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Mayor pro tem meets recusal guidelines for contract
Marble Falls City Council recently approved two key agenda items to advance construction of the One Water Marble Falls Reclamation Plant behind Walmart at 2700 U.S. 281. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM
The pornography platforms, including Pornhub, alleged that implementation of HB 1181 would be a violation of the First Amendment. Contributed/Daniel Friend/The Texan
Texas Files SCOTUS Brief in pornographic website age verification lawsuit
Texas filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on November 26 requesting that it uphold a state law requiring pornography websites to use age verification measures to prevent the exposure of sexual material to minors. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM
The Texas lieutenant governor, calling for a ban, alleged that THC-containing beverages could possibly have three or four times the THC content than 'marijuana purchased from a drug dealer.' Contributed/The Texan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Statewide THC Product Ban
A ban on products containing consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) could be coming to Texas, after Lt. Gov. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM
Santa (Ray Kessler) and Mrs. Claus (Cricket Kessler) visited Lakeside Pavilion for breakfast with Marble Falls residents Coleson and Cordyn Sauer Dec. 7 on the occasion of Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Marble Falls Parks and Recreation.
The invitation to Breakfast with Santa filled the Lakeside Pavilion Dec
Ray and Cricket Kessler, who recently celebrated their 46th anniversary, filled their roles as Santa and Mrs. Claus and waved to the children Dec. 7 at Lakeside Pavilion at Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Marble Falls Parks and Recreation. 12/10/2024 04:39 AM
Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes recognized Development Services Coordinator Hanna Kadow as Employee of the Quarter during the Dec. 3 council meeting.
City Council approves $296K in TIRZ funds for street project
Marble Falls City Council approved funds to support the Second Street Improvements Project. During the Dec. 12/06/2024 04:37 AM
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
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