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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Breckyn Massey, Swayde Garcia, and Arya Cogburn danced to the tunes of Mark and Brenda Ramsey during Granite Fest March 22.

GraniteFest brings families, community together

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Janice “Goldy” MacDonald

March 18, 2025 Jan “Goldy” MacDonald, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at 8:02 PM after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She was 65. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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James Allen “(Jim)

November 3, 1953 —March 15, 2025 Jim Reimei s. 71 of Marble Falls, went to his Heavenly home Saturday March 15th. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

While visitors can start at any point, those wanting to follow the complete timeline from the beginning should start at Lakeside Park on Buena Vista Drive.

Downtown banners spur history appreciation

No one ever thought that they could ever get a quick Marble Falls history lesson taking a walk down Main Street. In the downtown historic district from Lakeside Park to Fourth street, visitors and locals alike can now find nuggets of information detailing days gone by. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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Recalling a natural affinity for the wind-swept West

The recent high winds in the Hill Country reset my clock. They made me a kid again. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

A quartet from the group known as Liberal Ladies -- Maine Sturks, Celia Manlove, Christine Bowman and Karen McRight, met March 7 with other politically interested women at Perissos Vineyard and Winery on Park Road 4. Contributed photos

Superintendent to speak to retired teachers

The Highland Lakes Retired Teachers Association will welcome Jeff Gassaway, superintendent of Marble Falls Independent School District, to our meeting Tuesday, April 1. Texas ranks 42nd out of 50 states in per-student public education funding, so districts across our state search for new ways to meet the needs of the district for up-grading technology, increasing safety and security, improving school facilities, etc. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

Water users to learn Earthkind principle

Water users to learn Earthkind principle

The Green Thumb Program, promoted by the local master gardeners, brings important and helpful tips and techniques about water and how to save it – on the water bill, on the plants, on water collection and irrigation, and on Earthkind principles in general. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM

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