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Harmony School of Creative Arts Academy of Dance spring performance, Dance 365, dress rehearsal was held May 15 at Hill Country Fellowship. Pic tured are Natalie Howlett and Hannah Burks, during a patriotic feature in the show. Find more photos on Pages 7 and 8. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke...

Star Spangled Sweeties

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Marble Falls schools receive a ‘C’ in latest ratings

Marble Falls schools receive a ‘C’ in latest ratings

A state entity has given Marble Falls Independent School District a grade of “C” in a contentious rating system that not only measures academic success but post-graduation preparation. Marble Falls ISD officials pointed to several factors prompting the fall from “B” to “C” in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 A-F accountability ratings for school systems and campuses statewide. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

Cooper Womack returned to the Class 4A state tournament for the second year in a row.

Netters get tough draws at state tourney

The Marble Falls High School tennis program’s season culminated at the Class 4A state tournament May 15-16 in San Antonio. Junior Cooper Womack lost in the first round to Malcolm Moore of Dallas Pinkston 3-6, 2-6, and the boys doubles team of Weston York and Cooper Kelley lost to Zachary Bobo and Jackson Tomberlain of Texarkana Pleasant Grove 0-6, 0-6 in the first round. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

These three players - Llano's Carter Bickett (left) and Marble Falls' Kole Becker and Noah Lyon - made nu - merous plays to ensure an East victory. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Quick responses help East win first all-star game

The first Hill Country Coaches Association allstar football game had all the elements fans want – a close game, defensive stands, explosive offensive plays and everyone appreciative to have a contest in May to cheer on their favorite players one more time. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

Cheyenne Blair's versatility to play in the infield and outfield gave coaches line-up options. Her attitude of simply wanting to help the team win is why she shares the Heart and Hustle award with Cheyenne Thompson. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Softball program announces postseason awards

The solid performances of the Marble Falls High School softball team resulted in numerous postseason honors. Seniors Sophia Biagini and Kylie Roberts are first team all-District 24-4A members, while freshman Callie Phillips is a member of the second team, and sophomores Jocelyn Suarez and Rylee Frisch and freshman Brooklynn Damico were honorable mention. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

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Heroes applauded at Cottonwood Shores City Council

Cottonwood Shores Local heroes were recognized by the Cottonwood Shores City Council during its meeting Thursday, May 15. The Marble Falls EducatOn Sunday May 4, there was an accident on 2147 West in Cottonwood Shores. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

District officials say comparing 'apples to apples', shows Marble Falls High School improved 9 points; while Marble Falls ISD improved 3 points. Contributed/MFISD

MFISD administrator addresses ratings drop, remedies

Editor’s Note: From 2018-19 to 2022-23, the overall rating in the TEA accountability A-F rankings for Marble Falls ISD fell approximately 10 points, from a B to a C. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruc- tion Yarda Leflet explains contributing factors as well as plans for academic success. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

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Youngsters sought for downtown vendors

Are you ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit? Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31, 2025 for the Tiny Entrepreneurs Kids Pop Up Market at Harmony Park in Downtown Marble Falls. From 9 a.m. 05/20/2025 04:20 AM

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Heatwave continues into May 19, turning less hot by midweek

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Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson, pictured here reciting a resolution to oppose a rock quarry in Hoover's Valley, presided over the May 13 meeting. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Burnet County commissioners pay respects to late sheriff

During their recent meeting, the Burnet County commissioners paid homage to the late William T. (W.T) Smith, the former county sheriff, longtime lawman and decorated U.S. Army Vietnam veteran who died May 5 at 84. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM

Lower Colorado River Authority Water Quality Supervisor Kelly Vinson prepares to receive local comments related to the proposed rock quarry near Hoover Valley Road. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

LCRA collects comments on quarry permit

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) representatives were on hand this week to record public comments related to the permit application of a proposed quarry on more than 700 acres near Hoover’s Valley Road and Inks Lake. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM

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Horseshoe Bay mayor: City must embrace development

The Horseshoe Bay mayor has gone on a campaign to educate her constituents about city development. Writing in her May column, Mayor Elsie Thurman said some residents have questioned why the city council continues to approve developments when the Hill Country water supply seems to be dwindling. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM

Contributed photo Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19), on the left, is pictured with Riley Gaines following the passage of HB 229. Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer from the University of Kentucky, who fights to keep biological males from competing in women's sports.

Local state rep's bill defines woman

“The message of this bill is clear: ‘Don’t mess with Texas women’,” says Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19). 05/16/2025 04:18 AM

Granite Shoals Municipal Judge Frank Reilly, back to camera, swears in members of the city council at the May 13 meeting. Council members are, from left, Brian Edwards (place 1), Michael Berg (place 5), Judy Salvaggio (place 3) and Ron Munos (mayor). Edwards, Berg and Salvaggio were unoppo...

Granite Shoals judge swears in council members

Four members of the Granite Shoals City Council were sworn in Tuesday at the council’s regular meeting, leaving the dais exactly where it was before. Mayor Ron Munos was sworn in for another term along with council members returning to their seats after the May 3 city election. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM

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Stamp of Approval

Helping Center worker Lynn McDowell and Executive Director Sam Pearce were among those who sorted out the 9,500 pounds of food collected by postal workers on Stamp Out Hunger Day. 05/16/2025 04:18 AM

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