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MFISD to host Pre-K, Kinder Round Up
MFISD to host Pre-K, Kinder Round Up
Marble Falls ISD is inviting all students age 3-5 on or before Sept. 1, to join us for Pre-K and Kinder Round Up on April 4 from 4:30 p.m. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
Powerliftters David Dominguez (left), Arnulfo Salazar and Daniel Dominguez are ready for the start of the Division
Powerlifters end season with personal records
Three Marble Falls High School powerlifters ended their seasons by posting impressive finishes at the Division 2 State Meet March 21 in Abilene. Brothers Daniel and David Dominguez each finished in the top 10 of their weight classes in the incredibly competitive meet. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
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Recovery Fundraiser Open Door Recovery House is having a Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
Bond election group updates meeting venue
Bond election group updates meeting venue
Mark your calendar for a series of meetings on the Marble Falls ISD school bond election. Officials want the public to know that one meeting will be held at Lake Shore Church, while the final two meetings at the MFISD administration building. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
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Commissioner, residents say stop work on the railroad
A commercial group plans to plow ahead with a train track project despite local environmental and quality of life concerns. Things like excessive noise, potential harm to protected species, lower property values, air pollution and traffic safety are raising concerns among those who live along U.S. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
Big fair to prepare public for disasters
Big fair to prepare public for disasters
When disaster strikes, local residents’ first line of defense may be their own household readiness. Several agencies and entities are coming together this Saturday to help prepare residents in the event of a crisis or serious emergency. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
KMUD streamlines investment management
KMUD streamlines investment management
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District board of directors recently appointed fellow board member Josh Caropepe to oversee district investments enrolled into the statewide TexPool government securities account. The district holds “about 20 million” dollars in the TexPool account, created years ago by the Texas Public Funds Investment Act, KMUD General Manager J. 03/25/2025 03:45 AM
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Doris Fae Wall Phillips
December 16, 1927 —March 6, 2025 Doris Fae Wall Phillips, born December 16, 1927, in Spicewood, Texas to Robert and Inez Naumann Wall, passed away on March 6, 2025. She grew up at Spicewood and spent the last years of her life living in her childhood home. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
AARP Tax Aide will help with filing taxes
AARP Tax Aide will help with filing taxes
The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offering free federal tax return preparation and electronic filing at: Trinity Episcopal Church, 909 Ave. D in Marble Falls on Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
Desiree Lavigne introduced Dancer, a Great Horned Owl to an attentive crowd. She has been rehabbing and training raptors for 12 years. Contributed photos
HLBWS features live raptors at next meeting
Society Thursday, Coming soon to Burnet – a live raptor presentation. Join the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower April 3, for an engaging presentation featuring live raptors led by dedicated wildlife rehabilitators. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
A ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a feeder ushers in the season for these colorful birds. Contributed/Sue Kersey
Welcoming tiny travelers with incredible memories
Every year, the Highland Lakes transforms into a vibrant hotspot for one of nature’s most captivating creatures: the hummingbird. These tiny, iridescent birds embark on an extraordinary journey to our region, visiting feeders and flower gardens along the way. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
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Lawmakers consider school funding, gambling
There was no city council meeting last night. It will take place next Tuesday. So, today I’d like to discuss two issues before the state legislature that have garnered a fair share of interest, school choice and legalized gambling. I am not using this column, however, to take an advocacy position. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
Green Thumb program teaches water wisdom
Green Thumb program teaches water wisdom
Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association presents several Green Thumb Programs to find ways to use water more wisely. The first four 2025 Green Thumb programs are about water conservation. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
Tickets on sale now for HCCT’s Steel Magnolias
Tickets on sale now for HCCT’s Steel Magnolias
The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is offering tickets for the highly-anticipated production of Steel Magnolias. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thehcct.org or by calling the box office at 830-798-8944. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
The Marble Falls Egg Scavenger Hunt is on Good Friday, April 18. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Find the Easter Bunny in downtown Marble Falls
Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is sponsoring the 5th annual Downtown Business Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18. The morning begins with photos with the Easter Bunny at the shop at 208 Main St. 03/21/2025 03:43 AM
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