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Jake Hooker and the Outsiders kept the crowd on their feet at the recent Joseph's Hammer fundraiser for the women's prison chapel in Burnet. Contributed photos/Pam Stevenson

'Raise the Roof' benefit a boot-scootin' success

Jake Hooker and his legendary band, The Outsiders, took to the stage Saturday, June 22, at the Burnet Community Center to host a benefit for Joseph’s Hammer. The event brought people from all over Texas together to help “Raise the Roof" on the prison chapel under construction at the Ellen Halbert Unit women's facility in Burnet. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

If you're traveling on Texas 71 between Austin and Marble Falls, motorists will find a new billboard from Central Texas Water Coalition, touting their message and additional website address. Contributed/CTWC

Lake levels improve but area still in the drought zone

Haven’t the recent rains been wonderful? While we are so thankful for the new inflows to our lakes, especially Lake Buchanan, not all of our lakes have had the same benefit. Lake Travis is still down 45 feet and our combined storage is only at 56%. This drought is not over. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

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Banking employees refine career paths with TTU, WSRCA partnership

On May 15, 2024, eight banking employees throughout Burnet and Llano counties successfully completed an intensive Bank Credit Analyst course series at Texas Tech University Highland Lakes, paving a lucrative career path to Credit Analyst or Loan Officer that can evolve to senior leadership positions. This is the first time that bank workers have had local access to an industry- recognized credential specific to their chosen career. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

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Residents express concern over zoning discord with city

I would like to take this opportunity to educate and express my concerns to all residents of Marble Falls on how our city officials/government conducted themselves on a recent situation that hugely impacted us. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

Marble Falls athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman (in the gray) meets with the Lady Mustangs before they go to different speed and agility stations. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Bustling summer gets busier for Marble Falls athletes

As the calendar starts to turn to July, Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and head football coach Keri Timmerman reflect ed back on a busy start to the summer. He and his coaches have been on campus Monday-Thursday mornings for workouts as part of Marble Falls Forge ‘24, the department’s strength and conditioning program. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

Marble Falls rising senior Kylie Roberts (left) will continue working with assistant coach Aspen Howie on the softball diamond and on the basketball court.

Past experiences enhance cross sport coaching, player prep

Share athletes. That’s been the mantra and rallying cry throughout high schools across the Highland Lakes. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

Granite Shoals laments transparency in yard code talks

Granite Shoals laments transparency in yard code talks

Granite Shoals continues to wrestle with rewrites of its landscape ordinance with at least one speaker at Tuesday’s meeting hinting that city council members had hidden reasons for withholding public participation in an ordinance work group. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

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County budget heat is on as fiscal year nears finish line

As July 4 approaches, get ready for patriotic celebrations and beaute- ous fireworks. Fireworks of a different sort could be ignited at the Burnet County Courthouse during upcoming weeks. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

Help celebrate Independence Day in Marble Falls

Help celebrate Independence Day in Marble Falls

“We are preparing for our inaugural 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4th, through our historic Downtown Marble Falls and we need you and your organization to participate to make this a great first year!" So says Daulton Mobley, manager of the Parks and Recreation Department, who reached out to various organizations around town. He also released a schedule of the events planned for the annual Independence Day celebration, hosted by the city of Marble Falls. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

Dani Wolff of Hill Country Humane Society administers a vaccine to a pet, during a June 15 drive-through mobile clinic at the Burnet County Fairgrounds in Burnet. Organizers also hosted additional free clinics this week in Granite Shoals on June 26 and in Burnet on June 27. Contributed/HCH...

Distemper outbreak shutters venues, pounds

A dog which tested positive for distemper, followed by a handful of others showing signs, tipped off a mass shutdown of local shelters, pounds and dog parks in the Highland Lakes. Since mid May, entities who limited or halted intakes altogether included the Marble Falls City Pound, the Buchanan Dam-based Hill County Humane Society and other municipal and rescue animal holding facilities. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

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Granite Shoals council finalizes city manager

Granite Shoals has a new city manager. Interim City Manager Sarah Novo and council members agreed on a $158,000 annual contract after the council retreated behind closed doors for a 46-minute executive session during their June 25 meeting. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM

Presenter Calvin Richard and Rev. George Perry spoke about the significance of the June 19 holiday, during the Marble Falls Juneteenth celebration held June 22 at St. Frederick Baptist Church. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Juneteenth celebration in Marble Falls

Presenter Calvin Richard and Rev. George Perry spoke about the significance of the June 19 holiday, during the Marble Falls Juneteenth celebration held June 22 at St. Frederick Baptist Church. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography 06/25/2024 03:26 AM

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Lorraine Anna Dirks

December 6, 1931 — June 22, 2024 The promise of a life filled with love and understanding is what we all desire. The promise of a life with service to the Lord with love and understanding for all is the fulfillment of our promise to God to be a better person. 06/25/2024 03:26 AM

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William “Billy” Kiley

October 30, 1948 — June 11, 2024 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, protector, and friend, William Thomas Kiley (Bill) left his earthly body behind at 9:10 AM on the morn-ing of June 11. Bill was born October 30, 1948, to William and Catherine Kiley, in Newark, New Jersey. 06/25/2024 03:26 AM

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Francis Sitterle

January 26, 1935 — June 19, 2024 Francis Eugene Sitterle, 89, of Granite Shoals, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. He was born on January 26, 1935, in San Antonio, Texas, to El-liott and Mary Sitterle. 06/25/2024 03:26 AM

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