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Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children, and TxDOT is issuing a call to action to parents and caregivers to ensure they are using and installing child car seats correctly.
While many people may believe their children are... + continue reading
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By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
Marble Falls police need the public's input during a town hall meeting Sept. 19 as agency officials update its strategic plan for equipment, technology, resources, staffing and programs.
The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Public Safety... + continue reading
By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
Sales tax revenue for the city of Marble Falls hit an all-time single-month high as the city received an $838,756.75 allocation from the state of Texas.
According to the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation, more than $35 million in new taxable sales... + continue reading
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Marble Falls Area EMS staff are among the first responder agencies who will demonstrate proper child safety seat installation.
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Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children, and TxDOT is issuing a call to action to parents and caregivers to ensure they are using and installing child car seats correctly.
While many people may believe their children are... + continue reading
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Marble Falls Animal Control Officer Jacey Ferguson responded recently to a report involving a stray dog roaming a neighborhood. The community is on extra alert due to a report of a rabid gray fox which chased and bit a woman in her yard.
Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
The city of Marble Falls has hired a contractor to trap and rabies test wild gray foxes near a neighborhood where a woman was attacked and bit by the creature, prompting a public alert.
The federal contractor, who lives in... + continue reading
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Various entities are commemorating the 18th anniversary 9/11 terrorist attacks with memorials and ceremonies. In Sandy Harbor, Stephanie Langseth concluded the community's 9/11 memorial ceremony this morning with the reading of a poem about the infamous day. This was the third year of the tradition in Sandy Harbor. A prayer was recited, the memorial bell – made from metal from the towers – was rung at 7:46 a.m. the moment the first airplane struck one of the Twin Towers. Marble Falls Rotarians are hosting an "Day of Remembrance" event at 5:30 p.m. today at Lakeside Pavilion to commemorate the attacks and to honor local first responders.
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Marble Falls will observe the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and United Airlines Flight 93 with a Day of Remembrance... + continue reading
Obituaries
John Griessen III
December 7, 1924 — August 27, 2019
Born and raised in Sedalia, Missouri, Dece. 7, 1924, John Griessen grew up in town and on the family farm at the end of Griessen road. In Sedalia...
Dorothy “Dot” Ellen Riley Creasey
May 7, 1945 – September 11, 2019
Dorothy Ellen Riley, affectionately known as MiMi, was born May 7, 1945, in New Braunfels, Texas, to Homan Windell Riley and Alva...
Albert Wayne Jowers
August 15, 1944 — September 11, 2019
Albert Wayne Jowers, age 75, passed away on Sept. 11, 2019 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on Aug. 15, 1944 in Seguin, Texas to Roxie Lee...
Peggy Tarren Whited. September 10, 2019Peggy passed peacefully to be with her Lord on Sept. 10, 2019 at the age of 62 after a brief illness. She was in the special loving care of Christopher House in...
Robin Teal Hinkle
August 2, 1952 — September 6, 2019
Robin Teal Hinkle, 67, of Burnet, passed away Sept. 6, 2019 with her family by her side.
Our mom was a fire cracker. Born on Aug. 2, 1952 in Alice...
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During the cross-county rivalry gam Sept. 6 in Burnet, the Marble Falls Mustangs had 20 offensive plays where they gained seven or more yards. At one point, the team had an 11-play drive in the first half that didn't result in points - crucial moments which fed the other team's momentum, according to the coach.
By Nathan Hendrix
Sports Editor
The Marble Falls Mustangs football team turned the ball over six times on Friday, Sept. 6 in a 41-6 loss against the cross-... + continue reading
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Mustangs defenders are coached to strip the ball, and that's exactly what they did on several occasions against Canyon Lake. On this play, the runner was ruled down by contact. For more photos, more about the Mustang players and details of the game, pick up the Friday, Sept. 6 issue of The Highlander.
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Marble Falls Mustangs Gabriel Perez (63) and Kaleb Alexander (33) took a breather between plays during the scrimmage Aug. 23 against Liberty Hill.
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Fullback Gabe Barker is swarmed by teammates and coaches following his long touchdown run on Friday, Aug. 16 at a scrimmage against Lampasas.
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Jett Huffman and Brooklyn Chavez were crowned Homecoming King and Queen on Friday night during halftime of the football game at Mustang Stadium.
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Contributing WritersA view of some of the HSBBA members and guests who listened to the three Pastry Sponsors talk about their businesses.
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Marble Falls Area EMS staff are among the first responder agencies who will demonstrate proper child safety seat installation.
Special to The Highlander
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children, and TxDOT is issuing a call to action to parents and caregivers to ensure they are... + continue reading
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The Burnet County Republican Women meeting and guest presentation, including Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd speaking about the illegal immigration crisis on the border, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Sylvester H. Reed Building, 402 East Jackson in Burnet. Lunch is $15.
Lew K. Cohn is the managing editor for The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin, the newspapers of record for the Burnet County area. Lew covers Burnet County Commissioners, the cities of Horseshoe Bay and Meadowlakes and political news. Send him a note at lew@highlandernews.com.
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Certainly there's nothing wrong with following up a salad with this delightful dessert, right?Connie is a staff writer for The Highlander and Burnet Bulletin. She covers Marble Falls city and community news, the police beat and the 33rd/424th Judicial District Courts. You can read more of her columns in both publications. Send her a note at connie@highlandernews.com. To subscribe call 830-693-4367.
