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House proposes increase in public school funds
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
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Speaker to kindle Christian engagement
Burnet County Republican Women are hosting inspirational speaker Bunni Pounds at their March 13 meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Meadowlakes officials are alerting residents that herbicide treatments, which pose no threat to humans, are about to get underway on the municipal golf course pictured here. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Golf course herbicide treatment imminent
The golf course staff will be treating the course with herbicide in the coming days. Please rest assured that the herbicide being used does not pose a threat to human health. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Report: Progress on hospital efficacy in Llano
Report: Progress on hospital efficacy in Llano
Llano County commissioners got some good news about the county’s hospital at their February regular meeting. “We’ve made important progress over the last two weeks, not only have we made significant progress in defining the final agreement between Llano (county) and MidCoast (Health Systems), but we’ve also worked with the (U.S. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Noisy work on a waterway feature on the Lake Marble Falls shoreline, just down the ridge from Hidden Falls Inn (formerly Hampton Inn), got underway Feb. 26 as crews worked to puncture dolomite in the lake bed. The work is part of a $4.2 million project that includes several new features in...
Crews launch waterway fearture work
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LCRA manages hydrilla and water hyacinth on the Highland Lakes when the plants have the potential to impact LCRA dam or power plant operations. Contributed photos/LCRA
Water weed war tied to resident rebates
The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced the 2025 schedule for property owners planning to treat nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls. LCRA also has extended a rebate program offering up to 50% of the project cost, to a maximum of $7,500 per applicant, for municipalities, counties and homeowners/property owners associations that manage invasive aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ or Lake Marble Falls in 2025. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Public to take aim at hunting regulations
Public to take aim at hunting regulations
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird -Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from one to three in all duck zones. -Reduce the early teal season from 16 to nine days in all duck zones. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
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Library books author for seminar on memoirs
Lakeshore Library invites you to a seminar on “Writing the Memoir,” conducted by W. C. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
From left, Billy, Gracelynn (center) and Lindsey Yow of Spyke's BBQ received the Business of the Year Award from former recipients Gregg Miller, and Angie and Darla Godfrey of Reflections Day Spa & Salon.
Businesses and volunteers shine at Kingsland Chamber awards
The 61st Kingsland/ Lake LBJ Chamber Awards Banquet & Ceremony, held on Feb. 20, at Log Country Cove, brought out hundreds of members and their guests, Burnet and Llano County leaders and international titleholders on a wintry night. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
MFISD benefits by early bond payoff
MFISD benefits by early bond payoff
Marble Falls ISD plans to retire some debt early using a program called “defeasance,” a move approved Monday by trustees at their regular meeting. Defeasance is like paying off a loan early, so the debtor doesn’t pay the remaining interest, district Executive Director of Finance Bill Orr explained. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
HCCT announces auditions for Oklahoma!
HCCT announces auditions for Oklahoma!
The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is thrilled to announce auditions for its upcoming production of the classic musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Join the troupe as they bring this timeless story of love, rivalry, and community to life on stage. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
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Meadowlakes welcomes appointment with construction background
City of Meadowlakes At last night’s (Feb. 18) Meadowlakes City Council meeting, the council approved the appointment of Mike Shaw to serve out the unexpired term of Don Wheeler whose premature death two weeks ago shocked the city. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM
Contributed photos/Lisa Manley Pictured, from left, Ashley Wilson, Lisa Manley, Erica Henderson, Odie Ozuna and Tammy Ryan at Wildflower Meadows Nursing Home.
First United Bank spreads love with Acts of Kindness
On Friday, Feb. 14, the First United Bank family across the country, including the Marble Falls branch, participated in Celebrate United Acts of Kindness Day, working with various groups to share the joy of appreciation, while making someone’s day brighter. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM
Conservation series to share tips on saving water
Conservation series to share tips on saving water
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. With the continuing drought in Central Texas, finding ways to use water more wisely is extremely important. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
Deadline approaches for HC100 Club nominees
Deadline approaches for HC100 Club nominees
The 21st Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Hill Country 100 Club will be held at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet March 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
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