Kingsland Magazine 2021

FTRakEeEOne The Official Publication of the

Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce

KINGSLAND, TEXAS
2021 - 2022

- COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF MORGEN BURCHELL

SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 12 & 13 TO LEARN MORE!

Come for a Weekend.
STAY for a LIFETIME.

Kingsland is transforming from a sleepy weekend get-away
and retirement community into a vibrant,

full-time home for folks of all ages and stages of life.

Welcome to Kingsland, Texas. however, the area was mostly deserted until 1950, when the
Alvin Wirtz Dam was built. That jump-started the valley, and new
Whether you’re visiting on vacation, enjoying a balmy winter, roads and utilities attracted vacationers and retirees to the lake,
looking for a place to retire, or want to raise your kids out of the which was renamed in 1965 after Central Texas’ famous home-
big city, Kingsland has lots to offer. town boy, Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Kingsland has year-round attractions: boating, fishing, hunting,
swimming, golfing, hiking, birding, eating, exploring. Here are some resources for newcomers and visitors:

– BOAT TOWN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

We’re not a new destination. For thousands of years, according Let’s face it, the best part of the Highland Lakes area is the
to archaeological evidence, Native Americans made their home great outdoors. Multiple lakes, each with its own personality, give
on the Colorado and Llano rivers. In 1873, Martin and Nancy boaters and anglers lots of choices.
King named the valley at the confluence of the two rivers
Kingsland. The railroad made this a popular spot for a while, and There are many places to hike. Texas Parks and Wildlife and
the landmark Antlers Hotel was built in 1901. With few roads, the US Fish & Wildlife Service maintain parks and trails nearby.
Among the most popular are Enchanted Rock, Inks State Park,
Longhorn Caverns, Colorado Bend State Park, the Balcones
Canyonlands, and the Inks fisheries.

Many visitors head up Packsaddle Mountain. In 1873 it was the
site of the Packsaddle Mountain Fight, the last major Indian battle
in the area. The elevation is 1,628 feet, and the higher of the two
summits rises 650 feet above U.S. Highway 71, southwest of
Kingsland. Still others head to Devil’s Waterhole off Park Road 4.

Visitors also like to lounge, wade and swim at “The Slab,” a
popular gathering area on the Llano River, accessible on RR
3404 just upstream from Kingsland. There are no facilities, so
pack in and pack out.

Several commercial outdoor facilities nearby are Spider Mountain
lift-served mountain bike park, Reveille Peak Ranch, Hidden
Falls Adventure Park, and Canyon of the Eagles Observatory.

A perfect family outing is to Sweet Berry Farms, with seasonal KINGSLAND, TEXAS! | 1
activities ranging from strawberry picking in spring to corn
mazes, zinnia fields and activity-packed pumpkin patches in fall. tours and open houses, providing the public opportunities to learn
The area boasts nearly a dozen golf courses, and birders find about the prehistoric past of the Llano Uplift and Central Texas.
plenty to observe throughout the region. The prehistoric site was discovered in 1988 when looters were
If shooting is your thing, know that Llano County is the Deer caught stealing artifacts from LCRA-owned land. LCRA soon
Capital of Texas, with countless gun ranges and deer leases for determined this site to be a major archaeological discovery. More
your shooting experience. than 171,000 recovered flint tools, spear points, arrowheads and
other artifacts are evidence that the site has been continuously
MUSIC, FOOD AND SPIRITS inhabited for 6,500 years and possibly as far back as 10,000
Several local restaurants offer live music on a regular basis.Check years. The Texas Historical Commission has declared the site a
out Boat Town Burger Bar, Wakepoint, The Place Downtown, The State Archeological Landmark.
Club Car Bar at Grand Central Café, and La Tequila Jalisco.
History museums nearby include the Falls on the Colorado
– WAKEPOINT LBJ Museum, The Highland Lakes Squadron WWII Aircraft &

Great food is also available throughout Kingsland and in nearby - by John Hallowell -Museum, Fort Croghan Museum, Llano County Historical
Marble Falls, Llano, Granite Shoals, Horseshoe Bay, Sunrise
Beach and Cottonwood Shores. Museum and Red Top Jail.
There are numerous wineries, breweries and distilleries in the
area for the adventurous spirit-seekers. PUTTING DOWN ROOTS
Kingsland is unincorporated, but much of the area
HISTORY receives water service from Kingsland Water Service
The most notorious history in Kingsland is the landmark Antler’s Corporation and sewer service from Kingsland
Inn, a property that also has the actual house from the filming Municipal Utility District. Part of Kingsland is in Llano
of the 1974 classic “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” The owners County, served by CentralTexas Electric Cooperative.
have been known to show the film on the ground and host other The other part of Kingsland is in Burnet County and
Massacre-themed events. served by Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
But there’s other history to be explored. The Nightengale
Archaeological Site, 10 acres on the shores of Lake LBJ, offers Developments abutting the Highland Lakes are
governed by the Lower Colorado River Authority’s
Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance, so you’ll
want to check in with LCRA for any development and
construction in the area.

The Kingsland / Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
supports area businesses, operates a visitor’s center
and manages the Kingsland Community Park.

Kingsland is part of the Llano Independent School District.
Packsaddle Elementary (K-5) and the public Kingsland School
(K-10) offer parents choices for their youngsters. Llano Junior
High and High School are in the City of Llano. Several private
schools are also in the area.

Kingsland Public Library provides books and programs for area
residents.

Numerous community groups and churches serve the needs of
the area’s residents and visitors.

Stay up to date on local issues and events through NextDoor and
local media. Most have active social media platforms: Highland
Lakes Weekly, the Highlander, Victory Media (101 Fun Things
Highland Lakes, the Picayune, KBEY radio, DailyTrib.com), KITY
radio, Texas Hill Country Magazine and the Llano News.

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SMALL TOWN
OFFICE, BIG
CITY OGTIONS.

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TERESA GRAY

425 RR 2900
KINGSLAND,TX 78639
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TA B L E of
CONTENTS

Come for a Weekend. IFC & 1
Stay for a Lifetime.

Chamber Board & Staff 15

Chamber 16-19
Membership Directory

AquaBoom 20

Kingsland, TX Map 24-25

Where to Stay 29-30
in Llano County

Visit Llano County 30

Visit Kingsland 32

Kingsland / Lake LBJ Chamber 33-34
Keeping #KingslandStrong

Who Built the Highland Lakes,
and Why? 38-39

Celebrating Sixty Years:
Snapshots of the Chamber’s Legacy 44-45

Kingsland Community Park:
The Community’s Gateway to Lake LBJ 47

Directory Of Advertisers 48

Thank You,

ADVERTISERS

This magazine would not be possible
without the support of our advertisers.
It is distributed year-round, statewide
and throughout the hill country,
showcasing all that’s great about
Kingsland /Lake LBJ.

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CHAMBER Top 5 Benefits of being a member of the Kingsland/Lake LBJ
Chamber of Commerce
Board & Staff

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

MELODY YANNIELL KAREN RAVEN BLAKE SIECK Listing on Chamber Referrals from Listing in Kingsland
Website, Facebook Chamber, Free Magazine, distributed
President Vice President Secretary Participation in Small
Promotions Business Saturday statewide

CONNECT WITH BUSINESS LEADERS

WALT HARRIS SUSAN PATTEN LOUANN RALEY Monthly Breakfast and Seasonal Socials and Awards Banquet for
Happy Hour Mixers for Galas with dinner, live recognition of
Treasurer President Emeritus President Emeritus music, and networking outstanding
Networking Members

BUILD CREDIBILITY & HAVE A VOICE

PAUL DANNA ANDY VIRDELL DEREK TIMMONS Chamber membership is a Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Be "In the Know" about
symbol of professionalism  Openings, Community developments that can
Director Director Director Recognition, and a seat at affect your business
Guide requests for county and the table for community
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KINGSLAND / LAKE LBJ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

325 Internet ________________________________ 325-388-0344 Custom Creations ___________________________ 830-693-8206
4-T Propane, LLC____________________________ 325-248-7788 Custom Design Services _____________________ 512-970-8911
A & B Termite & Pest Control__________________ 325-388-6642 Dairy Queen # 26 ____________________________ 325-388-3160
A.C.I. Pest & Lawn Solutions, Inc ______________ 325-388-0300 Daisy RV___________________________________ 830-715-5406
Ace Home Improvement ______________________ 325-388-4526 Danna Home Repair & Roofing ________________ 512-801-9944
AFLAC - Margie Novak _______________________ 512-636-4463 Deb’s Doggy Bath House _____________________ 325-388-0147
Air Evac ___________________________________ 830-693-3991 Delta Phi ___________________________________ 210-508-7803
All-Tex Insurance____________________________ 325-247-2246 Delz Realty Group ___________________________ 325-423-4073
All Pro Shredding and Tree Service ____________ 325-423-0366 DLD Enterprises ____________________________ 325-248-3284
American Legion Post 437 ____________________ 325-269-9359 DNJ Septics and Construction_________________ 325-388-6470
Angel’s Pizza _______________________________ 325-388-6569 Double T Home Builders______________________ 325-388-4822
Aquaboom Parks & Development ______________ 325-248-5393 Earthly Treasures Storage ____________________ 830-613-7468
Arbol Tree Service___________________________ 325-388-6170 Edwards, Bill and Debra
Backbone Valley Nursery _____________________ 830-693-9348 Eric’s Plumbing Services, LLC_________________ 830-243-5676
Bancorp South______________________________ 325-388-4513 Fifty Five & Finer LLC ________________________ 512-627-5191
Bay Marine _________________________________ 830-598-8763 First Baptist Church _________________________ 325-388-4507
Bayless, Linda First Texas Bank ____________________________ 512-556-3691
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare Systems _______ 325-388-9400 First United Bank of Texas ____________________ 325-388-6465
Ben E. Keith of Llano ________________________ 325-247-4224 Floormaster ________________________________ 325-388-4871
Black Rock Cottages_________________________ 512-793-2826 Foxworth Galbraith __________________________ 830-693-4347
Bluebonnet Café, Inc. ________________________ 830-693-2344 Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort_______________ 830-385-6735
Boat Dockter _______________________________ 512-756-5000 Freshcoat Painters __________________________ 512-787-2379
Boat Town _________________________________ 325-388-4343
Booes Concrete The Kingsland Chamber of Commerce wants
Bourgeois, Jon and Christine to thank all of our members for their continued
Boys and Girls Club of Kingsland ______________ 325-388-2800 support.
Bridgefarmer’s Custom Trophy & Screen Printing 512-431-1957
Brock Dock and Patio ________________________ 512-715-2035 Visit our website,
Brother Sun Builder _________________________ 830-613-1338 or follow us on
Brown & Lacallade, PLLC_____________________ 325-388-7100 Facebook for
Buddies 1 Stop, LLC _________________________ 325-270-3744 more info on how
Cafe 2300 __________________________________ 512-756-0550 to get involved
Candlelight Ranch___________________________ 512-323-5300 in 2021 and the
CASA for the Highland Lakes Area _____________ 325-388-3440 future!
Cecil Atkission______________________________ 512-756-2128
Centerline Services __________________________ 325-270-0684 Read more about the CHAMBER on pages 33
Central Texas Electric Coop___________________ 325-388-4542 and 34.
Chapman Docks, Inc. ________________________ 325-388-6545
Charlies Concrete Visit www.kingslandchamber.org for more info!
City of Granite Shoals________________________ 830-598-2424
Coker, Rhonda
Colorado River Alliance ______________________ 512-498-1587
Comfort Inn & Suites_________________________ 512-756-1789
Craigen Marine Contractors ___________________ 325-388-2140
Cuplin and Associates _______________________ 325-388-3300

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Gatti’s Pizza ________________________________ 325-388-6888
Genesis Lutheran Church_____________________ 512-793-6800 Hill Country Awards & Trophies _______________ 512-756-6712
Gentry, Hafdis Hill Country Builders Association ______________ 830-798-2266
Gillean & Associates Realty ___________________ 432-631-9045 Hill Country Hall_____________________________ 512-470-1138
Golden Genie Organizing, LLC ________________ 208-946-3583 Hill Country Memorial ________________________ 325-247-9355
Grand Central Cafe __________________________ 325-388-6022 Hill Country Shops __________________________ 512-964-0636
Granite Storage, LLC_________________________ 830-385-5727 Hill Country Stays ___________________________ 512-422-9810
Granite Wealth Management __________________ 830-693-6760 His Joshua House ___________________________ 325-388-0293
H.E.B. Food Store ___________________________ 325-388-4601 Hyder & Son Safe and Lock ___________________ 512-793-4475
Handyman Construction______________________ 512-755-4909 Independence Title __________________________ 325-270-0881
Hefner, Mary Ann Indian River Environmental Consulting _________ 281-635-6036
Heinicke, Shirley Indian River Home Goods Store _______________ 830-637-7171
Highland Furniture Center ____________________ 830-693-4339 JBar Enterprises ____________________________ 830-598-5227
Highland Lakes Family Crisis Ctr ______________ 830-693-3656 Jeff Hopf Insurance__________________________ 325-247-5310
Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association____ 512-756-5463 Jesus Silva - Edward Jones ___________________ 372-756-4096
Highland Lakes Pregnancy Center _____________ 325-388-0354 Juice Plus__________________________________ 281-782-4099
Highland Lakes Quilt Guild Keller Williams - Lake Travis, Mitzi Birdsong _____ 214-908-1303
Highland Lakes Tiny Homes___________________ 512-844-1104 Kelly-Moore Paints __________________________ 325-388-3703
Highland Lakes Title Co.______________________ 325-388-2999 Kindred Financial Services____________________ 512-521-0945
Highland Lakes United Methodist Church _______ 325-388-4187 Kingsland Community Church_________________ 325-388-4516
Highland Lakes Watercraft ____________________ 325-388-0332 Kingsland Friends of the Library
Highland Lakes Weekly_______________________ 325-423-4927 Kingsland Garden Club_______________________ 325-388-8849
Highland Safety Center_______________________ 325-388-9227 Kingsland Health & Fitness ___________________ 325-388-0733
Hill Country Auxiliary ________________________ 325-423-0818 Kingsland Health Mart________________________ 325-388-4593
Kingsland Hills Care Center ___________________ 325-388-4538
Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts ______________ 325-388-6159

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Orenda Education / Kingsland School __________ 325-388-0020
Kingsland Lions Club ________________________ 325-388-3568 Out of Wack Entertainment ___________________ 512-713-4714
Kingsland Masonic Lodge #1424_______________ 325-423-5432 Outback Party Rentals _______________________ 830-798-2000
Kingsland Municipal Utility District _____________ 325-388-4559 PEC _______________________________________ 830-693-5525
Kingsland Trails & Townepark_________________ 830-693-4521 Promotional Creations _______________________ 830-637-0680
Kingsland Water Supply ______________________ 325-388-6611 Prosperity Bank_____________________________ 325-388-4551
Kona-Ice Hill Country ________________________ 512-755-9814 Protea Salon & Spa __________________________ 512-689-3607
KT Waterfront Construction, Inc. _______________ 512-588-0655 Quick Brakes, LLC___________________________ 512-793-3300
La Tequila Jalisco ___________________________ 325-270-0880 Raley, Dan & Louann
Lake Area Animal Clinic ______________________ 512-793-6191 Ray Lynch, CFP®, AAMS® Edward Jones Financial 325-388-6602
Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp. ____________ 512-658-9944 Red Tech Repairs ___________________________ 432-552-9879
Lake LBJ Inn _______________________________ 325-270-3002 Residences at Panther Hollow _________________ 830-214-2421
Lake LBJ Marineland_________________________ 325-388-3507 Rio De Looney ______________________________ 325-248-3805
Lake LBJ Realty Inc., Giles Summerlin __________ 512-755-6789 Rio Vista Resort_____________________________ 325-388-6331
Lake Life Realty _____________________________ 325-388-4565 River Oaks Lodge ___________________________ 325-388-4818
LakeReady, LLC_____________________________ 432-634-8856 Riverbend Homes ___________________________ 512-740-8012
Lambda Nu Chapter #5214 ____________________ 325-388-8430 Rutland Cottage Bakery ______________________ 830-613-4298
Landmasters Kingsland ______________________ 325-388-4531 Sam’s Nursery & Landscaping_________________ 512-793-2122
Larry’s Complete Floor Care __________________ 325-248-8828 Satellite Station Fire / Homesmart ______________ 325-388-9278
Lauren Concrete ____________________________ 830-201-4800 Schexnayder, Terri
Lazy Heron Coffee___________________________ 325-270-0345 Security State Bank & Trust ___________________ 325-388-3535
LBJ Waschwerks, LLC _______________________ 512-487-7171 Seton Highland Lakes Hospital ________________ 512-756-6000
LCRA Shine My Glass .com_________________________ 512-762-1866
Legends Golf Course ________________________ 325-388-8888 Showcase Builders, LLC______________________ 512-745-7241
Lentz-Gann Insurance________________________ 325-388-4777 Signs 2 Go Marble Falls ______________________ 830-798-0300
Lisa Bargsley, CPA __________________________ 830-460-5250 Signs Across Texas _________________________ 325-388-9258
Little Lodge on the Lake ______________________ 325-388-4757 Smoking For Jesus Ministry___________________ 512-756-1712
Lively Security ______________________________ 325-388-0939 Splash Boat Rentals _________________________ 325-388-5000
Liverman Team - Joe David Yates ______________ 512-755-0741 Spyke’s BAR-B-Que _________________________ 325-388-6996
Llano County Democratic Club ________________ 210-316-9890 Starr Roofing _______________________________ 512-736-6539
Llano County Historical Society _______________ 325-247-4849 Stitch in Time_______________________________ 281-974-7317
Llano County Republican Party ________________ 830-220-9935 Stokowski, Stephen and Barbara
Llano National Bank _________________________ 512-793-5054 Subway____________________________________ 325-388-2433
Llano Publishing Co., Inc._____________________ 325-247-4433 Sunrise Cove _______________________________ 503-799-4453
Log Country Cove ___________________________ 512-756-9132 Sunset Point RV Resort ______________________ 830-798-8199
Magic Clean ________________________________ 830-613-1297 T-n-B Fencing ______________________________ 303-909-8304
Marty’s Concrete ____________________________ 830-613-5274 Texas Building Center________________________ 325-388-5752
McAlister Enterprises, Inc. ____________________ 325-388-2192 Texas Farm Bureau, Llano County, Kingsland____ 325-388-6400
Miller’s Smokehouse_________________________ 325-247-4450 Texas Lone Star Lending _____________________ 512-261-1542
Miller, Charles Texas Preceptor Pi Alpha
Mills Home and Commercial Services___________ 512-536-0012 The Antlers & Kingsland Coffee House__________ 325-388-4411
Mobile Majic ________________________________ 512-755-5690 The Place Downtown_________________________ 325-388-6542
Modern Metal Manufacturing __________________ 830-265-3059 The Vineyard B&B at Lost Creek _______________ 844-784-3822
Munchkinland ______________________________ 325-388-9901 Thomas’ Mustang Lube ______________________ 325-388-6836
Napolez Tile ________________________________ 325-388-8016 Timmons Insurance Agency___________________ 325-388-4934
Navigators Advocacy Service _________________ 325-248-3450 TNT Construction ___________________________ 325-248-5363
NightScenes Corporation _____________________ 325-423-0653 Todd Keller, CPA ____________________________ 325-247-4952
Northland Communications ___________________ 830-693-7500 Torr Na Lochs ______________________________ 512-766-0555
O2 Kool Refrigeration ________________________ 325-388-5665
Oak Haven Ministries ________________________ 830-798-4312

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Triple C Beverage Barn_______________________ 325-388-5000
Twin Rivers Park ____________________________ 830-542-8411 1001 King Court,
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Valentine Lakeside __________________________ 325-388-4418
Victory Publishing Company LTD ______________ 830-693-7152 www.theantlers.com
Villa Buchanan
Visiting Angels - Marble Falls__________________ 830-637-7118 Open to the
W7 Construction Services ____________________ 512-770-9700 Public Daily
Wakepoint LBJ______________________________ 325-484-4448
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne _________________ 325-247-4300 at 7am
Waste Connections __________________________ 830-868-7597
Wave Chasers, LLC__________________________ 325-248-3865
Wells Fargo Bank ___________________________ 325-388-3596
Willis Permian Movers _______________________ 830-693-6683
Windchime At the Village _____________________ 325-388-3502
Windwood Apartments _______________________ 325-388-9222
Wink, Anna and Sam
Womack’s Heating and Air Conditioning ________ 325-388-5313
Yanta, Virgil and Renee

THANK YOU, PARK PATRONS!

The Kingsland Community Park was deeded to the “Community
of Kingsland” in 1962 for use as a public park. The Chamber is
designated trustee.

The park is not supported by taxes or other public funds.
Costs are covered by donations, launch fees, and rental of the
pavilion and park building. Individuals can join as FRIENDS of
the Park for $100/year.

Special thank you to our PARTNERS who have donated in-kind
or cash support of $1000 or more.
Please see page 46 to see a list of our Park Partners!

Support the Park

325-388-6211
[email protected]

www.kingslandchamber.org

– Park Fishing Pier

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EXTRA! Read all About It!

Pick up

your

FREE copy

of the

Highland

Lakes Weekly,

available at

stores, restaurants

Learn how and offices all
a political dynamo named around Kingsland

Lyndon Baines Johnson helped create a lake

and changed Kingsland’s history forever. Discover a time when

Kingsland was called “the boomingest town in Texas.” This book has been compiled

from interviews with long-time Kingsland residents and hundreds of newspaper

articles from the early years of Kingsland’s resurgence. You can buy a copy online at

Barnes & Noble or Amazon, or you can send a check for $12 to: John Hallowell, P.O.

Box 911, Kingsland TX 78639, and get a personalized copy autographed by the author.

John Hallowell is the editor and publisher of Highland Lakes Weekly, Kingsland’s own community newspaper

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WHERE to STAY

in Llano County

These lodges, hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals pay Llano County Hotel Occupancy Taxes.
Thank you, Llano County, for your support of the Kingsland Magazine.

LODGES & HOTELS M5 RANCH B&B’S AND INDIVIDUAL
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CEDAR LODGE, LLC RIO VISTA RESORT
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COTTONWOOD COVE ROCKIN RIVER CABINS CASTELL COTTAGE ON THE LLANO
highlandlakes.com/cotton heartofthehillcountrygetaways.com castellcottage.com
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LLANORADO LODGE VINEYARD B&B at
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LOG COUNTRY COVE thevbb.com facebook.com/lazy.haven
logcountrycove.com WILLOW POINT RESORT
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facebook.com/longsfishingcamp llanoriverplace.com

LONG BRANCH 1905
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LW LAKE BUCHANAN RETREAT
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MOSS RANCH at
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themossranch.com

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B&B’S AND INDIVIDUAL VACATION RENTAL GROUPS
VACATION RENTALS
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STEINHAUS RANCH
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STILLWATERS RANCH
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SUGAREK LAKESIDE RETREAT
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TEXAS T BED & BREAKFAST
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VILLA BUCHANAN
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VISIT LLANO COUNTY

Known as the “Deer Capital of Texas,” Llano County offers a wide variety of options for living, playing and
working.

Three dams create more than 55 miles of lakes on Llano County’s eastern border. Choose your waterway:
Llano River,  Colorado River,  Lake Buchanan,  Inks Lake  and  Lake Lyndon B. Johnson – for countless
opportunities for water fun and miles of scenic beauty.

Tourist attractions include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and the Bluebonnet Trail.

Communities in the county include:

• Kingsland, a vibrant and unincorporated community nestled at the confluence of the Llano and Colorado
Rivers

• Llano, the county seat and home to numerous festivals and events, such as the Crawfish Open, Rodeo,
Fiddle Fest and Llano Earth Art Fest. There’s a lively Main Street with shops and music venues, plus the
Llano County Historical Museum and Redtop Jail

• Horseshoe Bay, which straddles Llano and Burnet counties near the dam that creates Lake LBJ

• Buchanan Dam, an unincorporated community that is home to the Buchanan Arts and Crafts Guild and
Gallery — the oldest member-owned art co-op in Texas.

• Sunrise Beach, a quiet retirement village on the lake

• Castell, a small unincorporated community known for its laid-back vibe, general store and live music

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Where do YOU want to be on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality
across 13 U.S. states?
KINGSLAND. You want to be in Kingsland.
The yellow lines outline the limits of the path of totality in each state. The green middle line represents the
eclipse centerline, where totality lasts the longest in each state. The grey lines show the path of totality
entering and exiting each state. To experience the total phase of the eclipse in each state, you must be within
the yellow lines. The closer you are to the green centerline, the longer totality will last. Areas outside the path
of totality will get a partial solar eclipse only.

VISIT KINGSLAND

Kingsland boasts numerous spots to catch live music from locals and the growing scene of Hill Country
musicians. Boat Town Burger Bar, The Club Car Bar, Wakepoint LBJ and The Place Downtown provide
nighttime musical options.
Kingsland’s biggest event each year, AquaBoom, is one of the oldest continuously celebrated July Fourth
celebrations in Texas. The weeklong celebration includes three parades, pageants, a street dance, craft fair,
duck race, and, of course, a huge fireworks show.
Kingsland is home to The Antlers Hotel, a historic Victorian-style resort featuring a Queen Anne Style cottage
that served as the movie set for 1974’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and is now the home of Grand Central
Café. The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber, building on that theme, has created a horror-themed event to attract
visitors to town each Fall.
On the Llano River just upstream from Kingsland, “The Slab” is a gathering point with pools of refreshing,
shallow water and lots of sand. It’s popular for wading, swimming with kids or just hanging out.

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Kingsland/ Lake LBJ Chamber,
Keeping

#KingslandStrong

~ Chamber provides leadership in unincorporated community,
supports business growth and development,

and connects business and community leaders. ~

The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce takes Visitor’s Center.
pride in being a bridge between members of the community The Chamber office serves as a one-stop shop for
and businesses in the Kingsland area. Kingsland, an brochures, maps, business cards, magazines and other
unincorporated area, is nestled between the beautiful materials to help visitors and potential residents get familiar
waters of the Llano and Colorado Rivers on the banks of with our area. Our office manager and Board are a go-to
Lake LBJ. resource for all things Kingsland!

It is our mission to serve the more than 250 members of our Kingsland Community Park.
Chamber and to add value to our community. We actively The Chamber Board is the trustee of the Park. See story
promote the community to visitors and potential residents. about the park elsewhere in this magazine.

Although many in-person events were put on hold due Lunch & Learns.
to COVID-19, the Chamber plans to revive as many as Quarterly luncheons provide speakers that share tools and
possible in 2021. knowledge to help businesses and the community grow
and prosper.
Local business owners and community members
are invited to join the Chamber, attend events,
and get involved in the Chamber’s activities and
initiatives.Volunteers are needed for everything –
and volunteering gives individuals opportunities
to promote their businesses, make friends, and
make a difference.

OUR MAJOR INITIATIVES: – LUNCH & LEARN AT BOAT TOWN

Kingsland Magazine.
This magazine is distributed statewide and
locally. The Magazine includes a special
section on AquaBoom, Kingsland’s July Fourth
Celebration. Learn more about AquaBoom
elsewhere in the magazine. To advertise in next
year’s magazine, contact the Chamber.

34 | KINGSLAND, TEXAS! Kingsland Beautification Golf Tournament.
Each year, a golf tournament raises funds for beautification
– KINGSLAND BEAUTIFICATION GOLF TOURNAMENT of the community.Not your typical golf tournament, sponsors
get face time with golfers, and everyone has a great time.
Breakfast Club.
The third Wednesday of most months, business leaders Fall Social.
gather to promote their businesses and connect with other The annual event is “the” event of the fall, attracting business
businesses to collaborate. and community leaders for a fun and festive evening of food
Mixers. and music.
The first Thursday of most months, leaders gather to
connect and celebrate all that is great about Kingsland. Winter Texan Dinners.
Awards Banquet. The Chamber hosts dinners the second Tuesdays of
Each February, the Chamber honors the people and January, February and March, ensuring these important
businesses who make a difference in the community. The visitors know how much they are appreciated.
2021 awards may be different due to COVID-19, but we
hope to honor businesses anyway! AquaBoom Spirit of Kingsland Contest.
To encourage local businesses to decorate for long-
standing AquaBoom celebration, the Chamber hosts a
contest for decorations.

STAY IN THE KNOW

www.KingslandChamber.org

On Facebook @kingsland.chamber

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FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO
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Who Built the - Lakes were created for
Highland Lakes, flood management,
and Why? water supply, and
hydroelectric power.

As a bonus, they are a great
place to live, work and play! -

Central Texas, known as “Flash Flood Alley,” is home During a flood, LCRA operates the Highland Lakes
to frequent, sudden heavy rains and flooding. The dams to reduce the intensity of flooding downstream
region also is subject to droughts. The Highland by managing the flow of floodwaters through the lakes
Lakes were created to manage floods and capture and river system. When flooding on the lakes or their
water when it rains to ensure the region has a tributaries is imminent, LCRA works to manage the
reliable water supply during dry times. floodwaters by holding or moving water as needed
through a series of dams along the Highland Lakes.
Lakes Buchanan and Travis – the region’s water
supply reservoirs – provide water for nearly 2 million Of the six Highland Lakes, only Lake Travis –
users, including communities, industries, businesses, formed by Mansfield Dam – is designed to hold back
agriculture and the environment in the lower Colorado floodwaters that otherwise would flood Austin and
River basin. Together, lakes Buchanan and Travis can downstream communities.
hold about 2 million acre-feet of water. It’s important
to note that none of the Highland Lakes are constant- Upstream of Lake Travis, Lake Buchanan has
level lakes. no flood pool. It has little additional capacity for
floodwaters when it is considered full. The smaller,
The Lower Colorado River Authority operates six pass-through lakes – Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls and
dams on the lower Colorado River in Central Texas: Austin – have no extra capacity for floodwaters.
Buchanan, Inks, Wirtz, Starcke, Mansfield and Tom
Miller. These dams form the six Highland Lakes: The Dams
Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis and Austin. that form

Each of the dams was built to help manage floods the 6
and generate hydroelectric power. The dams in the Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes chain have hydroelectric generation
stations that contribute to the Central Texas energy
supply. Together, the hydroelectric plants at the dams
can provide more than 295 megawatts of power.

The Hill Country and Central Texas have a greater
risk of flash flooding than most regions of the United
States. The region of Texas is called Flash Flood Alley
because of the area’s steep terrain, shallow soil and
unusually high rainfall rates. Heavy rains can quickly
transform into walls of fast-moving water with great
destructive potential.

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CELEBRATING Log Country Cove, we found a
SIXTY YEARS: place to host our guests in 2020,”
said Chris. “I enjoy seeing people
who come from North, see who

returns each year. Merchants
provide items for our raffle, and
I personally received thank-you

notes telling me they frequented

Snapshots of the the businesses around.”
Mary Ann Hefner, immediate past

Chamber’s Legacy president of Kingsland Municipal
Utility District and interim general
manager, also played a key

role with the Chamber as a

- by Terri Schexnayder - board member from 2009-2013,
including president in 2010. The

organization once orchestrated

AquaBoom, the hugely popular

The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has filled many summer event that is now managed by a separate entity. Mary

important roles for 60 years. In an unincorporated community, Ann said her work on AquaBoom was among her proudest

it has often served as the primary “go to” entity for many local moments as a director.

issues, such as the distribution of critical information after the “I do wish we could turn back the clock and be able to have
2018 flood. Chamber members throughout the years helped the AquaBoom as it used to be with almost everyone in the
connect residents and tourists in the community with Kingsland’s community involved. That was the first event my husband and
businesses through AquaBoom, Winter Texan Dinners and other I were asked to get involved in our first year living here. I also
events. served as treasurer for three years before eventually serving on

For more than six decades, Kingsland’s residents and leaders the Chamber board.”
have stepped up again and again to bring their ideas and
volunteerism to make this a special place in which to live and That sentiment was shared by Charlotte Dilworth, owner of
visit. Kingsland Health & Fitness. Her many years on the Chamber
included serving as director 2009-2014 and as AquaBoom
For a “way back” history, residents should read John Hallowell’s president off and on for several years. For many we interviewed,
Lake LBJ and the Rebirth of Kingsland, 1951-1970. John’s book the charm of Kingsland stood at the center of why they committed
does an excellent job capturing how tourism and Lyndon Baines to serve on the board and to live here.
Johnson shaped our community. However, for more recent insight
into the Chamber’s impact on the area, we talked to current and “What I love most about Kingsland is the people. This is a small
former directors about the opportunities and challenges the community with big hearts,” said Charlotte.

Chamber faced. Coming from the big city of Austin in 2017, former director Lisa

Chris Carl served as a director several times over the past Morgan was not sure that the small town of Kingsland would
20 years, most recently 2013-2018. She’s the owner of work for her. But Lisa quickly fell in love with its lack of traffic and
Munchkinland Learning Center in Kingsland, and originally welcoming environment. She immediately joined the Chamber,
hailed from Minnesota. But as we say, “she got here as soon and Lisa, owner of Highland Lakes Tiny Homes, returned that
as she could,” more than 35 years ago. It is obvious she has a warm hospitality as she shared her most rewarding experience
special connection with the Winter Texans who find the Highland with the Chamber.

Lakes area to be the perfect escape from harsh weather. Her “I helped to kick off the Ambassadors Group in 2018-2019. I
passion for supporting these annual visitors came through loud enjoyed working with Ambassadors and providing them the tools
and clear. to do outreach. The Ambassadors have the opportunity to play

“In years past, between January and March, our Winter Texans a vital role in the outreach and growth of the Kingsland Chamber

Dinners were a chance for Kingsland to say thank you for choosing of Commerce,” said Lisa. “They are the ‘welcome wagon’ of

our city as their home. The dinners, with 100 to 200 attendees, the Chamber and work to increase awareness of the benefits,

were always held at the Kingsland Community Center. KMUD programs and initiatives. It is a great opportunity to give back

closed the center for renovations, but thanks to Mina Martin at to your business community and get back exposure for your

business. And, we are still recruiting more Ambassadors!” KINGSLAND, TEXAS! | 45
Will Gilliam, director from 2011-2013, has deep roots in
Kingsland that benefit the community, not only through his long- Past President Susan Patten, co-owner of Valentine Lakeside
time knowledge as a real estate broker, but his dedication to the Lodge & RV Camp, agreed that Chamber sponsored programs,
place he compared to the town in the 1960s iconic television such as networking events and lunch & learns, are vital to help
show. locally owned businesses grow.
“What I love most about Kingsland is the ‘Mayberry’ feel of this “Kingsland has changed a lot in the last five years, with individuals
community. To get a mega dose of that feeling is when you own and businesses choosing to be here rather than in the city. The
a business and immerse yourself into the community. You get a demographics are changing, more families and pre-retirees
closer look at what I mean by the ‘Mayberry vibe,” explained Will. who want to work and contribute, just not at a breakneck speed
“When the flood of October 2018 hit, Kingsland came together they kept in the city,” said Susan. “We are grateful to all who
and helped so many people. Now, you must look hard to see any worked for decades to make Kingsland so great. The Chamber
signs of that devasting flood. Kingsland Strong!” has become laser-focused on helping businesses grow, which
Teresa Gray’s resume reads like Who’s Who, and the long-time in turn helps the entire community grow. We’re building on the
volunteer and director for the Chamber has managed to find effort of those who came before us.”
endless hours in addition to her position as Personal Lines Susan said the tenacity of members after the flood showed the
Specialist with Timmons Insurance Group. She was recently commitment and independence, plus it provided the perfect
honored as Chamber Member of the Year and the award opportunity to showcase Chamber resources and support for
announcement included her area commitments as a member of businesses.
the Lion’s Club, and volunteer with Llano ISD Band Boosters and “There were a lot of contractors temporarily living in town during
Meals on Wheels. Since 2001, when Teresa first volunteered at the repairs, so we distributed a list of our members—where
the Winter Texans Dinner and soon after, joined the Chamber, they could stay here in Kingsland, do their laundry, purchase
she has witnessed the importance of the organization. groceries, dine, or shop for supplies. A lot of the community
“In a city not incorporated, the Chamber is the one entity that members came together to help celebrate their being here, but
brings community together, businesses and individuals,” she we also encouraged the contractors to join the Chamber to be
said. accountable to the community,” she said.
Like Teresa, whose connection with Kingsland began when she Current Chamber president Melody Yanniell is vice president/
lived in Houston, the lake attraction drew Rick Scrimshire to its banking center manager for Prosperity Bank. She vacationed
shores as a child. Former Chamber director (2017-2019) and here in the 60’s, moved here in 1974 and graduated from Llano
owner of Indian River in Marble Falls, Rick recalled his early High School and began working at the bank – now in her 43rd
days in the Panhandle. year. She admitted that during her many years at the bank, she
“When I was a kid, my parents came to Kingsland on vacation, could have become involved in the Chamber board sooner.
and I just kept coming back through college, and during the “I was inspired not only by the recent growth and changes in
years working in Houston. I would get here on the weekends Kingsland, but by the excitement shared by the current board
and didn’t want to leave, so I finally moved here,” said Rick. “I of directors who asked me to join them in 2018. Our biggest
realized I did not know people at first, so when my neighbor challenge has been growing pains—finding a good balance
asked me to join the chamber, I immediately said yes! It is the and bridging gaps between our wonderful history and ongoing
best way to meet others.” changes,” said Melody.
Rick also touted the Chamber Breakfast Club, Happy Hours and “A Chamber is as vital and effective as its membership. Just
other networking opportunities as great ways to connect with simply joining (which is a mistake I made in the past) isn’t enough,
other business owners. because to really see results and benefit from membership, you
must participate and get involved. Every business can bring
Kingsland / Lake LBJ something to the table!”
Chamber Working for You Stay tuned, Melody said, because there are more great
Chamber events and programs to come in 2021, like a wine-
~ Chamber provides leadership in unincorporated tasting and music gathering and a Chamber Mixer between
community, supports business growth and Llano, Buchanan Dam, Kingsland, Marble Falls, Burnet, and the
development, and connects business and Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance.
community leaders. ~
Terri Schexnayder is a Freelance Writer/Creative
Writing Instructor. To learn more about her services, contact
her at 512.786.7938 or [email protected]

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PARK PARTNERS!

We Thank You!!

Special thank you to our PARTNERS who have donated
in-kind or cash support of $1000 or more.

325 Internet Freshcoat Painters
Arbol Tree Services Kelly-Moore Paints
Boat Town Kingsland MUD
Booes Concrete Lively Security
Buddies Marty’s Concrete
Charlie’s Concrete Mobile Majic
Craigen Marine Northland Communications
Danna Home Repair ShineMyGlass.com
DLD Enterprises Signs2Go
DNJ Septics & Timmons Insurance Group
Construction Valentine Lakeside

Support the Park

325-388-6211
[email protected]

www.kingslandchamber.org

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COMMUNITY
ABOUT THE PARK
PARK:
The park was deeded to the “Community of
The Kingsland” in 1962 for use as a public park. The
Community’s Chamber is designated trustee. The park is not
supported by taxes or other public funds.
Gateway to Costs are covered by donations, launch fees, and
Lake LBJ rental of the pavilion and park building. Various
individuals and organizations have contributed to
~ Chamber maintains the park for the park’s upkeep over the years but struggled to
local residents and visitors. Donations find consistent funding.
and user fees pay for improvements. ~
The residential fee for launching private watercraft at the
park’s ramp remains $10 per launch -- $5 to launch and $5
to retrieve their boats. An annual pass of $150 allows for
unlimited residential launches. Businesses using the boat
ramp for any commercial purpose pay an annual user fee of
$750 annually for an unlimited access pass.

In a community without a city government, it falls on the - KINGSLAND COMMUNITY PARK
Chamber of Commerce to maintain the Kingsland Community
Park. Donations and user fees fund the improvements that Plans for the future are more trees, paving of the parking area,
have made the park more attractive, safe and user-friendly for and enhancements to the park building, which is available for
residents and guests. rent.
Individuals and businesses wanting to support Kingsland
New in 2020: Commercial-quality bathrooms! A grant from Community Park can become a FRIEND for a donation of
the Lower Colorado River Authority provided seed money $100 or more annually. Individuals and businesses wanting
for the facility. The rest of the funding came from in-kind to provide substantial in-kind or cash support for Kingsland
donations from Marty’s Concrete, Kelly Moore Paint and Community Park can become a PARTNER for a donation of
Fresh Coat Painters of Marble Falls, plus proceeds of the last $1000 or more.
two Kingsland Beautification golf tournaments. The essential
job of general contracting was donated by Derek Timmons of STAY IN THE KNOW
Buddies and Timmons Insurance.
Follow park happenings on
Also new in 2020: Free public Wi-Fi is available, donated Facebook @kingslandtx
by Northland Cable. And new picnic tables also were installed
after vandals destroyed concrete benches and tables. Several
individuals and businesses contributed to the new tables,
including Wakepoint and other smaller donations.

Other improvements since the 2018 flood are an extended
boat ramp, new asphalt entry, new retaining wall and boat
docks, plus a new fishing dock donated by Craigen Marine.
An irrigation system and dog-waste station ensure the grass
by the water is a family-friendly area.

A gated entry to the boat ramp ensures everyone pays their
fair share, but more importantly provides a reliable funding
source to maintain and improve the park. Until the gate was
installed, the honor system for launches did not raise enough
funds to provide even basic maintenance.

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS

ACE Hardware 39 Kingsland AquaBoom 20
AFLAC, Margie Novak 36
All City Real Estate, The Delz Realty Group 40 Kingsland Florist 8
Angel's Pizza 8
Antlers Inn, The 19 Kingsland Health & Fitness Center 46
Boat Town 35
Boxwood Tiny Homes 39 Kingsland HealthMart Pharmacy 36
Brother Sun Builders 43
Buddie's 1 Stop 41 Kingsland Lions Club 22
Central Texas Electric Co-op 39
Chapel of the Hills 36 KT Waterfront Construction 23
Danna Home Repair 36
Earthly Treasures Storage 22 Lake Homes Realty, Bruce Jones 21
Edward Jones - Ray Lynch, CFP 28
Floormaster 4 Landmasters Real Estate 4
Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort 6
Gatti's Pizza 22 Lauren Concrete Inc. 6
Grand Central Café 19
Granite Rock RV Park 28 Lentz-Gann Insurance Agency 5
Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center 28
Highland Lakes Tiny Homes 9 Llano National Bank 34
Highland Lakes Weekly 26
Highland Safety Center 22 Log Country Cove 14
Hill Country Memorial 42
HomeSmart / Satellite Station 28 McAlister Realty 46
Independence Title 10
Joe David Yates & Assoc., Liverman Team 42 Miller's Meat Market & Smokehouse 40
Katie Johnson Realtor, Lake Life Team 27
Kingsland A/C & Heating 37 Mitzi Birdsong, Keller Williams Lake Travis 36

Pedernales Electric Coop 23

Prosperity Bank IBC

Rio Vista Resort 8

Security State Bank & Trust 7

Showcase Builders 31

Splash Boat Rentals & Sales FC & 12-13

Spykes BBQ & Catering 7

Sunset Point 11

Texas Building Center 17

Thomas' Mustang Lube 6

Timmons Insurance Group 2

Twin Rivers Community 36

Valentine Lakeside 30

Wakepoint 3 & OBC