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Marble Falls drug dealer gets 38 years in prison
A Marble Falls man faces a steep sentence for his alleged roll in dealing methamphetamine in the area. 424th Judicial District Court Judge Evan Stubbs sentenced Jonathan Tarbet to 38 years in prison Oct.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Council eyes new park construction
Marble Falls City Council plans to discuss several items during its upcoming meeting. Following its regular agenda, Director of Parks and Recreation Lacey Dingham plans to lead a discussion related to the possible award of more than $699,000 to Wellcraft Builders for construction of several features near Mormon Mill Road, Park Ridge Drive and Park View Drive.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Crews leap into action to contain brush fire
On Sunday, Oct. 27, a runaway brush fire threat - ened a local museum ven - ue and neighboring ranch - es on FM 2147 East just outside Marble Falls in southern Burnet County.
11/01/2024 02:14 AM
Email dump calls into question motive of payroll probe
A public information request by a citizen has produced dozens of emails raising questions about a forensic accounting review of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office alleged payroll practices. As questions persist, the 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney's Office has fast-tracked its own independent investigation into those payroll practices with a new focus on “whistleblowers” in that probe.
10/29/2024 02:12 AM
DA eyes overtime ‘whistleblowers’
Persistent questions and new information have prompted the district at- torney's office to re-en gage a possible criminal investigation into the county sheriff's office payroll concerns. Wiley “Sonny” McAfee told The Highlander his probe is separate from the Baker Tilly forensic review which Burnet County Commissioners Court launched in September 2023 (Find related story on Page 1).
10/29/2024 02:12 AM
KMUD seek bids for new community concession stand
The Kingsland Mu- nicipal Utility District board is moving for- ward with its plan to build an additional concession stand to accommodate bigger crowds at local sports events. During the Oct.
10/29/2024 02:12 AM
False abduction scare highlights perils of social media
A false abduction claim in Marble Falls recently prompted a state-wide search for a traveling college student who temporarily lost phone connection with her parents. The incident unfolded with a call into dispatch about 6:15 p.m.
10/25/2024 02:09 AM
Purple pipe reclamation permit gets approval
The city of Marble Falls was informed on Oct. 15, that it received approval for a critical Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permit, allowing it to proceed with con- structing the One Water Recla -
10/25/2024 02:09 AM
Chemical cloud issue disperses
10/24/2024 04:24 PM
Burnet County books show balance boost
Good fiscal news echoed through the ears of the Burnet County commissioners during their recent regular session, During the Oct. 18 meeting, County Treasurer Karrie Crownover reported the county finished Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 with a cash and investment balance of more than $62 million.
10/22/2024 02:07 AM
Numbers spike during first morning of early voting
Voting got off to a rousing start Monday, Oct. 21, at a handful of locations throughout the county with reports of a few minor human errors.
10/22/2024 02:07 AM
New plaque for courthouse memorializes Alamo letter
More than 30 Burnet County officials and residents attended the commemoration of a new bronze- and gold-colored, compact-sized plaque that replicates word-for-word the “Victory or Death” letter composed during the Texas Revolution at the Alamo by Col. William B. Travis.
10/22/2024 02:07 AM
Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores hit with chlorine incident
10/21/2024 01:41 PM
Early voting starts Monday
a brisk response to the election season. Early voting begins Monday, Oct.
10/18/2024 02:06 AM
Rural residents offered free rides to the polls
Burnet County voters – Need a free ride to an election booth? No problem. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) plans to offer free rides to and from Burnet County polling places on Election Day, and during the early voting period also.
10/18/2024 02:06 AM
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