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Investing in our schools, our kids and our future

Marble Falls has always been a community defined by pride pride in our town, our values, and, most importantly, our schools. Great schools are the backbone of any thriving community, and here in Marble Falls, we have a long history of ensuring our students receive the best education. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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Caring for the bees and the garden 1-2-3s

Master’s Garden There was a loud con stant buzzing noise com- ing from the kitchen. I (daughter) looked out to see a mass of bees. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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County judge questions DA’s role in finance review

Editor’s Note: Burnet County Judge James Oakley offered The Highlander the following timeline and circumstances surrounding the request for an independent forensic review into alleged payroll practices of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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DA focused on completing independent payroll probe

Editor’s Note: 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee offered The Highlander the following timeline and circumstances surrounding the request for an investigation into alleged payroll practices of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

Citizen perceives commissioners stifling discussion

Citizen perceives commissioners stifling discussion

Dear Editor; The time has come to seriously scrutinize and hold accountable our lo- cal elected officials. I was present at the Burnet County Commissioners Court on September 24, and witnessed a blatant attempt at First Amendment suppression, violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, and behavior consistent with retaliatory practice and suppression of information. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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VATRE helps Marble Falls school district ease budget crisis

Editor’s Note: The following submission has been reduced for space by about 100 words. Find the opinion piece in its entirety on our website, www. 10/25/2024 02:09 AM

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Vote early in Texas, Oct. 21 through Nov. 1

Early voting for the Nov. 7 election will begin on Monday, Oct. 21, and run through Nov. 1. Please note that the early voting location has been changed in our area. It has been moved from the South County Annex to Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes, located just north of the Annex at 806 Steve Hawkins Pkwy. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Contributed photo Joelton Mayfield performed at an event at Perisso's Vineyard, which attracted a good crowd of wine and music lovers.

Home town musician returns to entertain large crowd

Joelton Mayfield re turned to his Hill Country home last weekend and performed for over 2,500 guests including a twoday wine pick up event at Perisso’s Vineyard and a Bee Cave venue before returning to Nashville. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

The Marble Falls Mustangs defense is about fighting through blocks and ensuring very few yards are gained thanks to the efforts of senior linebacker Brandon Guevara (9), junior defensive back Gregory Lemon (21) and senior defensive back Carter Hughes. Contributed photos by Martelle Luedeck...

After one week of district play, some facts come to light

After one week of District 4-4A Division I play, a couple of truths are apparent. The district includes Marble Falls, Burnet, Lampasas, Stephenville and Brownwood. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University in Waco. In 1915 Baylor University women in Waco organized a suffrage club and 'beat the drum' in campus parades.

New exhibit on Texas women’s suffrage movement

Beginning Oct. 28, the Falls on the Colorado Museum will present “Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas,” an exhibition produced by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Pictured from left to right are Cheri Finkelstein, Andy Virdell, Darlene Zubkus, Cynthia Green, Barbara Rosenberger, Mary Ann Atwood and Mina Martin receiving the Kingsland Chamber's 2024 Beautification Award for the Kingsland Community Park's Native Plant Garden. Contributed photo

Eye-catching landscapes beautify community

The Kingsland Garden Club is happy to announce the Octo- ber 2024 Beautification Award to the Kingsland Community Park’s Native Plant Garden. This was a joint project with finan cial support from Texas Garden Club, Kingsland Garden Club, the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber & Visitor Center, and Sam’s Nursery. Special thanks to Mary Ann Atwood, Renee Case and Colleen Rominski of the Kingsland Garden Club for planning and maintenance of the garden. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Blessingsfest to feed hundreds of students

Blessingsfest to feed hundreds of students

Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

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Recent rains have helped local water supply

With fall upon us and hopefully bringing some cooler temperatures with it, I would like to review this past summer with you. Even though we had a 108.3° day in Au - gust, this past summer was slightly cooler than last year, with only sev- en days exceeding 100°. This compares to 56 100° days last summer. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

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Habitat dedicates new home in Granite Shoals

Highland Lakes Habitat for Humanity welcomes the public to join in celebrating the dedication of its 29th new home. The dedication, which is open to the public, will take place at 2:30 p.m. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

Those who attend can bring up to five boxes of paper for shredding. This includes white or colored paper, stapled or Scotch-taped pages, and paper envelopes with plastic windows. Contributed photos

Clear out the filing cabinets; PEC to host Shred Day

The Highland Lakes community is invited to attend a free event in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October. The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) will host a community shred day Oct. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM

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