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Cecil Wayne Harper

Cecil Wayne Harper was born in Georgetown, Kentucky, on January 25, 1946, and passed away on April 2, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Commissioners to take space development vote

Commissioners to take space development vote

The Burnet County Commissioners Court plans to “discuss, consider and take appropriate action” related to proposed amended by-laws for the fledgling Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) during their meeting today, April 8. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

District hosting two school bond meetings

District hosting two school bond meetings

The public has a couple more chances to ask questions and receive more details about a $172.2 million bond issue proposed by Marble Falls ISD. The remaining informational meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m., Coffee with the Superintendent; and Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., both at the MFISD Admin. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Alt Text forBrayson Hambrick demonstrated the hay bale toss game April 5, during the Marble Falls FFA Fest. Find more photos on Page 12. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Image

Families have fun at FFA Fest

Brayson Hambrick demonstrated the hay bale toss game April 5, during the Marble Falls FFA Fest. Find more photos on Page 12. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Cops probe pedestrian versus car crash

Cops probe pedestrian versus car crash

his life after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Marble Falls Varsity and Junior Varsity Track Results

Marble Falls Varsity and Junior Varsity Track Results

District 24-4A meet in Jarrell BOYS Varsity (top four advance to area) 100 – 4, Derek Gonzalez (Marble Falls), 11.38; 200 – 5, Derek Gonzalez (Marble Falls), 23.45, 6, David Prather (Burnet), 23.48; 400 – 2, Graham Goggans (Marble Falls), 51.97, 3, Hector Vega (Burnet), 52.38, 5, Isaias Zarate (Burnet), 53.01; 800 – 1, Victor Aviles (Burnet), 1:58.65, 3, Graham Goggans (Marble Falls), 2:01.65, 6, Isaias Zarate (Burnet), 2:04.34, 8, Josvanny Ramirez (Burnet), 2:10.31; 1,600 – 1, Victor Aviles (Burnet), 4:22.36, 4, Tyler Hamblin (Marble Falls), 4:28.40, 9, Clark Yanez (Burnet), 4:55.98, 10, Gustavo Vega (Burnet), 5:02.65; 3,200 – 1, Victor Aviles (Burnet), 10:02.40, 3, Tyler Hamblin (Marble Falls), 10:03.29, 9, Clark Yanez (Burnet), 10:54.53, 10, Owen Martin (Marble Falls), 11:13.46; 110 hurdles – 2, Anthony Griffin (Marble Falls), 16.52; 300 hurdles – 3, Cason O’Hair (Burnet), 43.18, 6, Anthony Griffin (Marble Falls), 44.68; 4x100 – 3, Burnet (Matthew Williams, Brody Danson, Braxton Ringstaff, Clay Lamb), 43.57; 4, Marble Falls (Kaden Langbein, Gregory Lemon, Joaquin Aguilar, Derek Gonzalez), 44.11; 4x200 – 3, Burnet (Matthew Williams, Brody Danson, Lyndon Harycki, Clay Lamb), 1:32.83, 6, Marble Falls (Jett Martich, Branson Bunting, Gregory Lemon, Joaquin Aguilar), 1:37.90; 4x400 – 2, Burnet (Isaias Zarate, Hector Vega, Josvanny Ramirez, Charles Edwards), 3:32.38, 6, Marble Falls (Gage Coleman, Jett Martich, Gregory Lemon, Graham Goggans), 3:38.86; discus – 3, Nathan Torres (Burnet), 122-3, 7, Shane Ikonen (Burnet), 107-4, 8, Tyler Leverett (Marble Falls), 103-7, 9, Noah Luckie (Marble Falls), 94-2; high jump – 6, David Prather (Burnet), 5-6; long jump – 4, Joaquin Aguilar (Marble Falls), 20-8, 5, David Prather (Burnet), 20-6, 6, Matthew Williams (Burnet), 20-5; triple jump – 2, David Prather (Burnet), 41-1, 6, Matthew Williams (Burnet), 38-1; pole vault – 7, Rhett Eaton (Burnet), 11-0; shot put – 4, Nathan Torres (Burnet), 41-6, 6, Tyler Leverett (Marble Falls), 39-5, 8, Noah Luckie (Marble Falls), 37-1.5 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

The 2025 Faith Academy of Marble Falls tennis team includes Kate Green (front row, from left), Alyana Reyes, Ella Lewis, Emerson Price, Jaden Turrentine, Halley Offutt; head coach Rich Coleman (back row, from left), Jason Kennedy, Ever Bigtree, Witten Reinert, Grant Nagle, Luke Patterson a...

Faith Academy netters finish second at regionals

Several Burnet and M The Faith Academy of Marble Falls tennis team is the runner-up at the Class 3A South Regional championship of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Sports April 2. The Flames and Lady Flames earned 29.5 and 30.5 points, respectively. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Jennifer Fierro/ TexasChalk- Talk.com Khloe Hollingsworth drives the ball for a RBI single to bring in a run for the Lady Mustangs.

Softball team falls to Lady Badgers

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lampasas 17-5 April 3 in a District 24-4A contest that ended in five innings. The win means the Lady Badgers (10-12, 2-6) split the season series with the Lady Mustangs (10-12, 2-6). 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

First baseman Anderson Liscum catches the ball for the out before throwing to another teammate. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Depth plays role in baseball outcome against Salado

The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Salado 9-2 April 4 in District 24-4A play. “Salado is pretty good in all phases,” Mustangs head coach Tyler Porter said. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Marble Falls freshman Graham Goggans is on his way to finishing second in the 400 meters behind Lampasas junior Sean Smith.

Athletes show no fear in earning medals, area berths

thanks to finishing in the top four of their events at the District 24-4A meet. The meet was conducted April 2-3 at Jarrell High School. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

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Judge rules TEA can release A-F school ratings

Capital Highlights A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported. The ruling overturned a district judge’s injunction after more than 120 school districts sued to stop TEA from releasing the ratings. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Jaynie Harvill displays her creative talents with an Easter arrangement at the Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts. Contributed photo

New member creates wreaths

The Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts presents its featured crafter of the month, Jaynie Harvill, one of our newest members. Harvill’s crafts are wreaths and floral arrangements. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Attendees of the 2025 Quilt Festival might win 'Tranquility,' a queen-sized quilt sewn by the HLQ Guild members and quilted by Leslie Sparks. Tick - ets are available at the show or from members. Contributed photo

Quilters ready for 9th biennial festival

There will be over 100 beautiful quilts on display at the Highland Lakes Quilt Guild 9th Biennial Quilt Festival Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson St. in Burnet. Tickets are $10 at the door or from a member. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Cheryl Westerman (Ms Lollipop) of Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is sponsoring the 5th Annual Downtown Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18.

Volunteers needed for downtown egg hunt

A downtown Easter egg hunt event is welcoming volunteers to assist with guiding families through the safest routes to go business-to-business. Cheryl Westerman (Ms Lollipop) of Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is hosting sponsoring the 5th annual Downtown Business Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Buddy Woodward greeted Bob Linder before the show started April 6, Horseshoe Bay Cultural Enrichment program featuring the Kingston Trio.

The Kingston Trio entertains in Horseshoe Bay

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