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Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. com Erick Flores leads the agility drill during the first day of Forge '25 June 2.

Summer launches with higher Forge ’25 participation

The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department’s Forge ‘25 is off to a tremendous start. Athletic director Keri Timmerman and strength-and-conditioning coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt are happy with the number of athletes who are attending and the work they are putting in. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Llano Independent School District athletic director Matt Green (back, left) and Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman watch the Mustangs during the Burnet State Qualifying Tournament May 31. The two programs play each other during the Burnet and Llano le...

Marble Falls AD named a finalist for Game-Changing Coach Award

Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman is a finalist for the Game-Changing Coach Award. He is one of 60 on the list. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Marble Falls Middle School athlete Quincy Rodriguez (68) walks and talks with his teammates after the win. Contributed photos

MFMS athlete plays in all-star football game

Marble Falls Middle School student athlete Quincy Rodriguez competed in the North Texas contest of Texas All-State Football June 5-7. He helped his team win 12-6. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

To Gov. Greg Abbott's delight, legislation addressing all seven of his emergency items passed the Legislature. Contributed/Brad Johnson

‘Best session I’ve ever had’: Abbott recaps 89th Legislature, hints at property tax crusade

Gov. Greg Abbott touted the 89th Texas Legislature’s passage of each of his seven 2025 emergency items in a wide-ranging roundtable discussion with media, during which he also stated he’s undecided on both a special session and a prospective veto of the state THC ban. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Event to highlight value of women veterans

Event to highlight value of women veterans

The State of Texas recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of Women Veterans in June each year. And a coalition of veterans’ service organizations here in Burnet are celebrating Texas women veterans right here in the Hill Country. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Kari Beth Ringstaff judged the plants and flowers Thursday at the Burnet County Area Fair.

Burnet County Area Fair welcomes public to the festivities

Burnet County Area Fair invites residents to the fair this weekend. Participants are from Burnet County as well as adjacent counties (Bell, Blanco, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis and Williamson) to enter and participate in the Fair. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Sponsorships are available for the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship coming to Marble Falls. The debut Battle on the Colorado, August 1 – 3 replaces Lakefest in Lakeside Park. Contact the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 830-693-2815. Visit https://www.marblefalls.org...

F1 boat races participation heating up

Sponsorships are available for the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship coming to Marble Falls. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Pictured is Leon Berard in 1958 when he first met his wife, Lily.

Senior center revelers host 90th birthday party

On June 7, Leon Berard celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center. Originally from Fall River, Mass., Leon joined the U.S. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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AquaBoom’s 2025 Grand Marshal receives star treatment

Hafdis Gentry, who someone once called a “powerhouse” behind the scenes, received a surprise visit from balloon- carrying family and friends several weeks ago at Wakepoint in Kingsland. Awarding her the honor of serving as this year’s AquaBoom Grand Marshal caused many Hafdis tears and humble acceptance, but all who know her and the endless hours of volunteering in her community couldn’t imagine anyone more deserving of this recognition. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Photos submitted to the Falls on the Colorado Museum 2026 calendar contest are now on display in the Madolyn Frasier Room. To vote, buy tickets for $1 each ($5 minimum) and place tickets in the envelopes attached to the photos you think are best. Contributed photo

Vote now for 2026 calendar photos at Falls Museum

Your vote counts in deciding which Hill Country water-themed photographs will be featured in The Falls on the Colorado Museum’s 2026 calendar. In-person voting continues through July 5 in the museum at 2001 Broadway in Marble Falls. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

The Consumer Decision Making team advancing to the national competition are, from left to right, Connor Mc-Donald, Klein Stanley, Christopher Clayton and Liam McDonald. Contributed photo

4-H teams achieve triple victory at State Roundup

The Burnet County 4-H program proudly announces a remarkable achievement at the 2025 Texas 4-H State Roundup, where three of its teams secured state championships in their respective contests: Consumer Decision Making, Photography Judging, and Indoor Rifle. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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Richard Thomas “Ricky” Atkison

Richard Thomas “Ricky” Atkison Was born on Febuary 28, 1953 to Lex and Ruby Atkison in Burnet Texas. He passed away on May 26, 2025 after a short illness. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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September 3, 1950 —May 22, 2025 Edward Lee Day, known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, left this world on May 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 3, 1950, in Odessa, Texas, Ed’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of love, intelligence, and friendliness that touched all who knew him. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

An aerial view of the work at the Ophelia Hotel and Conference Center site shows progress on the project. Contributed/Marble Falls EDC

Hotel/conference center site ‘leveling up’ in Marble Falls

Land clearing is underway on the $42 million waterfront hotel and conference center, adjacent to Lakeside Park in Marble Falls. The $36 million project, near the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls, will feature 123 upscale Hilton hotel rooms and more than 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a main ballroom and junior ballroom. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Technologyfocused laws to shake-up the digital economy

Technologyfocused laws to shake-up the digital economy

In an ever-evolving digital environment, the Texas Legislature took proactive measures during the 89th Legislative Session to pass bills that will work to regulate and oversee the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology within the state. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

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