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com Marble Falls freshman Crawford Mattox puts the ball in play for a Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. RBI.

Mustangs struggle to close gap against Badgers

The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 5-2 April 11 in District 24-4A play. The Badgers (17-42, 9-1) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Seniors Victor Aviles of Burnet (middle) and Tyler Hamblin of Marble Falls run their way back to the Class 4A Region III meet thanks to finishing in the top four of the middle-distance races at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet.

Region’s best athletes show why at the area meet

Several Burnet and Marble Falls high school track and field athletes extended their seasons thanks to finishing in the top four of the District 23 and 24-4A area meet April 9 hosted by Jarrell High School. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Contributed photo Jeff Gasaway, superinten- dent of Marble Falls Indepen- dent School District

MFISD leadership to talk school bond election

The Highland Lakes Democratic Women (HLDW) will meet Thursday, April 24, at 2 p.m. It’s BYOBB (Bring Your Own Brown Bag); there’s no charge, no RSVP at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center, 618 Avenue L. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Pictured, from left, are Falls Career High School students Isaiah Bedell and Breeanna Paulk (front, center) with Falls Career High Principal Clark Fields. The Marble Falls ISD Board of Trustees is pictured in the background. Contributed/MFISD

Marble Falls ISD celebrates students, staff

Marble Falls ISD recognized outstanding students and staff who exemplify the district’s mission to love every child and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential. Superintendent’s Awards The Superintendent Award was presented to two remarkable students from Falls Career High School, Breeanna Paulk and Isaiah Bedell, whose perseverance and character stood out among their peers. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

VetRide, a door-to-door service, involves drivers staying on location at the veteran's clinic destination and offers wheelchair accessibility that have been most helpful to the riders. Contributed photo

VetRide has vans ready for vets

VetRide is a no-cost, door-to-door transportation service, funded through a Texas Veterans Commission grant as well as donations from organizations, churches and individuals. Since 2010, VetRide has provided rides for veterans, their spouse and/ or widows who reside in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club

Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club

Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The fundraiser will take place on Good Friday from 11 a.m. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Beginners birdwatching class scheduled

Beginners birdwatching class scheduled

A free birding class for ages 12 and up will be offered at the Marble Falls Public Library (Community Room) on Saturday, May 10, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Offered by the Highland Lakes Bird and Wildflower Society, the class will include a bird walk at Johnson Park and is suitable for both mobility- challenged and wheelchair users. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle urged attendees to battle a proposed new railway along U.S. 281. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Residents voice rail line concerns

On April 8, more than 200 local residents voiced fierce opposition at a town hall on a planned railroad line re-activation in northern Burnet County. The meeting was held at the Hill Country Fellowship main auditorium, 200 Houston Clinton Drive. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners reviewed bylaws involved in the potential participation of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) with Williamson County, during the April 8 regular meeting. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Freshman pitcher Brooklyn Damico (3) congratulates senior second baseman Kylie Roberts for catching a line drive for an out as senior first baseman Sophia Biagii (11) and freshman shortstop Callie Phillips join them.

Salado deep pitching bench pressures softball team

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Salado 15-2 April 8 in District 24-4A play. Marble Falls scored its two runs in the second inning thanks to RBI from Sophia Biagini and Riley Frisch after Cheyenne Thompson got on base with a single. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. com Cooper Womack continues his onslaught in boys singles as he adds another tournament championship in boys singles. Womack keeps playing with an incredible focus that leads to feats.

Tennis players rack up the wins, medals

The Marble Falls High School tennis players keep adding wins to their records in an effort to get a high seed for the District 24-4A tournament in a couple of weeks. The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs hosted its own tournament April 4 where at least 18 draws made up most brackets and as many as 24 made up another. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Contributed photo Leo Boutte and Jeff Matera, co-presidents of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Hill Country, accepted the 2025 Angeles Among Us award from Highland Lakes CASA for the contributions of their volunteers of hundreds of beds for kids.

CASA honors impact of Sleep in Heavenly Peace

CASA for the Highland Lakes Area presented its 2025 Angeles Among Us Award to the Hill Country Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace at their annual volunteers meeting. The meeting was held at the Quail Point Lodge in Horseshoe Bay. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

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Youth achievement program embeds entrepreneurship

City of Meadowlakes Some 20+ years ago, I volunteered to work in the Junior Achievement program. This program is designed to educate grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through hands on programs. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

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Learn this sweet homemade recipe for hummers

Despite the chilly breaks lately, the signs of springtime are making their presence known. From the return of hummingbirds to the time for gardening preparation, you’ll be seeing more bursts of color in no time. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

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