Horseshoe Bay addresses water restriction concerns… Burnet County sees push back on extending the Health Authority contract… Authorities probe a plane crash in Spicewood.• Find these stories and more in the Tuesday, April 23, 2024 issue of The Highlander.Click here to subscribe or come by…
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District (KMUD) recently took an important step toward construction of a new wastewater treatment plant.During its April 22 meeting, the KMUD board of directors decided to approach the McCall, Parkhurst & Horton law firm, a bond counselor, to help the board…
Motorists this week spent from one to two hours in traffic on their morning commutes on April 24, as road crews worked in the area of railroad tracks on RM 1431 just west of Marble Falls. Spokesperson Kellen Mohrmann of the Texas Department of Transportation offered insight into projects going…
Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Jeff Gasaway visited Marble Falls Elementary School campus this week and read to students. The book, 'Big Test Jitters' by Julie Danneberg, helped put students at ease over upcoming exams.
A recent birth on his Burnet County ranch took on a more special meaning for Carl Chambers, who holds dual citizenship with the Cherokee Nation through his grandmother.Chambers, a breeder, has tried several combinations of mates amongst his herd of buffalo and this year, his work paid off with a…
Burnet County commissioners decided to delay consideration of the re-appointment of the current Burnet County Health Authority to a two-year contract.Dr. Juliette Madrigal, who has been the county’s Health Authority for about two decades, came under fire by a citizen, who attended the April 23…
The Horseshoe Bay City Council recently discussed deer trapping for road safety as well as addressed citizen concerns over a stricter irrigation policy.The council met April 16 for their regularly scheduled meeting at Horseshoe Bay City Hall, 1 Community Drive.Council member Dwight King broached…
John Berkman is the new Marble Falls Independent School District boys basketball head coach, a move that was announced at the board of trustees meeting April 23.“I believe in the talent and potential of the Mustang boys basketball program,” Berkman said in a statement. “With the right vision,…
Granite Shoals city council members got some good news at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 23.City finances showed a profit in March of $2,040.82 over February.Figures showed the city began March with $14,207,715.22 in the bank and ended with $14,209,756.04.The difference, city staff said, was…
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball team lost to Houston St. Francis Episcopal 7-2 April 23 to end its season.The Flames finished fourth in Division IV, District 3 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.Faith head coach Rob Ellis noted the contest was 4-2 until the sixth…
After rain postponed the Class 4A Region III meet April 20, runners brought lightning speed to their races April 22.On the way back to Bullard High School the morning of April 22, the Marble Falls High School track team received some good news.Junior Tyler Hamblin waited all weekend to find out he…
Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer
Burnet County commissioners decided to delay consideration of the re-appointment of the current…
Tracy Goggans Contributing Writer
The Horseshoe Bay City Council recently discussed deer trapping for road safety as well as…
Phil Reynolds Staff Writer
Granite Shoals city council members got some good news at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 23.…
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Horseshoe Bay addresses water restriction concerns… Burnet County sees push back on extending the Health Authority contract… Authorities probe a plane crash in Spicewood.
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Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer
The Burnet County Commissioners Court commended all donors and volunteers who participated during the Burnet County BOPATE waste collection event Saturday,…
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Motorists this week spent from one to two hours in traffic on their morning commutes on April 24, as road crews worked in the area of railroad tracks on RM…
Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District (KMUD) recently took an important step toward construction of a new wastewater treatment plant.During its April 22…
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Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
John Berkman is the new Marble Falls Independent School District boys basketball head coach, a move that was announced at the board of trustees meeting April…
Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball team lost to Houston St. Francis Episcopal 7-2 April 23 to end its season.The Flames finished fourth in Division IV…
Tracy Goggans Special To The Highlander
After rain postponed the Class 4A Region III meet April 20, runners brought lightning speed to their races April 22.On the way back to Bullard High School the…
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News Staff
Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Jeff Gasaway visited Marble Falls Elementary School campus this week and read to students. The…
Martelle Luedecke Contributing Writer
A recent birth on his Burnet County ranch took on a more special meaning for Carl Chambers, who holds dual citizenship with the Cherokee Nation through his…
News Staff
Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCA) is hosting the artists for the 2024 Paint the Town event with activities for the public as well this week in Marble Falls.…
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Special To The Highlander
Two parishioners of St.Paul the Apostle Catholic Church recently received a prestigious national award in recognition of their leadership with benevolence…
City Of Marble Falls Dave Rhodes Mayor’s Minutes
Let’s talk water – or water conservation, to be more specific.It’s that time of year when we’re enjoying the fantastic spring weather and hoping it lasts…
Bill Luedecke & Martelle Luedecke
With the rain we have been having, several readers have asked about burning. If you are in doubt about any of the following guidelines, please call your local…
Gary Borders
Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What…
Billy Holland Guest Column
We all know the feeling of having something on our minds that we have a difficult time letting go of. Similar to an image or a catchy song that gets stuck in…
