 830-798-1895 Hill Country Motel, 1101 US Hwy 281, 830-693-3637 Holiday Inn Express 714 Corazon Dr, 830-693-0707 La Quinta Inn & Suites, 501 Hwy 2147 W, 830-798-2020 Motel 6, 1400 Ollie Ln, 830-265-6565 Quality Inn, 1206 Hwy 281 N, 830-693-7531

Mason

Hill Country Inn, 2 Blocks North of Square on Hwy 87 North, 325-347-6317 Fort McKavitt Inn, Half Mile North of Square on Hwy 87, 325-347-5750 A Storybook Cottage, 511 West Rainey Street , 325-347-0809 Apple Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 517 Austin Street, 325-347-1885 Kozy Kottage, 714 San Antonio St, 325-347-2968 Stagecoach Stop, 405 Magnolia St, 325-805-1212 The Townhouse, 716 Westmoreland , 325-347-5733

San Saba

Bar D Inn & Suites, 702 W Wallace,325-372-7530 Evening Star Cottages, 702 W. Wallace, 817-559-5995 Executive Inn, 1010 North High, 325/372-5191 Fisher Street Bed and Breakfast, Goldthwaite, Tx, 325-938-6619 Freedom Acres Retreat, 744 CR 110, 325/372-3881 Hill Country Inn, 1805 E. Wallace, 325-372-4111 Springs of Cold Creek Bed & Breakfast, 14762 CR 310, 325-251-6611 Sulphur Springs Camp, Inc., 2935 CR 446, 325-628-3252 Two Rivers Lodge, 2301 W Wallace,325-372-5408 To have your location included in this listing: Send info to contactus@hillcountryspotlight.com Pg. 29

Community Events

Buchanan Dam

Jan3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Fishing with the Ranger Jan 4, 11, 25 Breakfast with the Birds Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Open Painting at Buchanan Arts & Crafts GalleryKingsland Jan 1 Kingsland Convention and Community Center’s Annual New Year’s Eve Dance Jan 14 Welcome Back Winter Texans Dinner Feb 11 Welcome Back Winter Texans Dinner

Fredericksburg

Jan 1 8th Annual Blackeyed Pea and Cornbread Cookoff Jan 3 First Friday Art Walk Jan 3 “Celebrating a New year of Art” at Artisans Jan 3-31 “New Perspectives” Art Show at RS Hanna Gallery Jan 3 “Who Knew” Art Show Fredericksburg Art Guild Jan 10-11 Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show Jan 11 Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 “Port & Pairings” Jan 11 Fredericksburg Chorale “Dialogues & Dancing” Jan17-19 Fredericksburg Trade Days Jan18 Jazz in January at Chisolm Trail Winery Jan 18-19 Hill country Gem & Mineral Show Jan19 Fredericksburg Music Club Presents Kathryn Findlen, Mezzo soprano Jan 25 Hill Country Indian Artifact Show Jan 25 Luckenbach Blues Festival Feb 1 Fredericksburg Choral Mid-Winter Concert Feb 2 Fredericksburg Band boosters Turkey Dinner Feb 7 First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg Feb 7-8 Heritage School Student Art Show at Artisans Feb 7-16 Texas hill Country Wineries Wine Lovers Trail Feb 7-28 Between the Moon & New York City Art Show at RS Hanna Gallery Feb 7 Taking a Gamble Art Show at Fredericksburg Art Guild Feb 8 Fredericksburg Choral “Dialogues & Dancing Feb 8-9 Annual Merlot & Chocolates Tasting at Becker Vineyards Feb 14-16 Luckenbach Hug in and Valentine Ball Feb 14-16 Fredericksburg Trade Days Feb 15 Valentine Vines at Texas Vineyards and Beyond Feb 15 Jazz on the Lawn at Pedernales Cellars Feb 15-16 Texas Gun & Knife Show Feb 16 Fredericksburg Music Club presents Kirsten Yon, Violin Feb 21 Fredericksburg Theaters present Little Shop of Horrors Feb 22 Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 “Ragin Cajun” Feb 28 Friends of the Head Start Empty Bowl Event Feb 28 Texas Star Trail Ride

Kerrville

Wednesdays Kerr County Produce, Inc. Your local Hill Country distributor for the finest fruits & vegetables!

Pg. 30

Feb 8 Dance of the Hill’s- Gala to Benefit Our Lady of the Hills HIgh School Feb 8 Hearts for Hope Winter Gala

Liberty Hill Jan 1 Jan 8 Jan 13 Jan 15 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 24 Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 7 Feb 10 Feb 12 Feb 17 Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb 28

Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Liberty Hill City Council Meeting Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library School Board Meeting Liberty Hill Chamber Member Meeting Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Executive Committee Meeting Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Chamber Board Meeting Liberty Hill City Council Meeting Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library School Board Meeting Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Story time at the Liberty Hill Public Library Executive Committee Meeting

Llano

Jan 9-11 Llano Junior Livestock Show at the Llano County Community Center Jan 11 Doug Stone @ Llano Country Opry Jan 18 Llano City Pickers / Citywide Garage Feb 1 Scott & White Not So Fun Run Feb 8 Barbara Fairchild & Roy Morris perform on the Llano stage at 7:30 pm

Marble Falls

Feb 14-15 Marble Falls Quilt Club presents the Stars of Texas Quilt Show Feb 22 CASA for the Highland Lakes Area Annual Fundraising Gala

Mason

Feb 10-11 Mason County Livestock Show

Horseshoe Bay/ Cottonwood Shores

Feb13-16 & 20-23 All I Really Need to Know, I learned in Kindergarten (Hill Country Community Theater)

San Saba

Jan 18 San Saba County Quilt Show

For More information on these Events visit the Chambers of Commerce

Pg. 31

Pg. 32