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Dec. 11, 2024 Terry Tuttle passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 70. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

A 4-year-old girl, identified as 'Isabella Rayne' in an online fundraising campaign, died in an RV fire in Spicewood on Jan. 22. Contributed photo

Child dies in Spicewood RV fire

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40,000 visitors strolled through Christmas venue

Marble Falls Walkway of Lights saw tens of thousands of visitors in 2024. Organizers for a public Christmas lights display reported no lack of enthusiasm by visitors, despite the first year to charge for entry. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Big Chow Down tomorrow night

Big Chow Down tomorrow night

Are you ready to eat some great food and bid in an auction and win a cruise in the raffle and also enjoy some tunes? The much-anticipated Highland Lakes Service League’s annual fundraiser – Chuck Wagon Chow Down – is this Saturday night, Jan. 25, at the YMCA of the Highland (1601 S Water St.) in Burnet. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Details unfolding in judge selection process

Details unfolding in judge selection process

Additional details will soon come into focus related to the selection of a new Burnet County Commissioners Court judge. Next month, Burnet County Pct. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

At the end of the last fiscal year the city had total revenues of $30,215,796 and expenditures of $24,552,398, a surplus of $5,663,398. Contributed rendering

Horseshoe Bay reports $5.6M surplus

Horseshoe Bay city council members got a chance to brag Tuesday – at least for what their predecessors and the city staff did. Jon Watson of the Houston auditing firm of Brooks Watson & Co. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Marble Falls paves way for Manzano Mile development

Marble Falls paves way for Manzano Mile development

Recently, the Marble Falls City Council accepted a petition calling for the creation of the Manzano Mile Public Improvement District. During its Jan. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Annalee Flores (left) and Michelle Epifar participated in Rick Edwards Day of Service last year. Coming up, service projects will take place on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. all over the southern end of Burnet County. To recommend a project for Marble Falls ISD students, call 325-423-3662...

Day of Service seeking philanthropic projects

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Mario Bennett (left) presents the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association award named after him to Brad Harman, a 1994 graduate of Marble Falls High School. Contributed photo

Marble Falls High grad receives state association award

Brad Harman recently received the Mario Barrett Meritorious Service Award from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Harman, a 1994 graduate of Marble Falls High School, is the baseball head coach at Abilene High and a member of the association for 27 years. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Marble Falls junior captain Dulce Macias (9) scored the insurance goal against Lampasas for the victory. Contributed photo/Ernesto Rivera

Girls soccer team’s offensive pressure leads to win

The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team defeated Lampasas 2-0 Jan. 22. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Marble Falls senior guard Tidus Willie is a member of the Mustangs' 1,000 Point Club. He joined in the club in November. Contributed photo/Cara Bielfeldt

Key player’s drive makes the Mustangs go

Fittingly, the Marble Falls High School boys basketball game against Lampasas Jan. 8 came down to which team could thrive in the moment. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

AARP tax help coordinators set dates

AARP tax help coordinators set dates

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

The Itsy-Bit arcade had its ribbon-cutting in Burnet on Jan. 17. Pictured, from left, are: David Bolen, Cassy Bolen, co-owner Miranda (Mandy) Lowry, Joel Lowry, co-owner Blake Lowry, Sharon Lowry, Michael Lowry. Contributed photos

New venue combines arcade nostalgia with modern fun

Nestled in the picturesque Hill Country of Texas, Burnet is renowned for its scenic landscapes and warm-hearted community. Amidst this tranquil backdrop, a new venture is set to electrify the town’s spirit with pixels, pinballs, and an explosion of family-friendly fun. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

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Sidestepping the sub-freezing temperatures

We escaped the nasty roads that those to our east experienced during the winter storm earlier this week, and interestingly the parts of Texas which are typically mild received significant amounts of snow. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

HLBWS members will hear a horticulturist and certified arborist present an overview of past drought condi- tions in Central Texas and the long-term ramifications it may have on tree health.

Drought affecting trees in Central Texas

In the Texas Hill Country, the drought’s effects on the environment are apparent, including a loss of drought-tolerant plants; deer grazing on deer-resistant plants; and trees that are in distress or appear to be dead. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

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