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James Nelson Morgan

August 22, 1941 —July 16, 2024 James Nelson Morgan passed away on July 16, 2024, in Kingsland, Texas at the age of 82. He was a talented engineer and athlete who believed physics was a gateway to understanding the universe, and he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family at home, on the golf course, or in the pool hall. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

The speaker, who is a board member of Travis County Audubon Society, will present 'The Marvels of Bird Migration in Central Texas.'

Expert will explain marvels of bird migration

Special to The Highlander Highland Lakes Bird- ing and Wildflower Soci ety (HLBWS) will meet Thursday, Sept. 5, at Burnet County AgriLife Extension, 607 N. Vandeveer, Burnet. Jordan Weingarten, who is on the Speakers Bureau and a board member of Travis County Audubon Society, will present “The Marvels of Bird Migration in Central Texas.” 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

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Safe Streets 4 All initiative will help keep kids safe

The Cottonwood Shores City Council voted recently to hire a grant administration to assist our city in securing funds through the National Roadway Safety Strategy for development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and ultimately funding to improve and widen streets in Cottonwood Shores. I strongly support this initiative. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

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Timing of pruning is crucial to prevent oak wilt

This summer’s unusually wet weather had created a prime environment for the oak wilt fungus to thrive, posing a significant threat to our local trees. However, now that the weather has shifted to dry and hot, we can proceed with the general timing of oak wilt prevention. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Community will miss housing foundation outgoing leader

Community will miss housing foundation outgoing leader

Dear Editor; A wonderful leader of Texas Housing Foundation, Mark Mayfield, will be missed. Mark has spent time, energy and many hours in helping a number of communities develop affordable housing. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Marble Falls senior receiver Parker Phillips runs for a first down during the scrimmage against Lago Vista Aug. 15.

Mustangs show understanding of scheme during scrimmage

The Marble Falls High School football team during a scrimmage against Lago Vista Aug. 15 continued to play hard and give their best effort as they learn a new offense and get used to having multiple options on the field. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team performs well at the SpikeDown 2024 tournament. The team includes Ava Beltran (front row, left), Alyana Reyes, Hadley Shipley; head coach Erin Sawyer (back row, left), Kerrington Silvers, Morgan Weems, Abbye Blackington, Ella Claiborne, Oli...

Flames volleyball team overcomes challenges for big wins

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volley- ball team finished third in its pool of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools’ Spike-Down 2024 tournament in Fort Worth Aug. 14-16. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Mustang netters to begin chase for the playoffs

Mustang netters to begin chase for the playoffs

The Marble Falls High School team tennis welcomes Cameron Yoe in the District 25-4A opener at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Payton Dunk was a menace at the net during the Austin Independent School District tournament Aug. 16-18 thanks to her fearlessness and willingness to force outside hitters to adjust to her. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Marble Falls volleyball team enjoys long winning streak

The Marble Falls High School volleyball team went 5-3 at the Austin Independent School District tournament Aug. 16-18. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Library film series comes to a close

Library film series comes to a close

The “World’s Greatest Natural Icons" film se ries at Lakeshore Library wraps up this Friday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Commissioners propose county officials pay increase

Commissioners propose county officials pay increase

During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court revised its plan to raise salaries for most county elected officials during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Marble Falls offers first look at city budget

Marble Falls offers first look at city budget

During its upcoming meeting, Marble Falls City Council plans to conduct its first formal reading of the city’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Horseshoe Bay deals with water issue

Horseshoe Bay deals with water issue

Horseshoe Bay citizens need to cut back 20% of their landscape irrigation, as crews work on repairs of a mechanical failure at one of the municipality’s plants, officials say. City leaders sent the notice Aug. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Cottonwood Shores looks to improve streets with grant

Cottonwood Shores looks to improve streets with grant

The Cottonwood Shores City Council recently approved hiring a grant administrator to tackle an issue with roadway safety. City officials have launched an effort to secure funds through National Roadway Safety Strategy to design a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to improve and widen streets within the city limits. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

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Meadowlakes city manager retiring

The Meadowlakes city manager will retire after more than 45 years with the municipality, which he guided during its transformation from a MUD to an incorporated city. Johnnie Thompson’s contract expires Sept. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

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