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Forecast calls for surge of arctic air
I urge everyone to take the necessary precautions now to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants from the arctic outbreak this week. The chance for wintery precipitation late Tuesday into early Wednesday has diminished as the precipitation is forecast to end before temperatures fall below freezing. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
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Five declare bids for council seats
By the 5 p.m. deadline on Feb. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
Highland Lakes CASI Chili Pod has sponsorships available for the 53rd Annual Howdy Roo cookoff. For the first time, the event will be held at Quarry Park in Granite Shoals. File photo
Howdy Roo looking for chili champs
Special to The Highlander For a traditional annual celebration with food, this year in memory of Ruby Ross, the CASI Regional Chili Championship known as Howdy Roo will be held May 2 and 3. The location for the 53rd annual event has changed this year from a Marble Falls park to Quarry Park at 2221 N Phillips RR in Granite Shoals. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM
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New priests to lead St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
The Most Rev. Joe S. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Service League to offer thousands in scholarship funds
Service League to offer thousands in scholarship funds
Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) has announced that the group will is now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. Any adult woman returning to college and/or to a certification program and pursuing a career goal is encouraged to apply for one of the scholarships offered by the Highland Lakes Service League. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
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Dispelling the myths in Marble Falls development plans
City of Marble Falls e There seems to be a lot of questions and thus myths about how development happens within the city of Marble Falls. I’ll do my best here to try and provide some understanding and dispel a few myths along the way. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote
Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote
Dear Editor; Editor’s Note: The following is an ‘open letter’ to Burnet County commissioners regarding their selection of an applicant to fill the role of a vacancy for county judge. First please know this note is sent with respect and a fair amount of pleasure in knowing I do not have to make this decision. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
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Big D boosts Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Cross it off my bucket list. Recently, I heard and saw the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Symphony No. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Sophomore Jocelyn Suarez did her job as the lead-off batter thanks to 2 hits and coming home twice. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
With win, Softball team ends losing streak, rewrites history
The Marble Falls High School softball team crushed Austin McNeil 11-1 in five innings Feb. 11 in the Lady Mustangs’ season opener. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Junior Joaquin Aguilar scored a goal to keep the Mustangs in the game against Fredericksburg.
Boys soccer team learns life lesson in loss
The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to Fredericksburg 4-3 Feb. 11 in District 26-4A play. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Andy Virdell, Mina Martin, Barbara Rosenberger and Teresa Gray flanked a depiction of The Hall Feb. 11 at Log Country Cove. Find related story on Page 1. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Winter Texans descend on Kingsland for fun feast
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County in quandary over judge selection
County in quandary over judge selection
A dilemma over a potential county judge selection is brewing for Burnet County commissioners. On Feb. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
Feds could assist in keeping Llano hospital doors open
Feds could assist in keeping Llano hospital doors open
Llano County commissioners got some good news about the county’s hospital at their regular meeting Monday. “We’ve made important progress over the last two weeks, not only have we made significant progress in defining the final agreement between Llano (county) and MidCoast (Health Systems), but we’ve also worked with the (U.S. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
The project will include raising the ceiling by two feet, adding new windows, and installing a glass garage door, bringing in more natural light and a contemporary feel to the space. Contributed Rendering
Renovations coming for The Hall at Kingsland park
The Kingsland Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a significant renovation project for The Hall at Kingsland Community Park. Built in the 1960s by the Lions Club, The Hall has long been a staple of the Kingsland community. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
A group of Friends of the Marble Falls Library and other supporters gathered Feb. 12 to break ground for an extensive expansion project for the library's thrift store at 300 Ave. J. It is expected to take about a year to complete the $1.6 million addition. Beverly Walker/The Highlander
Library thrift store breaks ground on expansion project
A group of Friends of the Marble Falls Library and other supporters gathered Feb. 12 to break ground for an extensive expansion project for the library's thrift store at 300 Ave. J. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM
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