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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
At the end of the last fiscal year the city had total revenues of $30,215,796 and expenditures of $24,552,398, a surplus of $5,663,398. Contributed rendering
Horseshoe Bay reports $5.6M surplus
Horseshoe Bay city council members got a chance to brag Tuesday – at least for what their predecessors and the city staff did. Jon Watson of the Houston auditing firm of Brooks Watson & Co. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
Marble Falls paves way for Manzano Mile development
Marble Falls paves way for Manzano Mile development
Recently, the Marble Falls City Council accepted a petition calling for the creation of the Manzano Mile Public Improvement District. During its Jan. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
Contributed/ PEC The Pedernales Electric Cooperative District 5 area encompasses several counties including County Burnet locally.
PEC accepting board director nominations
Nomination petitions and applications are now open for Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) members seeking to serve their communities on the board of directors in Districts 4 and 5. PEC has seven board directors who each serve three-year terms. Those who are interested can find petition 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
City defines partnership with crisis group
City defines partnership with crisis group
The Marble Falls City Council streamlined its role in conjunction with a nonprofit crisis response organization during its regular meeting Jan. 21. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
Marble Falls council set to review Manzano district
Marble Falls council set to review Manzano district
During its upcoming meeting, the Marble Falls City Council plans to review a petition related to creation of the Manzano Mile Public Improvement District. The council plans to meet 6 p.m. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM
Horseshoe Bay to hear municipal audit praise
Horseshoe Bay to hear municipal audit praise
Horseshoe Bay City Council members apparently can look forward to some good news when they meet Tuesday afternoon. They’re scheduled to review an audit of the city’s finances for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM
Area residents are working to keep animals or livestock sheltered and ensuring they can access non-frozen drinking water. On Jan. 17, Charlee Wilson-Caffee of Thunderhorse Outfitters at Reveille Peak Ranch
Freezing conditions descend on the Highland Lakes
Cold weather, snow and ice are some of the dangers people face. Those conditions can be life-threatening as well as cause damage to property. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM
Currently, the Burnet Central Appraisal District seeks a new construction manger to oversee the renovation of office space it owns next door to its headquarters at
Plans progressing for tax office makeover
The Burnet Central Appraisal District hopes soon to hire one construction manager soon to direct renovation of several enclosed square feet of office space the district owns at 215 S. Pierce, adjacent to district headquarters at 223 S. Pierce, near the Burnet County Courthouse east side and the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District office. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM
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Winter storms: Keeping property damage to a minimum
In 2021, winter storms in Texas led to hundreds of thousands of insurance claims and billions of dollars in damage. Here are steps you can take to protect your home and property from winter storm damage, according to the Texas Department of Insurance. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM
File photo Due to the limited time available and the ongoing restructuring efforts, the SDBA will not be able to host a race at Lakefest in 2025.
Event organizers cancel Lakefest 2025
The Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) and the Marble Falls Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce are issuing this joint statement to provide an important update regarding Lakefest 2025. As of January 2025, the Southern Drag Boat Association has undergone a transfer of ownership and is currently restructuring under new leadership. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM
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