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LCRA will hear comments on quarry
LCRA will hear comments on quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority is expanding the ways members of the public can share feedback on a proposed aggregate processing plant and quarry near Inks Lake. In addition to providing comments online or by mail, members of the public are welcome to share their comments in person between 8 and 11 a.m. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
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Water, air quality concerns dominate quarry hearing
Nearly two dozen Burnet County residents traveled to the Texas Capitol April 24 to offer insight to a committee about the impact of aggregate mining on their communities. Texas Environmental Regulation Committee Chairman Brooke Landgraf welcomed State Rep. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
Connie Swinney/The Highlander Avenue N from the railroad tracks at the Huber Mining plant to the Avenue S intersection is closed pending the start of work on a structure over the flood-prone low water crossing. Motorists will detour through Avenue S instead of Johnson Park, which is closed...
Road closed in anticipation of bridge project
. 05/02/2025 04:09 AM
Raffle winner Shelby Huffman high-fived for the cause April 26 during the Wags to Riches Hill Country Humane Society fundraiser at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Wags to Riches raises $170K to help save animals
. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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Judith Elaine Bailey
October 14, 1936 —April 26, 2025 Judith Elaine Bailey, born October 14, 1936, in Houston, Texas, to Joseph E. and Thelma Davies, passed away on April 26, 2025. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
Early voting ends today, April 29
Early voting ends today, April 29
Voters are going to the polls for a number of municipal and school elections as well as a multi-million dollar Marble Falls ISD school election bond. Early voting for the May 3 elections started April 22 with the final day, Tuesday, April 29. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
$172.2M bond package on the ballot
$172.2M bond package on the ballot
Marble Falls ISD bond bond election will help support facility upgrades and academic programs, officials say. Voters are going to the polls today during the last day of early voting for the May 3 election. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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Pedestrian dies weeks after collision
A 29-year-old female has succumbed to injuries after she was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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You’re invited to Community Day in Marble Falls
Save the date for Saturday, May 3. The community of Marble Falls invites you to enjoy a day filled with fun, resources, and connection at the Community Day event, taking place in the First Assembly Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the corner of First Street and Main Street, this event promises exciting convergence of two popular happenings: the Community Resource Fair and the 1st on First Swap Meet & Community Garage Sale. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
PEC board of director candidates announced
PEC board of director candidates announced
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative board approved the ballot for the Cooperative’s 2025 Board of Directors Election at its regular meeting April 17. This year, eight members are running for two director positions in districts 4 and 5. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
The music group AKA will appear on the stage at the Hill Country Theatre May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. Contributed photo
High-energy country comes to local theater
Get ready for a boot-stompin’ high-energy night of pure country entertainment as AKA brings their all-new show, “AKA Goes Country,” to the Hill Country Community Theatre real soon. This toe-tappin’ celebration of classic and contemporary country hits takes the stage Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend
Howdy Roo comes to Granite Shoals this weekend
CASI’s Regional Chili Championship is happening this weekend, May 2-3, at 2221 N Phillips RR Granite Shoals, this year in memory of Ruby Ross. The Howdy Roo Chili Championship’s committee invites you to join us in helping to raise money for MF HS Band Booster Club, MF HS FFA, Granite Shoals Fire & Police Aux. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings
After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
The Texas National Guard April 22 installed more razor wire along the border at Eagle Pass. Contributed photo
Dramatic drop in border crossings reported in March
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has released numbers that show record-low border crossings in March, signaling a potential shift in illegal immigration patterns and the effectiveness of current border enforcement strategies. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
PEC offers LED program for high-schoolers
PEC offers LED program for high-schoolers
As part of its commitment to keep communities strong and bright, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is investing in the future of students across its service territory. In addition to granting scholarships and supporting education foundations, providing Youth Tour, and Camp Save-a-Watt, PEC is launching a new program to help high school students prepare for the next chapter in their lives. 04/29/2025 04:07 AM
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