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Meadowlakes upgrading streets and drainage swale

Meadowlakes upgrading streets and drainage swale

The Meadowlakes Property Owners Association has announced the street repair schedule for the community. Despite the community being a municipality, the Meadowlakes POA owns the community’s 11 miles of publicly-traveled streets and handles maintenance and repair. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Contributed graphic The new transmission line may traverse 12 counties, including Bur - net, Crane, Crockett, Ector, Irion, Lampasas, Pecos, Reagan, Reeves, Schleicher, Tom Green, Upton, Ward and Winkler counties.

Officials cast cool eye on LCRA transmission plan

County officials want a closer look at the Lower Colorado River Authority plan to extend a new electrical transmission line from Bell County to the west Texas Permian Basin area with the route through parts of Burnet County. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

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New athletic coordinator gels with MFMS goals

Marble Falls Middle School has a new boys athletic coordinator. He is Zach Wagoner. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Texas State senior high jumper Kason O'Riley finishes as the NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field runner-up in the event. Contributed photos/Texas State Track Media Team

MFHS grad earns silver at NCAA championships, turns pro

Texas State University senior high jumper Kason O’Riley is the NCAA Men’s Division I co-runner- up after clearing 7 feet and 2.5 inches June 13. The NCAA Men’s Division I Track and Field Championships was in Eugene, Oregon. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Hutton Lehmberg gives the Flames another invaluable ball handler who is unafraid to attack the basket. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Flames basketball team turns attention to top showcase

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls boys basketball program continues to use its June to the fullest. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

On June 9, business owners at a title company in the 100 block of Main Street reported a sculpture which had been on the front sidewalk for 20 years was knocked over and destroyed. Contributed photos

Vandals, thieves damage and steal downtown sculptures

From a concrete mosaic to a bronze horse and rider piece, Marble Falls police are probing a recent spate of theft and damage to downtown sculptures. The most recent report involved a $7,000 mosaic sculpture in front of a business in the 200 block of Main Street. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

Several members of the Halbert Unit praise team sung 'Great is Thy Faithfulness,' during the dedication of the new Joseph's Hammer Chapel in Burnet June 13. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Prison chapel celebration evokes praise, hope for inmates

“It is official now – God’s work is done.” Thus spoke Texas Department of Criminal Justice Chaplain Richard Cartwright during the ceremony dedicated to opening the new non-profit Joseph’s Hammer Chapel June 13 at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Ellen Halbert Unit for Women in Burnet at 800 Ellen Halbert Drive. Spontaneous shouts of “Praise God!” erupted from the audience after the remark by Cartwright, which he uttered before more than 250 attendees inside the main room of the new facility, which spreads over 8,000 square feet behind razor-wire. 06/17/2025 04:39 AM

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September 3, 1950 —May 22, 2025 Edward Lee Day, known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, left this world on May 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 3, 1950, in Odessa, Texas, Ed’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of love, intelligence, and friendliness that touched all who knew him. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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Richard Thomas “Ricky” Atkison

Richard Thomas “Ricky” Atkison Was born on Febuary 28, 1953 to Lex and Ruby Atkison in Burnet Texas. He passed away on May 26, 2025 after a short illness. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

The Consumer Decision Making team advancing to the national competition are, from left to right, Connor Mc-Donald, Klein Stanley, Christopher Clayton and Liam McDonald. Contributed photo

4-H teams achieve triple victory at State Roundup

The Burnet County 4-H program proudly announces a remarkable achievement at the 2025 Texas 4-H State Roundup, where three of its teams secured state championships in their respective contests: Consumer Decision Making, Photography Judging, and Indoor Rifle. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Photos submitted to the Falls on the Colorado Museum 2026 calendar contest are now on display in the Madolyn Frasier Room. To vote, buy tickets for $1 each ($5 minimum) and place tickets in the envelopes attached to the photos you think are best. Contributed photo

Vote now for 2026 calendar photos at Falls Museum

Your vote counts in deciding which Hill Country water-themed photographs will be featured in The Falls on the Colorado Museum’s 2026 calendar. In-person voting continues through July 5 in the museum at 2001 Broadway in Marble Falls. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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AquaBoom’s 2025 Grand Marshal receives star treatment

Hafdis Gentry, who someone once called a “powerhouse” behind the scenes, received a surprise visit from balloon- carrying family and friends several weeks ago at Wakepoint in Kingsland. Awarding her the honor of serving as this year’s AquaBoom Grand Marshal caused many Hafdis tears and humble acceptance, but all who know her and the endless hours of volunteering in her community couldn’t imagine anyone more deserving of this recognition. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Pictured is Leon Berard in 1958 when he first met his wife, Lily.

Senior center revelers host 90th birthday party

On June 7, Leon Berard celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center. Originally from Fall River, Mass., Leon joined the U.S. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Sponsorships are available for the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship coming to Marble Falls. The debut Battle on the Colorado, August 1 – 3 replaces Lakefest in Lakeside Park. Contact the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 830-693-2815. Visit https://www.marblefalls.org...

F1 boat races participation heating up

Sponsorships are available for the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship coming to Marble Falls. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Kari Beth Ringstaff judged the plants and flowers Thursday at the Burnet County Area Fair.

Burnet County Area Fair welcomes public to the festivities

Burnet County Area Fair invites residents to the fair this weekend. Participants are from Burnet County as well as adjacent counties (Bell, Blanco, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis and Williamson) to enter and participate in the Fair. 06/13/2025 04:36 AM

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