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Council approves park construction bid
During its regular agenda, Marble Falls City Council recently ap - proved a hefty amount for construction of sev - eral local infrastructure improvements, part of an ambitious park develop - ment plan. All seven council members were present during the Nov. 5 meeting, when they voted unani - mously to award the low bid of more than $699,000 to Wellcraft Builders for construction of sever - al features near the area known as Park View Park near Mormon Mill Road, Park Ridge Drive and Park View Drive. "We feel confident awarding the bid to them (Wellcraft)," Director of Parks and Recreation Lacey Dingham told the council. Completion of the en - tire development could take up to 10 months, Dingham said, adding its total cost could amount to about $1.9 million, includ - ing a grant of more than $700,000 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Depart - ment and the city contri - bution of more than $1.2 million. "We are excited to get this project started," Ding - ham said. Also during its regular agenda, the council ap - proved an agreement be - tween the Marble Falls Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 and Schaum - burg & Polk Inc. to engi - neer drainage, parking and sidewalk improvements within a busy downtown area near Avenue H, Yett, Second and Third streets. "There will be traffic control in the area (when the improvements begin) but not all at the same time," Downtown and Marketing Manager Erin Burks told the council. City Attorney Josh Brockman pointed out the agreement may cost the city about $233,000, rath - er than the figure of more than $160,000 published by mistake in the in the council members meeting packet. Too, the council ac - cepted unanimously the first amendment to an improvement and escrow agreement between the city and Ellison Roper Land Corporation for de - sign and construction of a 500,000 gallon elevat - ed water storage tank at the Roper Ranch Devel - opment along U.S. 281, East FM 2147 and Panther Hollow. The amendment in - cludes the reduced cost of $2.3 million (down from $3 million) for 1,966 liv - ing unit equivalents, rath - er than the original esti - mate of 2,487 LUEs. After much discussion, by a 5-2 vote, the coun - cil approved payment of $228,000 to convey more than 1 acre at 2101 Mus - tang Drive from Marble Falls Independent School District to the city, mainly because the city operates one 500,000 gallon ele - vated water storage tank on the property. Apparently, Mayor Pro tem Craig Magerkurth and council members Lauren Haltom, Karlee Hubble, Bryan Walker and Rich - ard Westerman voted for the payment of $228,000 as the product of fair ne - gotiation between city and district officials. However, Mayor Dave Rhodes and Coun - cil member Griff Morris dissented.
11/08/2024 04:19 AM
District honors outstanding educators, students
The Marble Falls In - dependent School Dis - trict Board of Trustees celebrated an array of achievements and dedi - cated individuals in Octo - ber, highlighting the com - mitment and community impact of staff, students, and teachers across the district.
11/08/2024 04:19 AM
Celebrate Veterans Day, Nov. 11
An upcoming holiday, honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces, will be marked by a ceremonious event in Mar - ble Falls at noon. The Rotary Club of Marble Falls will present a Veterans Day Program Monday, Nov.
11/08/2024 04:19 AM
Marble Falls ISD school funding election (VATRE) fails
Citizens within the Marble Falls ISD boundaries voted against a school funding election Nov. 5 that would have closed a deficit gap in the district's budget with a nearly 3 cent tax increase, according to the unofficial cumulative tally from the Burnet County Elections Office.
11/06/2024 02:16 PM
HLNPS presents new guide to Central Texas birds
The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society (HLNPS) will meet on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street. An educational presentation will follow a 30-minute chapter business meeting.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Emergency crews took to the streets in incident response
Following the Oct 21 incident at the Central Water Plant, I want to express my pride in our water plant staff and first responders’ swift action. Their immediate priority was protecting plant employees and nearby residents.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Conservative legislation is worth fighting for
It’s election day! Soon we will know which way the winds of change are blowing across America. Here at home in the Hill Country, we have been working to see liberty- loving candidates elected that are true to their word, and reflec tive of our conservative values.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Basketball team begins season with new coach, same goals
The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team will be coached by a Berkman once more. This Berkman, however, has the unique experience of wearing the Marble Falls uniform and understands all that comes with being part of the program.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Flames beat Bracken to take over first in district
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team beat Bulverde Bracken 68-62 Oct. 31 in a battle for first place in Division II, District 4 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Dreaming Whitetail:
It’s showtime for Texas deer hunters. The 2024-25 general hunting season for white-tailed deer opened statewide at 30 minutes before sunrise on Nov.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Council eyes new park construction
Marble Falls City Council plans to discuss several items during its upcoming meeting. Following its regular agenda, Director of Parks and Recreation Lacey Dingham plans to lead a discussion related to the possible award of more than $699,000 to Wellcraft Builders for construction of several features near Mormon Mill Road, Park Ridge Drive and Park View Drive.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Marble Falls drug dealer gets 38 years in prison
A Marble Falls man faces a steep sentence for his alleged roll in dealing methamphetamine in the area. 424th Judicial District Court Judge Evan Stubbs sentenced Jonathan Tarbet to 38 years in prison Oct.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Church at center of alleged hoax closes
A church under scrutiny after a congregant allegedly faked a shooting incident has closed its doors. After several hours of discussion during its Oct.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
FOIL hosts fun fowl contest with chances to win
Two new colorful waterfowl have been spotted on the water at Inks Lake State Park and campers are flocking to use them. In fact, their popularity is gaining, and you can be a part of the park’s history by naming one or both paddle boats.
11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Crews leap into action to contain brush fire
On Sunday, Oct. 27, a runaway brush fire threat - ened a local museum ven - ue and neighboring ranch - es on FM 2147 East just outside Marble Falls in southern Burnet County.
11/01/2024 02:14 AM
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