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Election pits incumbent against former councilman

Election pits incumbent against former councilman

There is only one contested race during the upcoming Marble Falls city election. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

The color guard made a colorful splash, during a Marble Falls Mustangs home game. The band program would benefit if voters approve a proposition for renovations and a new facility. Contributed/ Ralph Arvesen Photography

Bond proposition may strike the right chord

The possibilities of constructing a new Marble Falls High School band hall and renovating the existing band hall for use by the Starlettes and cheer squad means having dedicated homes for each program. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

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Repair remedy lingers following gas leak incident

Carol Waddington was in for an abrupt awakening on Good Friday, following word that a vehicle collision forced an evacuation of her apartment complex. “I was in dreamland. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs. Combined with the recent acquisition of 2,020 acres in Burnet County, the new state park will comprise more than 3,000 acres. File ph...

State buys another 1,100 acres for park land in Burnet County

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

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Early voting gets underway today

Voters will go to the polls starting today for a number of municipal and city elections as well as a multi-million dollar Marble Falls ISD school election bond. Early voting for the May 3 begins Tuesday, April 22. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Police to engage citizens with feedback software

Police to engage citizens with feedback software

The Marble Falls Police Department has launched Versaterm CommunityConnect, formerly SPIDR Tech, to better communicate with and serve citizens needing police services or assistance. This technology is designed to keep victims of crime, reporting parties, and 9-1-1 callers updated after they request police assistance and services. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Quarry bill would prohibit mining near venues

A second aggregate operation control bill could gain traction in a state committee hearing this week. Texas House Bill 5151, sponsored by State Rep. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Auditor leaves for job in Tyler

Burnet County has posted help wanted signs for two key openings now within its electronic window. During the April 22 meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court will announce they’re trying to fill positions for county auditor and court administrative director. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Contributed photo LCRA employees, Matt Phillips and Monica Masters, planted droughttolerant plants at the city business park in Marble Falls during LCRA's Steps Forward Day.

LCRA, PEC volunteers spruce up communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Budget changes on the agenda

Budget changes on the agenda

Marble Falls City Council plans to complete its second and final reading of several proposed amendments to the budget during its upcoming meeting. Council members plan to examine proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during tonight’s April 15 meeting at city hall, 800 Third Street. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Nat ural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Rock crusher hearing dissects permit process

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club

Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club

Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The fundraiser will take place on Good Friday from 11 a.m. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle urged attendees to battle a proposed new railway along U.S. 281. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Residents voice rail line concerns

On April 8, more than 200 local residents voiced fierce opposition at a town hall on a planned railroad line re-activation in northern Burnet County. The meeting was held at the Hill Country Fellowship main auditorium, 200 Houston Clinton Drive. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners reviewed bylaws involved in the potential participation of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) with Williamson County, during the April 8 regular meeting. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Commissioners to take space development vote

Commissioners to take space development vote

The Burnet County Commissioners Court plans to “discuss, consider and take appropriate action” related to proposed amended by-laws for the fledgling Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) during their meeting today, April 8. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

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