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City leaders, staff and construction partners participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the One Water Marble Falls initiative. The wastewater system facility is the largest infrastructure project in the city's history. Contributed/City of Marble Falls
City breaks ground on wastewater facility
The city of Marble Falls has officially broken ground on its new water reclamation facility – the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history and the first step in the One Water Marble Falls initiative. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
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Community bids farewell to former sheriff
Area peace officers and supporters are sharing their condolences, following the death of a former Burnet County sheriff and longtime lawman. Officials announced May 5, that William Thomas (W.T.) Smith has passed away. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Coach Brad Goebel says he gets so much joy watch - ing his son and his teammates play sports.
Goebel to be inducted into third Hall of Fame
Highland Lakes resident Brad Goebel will be inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Saturday, May 10, in Waco. Ironically, when he was first called about his inclusion, Goebel let the call go to voicemail. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Marble Falls head coach Keri Timmerman (right) is pictured with coaches Hayden Kesselring (left) and Logan Simmons, the program's new offensive coordinator.
Mustangs welcome new offensive coordinator
The Marble Falls High School football program has a new offensive coordinator. He is Logan Simmons, who was previously at Academy and Lampasas high schools. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Marble Falls rising sophomore Crawford Mattox is competing for starting quarterback. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Mustangs begin 7-on-7 with new faces at quarterback
The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 varsity football team began play in the opening night of the Burnet May League May 5. The Mustangs faced Llano and Burnet. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
A funnel cloud loomed over an area in Burnet County between Briggs and Liberty Hill May 1, bringing rain and wind damage. Contributed photo
Storm season rears its head in Burnet
Just as residents began picking up the pieces from a storm May 1, torrential rain swept through Burnet County May 5 and 6, dumping several inches onto the area. Despite the recent thunderstorm, the bulk of reported damage came from the early weather event, officials described. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Hundreds of Chicago Cubs fans braved chilly weather April 26 at Wrigley Field as they watched their team battle the Philadelphia Phillies.
First Wrigley Field visit revives baseball passion
Recently, I crossed another one off my bucket list. I visited Wrigley Field in Chicago, hallowed ground encased inside a veritable major league baseball palace. Wrigley opened in 1914, when Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States. It is located at 1060 Addison Avenue, near the Chicago Transit Authority elevated train station, the same address used fraudulently by two mischievous musicians in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers, featuring Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
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Community center project schematics taking shape
City of Meadowlakes The Meadowlakes Community Center plans are in the process of being finalized by architects and engineers. By the end of May a 90% construction document set for the community center should be completed. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
Receiving special recognition Sunday at St. Paul's parishioner appreciation event were parish newcomers (front row, left to right) Bill and Marietta Benda, Ray and Ruthann Koza, Patty Stoltz, Ann Koval, Floral Jones, and Tom Koval, and (back row, left to right) D.J. Yows, Dennis Herold, Ma...
St. Paul’s Church values and honors its volunteers
At its annual volunteer appreciation event Sunday, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church honored parishioners who volunteer for its many activities and gave special recognition to newcomers to the parish. 05/09/2025 04:13 AM
File photo Freedom Feast features silent and live auc - tions for firearms and mer - chandise as well as brisket, pork, sau - sage and more.
Freedom Feast to benefit recovery house
For the eighth year, His Joshua House will host its annual Freedom Feast Dinner and Auction June 21, from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, at a new location, 3435 RR 1431 W. 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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