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Christian singles can mingle with pickleball
Christian singles can mingle with pickleball
Calling all single pickleball enthusiasts ready to mingle. The games start at 5 p.m every Saturday night in May at Panorammic Pickelball at 25603 Red Brangus Road in Spicewood. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
Marble Falls sophomore John Alan Whittle gets dirty as he dives to get back to first base and avoid the tag. The dirt is part of having natural grass at Scearce Field. Whittle's father, Marble Falls In dependent School District Assistant Superintendent of Administration Stan Whittle, playe...
Proposed baseball park meets the needs of program
If Marble Falls Independent School District voters say yes to the multipurpose facility that’s on the May 3 ballot, it will be constructed on the current Scearce Baseball Field on the Marble Falls High School campus. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
A Mah Jongg tourney brings out some serious players, all for the good cause of supporting the Helping Center in Marble Falls. Contributed Photo
Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament benefits the Helping Center
The Helping Center’s “Learn for Life” Education Program is pleased to announce that it is the beneficiary of the Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament for a third consecutive year. Held on April 22, the tournament hosted 120 players from locations throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
On Lake LBJ, bass are good skipping docks with craws, flukes and worms, or cranking bulkheads and shallow rocks. File photo
Highland Lakes Fishing Reports - Weekend of May 2, 2025
EXCELLENT. Water slight stain; 69 degrees; 21.30 feet below pool. The 5 hours a day of generation and strong south winds has blown some depleted oxygen water around the lake. You may have to move around a lot to avoid the bad water. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
Connie Swinney/The Highlander Avenue N from the railroad tracks at the Huber Mining plant to the Avenue S intersection is closed pending the start of work on a structure over the flood-prone low water crossing. Motorists will detour through Avenue S instead of Johnson Park, which is closed...
Road closed in anticipation of bridge project
. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
Gala builds support for saving animals
Gala builds support for saving animals
The Hill Country Humane Society hosted its 2025 Wags to Riches Gala on Saturday night, April 26, welcoming more than 400 guests for an evening of inspiration, community, and fun – all in support of local animals in need. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
The TLC has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks, especially regarding the use of courier services by recent winners. Contributed/TheTexan.News
Texas Lottery Commission faces new lawsuit amid state scrutiny
The ongoing Texas Lottery saga involving retailers, couriers, and winners continues to generate debate, media coverage, and political backlash in the state. Lt. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
House bill would fine museums up to $500,000 a day for displaying ‘obscene material’
House bill would fine museums up to $500,000 a day for displaying ‘obscene material’
House Bill 3958, filed by Rep. David Lowe (R-North Richland Hills), proposes to amend Chapter 402 of Texas Government Code to fine museums that display material in violation of certain sections of Texas Penal Code up to $500,000 per item per day the material is displayed after being found in violation. Under the bill, the Office of the Attorney General would be able to bring action to obtain injunctive relief to remove the material indefinitely. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
The Texas National Guard April 22 installed more razor wire along the border at Eagle Pass. Contributed photo
Dramatic drop in border crossings reported in March
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has released numbers that show record-low border crossings in March, signaling a potential shift in illegal immigration patterns and the effectiveness of current border enforcement strategies. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings
After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend
Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend
CASI’s Regional Chili Championship is happening this weekend, May 2-3, at 2221 N Phillips RR Granite Shoals, this year in memory of Ruby Ross. The Howdy Roo Chili Championship’s committee invites you to join us in helping to raise money for MF HS Band Booster Club, MF HS FFA, Granite Shoals Fire & Police Aux. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
PEC board of director candidates announced
PEC board of director candidates announced
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative board approved the ballot for the Cooperative’s 2025 Board of Directors Election at its regular meeting April 17. This year, eight members are running for two director positions in districts 4 and 5. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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You’re invited to Community Day in Marble Falls
Save the date for Saturday, May 3. The community of Marble Falls invites you to enjoy a day filled with fun, resources, and connection at the Community Day event, taking place in the First Assembly Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the corner of First Street and Main Street, this event promises exciting convergence of two popular happenings: the Community Resource Fair and the 1st on First Swap Meet & Community Garage Sale. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
A group of tenacious members of The Athletic Club in Marble Falls, 2312 U.S. 281, got together to participate April 12 in the Bluebonnet Festival Fun Run events. Contributed photo
Club Fun Run
. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM
Mark Bentley, Mayor of Meadowlakes
Unraveling the strict requirements of REAL ID
City of Meadowlakes Beginning May 7, 2025, only state-issued driver licenses and identification cards that are fully compliant with the REAL ID Act will be accepted for official federal government purposes, such as entering secure federal buildings or boarding domestic flights. Texas began issuing REAL ID compliant cards on Oct. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM
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