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Online reporting system handles non-emergencies

Online reporting system handles non-emergencies

The Marble Falls Police Department is proud to announce the launch of Motorola Solutions’ CommandCentral Community Online Reporting System, City Protect. City Protect is designed to make it easier and more convenient for residents to report non-emergency incidents. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Contributed photo Pictured, front row from left, are Elizabeth Hethera, Jennifer Schuetz, Madison Owens, Jennifer Busby, Nichole Ritchie, Emily Mendoza, Kate Jackson and Nichole Tryba; and back row from left, are AshLee Schoepf, Mariah Aguilar, Liz Dickson, Etta Pearl Torns, Crystal Perez,...

Service League awards $65K in scholarships

Highland Lakes Service League awarded scholarships totaling $65,935 to the following deserving women • Mariah Aguilar attends Colorado Technical University majoring in business administration. She works full time and volunteers at Spicewood Elementary and at the ARK of Highland Lakes. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Utility co-op members beware of phone scammers

Utility co-op members beware of phone scammers

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is warning its members to stay alert of phone scams. Some PEC members have reported scammers impersonating PEC employees and phone numbers, asking for payment, and threatening disconnection for past-due balances. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

PEC seeks nominations for transformer award

PEC seeks nominations for transformer award

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is seeking nominations for its new Community Transformer Award, which recognizes individuals who are making remarkable contributions in their community. PEC will recognize the winners at the October 2025 board meeting and will celebrate them with a ceremony and by planting a tree in their honor. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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MFMS boys athletic coordinator takes job in Florence

Richard Scales has resigned as the Marble Falls Middle School boys athletic coordinator to take a job at Florence Independent School District. Scales said his resignation is strictly a family decision. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

From left, Development Services Director Scarlet Moreno and Development Services planners Kristen Jones and Hanna Kadow recently received the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association award (Central section) for their expert contributions toward completion of the Marble Falls Comp...

Council approves Packsaddle Thunder Rock bid

Marble Falls City Council recently approved the Packsaddle Management bid to build the Thunder Rock Maintenance Facility, to help complete construction of the Thunder Rock Sports Complex. The council voted 6-0 for the contract during the June 3 meeting at city hall, 800 Third St. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

MFISD launches $172M bond sale

MFISD launches $172M bond sale

In a special meeting Monday, Marble Falls ISD trustees voted 5-0 to issue $172,200,000 in bonds to be used for school district infrastructure improvements. The bonds, which were approved by voters in a May 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Kim Kankel, the new president/CEO of the Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, shook hands with Jarrod Metzgar, the outgoing president/ CEO of the area chamber. Contributed photo

Leader with business roots to guide chamber

The Marble Falls/ Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has tapped a dynamic and active member of the community to take over the helm of the organization. After eight years with the local chamber as the president and chief executive officer, Jarrod Metzgar has taken a job back in his hometown of Waco. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

Rick Trevino, a local favorite, will be on stage tonight at the pavilion in Johnson Park. Contributed photo

Free concert series in the park starts tonight

The upcoming Marble Falls Summer Concert Series is scheduled on Friday nights from June 6 through Aug. 8 at Johnson Park, 230 Ave. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

EDC approves $24K park grant request

EDC approves $24K park grant request

During its recent meeting, the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation board approved a community leverage application of $24,000 requested by Villa Vista Park. Board members including Judy Miller, Ryan Nash, John Packer (also the Marble Falls mayor), Mark Mayfield (board vice president) Lindsay Plante, Steve Reitz (board president) and Dave Rhodes voted unanimously in favor of the request. 06/06/2025 04:32 AM

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January 26, 1928 —May 27, 2025 Earon was raised in the oil fields of west Texas during and after the “Depression”. He attended schools in Wink, Levelland, Denver City and Seagraves, Texas. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Despite the cancellation of a formal ceremony, residents who gathered at the Burnet County Courthouse square honored those who died in foreign wars. Contributed photos/Glenn Peavy

Residents gather on the square to honor the fallen

Weather concerns canceled a celebration on the Burnet County Courthouse square May 26, however, an informal gathering to honor fallen military service members took place instead. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Pictured, from left, are Lilly Parker of Marble Falls High School; Korina Forsberg and Kylie Ridner of Blanco High School; Rice Thomas of Llano High School; and Coy Kelso (Supplemental Scholarship Winner) of Llano High School. Contributed photo

UT Exes announce scholarships for outstanding seniors

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Exes held its annual Scholarship Recipient Reception on May 14 at River City Grille in Marble Falls. This year, the chapter awarded $12,000 to six seniors from four area high schools. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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Battling back dratted gnats with simple solutions

Master’s Garden Have you ever been watering your houseplants or slicing fruit when – bam – a cloud of tiny gnats suddenly appears out of nowhere? If you’ve found yourself swatting the air like a human windmill lately, you’re not alone. Gnats are one of the most common indoor nuisances for gardeners, home cooks, and homeowners alike. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

Contributed/ Wanda Klaserner Lakes Buchanan and Travis are significantly below full because of the ongoing drought, which means underwater hazards such as trees or drop-offs may pose more of an immediate risk to swimmers and boaters.

Despite runoff, low lake levels persist

As schools let out throughout the Highland Lakes, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reminds lake revelers of potential hazards due to low waterway levels. Lakes Buchanan and Travis, the two water supply reservoirs in the Highland Lakes, are significantly below full because of the ongoing drought, which means underwater hazards such as trees or drop-offs may pose more of an immediate risk to swimmers and boaters. 06/03/2025 04:31 AM

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