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SWAT, Marble Falls PD make dangerous drug arrests

SWAT, Marble Falls PD make dangerous drug arrests

02/07/2025 01:49 PM

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Athletic facilities a big ticket in school bond proposal

The Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD) Board of Trustees approved putting a bond before voters on the May 3 ballot. The bond, valued at $172.2 million, has four parts: general facilities planning, staff one-toone devices, athletics and indoor multipurpose facility. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

EDC approves $19K for park bridge lights

EDC approves $19K for park bridge lights

Recently, the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation Board approved a change order, one contract amendment and a grant application. All of the transactions totaled more than $47,000. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes gives Kim Edwards the proclamation honoring Rick Edwards, her late husband, former Marble Falls ISD board member and beloved community benefactor. The Day of Service in his honor is scheduled for Feb. 14, when volunteers will descend on the community for phil...

Proclamation ushers in Edwards Day of Service

Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes gives Kim Edwards the proclamation honoring Rick Edwards, her late husband, former Marble Falls ISD board member and beloved community benefactor. The Day of Service in his honor is scheduled for Feb. 14, when volunteers will descend on the community for philanthropic projects. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Developer eyes 1,500 homes for Manzano project

Developer eyes 1,500 homes for Manzano project

Marble Falls City Council moved forward with plans to develop the Manzano Mile during its recent meeting. By a 6-0 vote, the council approved an agreement with Rockspring Development LLC to develop the Manzano Mile subdivision over more than 253 acres at the Manzano Drive and east FM 1431 northeast corner. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Commissioners reduce county judge applicants forum to one session

Commissioners reduce county judge applicants forum to one session

Burnet County judge candidates were scheduled to participate in a question and answer forum on Thursday, Feb. 6, prior to print deadline. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

After an investigation, Granite Shoals police made a traffic stop Jan. 28 in the parking lot of the Supermarket, located in the 7900 block of RM 1431. Authorities arrested a suspected illegal alien on firearm and drug charges. Contributed photo

Suspected illegal alien arrest stirs concerns about ICE roundup

01/31/2025 05:45 PM

Annexation policy on radar for cities

Annexation policy on radar for cities

Texas cities, especially smaller ones like Granite Shoals, have learned to keep an eye on the Texas Legislature during its biennial sessions. Since legislators gathered in Austin this month, City Attorney Joshua Katz has been tracking bills that could affect Granite Shoals, and during Tuesday’s city council meeting he brought council members up to date on some of them. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased the 2,020-acre property utilizing a combination of a onetime funding appropriation and funds from sporting goods sales tax. Contributed/Google Maps

Agency plants roots for Burnet County state park

A recent land purchase by the State of Texas will translate into thousands of acres of park space in Burnet County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Jan. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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District judges to question county judge applicants

The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently agreed on a format related to a pair of public forums they plan to hold to assist their selection of a new county commissioners court judge. Pct. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Kerry West, music teacher at Spicewood Christian Academy, instructs Adilyn Smiles, along with, from left, Chloe Chorn and Audrey Magno this semester during guitar lessons in class. The campus, started in 2021, serves kindergar - ten through 12th grade. Find a feature in the Tuesday, Feb. 4...

Striking a Chord

Kerry West, music teacher at Spicewood Christian Academy, instructs Adilyn Smiles... 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

The Sig Sauer P320 mod- el has come under fire for what are called 'involun - tary discharges.' Contributed/ prizegunner.com

Police agencies shift gun brands

The Horseshoe Bay Police Department has joined Burnet and Marble Falls in trading in Sig Sauer P320 sidearms for a different brand. That model has come under fire for what are called “involuntary discharges” – the gun goes off without a trigger pull. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

One of the expenses of the bond, if approved by vot - ers, is replacement of aging buses and other vehicles to the tune of $5.2 million. File photo

Marble Falls ISD to call $172M bond election

Marble Falls ISD trustees will seek approval of a $172.2 million bond election in May after voters rejected a tax hike in November. A committee appointed by the board reported that the bonds could be sold and financed without a tax hike. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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40,000 visitors strolled through Christmas venue

Marble Falls Walkway of Lights saw tens of thousands of visitors in 2024. Organizers for a public Christmas lights display reported no lack of enthusiasm by visitors, despite the first year to charge for entry. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Details unfolding in judge selection process

Details unfolding in judge selection process

Additional details will soon come into focus related to the selection of a new Burnet County Commissioners Court judge. Next month, Burnet County Pct. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

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