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Bills moving through state lege with eye on oversight

Guest Editorial Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition. 05/27/2025 04:25 AM

Pictured, from left, are: PEC External Relations Representative Beth Koennecke; Highland Lakes Elementary School Principal Suzie Neuenschwander; Jessica Aguilar, pre-kindergarten teacher at Highland Lakes Elementary School; PEC Community Outreach Specialist Mikayla Herron; and Highland Lak...

Co-op puts ‘Spotlight’ on brightest local educators

Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is recognizing educators across the coop’s service area for going above and beyond, and for making a difference in their students’ lives. 05/27/2025 04:25 AM

Ryder and Jaxson Moran were intrigued with the newest addition on the Burnet County Courthouse square May 17. The city of Burnet added the installation which pays homage to the Burnet school district mascot. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Council discusses strategic priorities, opposes rail line

Burnet City Manager The May 13 meeting of the Burnet City Council began with the council canvassing and certifying the results of the May 3 General Election. Gary Wideman was re-elected as mayor, while Ricky Langley, Joyce Laudenschlager, and Tres Clinton were all re-elected to serve as council members. 05/27/2025 04:25 AM

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February 2, 1928 —May 4, 2025 Irvin Jolly Florence (“IJ”) passed away very peacefully at home in Horseshoe Bay on May 4, 2025. He is now in heaven with his wife Jeanne and his many friends and family who have gone before. 05/27/2025 04:25 AM

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Builder found guilty of defrauding homeowners

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Marble Falls Police Chief Glenn Hanson presents the Marble Falls Police Civilian of the Year Award to Ashley Rodriguez during the city council meeting May 20. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

City raises concerns about mine’s permit renewal

Marble Falls City Council recently approved the filing of a protest with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) against Huber Carbonates LLC, which operates a limestone and mining facility, just off Avenue N. Unanimously, the council gave thumbs-up to the protest during its May 20 meeting in City Hall at 800 Third St. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

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New leadership brings experience to MFISD

Marble Falls ISD has announce several new leadership appointments for the 2025–2026 school year. These leaders – each deeply rooted in service, experience, and community – will help continue Marble Falls ISD’s mission to love every child and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

Quarry permit bill dies on procedural point

Quarry permit bill dies on procedural point

Recently, one critical bill proposed to impose new regulations in Burnet County related to permits for facilities that produce or crush aggregate failed to pass parliamentary muster in the state House. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

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PEC election voting underway

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) members in districts 4 and 5 are now eligible to vote in the Cooperative’s Board of Director Election through June 13, until 5 p.m. This year, eight members are running for two director positions. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

Company pauses permit for rail line project

Company pauses permit for rail line project

Officials working on a controversial rail line project have halted the permit application process, citing a need to do more “assessment and evaluation.” Texas Materials, a Cedar Park-based company, notified public officials, politicians and media that they are pausing their federal permit application for the project. The company, a subsidiary of CRH Americas Materials, had plans to upgrade 27 miles of rail line to transport aggregate rock materials. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

Marble Falls receiver Kaden Langbein catches a short pass before running for positive yards. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Mustangs show plenty in final night of 7 on 7

The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 team’s win against Llano and contest against Burnet May 19 illustrates plenty about the work the Mustangs have put in during the last 12 months. That’s according to head coach Keri Timmerman. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

Senior linebacker Doak Field closes in quickly to make a play against a Llano receiver during 7 on 7.

After one year, Marble Falls athletes are transforming

A transformed group of Marble Falls High School athletes are competing in several summer league activities thanks to spending almost a year in the strength-and-conditioning program led by coordinator Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

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HCHS multiple projects making a big impact

This past week, the Hill Country Humane Society and its dedicated partners came together to make a real, measurable impact for animals and families throughout Central Texas. At a focused Trap-Neuter- Return (TNR) clinic, 50 community cats were spayed or neutered, preventing countless future litters and improving quality of life for these animals. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

This event is open to all cars, trucks, and bikes, and participants are encouraged to register their show vehicles between 9 a.m. and noon for just $20. File photo

VFW Freedom Rally Car & Bike Show set for June 7

The roar of engines, the gleam of chrome, and the spirit of patriotism will fill the air in Marble Falls on Saturday, June 7, as the 4th Annual VFW Freedom Rally Car & Bike Show returns to town. Hosted by VFW Post 10376, the event is set to take place at 1001 Veterans Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654, and promises a high-octane celebration honoring American freedom and those who’ve fought to defend it. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

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Meadowlakes welcomes councilors to the dais

At last evening’s, May 20, Meadowlakes City Council meeting, we swore in incumbent member, Barbara Peskin, and one new member, Bruce Johnson. Incumbent Garrett Wood will be sworn in later. 05/23/2025 04:22 AM

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