Top Stories of 2012

December 31, 2012, 6:00 pm by From Staff Reports

Another dry summer was part of the reason water remained a key issue in 2012 for the Highland Lakes, while Marble Falls continued to transform into a central hub for the region, but not without controversy.

A new bridge, new medical center and new land within the city marked another year of steady growth in Marble Falls. A new ordinance rallied the community to get involved with local politics, while elections changed the political landscape of the area.

Top Stories of 2012

1.) Town grows with 281 annexation

2.) Council approves ordinance amendments

3.) Scott & White medical center takes shape

4.) LCRA drought order in controversy

5.) Spicewood water wells dwindle

6.) Ferguson power plant construction begins

7.) 281 bridge finally opens

8.) MFHS grad dies in Afghanistan

9.) EDC leases to CorWorth

10.) STAAR tests begin at MFISD

11.) F’burg hospital buys surgery center

12.) Elections begin new era

For more on each of the stories in the list, pick up a copy of the Jan. 1 edition of The Highlander, available on Wednesday.