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On March 16, Burnet County Sheriff's Office deputies seized nine suspected cockfighting roosters (pictured here at the BCSO carport) after a traffic stop, ending in an arrest. Contributed/BCSO

BCSO: cockfighting ring probe underway

Local law enforcement is zeroing in on an alleged cockfighting operation that may involve a number of locations in Burnet and adjacent counties. The most recent arrest involved an illegal alien suspect from Mexico. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

In December 2019, a Spicewood resident captured aerial images using his drone unveiling a suspected rooster housing operation, adjacent to Ranches at Double Horn, off County Road 404 in Burnet County. File photo

$5K reward offered for tips about cockghting

Local authorities welcome tips about suspected criminal operations in the area, following a recent arrest on a cockfighting charge. On March 16 authorities nabbed an illegal alien suspect from Mexico in northern Burnet County with cockfighting. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Legal counsel asks TCEQ to remove quarry permit

Legal counsel asks TCEQ to remove quarry permit

The Office of Public Interest Counsel (OPIC) released a response March 28 to a state legislator’s call to overturn the permit of a proposed rock crushing operation in Burnet County. OPIC issued their review following a complaint about an air quality permit granted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Burn ban continues, despite wet weather

Burn ban continues, despite wet weather

Even considering some recent rainfall, the Burnet County burn ban which began earlier this month has not been lifted, and it will stay on until further notice. “Most areas got about 1/2 to 1 inch of rain over the last two days, with a few spots getting a bit more,” County Judge Bryan Wilson said. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Marble Falls city council plans mid-year budget review

Marble Falls city council plans mid-year budget review

Six months have passed since the Marble Falls City Council adopted a budget for the current fiscal year. During the upcoming meeting, council members plan to discuss and review adjustment proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Fired librarian accepts $225K settlement

A former Kingsland librarian will be paid $225,000 in a wrongful termination settlement following a year-long lawsuit against Llano County and the commissioners court, according to documents. The insurance arm of the Texas Association of Counties, of which the county is insured with, will pay the settlement. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Spencer Kenney competed well before a suffering a season-ending injury that coaches believe happened before the start of the baseball season. Contributed photo

Flames’ talent, coaching helps them play at a high level

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball team is 2-2 in District 3-3A play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The team has 13 players including senior Carter Fromberg and junior Sawyer Jones. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

The Marble Falls Monarchs Special Olympics basketball team recently won a bronze medal during a tournament in San Marcos. From left, Coach Luke Bailey, Team Booster Phong Nguyen, players Santos Morales, Devin Copus, Jaden Lizcano, Taylor Johnson, Daniel Pugh, Peldar Stogsdill, Coach Fallan...

Marble Falls Special Olympics squad shines at tourney

The Marble Falls Monarchs recently earned a bronze medal after taking part in the challenging Special Olympics basketball competition in San Marcos hosted by Texas State University at the Jowers Center. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Assistant coach Hailey Wooten congratulates senior Sophia Biagini for a big hit that brought runners home against Taylor. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Loss doesn’t eliminate softball team from playoff race

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Taylor 9-6 March 29 to begin the second round of District 24-4A play. The win is the Lady Ducks’ first in district play. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Sophomore Madison Cuplin and Mar- ble Falls track and field jumping coach Jamie Graham after the athlete sets a new personal best in the triple jump at the 97th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Contributed photos

Busy week nets track team personal records

The Marble Falls High School track and field program ended a busy week at the premier event of the southwest. Sophomore Madison Cuplin and senior Tyler Hamblin made their way to the 97th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays March 28-29. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Marble Falls junior Atreyu Machacek belts the game-winning hit to bring home sophomore John Alan Whittle during the bottom of the sixth inning against Johnson City. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Mustang baseball team defeats Johnson City

The Marble Falls High School baseball team beat Johnson City 10-9 March 28 in a non-district contest. Marble Falls was cruising, taking a 9-0 lead to the top of the sixth inning. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

A crowd of nearly 70 attended the Highland Lakes Democratic Women's meeting at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center to hear Suzette Baker describe her wrongful termination lawsuit against Llano County. Contributed photos

Democratic group hosts embattled librarian

Fired Kingsland Librarian Suzette Baker spoke at the Highland Lakes Democratic Women’s meeting March 27 at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center. She revealed the $225,000 settlement she received from Llano County in a wrongful termination lawsuit she filed last year. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Officials laud maintenance crew for historic jail devotion

More than 20 local officials, community boosters and guests gathered recently to give overdue thanks and show appreciation for twelve Burnet County Maintenance Department men and women employees who recently renovated and restored the Old County Jail. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Quarries threaten Burnet County way of life

Quarries threaten Burnet County way of life

Dear Editor; Burnet County is under attack and not for sale. Long time residents and new residents need to realize that Burnet County is being taken over by corporations and big business. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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