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Early voting gets underway today
Voters will go to the polls starting today for a number of municipal and city elections as well as a multi-million dollar Marble Falls ISD school election bond. Early voting for the May 3 begins Tuesday, April 22. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM
Proposition C is asking voters to approve bond funds for upgrades and improvements to athletic amenities, including a $26 million indoor facility. File graphic
Indoor facilities could change the game for Mustangs
Texans have a saying when it comes to weather. “If you don’t like it, wait a minute.” But in the outdoor sports world, weather decides if the game will be played, moved or cancelled. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM
Beginners birdwatching class scheduled
Beginners birdwatching class scheduled
A free birding class for ages 12 and up will be offered at the Marble Falls Public Library (Community Room) on Saturday, May 10, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Offered by the Highland Lakes Bird and Wildflower Society, the class will include a bird walk at Johnson Park and is suitable for both mobility- challenged and wheelchair users. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club
Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club
Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The fundraiser will take place on Good Friday from 11 a.m. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
VetRide, a door-to-door service, involves drivers staying on location at the veteran's clinic destination and offers wheelchair accessibility that have been most helpful to the riders. Contributed photo
VetRide has vans ready for vets
VetRide is a no-cost, door-to-door transportation service, funded through a Texas Veterans Commission grant as well as donations from organizations, churches and individuals. Since 2010, VetRide has provided rides for veterans, their spouse and/ or widows who reside in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Pictured, from left, are Falls Career High School students Isaiah Bedell and Breeanna Paulk (front, center) with Falls Career High Principal Clark Fields. The Marble Falls ISD Board of Trustees is pictured in the background. Contributed/MFISD
Marble Falls ISD celebrates students, staff
Marble Falls ISD recognized outstanding students and staff who exemplify the district’s mission to love every child and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential. Superintendent’s Awards The Superintendent Award was presented to two remarkable students from Falls Career High School, Breeanna Paulk and Isaiah Bedell, whose perseverance and character stood out among their peers. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Contributed photo Jeff Gasaway, superinten- dent of Marble Falls Indepen- dent School District
MFISD leadership to talk school bond election
The Highland Lakes Democratic Women (HLDW) will meet Thursday, April 24, at 2 p.m. It’s BYOBB (Bring Your Own Brown Bag); there’s no charge, no RSVP at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center, 618 Avenue L. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Seniors Victor Aviles of Burnet (middle) and Tyler Hamblin of Marble Falls run their way back to the Class 4A Region III meet thanks to finishing in the top four of the middle-distance races at the District 23 and 24-4A area meet.
Region’s best athletes show why at the area meet
Several Burnet and Marble Falls high school track and field athletes extended their seasons thanks to finishing in the top four of the District 23 and 24-4A area meet April 9 hosted by Jarrell High School. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
com Marble Falls freshman Crawford Mattox puts the ball in play for a Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk. RBI.
Mustangs struggle to close gap against Badgers
The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Lampasas 5-2 April 11 in District 24-4A play. The Badgers (17-42, 9-1) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Mia Hernandez (left) and Sophia Trudeau placed third in the A Division of girls doubles at the Liberty Hill tournament April 11.
Tennis team endures long rallies, tough competition
The Marble Falls High School tennis program competed in the Liberty Hill tournament and a Pflugerville tournament, both on April 11. The best match of the day was in boys singles between Marble Falls junior Cooper Womack and Liberty Hill junior Jacob Cooper. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Marble Falls senior second baseman Kylie Rob erts makes sure first base is covered before she digs the ball out of her glove for the sure out.
After loss, softball team turns attention to Jarrell
The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Burnet 8-1 April 11 in District 24-4A play. The Lady Dawgs scored a run in the third inning thanks to a fielding error and RBI by senior pitcher Presley Crawford. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Nat ural Resources hearing. Contributed photo
Rock crusher hearing dissects permit process
Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Budget changes on the agenda
Budget changes on the agenda
Marble Falls City Council plans to complete its second and final reading of several proposed amendments to the budget during its upcoming meeting. Council members plan to examine proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during tonight’s April 15 meeting at city hall, 800 Third Street. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Timothy Salinas (right) concentrated on creating an artistic effect April 12 at Family Art Day, during the 2025 Paint the Town Art Festival. Volunteer Lynn Erickson and participant Zaiden Smith admired his work. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Color Me Creative
From historic storefronts and idyllic park scenes to classic cars and breathtaking views, artists demonstrated their talents on canvas throughout the week of April 6. Susan Mericle of Granite Shoals was among 80 artists who participated in the art festival, which featured a Pop-Up Gallery April 10-12 at Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
Contributed photo LCRA employees, Matt Phillips and Monica Masters, planted droughttolerant plants at the city business park in Marble Falls during LCRA's Steps Forward Day.
LCRA, PEC volunteers spruce up communities
Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM
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