Marble Falls considers incentives for a large-scale shopping center... Severe hail rips through the area… and the county launches a jail mental health program.• Find these stories and more in the Friday, April 12, 2024 issue of The Highlander.Click here to subscribe or come by the office…
Little Hallie Mae Cravens, who weighed in at 7 pounds and 4 ounces, was born at 12:07 p.m. April 8, total solar eclipse day, at Baylor Scott and White Marble Falls. According to her parents, Sulia Armagost and Michael Cravens of Marble Falls, babe and mother are doing fine. Contributed/ BS&…
In the wake of the total solar eclipse, Marble Falls area residents had to contend with a thunderstorm Tuesday, April 9, that manifested itself into a severe hail storm."[L]arge hail, damaging winds, and dangerous lightning will be the primary severe weather threats,” warned LCRA meteorologist Bob…
Burnet County Com- missioners Court joined area child advocacy groups to proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.“We all must work to- gether to protect our chil dren and prevent Child Abuse in our community, and the first step is to pro vide awareness and edu- cation…
Burnet County is launching a program that could be at or near the cutting edge of mental health working with jail inmates.County commissioners on Tuesday approved an unpaid intern pro- gram that would put a mental health worker in the county jail to work with prisoners with mental health problems.…
Marble Falls City Council may approve an ambitious retail development south of the city during its May meeting.Flatrock Development Group Part- ners LLC plans to build a shopping cen - ter in the area Flatrock Creek along U.S. 281. The site, just off highway frontage in southern Marble Falls, is…
The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 5-0 April 9 in a game that ended after six innings because of inclement weather.Head coach Alex Lozoya said he met with Gateway officials, who noted that the University Interscholastic League recognizes a game is played in its…
The Marble Falls High School baseball team hung on for an 8-7 victory against Lago Vista April 10 in a contest that was played a day later because of bad weather.Head coach Tyler Porter noted getting a win, especially in District 24-4A, helps in many ways.“Having a zero in the win column isn’t fun…
Several important Burnet County, district and municipal elections are scheduled for the May election.Burnet County Republican Party voters will nominate either Susan Allen or DeAnne Fisher for county tax assessor-collector during the Burnet County Republican Party primary runoff election May 28.…
Early voting gets underway on April 22 for city and municipal elections. Voters need to know the following early voting locations:• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, 23, 24, 26, 30 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 25, 29 in Burnet at the Texas AgriLife Auditorium, 607 N. Vandeveer; in Marble Falls at the Texas…
The Marble Falls Public Library at 101 Main Street will treat the public to a free, hour-long “live art” Art Reception on Friday, April 19, from 3 to 4 p.m.While watching painters Kim Roberti and Jennifer Hess paint, patrons can enjoy live music, meet and speak with the artists on display and…
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In the wake of the total solar eclipse, Marble Falls area residents had to contend with a…
Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer
Marble Falls City Council may approve an ambitious retail development south of the city during its…
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Several important Burnet County, district and municipal elections are scheduled for the May…
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Marble Falls considers incentives for a large-scale shopping center... Severe hail rips through the area… and the county launches a jail mental health program.
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A couple entered a guilty plea on human traf- ficking charges in connec tion with a north Burnet County counseling center for children, who were allegedly used…
Connie Swinney Associate Editor
A Nevada man in his 60s died April 7, at Reveille Peak Ranch, during the time the venue was hosting the Texas Eclipse Festival.Officials say the man was…
From Staff Reports
Early voting gets underway on April 22 for city and municipal elections. Voters need to know the following early voting locations:• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22,…
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Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 5-0 April 9 in a game that ended after six innings because of inclement weather.Head…
Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
The Marble Falls High School baseball team hung on for an 8-7 victory against Lago Vista April 10 in a contest that was played a day later because of bad…
Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lampasas 13-2 April 5 in District 24-4A play.The first inning may have hinted what kind of night it was…
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Little Hallie Mae Cravens, who weighed in at 7 pounds and 4 ounces, was born at 12:07 p.m. April 8, total solar eclipse day, at Baylor Scott and White Marble…
From Staff Reports
Burnet County Com- missioners Court joined area child advocacy groups to proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.“We all must…
Phil Reynolds Staff Writer
Burnet County is launching a program that could be at or near the cutting edge of mental health working with jail inmates.County commissioners on Tuesday…
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The Marble Falls Public Library at 101 Main Street will treat the public to a free, hour-long “live art” Art Reception on Friday, April 19, from 3 to 4 p.m.…
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As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, the AARP Foundation wants to offer the public a chance to get their taxes done for free.Tax-Aide provides in-person…
Gary Borders
An attorney defending a new state law allowing law enforcement officials to arrest people who cross the border illegally told a panel of federal judges the law…
Bill Luedecke & Martelle Luedecke
Let’s get to the root of the matter.RootsPlants exhibit a diverse array of root types, each adapted to fulfill specific functions and environmental challenges…
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Burnet County and Llano County residents can get ready for some spring cleaning with upcoming re-use and recycling collection events. The details for both…
