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State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Nat ural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Rock crusher hearing dissects permit process

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Budget changes on the agenda

Budget changes on the agenda

Marble Falls City Council plans to complete its second and final reading of several proposed amendments to the budget during its upcoming meeting. Council members plan to examine proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during tonight’s April 15 meeting at city hall, 800 Third Street. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Timothy Salinas (right) concentrated on creating an artistic effect April 12 at Family Art Day, during the 2025 Paint the Town Art Festival. Volunteer Lynn Erickson and participant Zaiden Smith admired his work. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Color Me Creative

From historic storefronts and idyllic park scenes to classic cars and breathtaking views, artists demonstrated their talents on canvas throughout the week of April 6. Susan Mericle of Granite Shoals was among 80 artists who participated in the art festival, which featured a Pop-Up Gallery April 10-12 at Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Contributed photo LCRA employees, Matt Phillips and Monica Masters, planted droughttolerant plants at the city business park in Marble Falls during LCRA's Steps Forward Day.

LCRA, PEC volunteers spruce up communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

From left, The Helping Center administrative assistant Carol Hall, Rotarian Gil Jones, The Helping Center board president Paul King and Executive Director Sam Pearce gathered for a $1,000 check pre sentation recently made possible by the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club. Contributed photo

Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club assists food pantry

Upon learning that the Marble Falls Helping Center was having difficulties due to increasing families and individuals needing food assistance and rapidly growing costs, the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club felt a call to assist. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

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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

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June 29, 1938 —January 25, 2025 . 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

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Learn this sweet homemade recipe for hummers

Despite the chilly breaks lately, the signs of springtime are making their presence known. From the return of hummingbirds to the time for gardening preparation, you’ll be seeing more bursts of color in no time. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

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Youth achievement program embeds entrepreneurship

City of Meadowlakes Some 20+ years ago, I volunteered to work in the Junior Achievement program. This program is designed to educate grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through hands on programs. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Contributed photo Leo Boutte and Jeff Matera, co-presidents of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Hill Country, accepted the 2025 Angeles Among Us award from Highland Lakes CASA for the contributions of their volunteers of hundreds of beds for kids.

CASA honors impact of Sleep in Heavenly Peace

CASA for the Highland Lakes Area presented its 2025 Angeles Among Us Award to the Hill Country Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace at their annual volunteers meeting. The meeting was held at the Quail Point Lodge in Horseshoe Bay. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. com Cooper Womack continues his onslaught in boys singles as he adds another tournament championship in boys singles. Womack keeps playing with an incredible focus that leads to feats.

Tennis players rack up the wins, medals

The Marble Falls High School tennis players keep adding wins to their records in an effort to get a high seed for the District 24-4A tournament in a couple of weeks. The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs hosted its own tournament April 4 where at least 18 draws made up most brackets and as many as 24 made up another. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Freshman pitcher Brooklyn Damico (3) congratulates senior second baseman Kylie Roberts for catching a line drive for an out as senior first baseman Sophia Biagii (11) and freshman shortstop Callie Phillips join them.

Salado deep pitching bench pressures softball team

The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Salado 15-2 April 8 in District 24-4A play. Marble Falls scored its two runs in the second inning thanks to RBI from Sophia Biagini and Riley Frisch after Cheyenne Thompson got on base with a single. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners reviewed bylaws involved in the potential participation of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) with Williamson County, during the April 8 regular meeting. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle urged attendees to battle a proposed new railway along U.S. 281. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Residents voice rail line concerns

On April 8, more than 200 local residents voiced fierce opposition at a town hall on a planned railroad line re-activation in northern Burnet County. The meeting was held at the Hill Country Fellowship main auditorium, 200 Houston Clinton Drive. 04/11/2025 03:55 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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