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Burn ban continues, despite wet weather

Burn ban continues, despite wet weather

Even considering some recent rainfall, the Burnet County burn ban which began earlier this month has not been lifted, and it will stay on until further notice. “Most areas got about 1/2 to 1 inch of rain over the last two days, with a few spots getting a bit more,” County Judge Bryan Wilson said. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

A crowd of nearly 70 attended the Highland Lakes Democratic Women's meeting at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center to hear Suzette Baker describe her wrongful termination lawsuit against Llano County. Contributed photos

Democratic group hosts embattled librarian

Fired Kingsland Librarian Suzette Baker spoke at the Highland Lakes Democratic Women’s meeting March 27 at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center. She revealed the $225,000 settlement she received from Llano County in a wrongful termination lawsuit she filed last year. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Officials laud maintenance crew for historic jail devotion

More than 20 local officials, community boosters and guests gathered recently to give overdue thanks and show appreciation for twelve Burnet County Maintenance Department men and women employees who recently renovated and restored the Old County Jail. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Quarries threaten Burnet County way of life

Quarries threaten Burnet County way of life

Dear Editor; Burnet County is under attack and not for sale. Long time residents and new residents need to realize that Burnet County is being taken over by corporations and big business. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

During current drought, driving on LCRA-owned land in the lakebed is allowed as long as vehicles don’t cause public safety hazard or environmental impact. As the drought continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority will continue its long-standing practice of using its enforcement discretion to allow vehicles to drive across parts of the dry lakebed owned by LCRA, as long as the vehicles do not cause a public safety or environmental impact at Lake Buchanan. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

County schedules workshop for space development talk

County schedules workshop for space development talk

Commissioners have scheduled a public workshop regarding bylaws and other matters to consider possible establishment of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation with Williamson County. The workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

New refugee policy discourages migration

New refugee policy discourages migration

Dear Editor; My husband and I have fostered six refugee minors over the years – one from Burma, one from Eritrea, one from Bhutan, and three from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each of these young men arrived at Dallas Fort Worth Airport with his belongings in a USAID carrier bag. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

MFISD to host Pre-K, Kinder Round Up

MFISD to host Pre-K, Kinder Round Up

Marble Falls ISD is inviting all students age 3-5 on or before Sept. 1, to join us for Pre-K and Kinder Round Up on April 4 from 4:30 p.m. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Water users to learn Earthkind principle

Water users to learn Earthkind principle

The Green Thumb Program, promoted by the local master gardeners, brings important and helpful tips and techniques about water and how to save it – on the water bill, on the plants, on water collection and irrigation, and on Earthkind principles in general. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

A quartet from the group known as Liberal Ladies -- Maine Sturks, Celia Manlove, Christine Bowman and Karen McRight, met March 7 with other politically interested women at Perissos Vineyard and Winery on Park Road 4. Contributed photos

Superintendent to speak to retired teachers

The Highland Lakes Retired Teachers Association will welcome Jeff Gassaway, superintendent of Marble Falls Independent School District, to our meeting Tuesday, April 1. Texas ranks 42nd out of 50 states in per-student public education funding, so districts across our state search for new ways to meet the needs of the district for up-grading technology, increasing safety and security, improving school facilities, etc. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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Recalling a natural affinity for the wind-swept West

The recent high winds in the Hill Country reset my clock. They made me a kid again. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

While visitors can start at any point, those wanting to follow the complete timeline from the beginning should start at Lakeside Park on Buena Vista Drive.

Downtown banners spur history appreciation

No one ever thought that they could ever get a quick Marble Falls history lesson taking a walk down Main Street. In the downtown historic district from Lakeside Park to Fourth street, visitors and locals alike can now find nuggets of information detailing days gone by. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Tickets on sale now for HCCT’s Steel Magnolias

Tickets on sale now for HCCT’s Steel Magnolias

The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is offering tickets for the highly-anticipated production of Steel Magnolias. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thehcct.org or by calling the box office at 830-798-8944. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

Green Thumb program teaches water wisdom

Green Thumb program teaches water wisdom

Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association presents several Green Thumb Programs to find ways to use water more wisely. The first four 2025 Green Thumb programs are about water conservation. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

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