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Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to offer exam sessions
Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to offer exam sessions
A nonprofit group has its eye on boosting its membership and assisting the public in learning more about becoming amateur radio operators. The Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club in Marble Falls is offering the Amateur Radio Technician, General, and Am- ateur Extra exams, at the EMS office at 609 Indus trial Blvd, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Our next sessions will be on September 28, 2024 @1:30 PM CDT (1330 hrs.) and October 26, 2024 @ 2:00 PM CDT (1400 Hrs.). 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
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Navigating the maze of obtaining voter ID
City of Meadowlakes In just 54 days, on Oct. 21, early voting be- gins in Texas. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
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Gardeners promote pollinators for critical food production
Nestled along 1431 near The First Baptist Church of Kingsland, the colorful King’s Garden buzzes with pollinators and harvesters. A Highland Lakes Master Gardeners’ project, this is a “share” garden to help feed families in need. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Bluegills are pint-sized fish with small mouths. Small hooks and baits work best. Photos by Matt Williams
Silver Bullets: Secret weapons for fishing don’t exist
Fishermen are always looking for that silver bullet -- a secret weap - on they believe will help them catch more fish or get the edge over others. The search often leads to the purchase of big ex pense items. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Hunters must purchase valid hunting licenses for the 2024-25 before hitting the field. Contributed photos
Texas Game Wardens offer tips for safe, enjoyable dove hunt
Hunters were off to a good start Sept. 1 opening of dove season with sig - nificant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Marble Falls senior runner Tyler Hamblin spent a week in Alamosa, Colo., where he met and trained with other like-minded athletes and learned how to take better care of his body so he can perform at the high level he wants. Contributed photos
Trackster takes the lead in Marble Falls distance running
No question the leader of Marble Falls High School middle-distance running is senior Tyler Hamblin. Hambin has been the Mustangs’ most consistent runner for the last three years and helped the team win the 2022 District 24- 4A championship. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya) is all smiles after winning a point in match at No. 1 singles against Salado. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
MFHS netters beat Salado to go 2-0 in district
The Marble Falls High School team tennis team crushed Salado 19-0 to go to 2-0 in District 254A play. "Our players who've been out there, they did an amazing job,” head coach Samuel Whitley said. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Faith Academy junior defensive specialist Alyana Reyes goes low to the court for this dig. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Lady Flames volleyball team earns bounce-back win
The Faith Academy volleyball team continues its run through its predistrict schedule. The Lady Flames (8-6-4) beat Aus- tin Royals 25-13, 25-17, 25-15 Aug. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
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Marble Falls chamber appoints new membership director
The Marble Fall/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the appointment of Laura Mitchell as the new Director of Member ship, effective August 20, 2024. With a strong background in membership development, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, Laura brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the Chamber’s leadership team. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
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Initiative brings backpacks to schools
Each year Baylor Scott & White’s Faith in Action Initiatives (FIA) hosts its annual back-to-school community drive to gather and distribute backpacks and school supplies from June - August. In the Hill Country area team members donated dozens of backpacks filled with school sup plies, plus additional supplies for pick up. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Over two weekends in August, Burnet PD conducted training sessions that brought together BCISD Guardians, Burnet Police, Bertram Police, noncommissioned officers, and retirees who are maintaining their TCOLE licenses. Contributed photos
Neighboring school district welcomes critical training
In the wake of the trag ic Uvalde school shooting, Advanced Law Enforce ment Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) has become a Texas Commis - sion on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)-mandated re- quirement for all officers every two years. Officials say Bur - net PD was ahead of the curve, having already begun hosting this critical training well before the incident in Uvalde. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
Residents beware weather hazards
Residents beware weather hazards
The recent benefi - cial rainfall, while re - juvenating our lawns, also presented various hazards. Last Wednesday afternoon in Meadow lakes, multiple golfers in our community observed one of these hazards: lightning. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM
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Wandalene Boyd Beaird
April 4, 1932 —August 24, 2024 Wandalene Boyd Beaird joined her Heavenly Father on August 24, 2024. She was born in Potosi, TX on April 4, 1932, to Ferrell and Fairie Lee Boyd and was raised in Abilene. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM
Pictured from left are: Jeanette Pickard, Marble Falls Rotary President Russell Sander, Gail Teegarden, Carolyn Alexander, Pam Parsons, Barbara Van Tassel, Melinda Wheeler, Rotary member Michael Hussey, Debbie Pridgeon, Allie Bennett, Allen Laughlin, Rotary Grant and Giving Committee Chair...
Rotary presents grant to Wesley Respite Center
Marble Falls Rotary Club presented the Wesley Respite Center a generous grant to the director, Allie Bennett, on behalf of the center. The theme for the day was "fishing." The vol unteers and participants fished for sea creatures with a fishing pole and line with a magnet on the end. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM
Alex Dupre submitted her photo, 'Daydreaming,' in the Granite Shoals Legacy Tree Photo Contest and won 3rd Place. Mayor Ron Monos recognized her and other winners during the Granite Shoals City Council meeting Aug. 27. Contributed photo
Granite Shoals city officials pick winning oak tree pic
Back in July, Granite Shoals Mayor Ron Munos issued a proclamation establishing July as Heritage Oak Tree Celebration Month, to inspire admiration and appreciation for the many trees preserved throughout the city. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM
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