By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
Marble Falls school bond project architects provided updates on pending construction around the district to the Board of Trustees, including courtyard upgrades, fine arts building renovations and additional locker rooms at... + continue reading
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Llano County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant July 10 at 855 Wood Forrest, Kingsland, Llano County.
Around 7 p.m. deputies seized approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine, firearms and paraphernalia at the residence.
The suspect, John Wesley... + continue reading
By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
Meadowlakes will continue to be served by the Marble Falls Area Emergency Medical Services for the next three years after City Council members unanimously approved a new contract with the organization at Tuesday's regular council meeting.
Meanwhile, Mayor... + continue reading
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Huckabee Architects shared computer-generated visions for what several renovations, including the new courtyard area (pictured here) and the front of the high school will look like. Projects are expected to be completed January 2021.
By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
Marble Falls school bond project architects provided updates on pending construction around the district to the Board of Trustees, including courtyard upgrades, fine arts building renovations and additional locker rooms at... + continue reading
Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Workers deposited sand July 18 for the manmade beach area in Lakeside Park. Marble Falls City Council approved about $210,000 during the regular council meeting the evening prior for the private contractor to install an irrigation system and landscaping at the venue.
By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
As crews tackled the finishing touches on the phase 1A portion of parks improvements, Marble Falls city officials approved over $212,000 on July 16 for the private contractor on site to install the landscaping and irrigation... + continue reading
Connie Swinney/The Highlander
One of two reported fatalities in three days on Lake LBJ occurred near a congested area of the waterway, just off FM 1431 in Kingsland. On July 11 a woman's body was found floating in the vicinity of a personal watercraft authorities believe may have been involved in an accident. On July 14, game warden recovered the body of a Sarita man a few miles upstream from that area in the Legends subdivision.
By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials recovered two bodies in three days and unveiled the possible cause of death in the unrelated boating incidents over the weekend along the Colorado River on Lake LBJ.
The most... + continue reading
Obituaries
James (Jim) Arthur Peril
August 13, 1966 — July 5, 2019
James (Jim) Arthur Peril passed away suddenly due to heart complications on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the age of 52.
There will be a Celebration...
Robert (Bob) E. Bender Jr.
February 13, 1956 — July 6, 2019
Robert (Bob) E. Bender Jr. was born on Feb. 13, 1956 in Groom, Texas to Robert Bender Sr. and Shirley Joann Bender. He spent his childhood...
Jo Ann Chambless (Mom)
July 15, 1928 — July 3, 2019
Jo Ann (Johnson) Chambless went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 3, 2019. Services will be held in Lefors, Texas with Carmichael-Whatley...
Norbert “Bert” Lee Winkler
April 11, 1932 — July 5, 2019
Norbert “Bert” Lee Winkler, 87, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2019. He was born to Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Kainer) Winkler...
Deward Lavaughn “Punk” Turner
June 9, 1928 — July 1, 2019
Deward Lavaughn “Punk” Turner passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019. D.L. was born on June 9, 1928, at Cow Creek in Travis County, Texas to...
Sports
Special to The Highlander/Jasper Lions Club
In keeping with clay shooting events hosted this year by fellow chapters statewide, the upcoming Llano Lions Club event will be the largest fundraiser for 2019. Net proceeds will support the club’s scholarship program.
Special to The Highlander
The Llano Lions Club has announced plans for their inaugural Sporting Clays for a Cause to be held Saturday, Aug. 17.
The... + continue reading
Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
Texas Bass Couples Southeast Region held the final regional tournament of their 2019 season on Saturday, June 15 on Lake LBJ. The next to the last tournament was held on Lake Buchanan. Members of the group said they enjoy their time in the Highland Lakes' fishing destination.
Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
Jake Becker and the other Mustange receivers found holes in the Regents zone to make catches during 7-on-7 action June 10 in Johnson City.
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The Marble Falls Rodeo returns for its 63rd year this weekend at Charley Taylor Arena, 3053 S. US 281.
From staff reports
The Marble Falls Rodeo returns this weekend July 19 and 20 at Charley Taylor Arena, just south of Marble Falls on US 281.
This year's rodeo... + continue reading
Donald Eckelbarger/Special to The Highlander
The Bowles family, from left, Darlene, Sherri, Jamie, Paisley and Leighton participated in the Land Parade assembly area ready to head for Quail Point to enjoy food and games.
The Marble Falls Community Fireworks Celebration starts with food and beverage vendors opening booths at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at First Baptist Church, 901 La Ventana Drive. Live music starts at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. or dusk.
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Lew K. Cohn is the managing editor for Highland Lakes Newspapers, comprised of The Highlander and Burnet Bulletin. He also covers Burnet County Commissioners, the city of Horseshoe Bay, political news and general features. To offer a comment, column idea, news or feature tip email lew@highlandernews.com.
By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
You may call me Ahab or Galahad, because I defied the odds and hunted down my white whale and Holy Grail. However, unlike... + continue reading
The Luedeckes, father and daughter writing team, contribute a regular column to The Highlander and Burnet Bulletin, the newspapers of record for Highland Lakes and Burnet area. To request submission of a column for either publication, email lew@highlandernews.com.
