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Alta Estella Bruns

January 8, 1932 —February 4, 2025 Alta Estella Hudson Bruns passed on to be with our Lord on February 4, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Creedmore, Texas on January 8, 1932, the daughter of Jacob Hudson and Alta Green Hudson. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

LCRA looks wary of new quarry proposal

LCRA looks wary of new quarry proposal

The Lower Colorado River Authority correspondence released recently to a senior civil engineer indicates LCRA is exercising caution related to its possible approval of a permit for construction of a proposed rock crusher quarry north of Burnet. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

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Kingsland artist offers free demo Feb. 20

The Highland Arts Guild and Gallery is giving a free demonstration on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

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June 29, 1938 —Januar y 25, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Dortha Hall of Kingsland. Texas, beloved matriarch and effervescent soul, peacefully departed Earth at 9:15 pm on Saturday. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

After an investigation, Granite Shoals police made a traffic stop Jan. 28 in the parking lot of the Supermarket, located in the 7900 block of RM 1431. Authorities arrested a suspected illegal alien on firearm and drug charges. Contributed photo

Suspected illegal alien arrest stirs concerns about ICE roundup

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Find the story about Kason O'Reilly on Page 8.

Alum sets high jump record at college level

Find the story about Kason O'Reilly on Page 8. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Annexation policy on radar for cities

Annexation policy on radar for cities

Texas cities, especially smaller ones like Granite Shoals, have learned to keep an eye on the Texas Legislature during its biennial sessions. Since legislators gathered in Austin this month, City Attorney Joshua Katz has been tracking bills that could affect Granite Shoals, and during Tuesday’s city council meeting he brought council members up to date on some of them. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased the 2,020-acre property utilizing a combination of a onetime funding appropriation and funds from sporting goods sales tax. Contributed/Google Maps

Agency plants roots for Burnet County state park

A recent land purchase by the State of Texas will translate into thousands of acres of park space in Burnet County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Jan. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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District judges to question county judge applicants

The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently agreed on a format related to a pair of public forums they plan to hold to assist their selection of a new county commissioners court judge. Pct. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Kerry West, music teacher at Spicewood Christian Academy, instructs Adilyn Smiles, along with, from left, Chloe Chorn and Audrey Magno this semester during guitar lessons in class. The campus, started in 2021, serves kindergar - ten through 12th grade. Find a feature in the Tuesday, Feb. 4...

Striking a Chord

Kerry West, music teacher at Spicewood Christian Academy, instructs Adilyn Smiles... 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

The Sig Sauer P320 mod- el has come under fire for what are called 'involun - tary discharges.' Contributed/ prizegunner.com

Police agencies shift gun brands

The Horseshoe Bay Police Department has joined Burnet and Marble Falls in trading in Sig Sauer P320 sidearms for a different brand. That model has come under fire for what are called “involuntary discharges” – the gun goes off without a trigger pull. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

One of the expenses of the bond, if approved by vot - ers, is replacement of aging buses and other vehicles to the tune of $5.2 million. File photo

Marble Falls ISD to call $172M bond election

Marble Falls ISD trustees will seek approval of a $172.2 million bond election in May after voters rejected a tax hike in November. A committee appointed by the board reported that the bonds could be sold and financed without a tax hike. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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Grad’s high jump mark among best in the country

In his debut for Texas State University, high jumper Kason O’Riley sent a clear message during his first meet of the 2025 indoor season. The 2021 Marble Falls High School graduate cleared 7 feet and 2.5 inches to set a Ted Nelson Invitational Meet record and a personal record and tie the Texas A&M facility record all on Jan. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Salado packed the pain and didn't allow the Lady Mustangs, including senior for - ward Kylie Roberts (left) and junior guard Lila Pangborn, to get comfortable.

Girls basketball team shows more offensive determination

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Salado 74-40 Jan. 28 in District 24-4A play. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Jackson Trudeau (3), Beckett Berkman (11) and Isaiah Lazos are determined to finish the regular season strong.

Mustangs slip in district standing after loss

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 50-39 Jan. 28 in District 24-4A play to drop to fourth in the District 24-4A rankings. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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