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Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend

Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend

CASI’s Regional Chili Championship is happening this weekend, May 2-3, at 2221 N Phillips RR Granite Shoals, this year in memory of Ruby Ross. The Howdy Roo Chili Championship’s committee invites you to join us in helping to raise money for MF HS Band Booster Club, MF HS FFA, Granite Shoals Fire & Police Aux. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The Texas National Guard April 22 installed more razor wire along the border at Eagle Pass. Contributed photo

Dramatic drop in border crossings reported in March

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has released numbers that show record-low border crossings in March, signaling a potential shift in illegal immigration patterns and the effectiveness of current border enforcement strategies. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

PEC offers LED program for high-schoolers

PEC offers LED program for high-schoolers

As part of its commitment to keep communities strong and bright, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is investing in the future of students across its service territory. In addition to granting scholarships and supporting education foundations, providing Youth Tour, and Camp Save-a-Watt, PEC is launching a new program to help high school students prepare for the next chapter in their lives. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

House bill would fine museums up to $500,000 a day for displaying ‘obscene material’

House bill would fine museums up to $500,000 a day for displaying ‘obscene material’

House Bill 3958, filed by Rep. David Lowe (R-North Richland Hills), proposes to amend Chapter 402 of Texas Government Code to fine museums that display material in violation of certain sections of Texas Penal Code up to $500,000 per item per day the material is displayed after being found in violation. Under the bill, the Office of the Attorney General would be able to bring action to obtain injunctive relief to remove the material indefinitely. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The TLC has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks, especially regarding the use of courier services by recent winners. Contributed/TheTexan.News

Texas Lottery Commission faces new lawsuit amid state scrutiny

The ongoing Texas Lottery saga involving retailers, couriers, and winners continues to generate debate, media coverage, and political backlash in the state. Lt. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Senior Kylie Roberts first picked up a discus in the fifth grade. She has one more meet before graduation – the Class 4A state meet.

Talent, commitment exemplifies third generation athlete’s success

Marble Falls High School thrower Kylie Roberts is following family tradition when enters the circle to compete at 1 p.m. at the Class 4A Track and Field Championships Thursday, May 1. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

Head coach Tyler Porter (left) talks to Grant Carter (11), Braxton Dicken (1) and Owen Nash.

Mustangs baseball sweep builds playoffs momentum

The Marble Falls High School baseball team defeated Jarrell 9-4 April 25 to finish third in the District 24-4A standings. “It’s a more positive feeling for us,” head coach Tyler Porter said. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

and Cooper Kelley wear their gold medals and Nicolas Smith and Payton Glaser wear their silver medals signifying their finishes at the District 24-4A tournament. The boys doubles teams of Weston York (left)

Mustangs boys tennis team wins district title

The Marble Falls High School boys tennis team is the District 24-4A champion thanks to earning 25 points. Lampasas was second with 19 points. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

Burnet County resident Randy Printz, who has property on FM 3509 near a planned quarry, has installed a number of monitors around Burnet County to gather data about aggregate industry's impact on air quality. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Grassroots group sets up air monitoring devices

Members of a mining watchdog group have taken air quality matters into their own hands. Randy Printz of saveburnet. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

New reclamation plant groundbreaking planned for May 5. Contributed rendering

Crews to break ground for wastewater plant

The city of Marble Falls is hosting a groundbreaking celebration for the new city reclamation plant. The event is at 10 a.m. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

At Kingsland Boys and Girls Club Touch-a-Truck, Brody Adams threw towards the dunking booth April 26. Find more photos on Page 8. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

At Kingsland Boys and Girls Club Touch-a-Truck, Brody Adams threw towards the dunking booth April 26. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

Gala builds support for saving animals

Gala builds support for saving animals

The Hill Country Humane Society hosted its 2025 Wags to Riches Gala on Saturday night, April 26, welcoming more than 400 guests for an evening of inspiration, community, and fun – all in support of local animals in need. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

New KMUD wastewater plant construction underway

New KMUD wastewater plant construction underway

The Kingsland Municipal Utility District new wastewater plant construction recently commenced with few hitches. “It is moving along very well,” KMUD General Manager J. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

The music festival, co-hosted by john Arthur martinez (left), is a full-blown cultural experience that's free, fam - ily-friendly and filled with unforgettable performances. Contributed photo

FiestaJAM 2025 to celebrate Americana, Texas roots songwriters

This spring, the Hill Country is set to come alive with the sounds of country, Americana, and Texas roots music as FiestaJAM returns to Marble Falls from May 1-3, 2025. Set against the scenic backdrop of Johnson Park Amphitheatre, this three-day celebration is more than a music festival – it’s a full-blown cultural experience that’s free, family-friendly, and filled with unforgettable 04/29/2025 04:07 AM

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