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MFHS softball park to receive enhancements

Marble Falls High School’s Scearce Softball Field will receive facility improvements after the school district’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the work and payment during its regular meeting May 19. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Marble Falls senior Atreyu Machacek led the Mustangs to the win against Troy in the first game of pool play. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Mustangs’ defense shines at state qualifying tourney

The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 team went 1-2 at the Burnet State Qualifying Tournament May 31. The Mustangs defeated Troy 12-7 and lost to China Spring 26-6 and Burnet 7-0. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Well known host of the radio talk show 'The Busted Halo,' left, Father Dave Dwyer, C.S.P., traveled to Horseshoe Bay Sunday to help, right, St. Paul's Pastor Father Brad Schoeberle, C.S.P. celebrate both of their 25th anniversaries in the priesthood. Dwyer is a seminary classmate of Schoeb...

St. Paul’s honors 25 years of pastor’s ordination

Some 150 parishioners and guests came together recently at the Family Life Center of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a special party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ordination of St. Paul’s pastor, Father Brad Schoeberle, C.S.P. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Burnet County fair welcomes neighboring counties

Burnet County Area Fair invites citizens in Burnet County as well as adjacent counties (Bell, Blanco, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis and Williamson) to enter and participate. This year’s theme is “No Time Like Fair Time.” The Burnet County Area Fair is open to the public Friday through Saturday, June 13 and 14, at 607 N. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Water watchdog keeps eye on legislation

Starting in October 2023, CTWC began meeting and working with members of the Central Texas delegation, both House and Senate, to raise awareness about our region’s water challenges and advocate for meaningful solutions. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Horseshoe Bay features several summer venues

City of Horseshoe Bay With Memorial Day behind us and school winding down, many residents are preparing for summer getaways to cooler climates. But for those staying put, Horseshoe Bay offers plenty of entertaining options that make our community a “really cool place!” Grandchildren can’t wait to return each summer, and it is wonderful when they want to come visit. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Top scholars earn education funds

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Ellen Hower, Nancy Heerssen, and Mary Ellen Zupansky settled in for a turn at the tiles at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Mah Jongg Play Day May 29. The group is prep - ping for the upcoming fundraising tournament. Contributed photo

Mah Jongg organizers announce hospital fundraiser

Heartfelt thanks to our generous community – the Horseshoe Bay Annual Mah Jongg Tournament has raised over $500,000 in the past decade, providing meals for local residents and lifesaving equipment for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls. Your support has made this possible, and we’re excited to announce the 11th Annual Mah Jongg Tournament, set for Sept. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Kim Oleson will talk about her 35 years of quilting to the Highland Lakes Quilt Guild members at the month - ly meeting June 18 at the First Methodist Church in Marble Falls. Contributed photos

Quilter to share insights on rewarding journey

Award-winning quilter, fiber artist, and teacher Kim Oleson brings 35 years of knowledge and experience to the Highland Lakes Quilt Guild’s June 18 monthly membership meeting and program at First Methodist Church of Marble Falls. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Contributed/ Wanda Klaserner Lakes Buchanan and Travis are significantly below full because of the ongoing drought, which means underwater hazards such as trees or drop-offs may pose more of an immediate risk to swimmers and boaters.

Despite runoff, low lake levels persist

As schools let out throughout the Highland Lakes, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reminds lake revelers of potential hazards due to low waterway levels. Lakes Buchanan and Travis, the two water supply reservoirs in the Highland Lakes, are significantly below full because of the ongoing drought, which means underwater hazards such as trees or drop-offs may pose more of an immediate risk to swimmers and boaters. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Battling back dratted gnats with simple solutions

Master’s Garden Have you ever been watering your houseplants or slicing fruit when – bam – a cloud of tiny gnats suddenly appears out of nowhere? If you’ve found yourself swatting the air like a human windmill lately, you’re not alone. Gnats are one of the most common indoor nuisances for gardeners, home cooks, and homeowners alike. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Pictured, from left, are Lilly Parker of Marble Falls High School; Korina Forsberg and Kylie Ridner of Blanco High School; Rice Thomas of Llano High School; and Coy Kelso (Supplemental Scholarship Winner) of Llano High School. Contributed photo

UT Exes announce scholarships for outstanding seniors

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Exes held its annual Scholarship Recipient Reception on May 14 at River City Grille in Marble Falls. This year, the chapter awarded $12,000 to six seniors from four area high schools. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Despite the cancellation of a formal ceremony, residents who gathered at the Burnet County Courthouse square honored those who died in foreign wars. Contributed photos/Glenn Peavy

Residents gather on the square to honor the fallen

Weather concerns canceled a celebration on the Burnet County Courthouse square May 26, however, an informal gathering to honor fallen military service members took place instead. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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January 26, 1928 —May 27, 2025 Earon was raised in the oil fields of west Texas during and after the “Depression”. He attended schools in Wink, Levelland, Denver City and Seagraves, Texas. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

After high winds blew through Burnet County May 29, Pedernales Electric Cooperative was called to remove a trampoline blown onto a power pole located in the 1400 block of Redwood in Granite Shoals. Contributed photo

Destructive wind storm sweeps into Granite Shoals

Quick response and sparse traffic minimized damage overnight May 29 following a damaging wind storm in the Granite Shoals area. Emergency officials believe possible straightline winds may be to blame for snapped power poles, outages and at least one vehicle by a broken utility pole. 05/30/2025 04:28 AM

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