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High school player Chloe Taylor (left) is dropping balls to June Williams, while Carter Cauble (back) and Brynlee Crouse wait their turn. Contributed photos

Success leads to increased number of tennis campers

After another successful tennis year where the Marble Falls High School program earned several district and regional medals, coaches look to get the next crew of players ready through the first of two camps. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Faith Academy football head coach Jay Silvers is encouraged by the number of Flames who are participating in the summer strength and conditioning program. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Faith Academy Flames fire up for summer training

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team is planting the seeds for success for the 2025 season right now by giving up parts of their mornings to participate in the summer strength and conditioning program. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Signicant rainfall expected this week

Signicant rainfall expected this week

The broad dome of high pressure that is expected to bring very hot temperatures to the region is also forecast to weaken and back southwest into Mexico. As the high shifts southwest, it is expected to cause winds in the middle and upper atmosphere to flow from the southern Rockies into Texas for most of this week. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Arthur Ganung Jr., stood at his front door in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive in Marble Falls for the last time June 4 before his eviction.

Community comes to aid of evicted veteran

After spending his last night in his Marble Falls home June 3, 84-year-old Arthur “Art” Ganung Jr. pondered what he might do next. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Colton Wilson of Bertram made his mark as a steer wrestler competing Friday night at the 89th Llano Pro Rodeo held at the John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events Center. Burnet County native Ayden Dale also competed in bull riding. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

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Technologyfocused laws to shake-up the digital economy

Technologyfocused laws to shake-up the digital economy

In an ever-evolving digital environment, the Texas Legislature took proactive measures during the 89th Legislative Session to pass bills that will work to regulate and oversee the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology within the state. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

An aerial view of the work at the Ophelia Hotel and Conference Center site shows progress on the project. Contributed/Marble Falls EDC

Hotel/conference center site ‘leveling up’ in Marble Falls

Land clearing is underway on the $42 million waterfront hotel and conference center, adjacent to Lakeside Park in Marble Falls. The $36 million project, near the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls, will feature 123 upscale Hilton hotel rooms and more than 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a main ballroom and junior ballroom. 06/10/2025 04:34 AM

Man dies in Hwy 71 collision with 18-wheeler in Spicewood

Man dies in Hwy 71 collision with 18-wheeler in Spicewood

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Residents of all ages assisted in the fire truck push-in ceremony June 4 at the Marble Falls Fire Rescue station. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Marble Falls community welcomes fire truck

Marble Falls Fire Rescue is proud to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated new Pierce Enforcer ladder truck, which features a 100-foot midmount aerial tower. The ladder truck, made by Pierce and purchased from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, has traveled from the Pierce Manufacturing facility in Appleton, Wisc. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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Dale Wayne Rhoades

July 20, 1937 —June 1, 2025 On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Dale Wayne Rhoades passed from this earthly life in Hearne, Texas. Born on July 20, 1937, in a railroad boxcar to Lee Etta (Buchanan) and Cecil James Rhoades Sr. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Contributed photo The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery's artist of the month is Chris Eagle Feather Hill, whose artistic works in acrylics and jewelry reflect her Jicarilla Apache and southwestern heritage.

Artist with Apache roots works in acrylic

The Highland Arts Guild and Gallery’s artist of the month of June is Chris Eagle Feather Hill. Born and raised in Odessa, Hill is an active member of the Jicarilla Apache people. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Members of the Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team brought home the state championship. Pictured, from left, are Harper Sitra, Morgan Sitra, Klein Stanley and Weiss Stanley. Team coach Guy Taylor is in back. Contributed photo

Rifle team hits the mark at state championship

The State 4-H Rifle Championship match was held June 1 and it was a close battle – but when the last shot was fired, the Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team took home both the individual and team state championship. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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Federal, state retirement plans subject to revisions

Both houses of the State Legislature adjourned Monday sine die (without a future date being designated). That could mean that there will be no special session this year, which we have seen all too often in recent sessions. The main accomplishments have been discussed here in recent weeks including $1 billion/year in water funding for 20 years, a property tax break that includes a $200,000 homestead exemption for seniors, and $8.5 billion for teacher pay raises, operating expenses, campus safety, special education, etc. The $8.5 billion for schools and teachers has been praised by the state’s School Board Association and the state’s PTA organization. Within that school funding bill, $4.2 billion is reserved for teacher pay increases, the largest in state history. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Jarrod Metzgar, right, the outgoing president/CEO of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area chamber welcomed Kim Kankel, who will take over his duties June 16. Contributed photo

Business community welcomes new chamber CEO

The Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Kankel as its new president/ CEO, effective June 16, 2025. Kandel brings a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and public engagement, coupled with a deep passion for the people and potential of the Highland Lakes area. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Chamber launches alliance for business women

Chamber launches alliance for business women

The Marble Falls Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official launch of ABLe (Alliance of Business Leaders), a dynamic new group designed to empower, elevate, encourage, and educate women across the Highland Lakes business community. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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