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Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

During current drought, driving on LCRA-owned land in the lakebed is allowed as long as vehicles don’t cause public safety hazard or environmental impact. As the drought continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority will continue its long-standing practice of using its enforcement discretion to allow vehicles to drive across parts of the dry lakebed owned by LCRA, as long as the vehicles do not cause a public safety or environmental impact at Lake Buchanan. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

March 29, at Marble Falls High School during the Ready as One disaster readiness event, Graham Eddy proudly sat in the fire engine driver's seat. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

PEC and Burnet County host readiness fair

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Burnet County’s Office of Emergency Management partnered to host Ready as One, a first-ofits- kind community preparedness fair on March 29. The free, family- friendly event was held at Marble Falls High School from 10 a.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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Resort readies for 11th annual balloon festival

Horseshoe Bay Resort is poised to take the guest experience to new heights, ensuring every visit is filled with unforgettable moments in a truly breathtaking setting. One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year returns Easter Weekend (April 18-20). 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Marble Falls High School FFA participants include, back row from left, Tate Carson, Travis Lutz, Tyler Belk; and front row from left, Reed Kanka, Hailey Duty, Kenley Virdell, Adyson Floyd, Kaydee Smith, and Abigail Boucher.

Community invited to celebrate FFA kids

The FFA Fest will take place on Saturday, April 5, in the Marble Falls High School visitors parking lot, 2101 Mustang Dr. (There is a working plan B for rainy weather.) All the fun will be happening from 11 a.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

County schedules workshop for space development talk

County schedules workshop for space development talk

Commissioners have scheduled a public workshop regarding bylaws and other matters to consider possible establishment of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation with Williamson County. The workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Burnet County commissioners could consider, in the future, joining Williamson County in an economic development corporation for space and aerospace projects, including partnerships with businesses like Briggs and Cedar Park-based SpaceX, pictured here with its inaugural launch in 2017. Con...

County approached with out-of-this-world project

Representatives wishing to build a consortium for aerospace development, visited Burnet County commissioners March to attempt to include them in a budding corporation. After much discussion, the commissioners discussed but took no immediate action related to the request by Cedar Park Assistant Economic Director Scott Smith for Burnet County to join Williamson County with official acceptance of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

Marble Falls senior Marco Almazan tries to kick the ball into the goal as the La Vernia Bears surround him.

Boys soccer team season ends in playoff loss

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to La Vernia 1-0 March 25 in the area round of the Class 4A Division I playoffs to end its season. The Mustangs finish as the District 26-4A runners- up with a 7-1-2 record, 15-7-3 overall with a bi-district championship. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

New refugee policy discourages migration

New refugee policy discourages migration

Dear Editor; My husband and I have fostered six refugee minors over the years – one from Burma, one from Eritrea, one from Bhutan, and three from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each of these young men arrived at Dallas Fort Worth Airport with his belongings in a USAID carrier bag. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography After their baptism through Young-Lives at Hill Country Fellowship, participants draped in towels posed with their bibles and certificates March 24.

YoungLives baptismal event heals the spirit

On Monday, March 24, at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet, a powerful and transformative event took place – the baptism of young parents involved in YoungLives. What began as a simple vision turned into a night of profound faith, renewal and celebration. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

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Judith Jane Givens Cannon

September 25, 1940 —March 23, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Jane Givens Cannon, age 84, of Kingsland, Texas, who left us on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born on September 25, 1940, in Baytown, Texas, Judy grew up with a love for music, becoming an accomplished pianist throughout her childhood. 03/28/2025 03:47 AM

KMUD streamlines investment management

KMUD streamlines investment management

The Kingsland Municipal Utility District board of directors recently appointed fellow board member Josh Caropepe to oversee district investments enrolled into the statewide TexPool government securities account. The district holds “about 20 million” dollars in the TexPool account, created years ago by the Texas Public Funds Investment Act, KMUD General Manager J. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Big fair to prepare public for disasters

Big fair to prepare public for disasters

When disaster strikes, local residents’ first line of defense may be their own household readiness. Several agencies and entities are coming together this Saturday to help prepare residents in the event of a crisis or serious emergency. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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Commissioner, residents say stop work on the railroad

A commercial group plans to plow ahead with a train track project despite local environmental and quality of life concerns. Things like excessive noise, potential harm to protected species, lower property values, air pollution and traffic safety are raising concerns among those who live along U.S. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Bond election group updates meeting venue

Bond election group updates meeting venue

Mark your calendar for a series of meetings on the Marble Falls ISD school bond election. Officials want the public to know that one meeting will be held at Lake Shore Church, while the final two meetings at the MFISD administration building. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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Recovery Fundraiser Open Door Recovery House is having a Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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