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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

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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

Marble Falls picks builder for $3M bridge

Marble Falls picks builder for $3M bridge

The Marble Falls City Council recently approved a contractor to build a new bridge to span Backbone Creek near Avenue N. During its March 18 meeting at city hall, 800 Third St., the council approved Liberty Civil Construction LLC’s proposal to build the bridge for about $3.6 million. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) discusses issues with Gov. Greg Abott in February. File photo

Rep files bill to protect venues from mining

A local state representative has taken aim at the aggregate industry with a bill in the 89th Texas Legislative Session that would limit mining proximity to sites that families frequent. “I’ve filed a bill that I am working hard to pass, HB 3482, that would amend Texas law to protect waterways, parks, and camps for quarries being located nearby, in the future,” State Rep. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

The Marble Falls Egg Scavenger Hunt is on Good Friday, April 18. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Find the Easter Bunny in downtown Marble Falls

Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is sponsoring the 5th annual Downtown Business Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18. The morning begins with photos with the Easter Bunny at the shop at 208 Main St. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

Contributed photo/ Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post About 9,000 acres has burned during a wildland blaze which lasted several day in Gillespie County.

Crabapple wildfire claims 9,000 acres

The Texas A&M Forest Service provided an update just before midnight March 16 on the status of the Crabapple wildfire that started north of Fredericksburg yesterday. At that time, they reported that approximately 9,000 acres had burned and containment was still at 0%. 03/18/2025 03:41 AM

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Choking suspect gets 60 years in prison

On March 4, a Burnet County jury found Keith Aaron Blundell, originally from the Houston area, guilty of the felony offense of assaulting his girlfriend by choking her. Following the recommendation of the jury, Judge Allan Garrett of the 33rd District Court, sentenced Blundell to 60 years in prison and imposed a fine of $10,000. 03/18/2025 03:41 AM

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Marble Falls school district names new principals

Marble Falls ISD is excited to announce the appointment of Heather Metzgar as the new principal of Spicewood Elementary School and Kara Gasaway as the principal of Marble Falls Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Both leaders bring extensive experience and a deep commitment to student success. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM

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