Early voting is underway for school and city elections… A watchdog group warns about water scarcity… and artists descend on Marble Falls for Paint the Town.• Find these stories and more in the Tuesday, April 23, 2024 issue of The Highlander.Click here to subscribe or come by the office,…
The Llano County Joint General Elections slate is set. Voters may choose among several candidates during the early voting period and Election Day May 4, as well as the Democratic and Republican Party runoff primary elections May 28.KMUDKingsland Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Place 1…
The way things are going now; things are going to get worse, before things get any better, maybe even much worse.In a nutshell, that is the grim message related to surface water supply that Central Texas Water Coalition Executive Director Shannon Hamilton delivered during the April 16 Marble Falls…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board members declined to change the county’sdrought status Friday, leaving it at stage 2.That mandates a 15 percent reduction in groundwater use.But the board thinks things might get better soon.General Manager Mithell Sodek told the board the…
This week, residents and visitors will notice a number of creative characters along the right-ofway, on sidewalks and in local parks.Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCA) is hosting the artists for the 2024 Paint the Town event with activities for the public as well.The nonprofit group coordinates…
An exuberant effort at pre-orders in anticipation of the recent eclipse has left businesses with an overabundance of perishable food items.As a result, a number of merchants have opted to donate the food to local food pantries instead of throwing it all away.“It’s kind of winding down, but over the…
When Keri Timmerman accepted the position of football head coach and athletic director at Marble Falls Independent School District in December 2023, most correctly concluded he’d hire some coaches to fill his football staff.What few knew at the time were how many head coaches would resign or retire…
A Marble Falls High School athlete is on track towards competing with the best in the region.Junior Tyler Hamblin is on his way to capturing the wild card of the 3,200 meters at the Class 4A Region III championships April 19 thanks to clocking 9 minutes and 28.04 seconds for a new personal best.He…
A Marble Falls High School athlete is on track towards competing with the best in the region.Junior Tyler Hamblin is on his way to capturing the wild card of the 3,200 meters at the Class 4A Region III championships April 19 thanks to clocking 9 minutes and 28.04 seconds for a new personal best.He…
The Burnet High School baseball team beat Marble Falls 8-2 April 19 in District 24-4A play.The Bulldogs (24-3, 121), who already won the 2024 district crown, scored two in the first inning. Senior Dash Denton hit an RBI double to left field after Trey Morrow scored on a pass ball.“Anytime you can…
Several important school district and municipal elections are scheduled for May 4.Early voting started Monday, April 23 and ends Tuesday, April 30.Granite Shoals, Marble Falls and Meadowlakes as well as a water district.Polls will be open during early voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board members declined to change the county’…
One ballot in the May 4 election seems shrouded in mystery. It’s one that would create the Cimarron…
Two families can rest easier now that their loved ones have returned safe, following an eclipse…
Early voting is underway for school and city elections… A watchdog group warns about water scarcity… and artists descend on Marble Falls for Paint the Town.
As we enter the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state's sales tax…
Several important school district and municipal elections are scheduled for May 4.Early voting started Monday, April 23 and ends Tuesday, April 30.Granite…
The Burnet High School baseball team beat Marble Falls 8-2 April 19 in District 24-4A play.The Bulldogs (24-3, 121), who already won the 2024 district crown,…
When Keri Timmerman accepted the position of football head coach and athletic director at Marble Falls Independent School District in December 2023, most…
A Marble Falls High School athlete is on track towards competing with the best in the region.Junior Tyler Hamblin is on his way to capturing the wild card of…
Marble Falls High School cross country head coach and distance running coach Chris Schrader officially an nounced his retirement, which goes into effect at the…
An exuberant effort at pre-orders in anticipation of the recent eclipse has left businesses with an overabundance of perishable food items.As a result, a…
The Burnet County Farmers and Craft Market is gearing up for another great season.Downtown Burnet will be filled with vendors, starting Saturday, April 20, for…
Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees picked up paint brushes, shovels and more on Friday, April 12, to volunteer on dozens of community…
With the rain we have been having, several readers have asked about burning. If you are in doubt about any of the following guidelines, please call your local…
Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What…
We all know the feeling of having something on our minds that we have a difficult time letting go of. Similar to an image or a catchy song that gets stuck in…
There is no surprise that we are experiencing an extended extreme drought here in Central Texas.Lake levels in Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis are extremely low.…
My name is William D. Haddock, better known as “Dee” Haddock, and I am running for re-election for the Marble Falls city council Place 5 seat. I am completing…