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The public will get their first peek at the Marble Falls Mustangs Aug. 4, during Midnight Madness. Contributed/Ralph Arvesen

Summer midnight event to usher in football season

Everyone in the community is invited to join the Marble Falls Mustang Football program for Midnight Madness on Aug. 5 from midnight to 2 a.m. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Anson McDonald went for a swim during the End of Summer Pool Party July 25 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. Find more photos on Page 9 Martelle Luedeceke/ Luedecke Photography

Summer bash at the Y draws a crowd

Special to The Highlander Friends at the Highland Lakes YMCA threw an end-of-summer bash which attracted families from throughout the area. The well-attended event July 25 included a pool party and splash pad access with other activities which motivated attendees to play hard for quite the workout. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks

Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks

Marble Falls City Council will convene for a budget workshop 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in City Hall, 800 Third Street. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen

Mustangs Midnight Madness

Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen 07/30/2024 04:04 AM

Friday, July 26, 2024 Edition

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07/26/2024 01:44 PM

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Kenneth Allan “Ken” Steward

July 2, 1935 — July 2, 2024 Kenneth Allan Steward embraced his final sunset on July 21, 2024 with the same grace and courage with which he lived his life. He passed away in Kingsland, Texas, after a valiant battle with cancer. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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Josephine Barnhart “Dodie “ Harber

d. July 18, 2024 Dodie Harber, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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Anita Louise Armstrong Hinson

b. December 23, 1940 Anita Louise (Armstrong) Hinson was born December 23, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee to Vera Louise (Mooneyham) Armstrong and Robert (Buster) Carl Armstrong. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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Carlos Enrique Godinez

February 14, 1949 — July 21, 2024 Carlos Enrique Godinez, born on February 14, 1949 to Rodolfo and Adela Godinez in Cuba. Carlos passed away peacefully on Sunday July 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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Welcome awakening of summer rain from dormant brown to vibrant green

Have you ever wondered why your lawn transforms from a dull brown to a vibrant green after a summer rain? Let’s dive into the fascinating reasons behind this phenomenon! Water, Nutrients, and Relief from Heat Stress Firstly, rain brings much-needed water to the soil, reviving grass that’s been stressed by drought. This hydration, combined with the dissolution of nutrients in the soil, gives your lawn a nutrient boost. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

Marla Ripperda is a FOIL volunteer who has assisted with art in the park at Inks Lake State Park. FIle photos

Volunteer Fair to train and educate about Inks Lake State Park

Inks Lake State Park is affectionately known as the “Gem of the Texas Hill Country,” and a local group invites the public to join them in preserving its natural beauty and vitality. Inks Lake State Park, in collaboration with the Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL), is pleased to announce its inaugural Volunteer Fair. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

The proposed roadway will be 3.68 miles, stretching from RM 1431 at a point between Marble Falls and Granite Shoals to RM 2147 in the city of Cottonwood. File rendering

TxDOT invites community to Wirtz road bridge public meeting

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Burnet County will host a public meeting for the Wirtz Dam Road project. No formal presentation is planned and community members are invited to come, provide feedback and go at their convenience. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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Significant rainfall brings relief to drought conditions

It has been a while since we last saw the floodgates in operation on the Highland Lakes chain of lakes. One photo shows one floodgate opened July 24 on Starke Dam. The LCRA has indicated that they are opening up to three floodgates at Starke before the flood waters have passed; only one floodgate was partially opened on the Wirtz Dam. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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Teeing up for a worthy cause; School's around the corner

The Kingsland Beautification Golf Tournament, the chamber's annual fundraiser to help improve the local community park, will be at the Legends Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsors, prizes and volunteers are needed. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

Symon Hajjar of Hot Toast Music entertained youngsters with whimsical music.

Library program inspires children with music, dance

The Bertram Library was the site of a great musical adventure this past week with Mr. Symon (Symon Hajjar) of Hot Toast Music Company making an appearance to the delight of many youngsters. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM

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