Friday, October 23, 2020
Texas enrollment in public schools, including numbers from Marble Falls Independent School District, is down almost 250,000 students, according to a nonprofit data analysis group.
Many Texas school districts face lower enrollments due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of students -…
Friday, October 23, 2020
When Burnet County resident Kellie Goad prepared to cast her ballot Oct. 21, she double-checked that her information was in order.
“I made sure my driver's license was good, not expired. I digged to find my voter card,” she said. “It was all good. Lines were good.
“Be prepared to vote,” she added…
Friday, October 23, 2020
With the expectation of hundreds of visitors within their gated subdivision on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, Meadowlakes officials are reinforcing their entry policy to dissuade unauthorized visitors from tricks associated with night-time criminal activity.
"The people are welcome to go trick-or-…
Friday, October 23, 2020
Emergency management officials have opted to expand COVID-19 testing dates through the holidays and into early January due to increased demand from the public.
During the third of a round of Wednesday testing events Oct. 21 contractors tested 170 people utilizing a cheek swab method scheduled from…
Friday, October 23, 2020
Burnet County resident Donna Hanson is determined to welcome her grandchildren from the Austin area into her community for trick-or-treating Halloween, Oct. 31 in Marble Falls.
"They've bought their Halloween costumes, and they were really looking forward to it," she said. "There's nothing going…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
A man accused of forcing a woman to take him to buy illegal drugs remained behind bars Oct. 19, as Horseshoe Bay police continue their investigation into an alleged aggravated kidnapping, authorities said.
Police reported that the investigation first unfolded in the 2200 block of 3rd Street in…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Burnet County elections officials reported unprecedented turnout through the first week of early voting, despite a presidential cycle wrought with concerns about COVID-19, officials said.
By day five of early voting Oct. 13 through 16 and much of the day Oct. 19 (first day of the second week), in…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
It's now up to the Hamilton Hospital District.
Llano County commissioners on Monday approved an interlocal agreement with the district that will provide ambulance service for county residents for at least the coming year.
The Hamilton district board will meet Wednesday, Oct. 28, to consider the…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The state division of emergency management is continuing another round of COVID-19 testing on Wednesdays. The tests are being conducted at the Marble Falls Fire Rescue fire hall, 700 Avenue N, and allow a drive through system. The remaining free test dates are Wednesday, Oct. 21, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
A burglary suspect remains at-large after stealing thousands of dollars in cash at a Kingsland golf course, according to the Burnet County Sheriff's Office report.
The theft, which occurred just after midnight on Monday, Oct. 5, was reported at the Legends Golf Course Pro Shop, 600 Legends…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Members of the Granite Shoals City Council asked for additions and clarifications Oct. 13 to a proposed ordinance that charges landowners with maintenance of natural waterways on their property.
The ordinance details how city officials would cooperate with residents to remove debris and other…
News Staff
Friday, October 23, 2020
When Burnet County resident Kellie Goad prepared to cast her ballot Oct. 21, she double-checked…
Connie Swinney Staff Writer The Highlander
Friday, October 23, 2020
With the expectation of hundreds of visitors within their gated subdivision on Halloween, Saturday…
Connie Swinney Staff Writer The Highlander
Friday, October 23, 2020
Emergency management officials have opted to expand COVID-19 testing dates through the holidays and…
Nathan Hendrix Staff Writer The Highlander
Friday, October 23, 2020
Texas enrollment in public schools, including numbers from Marble Falls Independent School District, is down almost 250,000 students, according to a nonprofit data analysis group. Many Texas school districts face lower enrollments due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Connie Swinney Staff Writer The Highlander
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
A man accused of forcing a woman to take him to buy illegal drugs remained behind bars Oct. 19, as Horseshoe Bay police continue their investigation into an…
News Staff
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The state division of emergency management is continuing another round of COVID-19 testing on Wednesdays. The tests are being conducted at the Marble Falls…
Connie Swinney Staff Writer The Highlander
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
A burglary suspect remains at-large after stealing thousands of dollars in cash at a Kingsland golf course, according to the Burnet County Sheriff's Office…
Sports
Nathan Hendrix Sports Editor The Highlander
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Marble Falls varsity football team was running on all cylinders on both sides of the ball in their dominant 55-0 victory over district opponent Austin…
Nathan Hendrix Sports Editor The Highlander
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Marble Falls High School volleyball team played three games in less than 24 hours over the weekend due to coronavirus cancellations and make-up games.
The…
Nathan Hendrix Sports Editor The Highlander
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
For the second straight week, the Marble Falls Mustangs football team came from behind to win by one point in the final moments of the game.
The Mustangs (2-0…
Features
Connie Swinney Staff Writer The Highlander
Friday, October 23, 2020
Burnet County resident Donna Hanson is determined to welcome her grandchildren from the Austin area into her community for trick-or-treating Halloween, Oct. 31…
From Staff Reports
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Two years after a historic flood event devastated the Highland Lakes area, the community has not forgotten what happened that fateful day - Oct. 16, 2018.
The…
Commentary
Capital Highlights Chris Cobler Texas Press Association
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is battling back against seven top aides who accuse him of bribery and abuse of office.
The aides delivered the accusations…
Special To The Highlander
Friday, October 9, 2020
AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the extended early voting period ahead of the…
Lew Cohn Managing Editor
Friday, October 9, 2020
As if I didn’t have enough reasons to hate 2020, Tuesday afternoon brought news which genuinely shook me to my very core. My favorite guitarist of all-time —…
Texas House Of Representatives Terry M. Wilson District 20
Friday, September 25, 2020
The House Interim Study Committee on Aggregate Production Operations (House APO Committee) is looking for your input!
Every even-numbered year, the…
Marble Falls Cross Country Chris Schrader Head Coach
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It’s early days yet. Presently we are ranked ninth in the state but I have a saying. “Rankings don’t win races; runners do!” Here is my…
Obituaries
News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
Eva J. Robinson passed October 3, 2020, at the age of 96. Family members were with her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray C. Robinson in 1990.…
News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The final chapter is written, and the book is closed. Dee Yoder, of Kingsland, formerly of Sunrise Beach made the ultimate journey to be with the Lord on…
News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Kerstin Inger Margareta Rohr Detenbeck of Horseshoe Bay, Texas passed away suddenly on July 17, 2020. She was born in Sweden on June 17, 1936
She was…
News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Dennie Ray Short, 74 of Round Mountain passed away on October 9, 2020, at home in Round Mountain, Texas at the age of 74 after fighting cancer and challenging…
News Staff
Friday, October 9, 2020
Yong Mok Bailey was born on December 26, 1938. She passed away peacefully at her home in Marble Falls on October 7, 2020 surrounded by her friends and family.…
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