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The collection will include automobile tires (24” or less) with no rims. File photo

Waste collection happens Saturday, April 26

The Burnet County BOPATE (batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires, electronics) Waste Collection Event for the spring is scheduled for this Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 FM 963 (2 miles east of U.S. 281) outside of the city of Burnet. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

Health Care Fair comes to Cottonwood

Health Care Fair comes to Cottonwood

In a first-time event, the city of Cottonwood Shores has planned a healthcare fair. The event is scheduled Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Park. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to connect with a wide variety of health and wellness resources – all in one place. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs. Combined with the recent acquisition of 2,020 acres in Burnet County, the new state park will comprise more than 3,000 acres. File ph...

State buys another 1,100 acres for park land in Burnet County

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs. 04/25/2025 04:04 AM

Pedestrian dies weeks after collision

Pedestrian dies weeks after collision

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Proposition C is asking voters to approve bond funds for upgrades and improvements to athletic amenities, including a $26 million indoor facility. File graphic

Indoor facilities could change the game for Mustangs

Texans have a saying when it comes to weather. “If you don’t like it, wait a minute.” But in the outdoor sports world, weather decides if the game will be played, moved or cancelled. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Early voting gets underway today

Voters will go to the polls starting today for a number of municipal and city elections as well as a multi-million dollar Marble Falls ISD school election bond. Early voting for the May 3 begins Tuesday, April 22. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Police to engage citizens with feedback software

Police to engage citizens with feedback software

The Marble Falls Police Department has launched Versaterm CommunityConnect, formerly SPIDR Tech, to better communicate with and serve citizens needing police services or assistance. This technology is designed to keep victims of crime, reporting parties, and 9-1-1 callers updated after they request police assistance and services. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Quarry bill would prohibit mining near venues

A second aggregate operation control bill could gain traction in a state committee hearing this week. Texas House Bill 5151, sponsored by State Rep. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Auditor leaves for job in Tyler

Burnet County has posted help wanted signs for two key openings now within its electronic window. During the April 22 meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court will announce they’re trying to fill positions for county auditor and court administrative director. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Braxton Blair is one of several sophomores who is helping the Flames get back to the postseason again. Contributed/Stennis Shotts

Playoff-bound Flames baseball team focused on batters box

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls Flames will return to the playoffs. The baseball team is back in the Class 3A playoffs of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Senior Ross Oelschleger is the other veteran who helped his teammates get a sense of what it takes to succeed in the playoffs.

Veterans advance golf team to regionals

Mustang golfers have ended their season with a top 10 finish at regionals. The Marble Falls High School boys golf team finished seventh at the Class 4A Region III tournament April 16-17 at the Bearkat Golf Course in Huntsville. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Freshman pitcher Crawford Mattox filled the role of closer beautifully. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Lead slips away in baseball loss against Ducks

The Mustangs lost to Taylor in extra innings. The Marble Falls High School baseball team was defeated by Taylor 4-3 in 10 innings April 17 in District 24-4A play. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Sophomore Madison Cuplin takes gold in the long jump and triple jump to be the Class 4A Region III champion. “All of her work is paying off and she is peaking at the right time in both events. She was focused and put good jumps out early and was able to hang on for the gold medal," horizon...

Three Mustangs ‘fight their way’ to the state meet

Three Marble Falls High School track and field athletes finished in the top two of their events at the Class 4A Region III Championships April 1819 at Bullard High School. They are sophomore Madison Cuplin, senior thrower Kylie Roberts and senior middle-distance runner Tyler Hamblin. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalk- Talk.com Junior Cooper Womack is looking to continue his District 24-4A success.

Tennis teams prepare for district tournament

Mustangs and Lady Mustangs have received seeding for the upcoming district tournament brackets. The Marble Falls High School tennis team will compete at the District 24-4A tournament Tuesday and Thursday, April 22 and 24, at Taylor. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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House passes controversial school voucher bill

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced Friday he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special education needs for vouchers. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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