beneficial rainfall. We may be in for another round of storms this week.

Special to The Highlander The Helping Center’s “Learn for Life” Education Program is pleased to announce that for a second year it is the beneficiary of the springtime Mah Jongg Tournament. Held on April 23, the tournament hosted 120 players from locations throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond.

YMCA of the Highland Lakes is thrilled to announce its exciting lineup of outdoor activities for this year’s summer camp, promising a season filled with adventure, learning, and fun for kids of all ages.

The rains that passed through recently are a welcome relief, regardless of whether they are a temporary relief or the start of a turnaround. It is helpful to put this into prospective.

365 Pet Connection 365 Pet Connection is a 501c3 animal rescue organization that has been in operation in Burnet and Llano counties since September 2013. Many of you have probably not heard of us as we are a small organization and not a brickand-mortar shelter.

Marble Falls ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. Highland Lakes Elementary, Marble Falls Elementary, and Marble Falls High School will be distribution sites for summer meals.

The city of Horseshoe Bay joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5-11 this year, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities.

The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society will meet Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main St. An educational presentation will follow a 30-minute chapter business meeting.

Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my son-in-law about him being from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day when something will go wrong. As a minister, I’ve seen my share of sickness and pain and it hurts me to see someone suffer.

Granite Shoals voters passed 17 propositions on the May 4 ballot. According to the Burnet County Elections Office, the vast majority of them passed with high percentages in favor, including a 1% sales and use tax. The rest primarily offered updates to the city charter with the only close votes involving the city secretary’s role as it applies to evaluations and job duties. The following are preliminary results in lieu of canvassing: