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Trustees reject employee resignation reasons

Trustees reject employee resignation reasons

Two Marble Falls ISD educators face possible suspension of their teaching certificates after school trustees refused Monday to accept their reasons for resigning before the end of their contracts. Texas law requires teachers to work up to 45 days before the last school day of the year; quitting before that date can result in sanctions from the Texas Education Agency unless the educators’ school board elects to grant an exception. 12/06/2024 04:37 AM

Council sets the stage for miracle on Second Street

Council sets the stage for miracle on Second Street

Marble Falls City Council will consider several action items during its upcoming regular meeting. The council is scheduled to convene 6 p.m. 12/03/2024 04:35 AM

33rd annual Toy Drive has already begun

33rd annual Toy Drive has already begun

This year – 2024 – the 33rd annual Toy Drive for the Highland Lakes Christmas Is for Kids has already begun. Applications are available now through Dec. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Firefly, which has a location in Burnet County, prepares to ship Blue Ghost to launch site after successfully completing environmental testing for mission to Mare Crisium with 10 NASA instruments. Contributed/Blue Ghost Mission Flckr

Firefly Aerospace ready to reach for the moon

Firefly Aerospace, with its ‘rocket ranch’ just outside Bertram, announced it successfully completed environmental testing on Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander ahead of its first mission to the Moon supporting NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

KMUD board adjusts annexation policy

KMUD board adjusts annexation policy

Kingsland Municipal Utility District (KMUD) Board members recently adjusted one significant part of the utility’s annexation policy. District officials anticipate property owners will discover the change will make their completion of annexation applications easier. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Ice sculptors display their talents live and also provide instruction in the Old Oak Square in Marble Falls every year for the holiday season.

Sculptors free art from block of ice

The annual appearance of sculptors carving ice in the Old Oak Square brings together tradition, creativity and the technical talents of artisans in an entertaining, inspirational and educational presentation of skill and showmanship. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Inks Lake State Park held a presentation on turkeys Nov. 26 led by Bob Linder, part of their diverse educational programs offered throughout the year.

Let’s Talk Turkey

Turkeys are often under-appreciated, yet they possess remarkable abilities that make them truly fascinating creatures. From their sensitive hearing to their elaborate courtship displays, turkeys deserve more attention and respect. 11/29/2024 04:32 AM

Appeals panel affirms DA appeal in county judge case

Appeals panel affirms DA appeal in county judge case

A three-judge panel working under the auspic - es of the Texas Third Court of Appeals appears to have opened a new chapter in a set of formerly quashed charges against a Burnet County judge. On Nov. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

Contributed photo Granite Shoals Police Officer Cory Jones (left) greeted fellow Officer Dustin Schuetz at the airport in Austin. Capt. Chad Taliaferro (center) was among officers who welcomed him home.

Guardsman receives warm welcome from fellow officers

For U.S. Army National Guardsman Cory Jones, the logistics of an airport pickup took on a special meaning recently. 11/19/2024 04:25 AM

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LCRA awards $25K grant to help Lake Buchanan rescues

- low water boat to help first responders quick - ly get to water-related emergencies on Lake Buchanan, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA Commu - nity Development Part - nership Program grant, along with $17,000 in matching funds from the VFD, will enable the department to purchase an emergency response boat outfitted with life-saving equipment. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

Donors invited for elegant evening to Elevate Education

Donors invited for elegant evening to Elevate Education

Marble Falls Educa - tion Foundation (MFEF) is hosting Elevate Edu - cation, a delightful new event. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

County voter turnout heavy during recent election

County voter turnout heavy during recent election

Burnet County registered voters turned out in record droves during the recent election. According to unofficial county election records, more than 70% of more than 38,000 registered voters cast ballots during the national, state and local elections which finished during Election Day, Nov. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

Alt TeMembers of the Marble Falls VFW Post 10376 conducted the posting of the colors Nov. 11 for the Rotary Veterans Day Program in Marble Falls. Pictured, left front to back, are Wesley Lewis, Rick McGraph and Ron Frasier; and right front to back, are, Donnie Jackson, Charlie Tourella and...

Locals honor veterans at Rotary ceremony

The Rotary Club of Mar - ble Falls presented a Veter - ans Day Program Nov. 11, at noon at Rotary Memorial Park. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

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State representative to unpack big wins in Texas

The incumbent state representative for Burnet County won back her seat with a resounding show of support from the electorate, according to the results of the Nov. 5 election. 11/12/2024 04:21 AM

Marble Falls Rotarians will host a Veterans Day event at noon on Nov. 11 at Memorial Park. File photo

Celebrate Veterans Day, Nov. 11

An upcoming holiday, honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces, will be marked by a ceremonious event in Mar - ble Falls at noon. The Rotary Club of Marble Falls will present a Veterans Day Program Monday, Nov. 11/08/2024 04:19 AM

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