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The refill of Lake Marble Falls is scheduled to begin on March 18 and conclude by the end of the day on March 21.
LCRA temporarily lowered lakes LBJ and Marble Falls in December to assist lakeside property owners in recovering from... + continue reading
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A Burnet County jury acquitted an Alabama man of two counts of indecency with a child on Tuesday, March 5, in the 33rd District Court.
Jonathan Gulley had been accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor with offenses that were alleged to have occurred in... + continue reading
From staff Reports
The Texas Department of Transportation will host an open house on improvements to Ranch to Market Road 1431 from Ranch to Market Road 1174 to Bar K Ranch Road this Tuesday, March 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lago Vista Middle School Cafeteria, 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista... + continue reading
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The refill of Lake Marble Falls is scheduled to begin on March 18 and conclude by the end of the day on March 21.
LCRA temporarily lowered lakes LBJ and Marble Falls in December to assist lakeside property owners in recovering from... + continue reading
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Jo Karr Tedder of the Central Texas Water Coalition presented an update March 12 to Burnet County Commissioners with a focus on the Sunset Review process which monitors and provides oversight for state agencies and river authorities.
By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
A watchdog group announced a victory in oversight of the Lower Colorado River Authority which can result in improvement recommendations or event potential abolition of water authorities, if they entity demonstrates either... + continue reading
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Hill Country Alliance, Save Sandy Creek members and several other volunteers planted grasses, sedges and trees March 2 along Sandy Creek, just off Texas 71 to mitigate future flood issues.
By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
An effort to restore Sandy Creek has taken root in Llano County.
About 25 landowners, conservationists and other volunteers attended the Sandy Creek Riparian Restoration Field Day March 2 on private property (County Road... + continue reading
Obituaries
Michael “Cullie” Culpepper
November 15, 1952 – March 10, 2019
Michael Ross “Cullie” Culpepper was called to the Lord’s side Sunday, March 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Cullie was born...
Paula Hammond
March 1, 1924 — March 3, 2019
Paula Hammond, a longtime resident of Marble Falls, passed away on March 3, 2019. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany on March 1, 1924. She moved to Peoria...
Star Bright Harman Laird Robbins
October 2, 1977 — March 9, 2019
Star Bright Harman Laird Robbins passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Star was born in Abilene,...
Watt Kenneth (Kenny) Baker
February 6, 1934 — March 12, 2019
Watt Kenneth (Kenny) Baker graduated from the flesh on March 12, 2019. He passed peacefully after being bed ridden for a few days. Kenny...
Kenneth Ward Anderson
December 14, 1931 — March 4, 2019
Kenneth Ward Anderson passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019, at his home in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...
Sports
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MFHS senior Mason Williams smiles as he signs his Letter of Intent to play tennis for the Eagles of the University of the Ozarks on Wednesday.
By Nathan Hendrix
Sports Editor
Marble Falls High School senior tennis player Mason Williams signed a letter of intent to play tennis at the University of the... + continue reading
Marble Falls head football coach Michael Birdwell resigned this week, according to a press release from the school district.
Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
Shortstop Zack Zavala slides into third base after a leadoff triple in the top of the first inning against Lampasas. The Mustangs won 5-4 but were eliminated in the first game on Saturday.
Mustangs senior point guard Josh Mosley was selected by the Annual Basketball Classic Committee to play in the annual All-Star Game on March 23.
Features
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The Chain of Chairity Continues. . .
Mission Marble Falls donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes on Thursday after receiving a $10,000... + continue reading
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Contributed/Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Flooding in the Highland Lakes in October 2018 made the Girl Scout Huber House hut unusable on Pecan Valley Drive, but thanks to community assistance, the hut is celebrating its reopening this weekend.
Commentary
Connie Swinney reflects on Presidents Day by offering a broader perspective on the contribution of the founding fathers of the United States.
By Connie Swinney
I noticed U.S. flags lining the main roadway as I drove to work Monday morning.
When I realized the reason was Presidents Day, the images conjured memories... + continue reading
First impressions mean everything. The new sports editor and school news reporter for The Highlander hopes to make a good one with the community. Learn more about his background in his introductory column.
In an era of contentious debate, Connie Swinney recalls how MLK, Jr.'s legacy should inspire everyone to carry out civic responsibilities through non-violent means.
Richard Zowie, a Fredericksburg resident, bids farewell to the Marble Falls area community in his final column for Highland Lakes Newspapers.
