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Marble Falls junior Tyler Hamblin stands in front of the scoreboard that flashes his time and finish in the 3,200 meters at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships May 2. Contributed photo

Top Marble Falls trackster completes season at ‘hardest’ meet

Marble Falls High School junior runner Tyler Hamblin placed sixth in the 3,200 meters at the Class 4A Track and Field Championships May 2 in 9 minutes and 23.38 seconds. His time set a new personal record. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

If you are using S hangars for your outdoor bird feeders, you can stick the orange wedge onto the end. This also prevents the squirrels from knocking your bird feeder to the ground.

Pay heed to that ‘black stuff ’ collecting on hummingbird feeder

Master’s Garden Black mold on hummingbird feeders can be a common issue, especially in warm and humid conditions. This mold often develops in the sugar water (nectar) solution when it’s not changed frequently or when the feeder is not cleaned regularly. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

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In sickness and health, Christ is interceding on your behalf

Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my son-in-law about him being from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day when something will go wrong. As a minister, I’ve seen my share of sickness and pain and it hurts me to see someone suffer. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

Local herbalist will explore medicinal potential of local plants

Local herbalist will explore medicinal potential of local plants

The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society will meet Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main St. An educational presentation will follow a 30-minute chapter business meeting. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

An aerial view by Steve Zbranek showed how much water rushed over the spillway of Town Lake in the heart of Llano, following late last week and into part of the weekend. Runoff will make its way from the Llano River through the Slab Road water crossing, CR 304/ CR307) in Kingsland to lakes...

Storm runoff flows through Llano River, Highland Lakes

Storms over the Lake Buchanan watershed on May 4-5 have caused the Colorado River and its tributaries to rise, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority Flood Operations Report. “This storm runoff will make its way down to Lake Buchanan over the next several days,” the report stated. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

Horseshoe Bay to celebrate Drinking Water Week

Horseshoe Bay to celebrate Drinking Water Week

The city of Horseshoe Bay joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5-11 this year, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

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Marble Falls ISD to offer free summer meals

Marble Falls ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. Highland Lakes Elementary, Marble Falls Elementary, and Marble Falls High School will be distribution sites for summer meals. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

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Ruby Louise Yarter

December 2, 1932 — May 1, 2024 Ruby Louise Yarter, affectionately known as Grannee, passed away at the age of 91 on May 1, 2024, in Kingsland, TX. Born on December 2, 1932, in the small town of Blox, TX, Ruby was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

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October 3, 1934 — April 28, 2024 Brenda Eileen Brown, 89, of Horseshoe Bay, passed away April 28, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Reginald Herbert and Lena Ford-Payne Archer, October 3, 1934. 05/07/2024 02:52 AM

May 4 Election Results in Llano County

May 4 Election Results in Llano County

05/04/2024 10:32 PM

May 4 municipal and water board election results

May 4 municipal and water board election results

05/04/2024 10:31 PM

Marble Falls TIRZ board ponders project

Marble Falls TIRZ board ponders project

A tax reinvestment entity which focuses on the downtown area has zeroed in on more projects, opting to request a $2 million bond issuance to help fund big ticket items. The TIRZ board for the city of Marble Falls met April 30 to take steps to- wards ramping up a number of projects as well as reviewing ongoing ones. 05/03/2024 02:50 AM

Marble Falls Police Department Detective Scott Dulaney warned local seniors about the perils of Internet scams April 29, in the Marble Falls Public Library. Photo by Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Seniors beware of online scammers, detective warns

You may recall the song Oklahoma balladeer Woody Guthrie sang years ago. “As ‘round this world you travel, you’ll meet some funny men, some will rob with a six-gun, others with a fountain pen,” Guthrie sang in his tune entitled “Pretty Boy Floyd” about a desperate outlaw during the Great Depression. 05/03/2024 02:50 AM

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Carrie Kinnison

November 9, 1946 — November 1, 2023 For 77 years, the Lord blessed us on earth with Carrie Kinnison and on Nov. 1, 2023, he called her home. 05/03/2024 02:50 AM

At Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Central Texas, the Service acquired 441 acres of priority nesting habitat for grassland birds and the black-capped vireo. Contributed/NWRS

Federal government acquires more Texas land, including at Balcones

05/01/2024 04:23 PM

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