By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
School districts all have circumstances that require creativity and ingenuity to effectively teach their students. In a modern world, technology can be used to assist in those endeavors, and nobody knows that better than... + continue reading
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By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
The Marble Falls Indepedent School District school board considered increasing school meal prices for the 2019-2020 school year at the monthly school board meeting on Tuesday.
The proposal was presented by assistant superintendent of administration Dr. Jeff... + continue reading
By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
The Marble Falls Independent School District and Superintendent Dr. Chris Allen provided an update on the progress of the $55 million bond at the monthly school board meeting on Tuesday.
As of Tuesday, the bond funds were deposited in the district's account... + continue reading
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First-grader Lilly Clark participates in class activities from her hospital bed using her tablet and a live streaming service. The system allows her to interact with her classmates like she is present in class.
By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer
School districts all have circumstances that require creativity and ingenuity to effectively teach their students. In a modern world, technology can be used to assist in those endeavors, and nobody knows that better than... + continue reading
Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Crews worked Feb. 20 to install rebar in anticipation of creating roadway foundation for the RM 2900 Bridge in Kingsland. LCRA and TXDOT officials announced Feb. 21, the entities will partner to remove remaining bridge debris from the waterway.
Special to The Highlander
The Lower Colorado River Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation are coordinating efforts to clean up debris from the RM 2900 bridge that washed away along the Llano River arm of Lake LBJ during historic flooding in... + continue reading
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Images of an exposed sandbar, just off Beaver Island near Granite Shoals lakeshore, offered a glance into debris which remains in the waterway, following the October flood in the Highland Lakes. LCRA officials announced Feb. 14 they will take steps to remove some debris which could pose a public safety risk.
Special to The Highlander
The Lower Colorado River Authority announced several significant actions to further enhance public safety on Lake LBJ following the historic flooding of last October, according to a press release Feb. 14 from the entity.
Lake... + continue reading
Obituaries
Bobby Gene Norred
January 16, 1935 — February 15, 2019
Bobby Gene Norred passed away Friday morning, Feb. 15, 2019 at his home at the age of 84 years and 30 days. Bobby was born Jan. 16, 1935, the...
Glenda Faye Phillips Knox
September 3, 1937 – February 14, 2019
Glenda Faye Phillips Knox, 81, died early Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Bee Cave, surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by daughters...
Clara Boone Hill
June 18, 1930 — February 14, 2019
On Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, Clara Boone Hill, loving mother and grandmother, gained her wings. She was 88 years old.
Clara was born on June 18, 1930...
Morris Kent Chambless "Pop"
July 19, 1929 — February 9, 2019
Morris Chambless went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 9, 2019. Services are pending and will be held in Lefors, Texas, with...
Bess Rea Wall Daugherty
November 8, 1931 — January 9, 2019
Bess Daugherty, 86, passed away on January 9, 2019 in her home of 48 years in Rollingwood, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.
She was...
Sports
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Marble Falls High School sophomore Landry Stewart dives in during the 500 freestyle event at the UIL state finals Feb. 16 in Austin.
By Nathan Hendrix
Sports Editor
In their first year of official competition, two Marble Falls swimmers placed in the top-10 in the state finals in Austin on Saturday... + continue reading
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Mustangs forward Conner Chase (21) rips the ball away from a Grizzlies player on Friday. Despite the loss, head coach Matt Bailey said he was proud of the Mustangs' effort and fight.
Features
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.
Special to The Highlander
When the Highland Lakes flooded in October, the Marble Falls Girl Scout Huber House was rendered unusable. Thanks to local... + continue reading
FBC Burnet will host the spring sessions of GriefShare, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids (DC4K), and Single & Parenting programs Tuesdays, starting Feb. 5 and continuing through April 30.
Contributed
Members of the Hill Country Blenders will perform as a barbershop quartet to deliver Singing Valentines on Thursday, Feb. 14, as a fundraiser.
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.
