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Money laundering suspect steals $160K
In an undercover sting operation, Granite Shoals police investigators tracked down and arrested an alleged fraud suspect accused of stealing over $100,000 from a 62-year-old resident. The arrest took place on Saturday, Aug. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM
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MFHS greenhouse repair to top $42K
trict’s greenhouse that got damaged during a hailstorm in April. The board of trustees voted Monday, Aug. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM
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Burnet County name founding piques interest
City of Meadowlakes Most of us have been living in Burnet County for a number of years. But who was the county named after? David Gouverneur Burnet was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1788. 08/23/2024 04:20 AM
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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
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