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Granite Shoals, Humane Society mend differences
The city of Granite Shoals and the Hill Country Humane Society (HCHS) have decided to rekindle a partnership to help the community take care of stray dogs and cats. Granite Shoals Mayor Ron Munos told The Highlander that the city had signed a contract with the HCHS to accept strays that was “about the same as the contract we had before.” The city will pay the society $30,000 a year for the annual contract, Munos said.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Mustangs win association’s sportsmanship award
The Capital Area Referees Association selected the Marble Falls High School boys soccer team as its 2024 Sportsmanship of the Year recipient in Class 4A. This is the first year the association has handed out the Sportsmanship awards and officiates matches lo cated in a wide area.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Faith volleyball team takes wise approach to offseason
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team showed what it has been doing the last several months during the Marble Falls May League May 6. The Lady Flames, under the guidance of head coach Erin Sawyer, have been getting stronger and quicker thanks to a commitment to participating in an offseason program that challenges them physically.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Mustang tennis player begins applying lessons from state tourney
Marble Falls High School sophomore tennis player Cooper Womack lost to Boerne High’s Owen Labay 6-2, 4-6, 1-6 in the boys singles of draw Class 4A regional quarter- finals May 16. “This is a learning curve for Cooper,” head coach Samuel Whitley said.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Old cars, boats can help restore Falls museum
Your old boat or vehicle can help restore the Falls on the Colorado Museum, which is housed in the Old Granite School Building at 2001 Broadway. The museum will soon open its second floor to exhibits for the first time since taking over the building in 2010.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Llano County finds no voting issue
According to Llano County Attorney Dwain K. Rogers, the investigation of a complaint alleging violations of the Texas Election Code during the March 2024 Republican primary in Llano County has been concluded with no charges being filed. Normally, investigations of citizen complaints, both civil and criminal, are not publicly disclosed upon completion and rejection of a complaint. Unfortunately, a recent text message that discloses the existence of the investigation has been sent out to Llano County residents today. Because this information has been made public, it has required this office to respond.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Llano County Attorney's Office hires sheriff-elect
The Llano County Attorney recently hired Llano County Sheriff-elect Marquis Cantu as a parttime investigator. “I am very pleased with his attention to his duties and his willingness to assist in whatever I ask of him,” County Attorney Dwain Rogers told The Highlander this week.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Marble Falls football to host youth summer camp
Independent School District football program is offering several opportunities for youngsters to learn more about the sport. The first is the Friday Night Lights camp for children in Kindergarten sixth grade on May 10, at the Corral at Mustang Stadium. The event is directed by Mustangs football head coach Keri Timmerman.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Area fair ready to accept Ice Cream Crank-Off contestants
fitting location for an oldfashioned, homemade ice cream competition. If you make a delectable ice cream, the 2024 Fair Committee wants you to enter for a chance to win an award and a year's worth of bragging rights.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Lakeshore Library to host Healthy Aging Fair
Lakeshore Library, 7346 RR 261 in Buchanan Dam, will be the site for the Llano Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the Community Resource Centers of Texas, Inc. to partner up and present a Healthy Aging Fair.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Public asked to comment on draft of 2024 State Flood Plan
Public meeting scheduled for May 30; Comment period ends June 17 Special to The Highlander The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has posted the Draft 2024 State Flood Plan for a public comment period open now through June 17. The plan provides the first comprehensive statewide assessment of flood risk and brings together the findings of 15 regional flood plans, as well as legislative and floodplain management recommendations, to guide state, regional, and local flood control policy.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Business Spotlight
May 17 the Burnet Chamber of Commerce together with the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Inman’s BBQ, 707 Sixth St. in Marble Falls, with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony.
05/21/2024 03:01 AM
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05/17/2024 01:48 PM
BCSO to work with auditor on OT
Sheriff's Office. During departmental updates at the regular meeting, Burnet County Chief Deputy Alan Trevino reported all county jail staff positions are filled.
05/17/2024 02:58 AM
County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property
The Burnet County Commissioners recently indicated they have lost almost all of their patience with one privately- owned property filled with piles of de bris due west on Texas 29. During the near future, the owner and occupiers at 208 Deer Springs between Maggie Lane and Spring Creek must abate health and safety hazards and “nuisances” on their property or face consequences, County Attorney Eddie Arredondo told the commissioners during the May 14 meeting.
05/17/2024 02:58 AM
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