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Jeff Shabram
HLP Publisher announces retirement
A team-builder, seasoned newspaper man and digital media maestro has announced his retirement from Highland Lakes Publishing (HLP). “It has been an honor and privilege to be part of the Highland Lakes Publishing team serving as Publisher,” Shabram said. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Crews launched into parking lot work in the 900 block of Third Street on Aug. 14. Visitors to downtown will begin to see upgrades and improvements to parking, streets and sidewalks this year.
Street work signals bigger projects ahead in Marble Falls
Crews launched into parking lot work in the 900 block of Third Street on Aug. 14. Visitors to downtown will begin to see upgrades and improvements to parking, streets and sidewalks this year. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
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Meadowlakes pool closes for season, Lifelong Learning next
City of Meadowlakes As the city of Meadowlakes announced earlier this week, the swimming pool will close for the remainder of the season. Last week, swimmers reported that gunite chunks were flaking off the pool leaving sharp fragments on the bottom and sides that could potentially be a danger to swimmers. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Deadline for bridge comments approaches Aug. 20
Deadline for bridge comments approaches Aug. 20
The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) and Burnet County have planned a public meeting to introduce Highland Lakes residents to the Wirtz Dam Road bridge project. A bridge to connect Cottonwood Shores (RR 2147) and Wirtz Dam Road (RR 1431)has been discussed and debated by locals for years. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Commissioners discuss sheriff pay audit report
Commissioners discuss sheriff pay audit report
On Wednesday, the Burnet County Commissioners Court received the result of an extensive audit conducted over several previous months by the Baker Tilly private firm related to an investigation of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office payroll records. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
These young men, Marble Falls High School's Varsity Men's Choir, placed fourth in the Small School Choir category at the 2024 Next Level Performances Virtual Contest this summer.
MFHS varsity choirs win state champion recognition
Under the direction of Bryce Gage, the Marble Falls High School (MFHS) choirs have achieved remarkable success at The Next Level Performances Virtual Contest, held from May through July 2024. This prestigious event, sponsored by Next Level Initiatives and Perform America, saw high school choirs from across the state competing for top honors. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Hadley Shipley keeps her eye on the ball and times her jump perfectly to end a rally with a kill. Contributed/Stennis Shotts
Lady Flames volleyball team sweeps Concordia
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team scorched Round Rock Concordia 25-19, 2512, 25-9 in the season opener Aug. 13. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Faith Academy quarterback Madden Kinnee tries to make the pass through the outstretched arms of Adam Merlick. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Flames football team rolls through playbook in full pads
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team continued practicing in full pads Aug. 12 by running through the offensive and defensive playbooks. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Granite Shoals set to approve budget, tax rate
Granite Shoals set to approve budget, tax rate
Granite Shoals city council members Tuesday tentatively approved a budget for next year that calls for a tax rate increase of slightly more than three cents per $100 property valuation, but that’s intended to address some of the city’s capital improvement needs. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Commissioners propose steady property tax rate
Commissioners propose steady property tax rate
During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners proposed a property tax rate of .3541 per $100 of property valuation during its recent meeting. “It is the same as last year,” Judge James Oakley said during the Aug. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
The public has a chance to vote for their favorite photographs of animals and wild - flowers at Falls on the Colorado Museum. Contributed/Nancy Ebeling
Public to pick best of museum photo contest entries
Special to The Highlander Falls on the Colorado Museum will showcase “Central Texas in Focus: Animals and Wild- flowers Photo Contest Exhibit” with stunning photographs captured by photographers from across the region. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Marble Falls High School junior running back Jonathan Hernandez looks for running room and protects the ball during practice Aug. 9. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Mustangs put on full pads, gear up for Lago Vista
League rule. Still, it's difficult not to be excited to see the Mus- tangs run to their spots, go full speed on each play, and remain in complete control by not tackling. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM
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School bus safety is paramount
year again. The first day of school is upon us; the Marble Falls Independent School District's first day is this week, Aug. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM
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Aaron Watson headlined the Summer Concert Series Saturday, Aug. 10, at Johnson Park.
Mackenzie Moser signed hearts to Aaron Watson while her father Quinn held her at the Summer Concert Series Saturday, Aug. 10, at Johnson Park. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM
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Texas Housing Foundation bids farewell to local leader
The Texas Housing Foundation bids farewell to long-time local leadership as the organization launches a re-organization process. On June 17, administrators sent a letter to board members and other partners informing them about a key leadership change. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM
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