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Marble Falls secures new water supply
Marble Falls secures new water supply
Marble Falls City Council recently accepted transfer of a deed from the Ellison Roper Land Corporation and other parties to the city, effectively giving Marble Falls residents access to an additional groundwater resource. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM
A view of Lake Buchanan just off FM 2341 May 15 offers a look at rising water levels from recent rain. Connie Swinney/ The Highlander
Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis
For the past two weeks, scattered thunderstorms have dumped from 1-5 inches of rain with each event in areas throughout the Highland Lakes. “The level of Lake Buchanan is expected to slowly rise within a range of 1,003 'It’s important to remember that although lake levels are up a bit, our water supply reservoirs remain stressed by the ongoing drought.' — John Hofmann LCRA Vice President of Water - 1,004 feet msl over the next several days,” John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water, told The Highlander. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM
Eric Bullard loaded his equipment May 15 to prepare to head home after spending the day on Lake Buchanan. He welcomed the rise in lake levels but found the water murky and choppy. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels
Eric Bullard traveled from Killeen May 15 to visit and fish on Lake Buchanan – just after a swell of several days of stormwater deposited into the waterway. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Edition
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05/14/2024 09:15 AM
LlanoCo seeking fed funds for law center
LlanoCo seeking fed funds for law center
new county criminal justice center during the next 18 months or longer. Toward that end, the county commissioners recently authorized Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham to apply for funds of more than $4.8 million from the U.S. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM
The much-anticipated Shops at Flatrock Crossing is a planned shopping center in the south end of Marble Falls. Contributed Rendering/City of Marble Falls
Developers cultivating ‘working list’ of shopping center retailers
From a sporting goods store to a clothing outlet, the buzz around possible national retailers has gained steam for a planned Marble Falls shopping center. Developers contend, however, that reports of settled retailers fall short of confirmation, how ever, the list shows promise. 05/10/2024 02:54 AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Edition
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05/07/2024 04:18 PM
The 2023 Marble Falls Concert Series proved to be a crowd pleaser. This year's series could outshine the last in attendance and be a boost for local businesses. Ralph Arvesen/Arvesen Photography
Concert series to provide economic shot in the arm
The upcoming Marble Falls Summer Concert Series promises to entertain big crowds with an exciting set of popular, talented musicians. Officials say the entertainment value might be upstaged by the potential economic windfall. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM
Due to a break reported on May 6 in the main line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires the city to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption. Contributed photo
Line break prompts boil water notice
Granite Shoals city officials notified residents to boil water as crews worked to fix a water line. The issue occurred in the 200 block of Granite Castle Drive. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM
An aerial view by Steve Zbranek showed how much water rushed over the spillway of Town Lake in the heart of Llano, following late last week and into part of the weekend. Runoff will make its way from the Llano River through the Slab Road water crossing, CR 304/ CR307) in Kingsland to lakes...
Storm runoff flows through Llano River, Highland Lakes
Storms over the Lake Buchanan watershed on May 4-5 have caused the Colorado River and its tributaries to rise, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority Flood Operations Report. “This storm runoff will make its way down to Lake Buchanan over the next several days,” the report stated. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM
May 4 Election Results in Llano County
May 4 Election Results in Llano County
05/04/2024 10:32 PM
May 4 municipal and water board election results
May 4 municipal and water board election results
05/04/2024 10:31 PM
Marble Falls TIRZ board ponders project
Marble Falls TIRZ board ponders project
A tax reinvestment entity which focuses on the downtown area has zeroed in on more projects, opting to request a $2 million bond issuance to help fund big ticket items. The TIRZ board for the city of Marble Falls met April 30 to take steps to- wards ramping up a number of projects as well as reviewing ongoing ones. 05/03/2024 02:50 AM
Double Eagle Entertainment will promote the mostly-free admission series (pictured here in 2023) for the fourth year in 2024, beginning 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 in Marble Falls at Johnson Park and every Friday, same time and place through August 2. Contributed/Ralph Arvesen
Marble Falls Summer Concert Series lineup unveiled
The upcoming Marble Falls Summer Concert Series promises to entertain big crowds with an exciting set of popular, talented musicians. Double Eagle Entertainment will promote the mostly-free admission series for the fourth year, beginning 7 p.m. 04/30/2024 02:48 AM
Saturday, April 27 at the Highland Lakes YMCA in Burnet at the Wags to Riches fundraiser Julia Nedbaleck received a kiss from the live auction puppy which raised $700 for Hill Country Humane Society. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Dogs and cats cash in at Humane Society event
Hundreds of supporters attended the Wags to Riches fundraising event April 27 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. The event benefits Hill Country Humane Society (HCHS). 04/30/2024 02:48 AM
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