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Cops probe pedestrian versus car crash

Cops probe pedestrian versus car crash

his life after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Cheryl Westerman (Ms Lollipop) of Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is sponsoring the 5th Annual Downtown Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18.

Volunteers needed for downtown egg hunt

A downtown Easter egg hunt event is welcoming volunteers to assist with guiding families through the safest routes to go business-to-business. Cheryl Westerman (Ms Lollipop) of Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is hosting sponsoring the 5th annual Downtown Business Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

On March 16, Burnet County Sheriff's Office deputies seized nine suspected cockfighting roosters (pictured here at the BCSO carport) after a traffic stop, ending in an arrest. Contributed/BCSO

BCSO: cockfighting ring probe underway

Local law enforcement is zeroing in on an alleged cockfighting operation that may involve a number of locations in Burnet and adjacent counties. The most recent arrest involved an illegal alien suspect from Mexico. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

In December 2019, a Spicewood resident captured aerial images using his drone unveiling a suspected rooster housing operation, adjacent to Ranches at Double Horn, off County Road 404 in Burnet County. File photo

$5K reward offered for tips about cockghting

Local authorities welcome tips about suspected criminal operations in the area, following a recent arrest on a cockfighting charge. On March 16 authorities nabbed an illegal alien suspect from Mexico in northern Burnet County with cockfighting. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Legal counsel asks TCEQ to remove quarry permit

Legal counsel asks TCEQ to remove quarry permit

The Office of Public Interest Counsel (OPIC) released a response March 28 to a state legislator’s call to overturn the permit of a proposed rock crushing operation in Burnet County. OPIC issued their review following a complaint about an air quality permit granted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Marble Falls city council plans mid-year budget review

Marble Falls city council plans mid-year budget review

Six months have passed since the Marble Falls City Council adopted a budget for the current fiscal year. During the upcoming meeting, council members plan to discuss and review adjustment proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Fired librarian accepts $225K settlement

A former Kingsland librarian will be paid $225,000 in a wrongful termination settlement following a year-long lawsuit against Llano County and the commissioners court, according to documents. The insurance arm of the Texas Association of Counties, of which the county is insured with, will pay the settlement. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

March 29, at Marble Falls High School during the Ready as One disaster readiness event, Graham Eddy proudly sat in the fire engine driver's seat. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

PEC and Burnet County host readiness fair

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Burnet County’s Office of Emergency Management partnered to host Ready as One, a first-ofits- kind community preparedness fair on March 29. The free, family- friendly event was held at Marble Falls High School from 10 a.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Burnet County commissioners could consider, in the future, joining Williamson County in an economic development corporation for space and aerospace projects, including partnerships with businesses like Briggs and Cedar Park-based SpaceX, pictured here with its inaugural launch in 2017. Con...

County approached with out-of-this-world project

Representatives wishing to build a consortium for aerospace development, visited Burnet County commissioners March to attempt to include them in a budding corporation. After much discussion, the commissioners discussed but took no immediate action related to the request by Cedar Park Assistant Economic Director Scott Smith for Burnet County to join Williamson County with official acceptance of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

KMUD streamlines investment management

KMUD streamlines investment management

The Kingsland Municipal Utility District board of directors recently appointed fellow board member Josh Caropepe to oversee district investments enrolled into the statewide TexPool government securities account. The district holds “about 20 million” dollars in the TexPool account, created years ago by the Texas Public Funds Investment Act, KMUD General Manager J. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Big fair to prepare public for disasters

Big fair to prepare public for disasters

When disaster strikes, local residents’ first line of defense may be their own household readiness. Several agencies and entities are coming together this Saturday to help prepare residents in the event of a crisis or serious emergency. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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Commissioner, residents say stop work on the railroad

A commercial group plans to plow ahead with a train track project despite local environmental and quality of life concerns. Things like excessive noise, potential harm to protected species, lower property values, air pollution and traffic safety are raising concerns among those who live along U.S. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Bond election group updates meeting venue

Bond election group updates meeting venue

Mark your calendar for a series of meetings on the Marble Falls ISD school bond election. Officials want the public to know that one meeting will be held at Lake Shore Church, while the final two meetings at the MFISD administration building. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Breckyn Massey, Swayde Garcia, and Arya Cogburn danced to the tunes of Mark and Brenda Ramsey during Granite Fest March 22.

GraniteFest brings families, community together

. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Features include 14,000 square feet of meeting space, consisting of a main ballroom, junior ballroom and a board room; and a 4,000 sq. ft. rooftop venue. File rendering

EDC takes steps in hotel/conference center project

The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently reviewed and approved amendments to key documents to maintain progress toward completion of the downtown hotel and conference center project adjacent to Lakeside Park. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

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