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Former judge issues invite to coffee

Special to The Highlander The news over the weekend from Burnet County is that Judge Gil Jones has officially applied for the Burnet County Judge position. Although the Burnet County commissioners will have the final vote, Judge Jones is planning a few casual coffees with community members to give him the opportunity to meet with the public and express his thoughts and vision for Burnet County and to answer questions and hear what Burnet County folks think. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

Amateur Radio Club benefits from business donation

Amateur Radio Club benefits from business donation

The Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club (HLARC) received some much-needed support from a local business and welcomes more funds to further their activities. The Home Depot of Marble Falls recently offered items to the nonprofit organization to assist them in their fundraising goals. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

The date for the CASA Boots & BBQ fundraiser is Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Horse - shoe Bay Resort Granite Ballroom (located inside Hotel Tower), from 6 to 10 p.m. Contributed photo

CASA launches ticket sales for Boots & BBQ

CASA for the Highland Lakes announces the date of its largest fundraiser, Boots & BBQ. The date is Saturday, Feb. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

HCCT presents ‘Count It All Joy’

HCCT presents ‘Count It All Joy’

Special to The Highlander The Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)proudly presents “Count It All Joy,” a captivating one-woman show by acclaimed songwriter and scriptwriter Linda Kaufman. This special event will take place Saturday, Jan. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

Marci Rice has been drawing and painting from a very young age. Her work is featured at the Highland Arts Gallery in Marble Falls. Contributed photo

Artist captures serene scenes with acrylics, oil

The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery is happy to present our January Artist of the month, Marci Rice. Rice is a native Texan from Waco. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM

File photo Spice wood Elementary School students partici - pate in a number of hands-on activities, including a recent presenta tion and tour with Pedernales Electric Coopera tive.

Spicewood Elementary honored by magazine

Students and employees at Marble Falls ISD’s Spicewood Elementary School had much to celebrate this holiday season. The U.S. News and World Report magazine named the school one of the nation’s best, awarding it the “U.S. News badge.” 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham (left) swore in Marquis Cantu Jan. 1 to assume the role as sheriff for the Llano County Sheriff's Department. His wife Sarah and their young daughter were also in attendance.

Llano County swears in new sheriff

Marquis Cantu will assume Llano County sheriff duties Jan. 1 after being sworn in by Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham on that day. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Former preacher on trial for alleged abuse

Former preacher on trial for alleged abuse

The trial of an elderly former preacher from a Marble Falls church started this week in 424th Judicial District Court. Francis Young is on trial for alleged sex abuse of two children that reportedly began May 2023. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

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BCSO closes alleged threat probe against JP

Officials recently released documents detailing a “threat” investigation against a Burnet County justice of the peace, which authorities determined did not rise to the level of a crime. Pct. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Council opts to join suit against natural gas group

Council opts to join suit against natural gas group

Marble Falls City Council tackled three main issues during its first meeting of New Year 2025. One modest but focused group, about 30 attendees, saw the council deliberate during the Jan. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Brandon Guevara's goal against Austin Achieve ensured the Mustangs earned their first 2025 victory.

Boys soccer team beats Achieve for first win of the season

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team beat Austin Achieve 3-2 Jan. 7 to give head coach Ryan Craven his first win. The Mustangs (1-1-2) and the Polar Bears played to a 1-1 tie at the intermission before Marble Falls scored two in the second half. Achieve added a meaningless goal when the contest was decided. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Marble Falls senior guard Kenadie Cotton draws contact as she attempts a short jumper against Lampasas.

Lady Badgers edge Lady Mustangs in district battle

The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team lost to Lampasas 3935 Jan. 7 in District 24-4A play. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Contributed photos by Christopher A. Miles/ Christopher A. Miles Photography Marble Falls seniors Noah Wylie (left) and Tidus Willie go after the loose ball to get another crucial possession against the Lampasas Badgers.

Mustangs beat the Badgers in district basketball battle

The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team defeated Lampasas 61-56 Jan. 7 to move to 3-0 in District 24-4A play in an early battle for first place in the standings. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Auditions for ‘Steel Magnolias’ scheduled

Auditions for ‘Steel Magnolias’ scheduled

Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT) is thrilled to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias,” the beloved comedy- drama set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan 19, at 2 p.m. at the theater at 4003 W FM 2147, in Cottonwood Shores. Directed by guest director Betty Hukill, Steel Magnolias is a heartwarming and poignant story about friendship, resilience, and the power of community. The play captures the lives of six strong, spirited women as they navigate love, loss, and laughter in a setting as charming as it is familiar. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

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Organizers reach out for Day of Service volunteers

Coordinators of this year’s Rick Edwards Day of Service will mobilize people across the community in acts of service on Feb. 14 If you have a need that we can assist with, please fill out a form by visiting highlandlakescrisisnetwork. com. All service projects will take place on Feb. 14 from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

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