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…
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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.
News
Special To The Highlander
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,…
Sports & Outdoors
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…
Features
News Staff
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…
Commentary
Special To The Highlander
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.…
Special To The Highlander
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…
Special To The Highlander
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…