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The community is anticipating construction at the site of the planned hotel and conference center, adjacent to Lakeside Park on Lake Marble Falls. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

EDC board hires new hotel construction inspector

The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation board of directors recently hired one contractor to observe ongoing construction of the new Ophelia Hotel and Conference Center overlooking Lake Marble Falls. During its May 7 meeting, the EDC board hired Mike Ingalsbe to serve as the city representative and ensure “construction activities” at the 300 block of Buena Vista Drive conform to the city ordinance codes, also federal and state law. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM

Each floodgate, pictured here shortly after installation in 2024, was partially opened, then closed on May 7. File photo

Wirtz Dam tests floodgates

LCRA tested six new floodgates at Wirtz Dam on Wednesday, May 7. The floodgates were opened one at a time with a siren at the dam sounding before each opening. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM

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Jimmie Veneita Bible

October 31, 1940 —May 4, 2025 Jimmie Veneita Bible passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 31, 1940, in Spicewood, Texas, to James and Alta Burton, Jimmie lived a life marked by love, faith, and joyful dedication to her family and community. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

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Charles O’Neil Lynn

April 15, 1932 —May 1, 2025 Charles O’Neil Lynn, born April 15, 1932, to parents John Preston Lynn and Eunice Aldine (Steed) Lynn in Miller County, Arkansas, passed away on May 1, 2025. Charles enjoyed football, wrestling, singing and playing guitar. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

Ashley Landry founded the Native Plant Rescue Project (NPRP) and will speak to

Learn how to rescue native plants

Ashley Landry, founder of the Native Plant Rescue Project (NPRP), is the speaker for Highland Lakes Native Plant Society of Texas’ chapter meeting at the Marble Falls Library, 101 Main Street, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

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Texas Election Network speaker, May 12

Burnet County Republican Club will hold its quarterly meeting Monday, May 12. President Russell Tutor is excited to announce that Susan Doyle will be speaking at our May 12 meeting. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

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Bring in spring with Music on Main

About Town Music on Main Spring Series, which is happening now, will run through May 31. This series brings an awesome lineup of free live music, showcasing the talent of local artists from around the Texas Hill Country. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

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Let’ s Be Brief

Pickleball Mingles Calling all single pickleball enthusiasts ready to mingle. These events are all about having a blast and meeting fellow singles who share your passion. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

The group hopes to promote interest and education about birding and the fun location at Inks with events such as the Big Sit, the month-long, state-wide Birding Classic. Contributed photo

Birders to flock to the ‘Big Sit’

Friends of Inks Lake State Park (FOIL) and the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists participated in the Birding Classic May 3 at the Wildlife Viewing Station (bird blind) at Inks Lake State Park. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

The Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Burnet. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

City hosts grand opening of advocacy center facility

The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center (HCCAC) recently hosted the official grand opening of its new facility in Burnet, joined by city leaders, stakeholders, dedicated volunteers, board members and HCCAC staff. This milestone marks a major step forward in serving children and families affected by trauma throughout our region. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

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House bill proposes new standardized test

Capital Highlights A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American- Statesman reported. House Bill 4 would also create benchmark tests to measure students’ academic performance throughout the year. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

Pictured, from left, are Henry Edwards, Jaxson Sanchez, Liam Benton and Jake

CTSO students partner for community service projects

in community service This year, Marble Falls Middle School Technology Student Association (TSA) served alongside Operation Christmas projects. Child. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

A 10-foot sculpture by Ukrainian sculptor Serge Mozhnevsky was the first commissioned sculpture at the Museo Benini, which now features 52 sculptures on the trails. Contributed photos

Arts Encounters at local museum begin May 11

Ukrainian sculptor Serge Mozhnevsky, who lives in Vancouver, will be at Museo Benini with a talk about his life and work as a sculptor this Sunday, May 11, at 1 p.m. His 10-foot sculpture, “The Inner and Outer World of Benini” was the first commissioned sculpture at the ranch which now features 52 sculptures on the trails. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures

Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures

Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these appeal procedures if you have a concern about: • the market or appraised value of your property; • the unequal value of your property compared with other properties; • the inclusion of your property on the appraisal records, • any exemptions that may apply to you; • the qualification for an agricultural or timber appraisal; • the taxing units taxing your property; • the property ownership; • the change of use of land receiving special appraisal; • failure of the chief appraiser or appraisal review board (ARB) to send a required notice; or • Circuit breaker, or • any action taken by the chief appraiser, county appraisal district (CAD) or appraisal review board (ARB) that applies to and adversely affects you. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

Deadline extended for calendar contest

Deadline extended for calendar contest

Marble Falls, Texas— The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls is extending the deadline for entries to its 2026 calendar photo contest. The new deadline is June 2 to submit “Waterscape” pictures taken in the Highland Lakes. 05/06/2025 04:12 AM

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