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07/16/2024 04:50 PM

Investigators have not released the cause of Lover's Hill fire which scorched more than 45 acres.

Area crews contain blaze

A brush fire, which scorched 47 acres in a wildland area between Burnet and Marble Falls, was contained with the assistance of the Texas Forest Service. The battle, referred to as the Lover’s Hill fire, began on Friday, July 12, and kept fire crews from the Marble Falls, Granite Shoals and Kingsland area busy for much of the weekend. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

Marble Falls to eye parks projects

Marble Falls to eye parks projects

Marble Falls City Council members plan to deliberate issues related to parks and recreation during their regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight, July 16, in city hall. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

Granite Shoals would like to place some of its heritage oak trees on the map just like other communities with a photo contest. Contributed photo

Granite Shoals heritage trees inspire photo contest

The mayor of Granite Shoals has issued a proclamation establishing July as “Heritage Oak Tree Celebration Month,” to inspire admiration and appreciation for the many trees preserved throughout the city. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

Friday, July 12, 2024

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Granite Shoals feral cat committee lacks volunteers

Granite Shoals feral cat committee lacks volunteers

Eight months ago Granite Shoals residents were outraged over reports that the city’s wildlife committee was considering widespread euthanasia of feral cats. Today, the city can’t find enough people to serve on the cat committee, successor to the wildlife committee. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

A new fire ladder truck is among items that the city of Marble Falls will fund with COs. Contributed photo

Projects, upgrades prompt the city of Marble Falls to take on debt

Marble Falls City Council formally introduced its goal July 9 to put Marble Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certifi cates of Obligation Series 2024 on the market before summer ends. The council voted 5-0 on the issue. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

To make the Honor Roll, a school or district must have comprehensively performed above the mean (trendline) at least 80 percent of the time for all cohorts of students served and for all grade levels served.

Marble Falls ISD’s Spicewood Elementary earns prestigious honor roll recognition

Spicewood Elementary in Marble Falls ISD has been named to the Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This annual Honor Roll is a part of the national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, which engages business leaders in recognizing successful schools and educational systems that prepare students with the essential skills needed for success in the workforce and in life. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Volunteer Jason Jewett helped guide a recent drive-through pet vaccination clinic at Marble Falls High Schools. Additional free clinics are scheduled for July 13 and 17 in Bertram and Llano. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Hill Country Humane Society hosting free vaccination clinics

Officials with Hill Country Humane Society are hosting free vaccination clinics to stave off potential outbreaks in debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases. The program comes on the heels of positive distemper cases in the county. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Vehicle collides with train

Vehicle collides with train

A 50-year-old man suffered nonlife threatening injuries after he col - lided with a train in Burnet. According to Burnet Police Department, the call was reported at 10:46 a.m. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Although levels have increased, several areas along the Colorado River, including Lake Travis, remain well below full.

LCRA renews calls for conservation as drought continues

With the region's wa - ter supply lakes below full, the Lower Colorado River Authority on Tues - day reminded residents of the importance of con - serving water as we head into what is expected to be another hot, dry summer. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Judge rules on land dispute

Judge rules on land dispute

One contentious le - gal case related to land development near Lake Buchanan recently took a negative turn against the land owner. The dispute began about six years ago, soon after Burnet County res- ident Todd Heath pur - chased property near the lake within the Donall Estates subdivision, near 1000 CR 140. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Non-native species not cleaned from boats and trailers litter shorelines with hazardous, sharp shells that impact lakefront recreation. Contributed photo/TPWD

TPWD urges boaters to help halt spread of invasive species

Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday weekend to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Burnet County Commissioners honoring first responders in July

Burnet County Commissioners honoring first responders in July

Recently, County Judge James Oakley formally proclaimed the month to applaud, recog- nize and show gratitude for many local career and volunteer dispatchers, medical services person- nel, firefighters, law en - forcement officials and search and rescue crews the public often calls on for assistance during emergency situations. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

County refining final budget

County refining final budget

From an audit update to revenue discussions, officials weighed in on is sues pertaining to the use of taxpayer dollars June 28 at Burnet County Commissioners Court. Burnet County Judge Oakley mentioned county department budget talks are ongoing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, set to begin October 1. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

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