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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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Be ready with chill garden preps and precautions
As temperatures drop, it’s essential to protect your plants from upcoming freezes and get a head start on spring crops like tomatoes. Here’s a tip guide to safeguard your garden and begin indoor transplants. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
A patriotic parade float, captured in an area which is now Third Street and Main in Marble Falls, reveals its time period as riders hold an image of President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson was president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. Archives/Pictorial History of Marble Falls
History on Parade
A patriotic parade float, captured in an area which is now Third Street and Main in Marble Falls, reveals its time period as riders hold an image of President Woodrow Wilson. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
Texas leads nation in top-tier universities
Texas leads nation in top-tier universities
A new report from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching indicates 16 universities in Texas have reached Tier 1 designation, the most coveted level. That means the state is home to more such institutions than any other state. n the report, California has 14 and New York 12 top-tier universities. To reach that designation, a university must spend at least $50 million and award at least 70 research doctorates on average each year. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
From left, Bri Avalos, Sharon Estrada and Nainna Flores baked cookies Feb. 14 at First Methodist Church in Marble Falls for Rick Edwards Day of Service. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Rick Edwards Day of Service
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Ava Aguillar carried a box of completed baby bottles during her service Feb 14 at Pregnancy and Life Center in Kingsland. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Rick Edwards Day of Service
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New priests to lead St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
The Most Rev. Joe S. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Service League to offer thousands in scholarship funds
Service League to offer thousands in scholarship funds
Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) has announced that the group will is now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. Any adult woman returning to college and/or to a certification program and pursuing a career goal is encouraged to apply for one of the scholarships offered by the Highland Lakes Service League. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
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Dispelling the myths in Marble Falls development plans
City of Marble Falls e There seems to be a lot of questions and thus myths about how development happens within the city of Marble Falls. I’ll do my best here to try and provide some understanding and dispel a few myths along the way. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote
Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote
Dear Editor; Editor’s Note: The following is an ‘open letter’ to Burnet County commissioners regarding their selection of an applicant to fill the role of a vacancy for county judge. First please know this note is sent with respect and a fair amount of pleasure in knowing I do not have to make this decision. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
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Big D boosts Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Cross it off my bucket list. Recently, I heard and saw the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Symphony No. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
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Guilford “Gil” Jones, III Closing Statement
What does the county need? We’ve talked about this. We’ve heard this from a lot of you. We need transparency, civility. We need public access to a lot more detail – particularly on the budget, any other long-range kind of planning the county may be doing. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM
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County judge candidates stated their case for selection
Editor’s Note: The following includes the verbatim compiled at a county judge candidates workshop Feb. 6, hosted by Burnet County commissioners. The commissioners are scheduled at a special meeting today to conduct a public interview of the candidates. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM
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Alan Trevino Closing Statement
“I want to thank everybody for participating in this very important process. Thank you, judges Garret and Stubbs. Thank you for the fairness in moderating. And for our supporters. Thank you for attending. I hope our lively debate validated the reason for your support. I will take days on. I will take days off. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM
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