Go to main contentsGo to main menu
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:22 AM

Articles

Reset
Ballot Banner
Group forms to tackle junky yards
Group forms to tackle junky yards
Granite Shoals is attacking the problem of a landscape ordinance revision by appointing a working group to explore it. The group, named at the council's June 11 meeting, includes several residents who agreed to serve, as well as three council members. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
Sheriff’s office may face staff cuts as fed funds dry up
Sheriff’s office may face staff cuts as fed funds dry up
Burnet County Sheriff's Office administrators will contend with potential staff cuts as federal and state funding deadlines and funding limits approach. Officials shared the information, during the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting June 11 in Burnet at the County Courthouse, 220 S. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
Boyd
Burnet County Jail aces inspection
Despite potential personnel budget woes, state officials are losing no sleep over Burnet County jail operations. Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) officials inspected both county jail facilities last month. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
Fans could get up close to enjoy the LC Rocks band who played June 7 in Johnson Park thanks to the free summer concert series in Marble Falls. Another concert is scheduled in the park for tonight, June 14. Contributed photos/Ralph Arvesen Photography
Free live concert set for tonight in the park
The Marble Falls Summer Concert Series entertains big crowds with an exciting set of popular, talented musicians. Officials say the entertainment value might be upstaged by the potential economic windfall. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
The Community Resource Center, with its main location pictured here in Marble Falls, is once again extending its reach with plans for a once-a-week operation in Granite Shoals. Contributed photo
Community Resource Center looks to set up in Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals is about to get a new way to help residents, albeit on a temporary and experimental basis. Dawn Capra, director of Community Impact for the Marble Falls-based Community Resource Center (CRC), told city council members at their June 11 meeting that her nonprofit agency is exploring putting an office in the city on a one-day-aweek basis. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
Friday, June 7, 2024 Edition
On the Front Page
Big boats roar into Marble Falls… Marble Falls ISD is beefing up security… Granite Shoals gets closer to a permanent city manager… Marble Falls announces hefty fines for water restriction violators... 06/07/2024 05:03 PM
Alt Text for Image
Mildred Lorene Platte
April 5, 1934 — June 1, 2024 Mildred Lorene Platte passed away June 1, 2024 in Kingsland, Texas at age 92. She was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, and friend who was always there offering support and an abundance of love. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
Come to the Boogie at the Bay concert by boat or car and be ready to boogie to the lively Exit 505, a Kerrville band that plays a wide variety of music styles including bluegrass, country, rock, Texas swing and gospel with vocals and harmonies and superb instrumentation. Contributed photo
Bay Boogie concerts continue with Exit 505 Band
The Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance (HSBBA) presents on Wednesday, June 12, the Exit 505 Band; EXIT 505 is a Texas Hill Country band from the Kerrville area; they play a wide variety of music styles including bluegrass, country, rock, Texas swing and gospel with vocals and harmonies and superb instrumentation including guitar, bass, dobro, mandolin, violin, banjo, saxaphone, clarinet, ukelele, drums and more. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
1st place winners, from left, are Palmer Moe, Kyle Taylor and Ken Taylor. Not pictured is Matt Tuggey. Contributed photo
Local golf association members do well at Austin tourney
The Hill Country Men’s Golf Association (MGA) played at Onion Creek in Austin on June 3 with 52 golfers competing for the prize money. The weather was a little warm but the good news is this is the last tournament until September. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
The Marble Falls Animal Control Facility, 100 Avenue L, has halted intakes in light of an area-wide distemper outbreak. Contributed photo
Distemper outbreaks pauses dog pound intakes
Special to The Highlander In response to the news of a confirmed case of distemper in the area, the city of Marble Falls Animal Control Facility has temporarily suspended all intake and adoptions for two weeks. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
Alt Text for Image
Bonds rating gives Meadowlakes a boost for better interest rates
City of Meadowlakes Standard & Poor’s released their preliminary and final ratings for the city, and rated Meadowlakes at AA-. This is great news because a rating in the AA category places the city in a lower interest rate classification when we sell the bonds on June 18. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
Pictured, from left, are eSports state championship winners Coach Adam Ray, Reed Lewis, Jeremy Williams, Alex Turley, Linden Colwell, Jesse Jimenez and Renae Feller, who are part of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Contributed/MFISD
Students make virtual waves in eSports
Marble Falls ISD trustees applauded the incredible achievement of the inaugural eSports team, led by Coach Adam Ray and supported by Renae Feller with the ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) program, in winning the state championship. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
Volunteers will be on hand to clean and beautify key areas such as this manmade pond at Inks Lake State Park on Saturday, June 8. Contributed photos
Roll up your sleeves for the Big Clean Up Day
The Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL) will be holding a Big Clean Up day on Saturday, June 8, and the public is invited join the fun. FOIL is a group of dedicated volunteers working to promote interest in the natural sciences and conservation. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalk- Talk.com On first day of Marble Falls Forge '24, coaches emphasis the proper way to do each drill as illustrated by Marble Falls strength and con- ditioning coordina - tor Karl "Beef" Bielfeldt, who is helping Deagan Whitted.
Athletes display willingness to work during Marble Falls Forge ’24
The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department drew 115 rising ninth-12th graders and about 30 mid- dle schoolers to the first day of summer strength and conditioning June 3. Known as Forge ‘24, coaches were happy with the turnout. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
From left, Coach Austin Silva, runner Tyler Hamblin, and Coach Chris Schrader savor the moment – Hamblin was the only track and field state finalist this year. Contributed photos
Marble Falls ISD applauds great feats
Special to The Highlander The Marble Falls Board of Trustees meeting May 20 announced and honored the student winners at the recent competitions May 25. The students compet - ed in music, theater, visu al arts, esports, tennis and track. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM
Highlander
Carter Floors and More
Salem Insurance
Madlyn's
Art of water
Best Of