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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

AARP Tax Aide will help with filing taxes

AARP Tax Aide will help with filing taxes

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offering free federal tax return preparation and electronic filing at: Trinity Episcopal Church, 909 Ave. D in Marble Falls on Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

A ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a feeder ushers in the season for these colorful birds. Contributed/Sue Kersey

Welcoming tiny travelers with incredible memories

Every year, the Highland Lakes transforms into a vibrant hotspot for one of nature’s most captivating creatures: the hummingbird. These tiny, iridescent birds embark on an extraordinary journey to our region, visiting feeders and flower gardens along the way. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM

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Lawmakers consider school funding, gambling

There was no city council meeting last night. It will take place next Tuesday. So, today I’d like to discuss two issues before the state legislature that have garnered a fair share of interest, school choice and legalized gambling. I am not using this column, however, to take an advocacy position. 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

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

Patia Strickland (foreground, left) 'photobombed' her daughter Taylor Maanao and Lollie May Martin in the photo booth March 8 at the Phoenix Center Gala. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

2025 Phoenix Center Gala

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Blanco County crash results in three deaths just north of Johnson City on U.S. 281. Contributed/North Blanco County EMS

Fatality victims identified in multiple car crash

Three people died in a multiple vehicle crash in Blanco County March 5 just north of Johnson City on U.S. 281. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM

Fair to prepare public for emergencies, disasters

Fair to prepare public for emergencies, disasters

In a commitment to safety and caring for its members and communities, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is partnering with the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Management to host a firstof- its-kind community preparedness fair, called “Ready as One”. 03/14/2025 03:38 AM

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