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Businesswoman journeys into colorful collage quilts

Come learn the recipe for making beautiful collage quilts when designer, art quilter, teacher, exhibitor and quilt judge, Cinde Ebeling, speaks at Highland Lakes Quilt Guild July 17. Multi-talented Ebeling is also an agribusiness woman who lives on a farm in West Texas. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Texas Tech University Chancellor Mitchell gave remarks about the status of the Texas Tech University System while at a reception recently in the Highland Lakes. Contributed photos

Local Texas Tech alums welcome university officials to reception

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association hosted a 1923 Society reception in the home of former Chancellor Robert Duncan and his wife Terri on the evening of June 27. Approximately 75 people were in attendance. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Uzziah Rodriguez and fiancee Tina Simpson welcome customers at the Fountain of YOUth Spa & Boutique. Contributed/Rhonda Buchanan

Customers find luxurious care at Marble Falls spa

Like many teenage girls, she was fascinated with the world of beauty and took in every teen magazine she could. At a young age, it instilled a sense of con - fidence in her that she didn't know she had, coming from a shy girl in her teens. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Max Starcke Dam, which creates Lake Marble Falls, was completed in the 1950s. Contributed photos

Unprecendented growth launches historic dam construction

With the end of World War II, Central Texas experienced unprecedented growth. To meet the increased demand for electricity, LCRA built two smaller dams between Inks Dam and Lake Travis to increase hydroelectric capacity. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

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Cash & The King

The Marble Falls Summer Concert Series entertained one of its larger crowds during Cash & The King's performance June 28 with David Allen as Johnny Cash and Mike Elliot as Elvis. Coming up tonight for the July 5 live music event, the Peterson Brothers, starting at 7 p.m. in Johnson Park. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Paolo Garza holds bands that are around Noah Luckie's waist as he runs while Landon Griffith completes running over tiny obstacles while holding a pipe over his head. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Forge exemplifies helping athletes grow in all phases

Helping athletes grow in stature and wisdom is more than a talking point for Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman. It’s a truth he strives for daily. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Non-native species not cleaned from boats and trailers litter shorelines with hazardous, sharp shells that impact lakefront recreation. Contributed photo/TPWD

TPWD urges boaters to help halt spread of invasive species

Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday weekend to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Hill Country Aces select volleyball program to conduct tryouts

Hill Country Aces select volleyball program to conduct tryouts

The Hill Country Aces, a select volleyball program under the direction of Erin Sawyer, is conducting tryouts Saturday, July 13, at Faith Academy of Marble Falls. Twelve and 13 year olds try out from 8:30-10 a.m., while 14 and 15 year olds compete from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Known for her defense and protecting the rim, Mya Berkman blocks a shot to give her GAS Evnikos Women's basketball team another possession. Contributed photos

Alum renews contract with women’s pro basketball team

The dream of playing professional basketball continues for Mya Berkman. The 2018 Marble Falls High School graduate is returning to her GAS Evnikos Women’s team in Athens, Greece. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

As of Tuesday, July 2, data showed peak sustained winds are down slightly to 155 mph, making Beryl a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Contributed/LCRA/NOAA

Hurricanes typically kindle local wet weather

Devastating weather on the coast typically sig - nals rain in the forecast for the Highland Lakes area, officials say. Meteorologists remain reserved about the lat - est severe weather event, Hurricane Beryl, which could result in storms ear - ly next week. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Come meet Bark Ranger Ranger at the Marble Falls Public Library on July 11 when he assists with a presentation about Texas snakes. Find more details in Let's Be Brief on Page 8. Contributed photo

Come meet Bark Ranger Ranger at the Marble Falls Public Library on July 11 when he assists with a presentation about Texas snakes. Find more details in Let's Be Brief on Page 8. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Judge rules on land dispute

Judge rules on land dispute

One contentious le - gal case related to land development near Lake Buchanan recently took a negative turn against the land owner. The dispute began about six years ago, soon after Burnet County res- ident Todd Heath pur - chased property near the lake within the Donall Estates subdivision, near 1000 CR 140. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Although levels have increased, several areas along the Colorado River, including Lake Travis, remain well below full.

LCRA renews calls for conservation as drought continues

With the region's wa - ter supply lakes below full, the Lower Colorado River Authority on Tues - day reminded residents of the importance of con - serving water as we head into what is expected to be another hot, dry summer. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Vehicle collides with train

Vehicle collides with train

A 50-year-old man suffered nonlife threatening injuries after he col - lided with a train in Burnet. According to Burnet Police Department, the call was reported at 10:46 a.m. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

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Nona Ann Bailey

December 31, 1935 — June 28, 2024 Wells – Funeral services for Nona Ann Otto Bailey, 88, of Wells will be Monday, July 1st, at 3 PM, at the Falvey Memorial Methodist Church in Wells with Rev. David Goodwin and Rev. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

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