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MFISD board members sworn in
Two members of the Marble Falls ISD school board were sworn in Monday, May 20, after running uno pposed for their respective seats. Alex Payson, Place 5, and Kevin Naumann, Place 6, took the oath of of- fice during the regular board meeting. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
Horseshoe Bay discusses landscaping impact on water in development
Horseshoe Bay discusses landscaping impact on water in development
Horseshoe Bay City Council members recently discussed ordinances for Silver Rock, a proposed mixed-use planned development, including the potential impact of water restrictions as projects begin turning dirt. The council met May 21 for their regularly scheduled meeting at Horseshoe Bay City Hall, 1 Community Drive. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
Council controls TIRZ board No. 2
Council controls TIRZ board No. 2
As part of its May 21 regular meeting, Marble Falls City Council made several board appointments with one handled under consent agenda. Passed unanimously, the item involved the appointment of council member (and former mayor) Richard Westerman to serve on Tax Increment Reinvestment Board Zone No. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
Spicewood Elementary School celebrated with a field day, which included colorful outdoor activities. School was dismissed for summer break on May 23. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Aug. 14. Contributed
School's out for summer
Spicewood Elementary School celebrated end of the school year with a field day, which included colorful outdoor activities. School was dismissed for summer break on May 23. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Aug. 14. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
Donald Wayne Thompson was named interim executive director of His Joshua House, a faith-based program in Kingsland for men overcoming addiction. Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography
Recovery house leader offers empathy to men with a purpose
In a world where addiction can often seem insurmountable, there exists a beacon of hope nestled within the Kingsland community—a men’s 12-step spiritual-based recovery house, His Joshua House. This sanctuary, wholly sustained by the generosity of donations, the unwavering support of the community, and the dedicated efforts of volunteers, offers a transformative path to recovery. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Edition
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The Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Burnet Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting for Inman's BBQ, 707 Sixth St. in Marble Falls, on May 17. Photos by Barbara Rosenberger/The Highlander
Business Spotlight
May 17 the Burnet Chamber of Commerce together with the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Inman’s BBQ, 707 Sixth St. in Marble Falls, with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Public asked to comment on draft of 2024 State Flood Plan
Public asked to comment on draft of 2024 State Flood Plan
Public meeting scheduled for May 30; Comment period ends June 17 Special to The Highlander The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has posted the Draft 2024 State Flood Plan for a public comment period open now through June 17. The plan provides the first comprehensive statewide assessment of flood risk and brings together the findings of 15 regional flood plans, as well as legislative and floodplain management recommendations, to guide state, regional, and local flood control policy. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
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Lakeshore Library to host Healthy Aging Fair
Lakeshore Library, 7346 RR 261 in Buchanan Dam, will be the site for the Llano Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the Community Resource Centers of Texas, Inc. to partner up and present a Healthy Aging Fair. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Genieve McDonald was the Junior Youth winner of the Ice Cream Crank Off scoops tastings of her Strawberry Cream at last year's Burnet Area County Area Fair. File photos
Area fair ready to accept Ice Cream Crank-Off contestants
fitting location for an oldfashioned, homemade ice cream competition. If you make a delectable ice cream, the 2024 Fair Committee wants you to enter for a chance to win an award and a year's worth of bragging rights. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Marble Falls football to host youth summer camp
Marble Falls football to host youth summer camp
Independent School District football program is offering several opportunities for youngsters to learn more about the sport. The first is the Friday Night Lights camp for children in Kindergarten – sixth grade on May 10, at the Corral at Mustang Stadium. The event is directed by Mustangs football head coach Keri Timmerman. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
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Llano County Attorney's Office hires sheriff-elect
The Llano County Attorney recently hired Llano County Sheriff-elect Marquis Cantu as a parttime investigator. “I am very pleased with his attention to his duties and his willingness to assist in whatever I ask of him,” County Attorney Dwain Rogers told The Highlander this week. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Llano County finds no voting issue
Llano County finds no voting issue
According to Llano County Attorney Dwain K. Rogers, the investigation of a complaint alleging violations of the Texas Election Code during the March 2024 Republican primary in Llano County has been concluded with no charges being filed. Normally, investigations of citizen complaints, both civil and criminal, are not publicly disclosed upon completion and rejection of a complaint. Unfortunately, a recent text message that discloses the existence of the investigation has been sent out to Llano County residents today. Because this information has been made public, it has required this office to respond. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Donating your old vehicle can help raise funds to open the second floor of the Falls on the Colorado Museum (the Old Granite School building). Contributed photo
Old cars, boats can help restore Falls museum
Your old boat or vehicle can help restore the Falls on the Colorado Museum, which is housed in the Old Granite School Building at 2001 Broadway. The museum will soon open its second floor to exhibits for the first time since taking over the building in 2010. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Marble Falls tennis head coach Samuel Whitley (right) talks to sophomore Cooper Womack before the start of the next game at the Class 4A state tournament.
Mustang tennis player begins applying lessons from state tourney
Marble Falls High School sophomore tennis player Cooper Womack lost to Boerne High’s Owen Labay 6-2, 4-6, 1-6 in the boys singles of draw Class 4A regional quarter- finals May 16. “This is a learning curve for Cooper,” head coach Samuel Whitley said. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
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