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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
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
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
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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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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