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Developer eyes 1,500 homes for Manzano project

Developer eyes 1,500 homes for Manzano project

Marble Falls City Council moved forward with plans to develop the Manzano Mile during its recent meeting. By a 6-0 vote, the council approved an agreement with Rockspring Development LLC to develop the Manzano Mile subdivision over more than 253 acres at the Manzano Drive and east FM 1431 northeast corner. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes gives Kim Edwards the proclamation honoring Rick Edwards, her late husband, former Marble Falls ISD board member and beloved community benefactor. The Day of Service in his honor is scheduled for Feb. 14, when volunteers will descend on the community for phil...

Proclamation ushers in Edwards Day of Service

Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes gives Kim Edwards the proclamation honoring Rick Edwards, her late husband, former Marble Falls ISD board member and beloved community benefactor. The Day of Service in his honor is scheduled for Feb. 14, when volunteers will descend on the community for philanthropic projects. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

EDC approves $19K for park bridge lights

EDC approves $19K for park bridge lights

Recently, the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation Board approved a change order, one contract amendment and a grant application. All of the transactions totaled more than $47,000. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Signs of opposition to the quarry are coalescing around the county. Contributed photo

Quarry watchdog sounds waterway alarm

Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM) requests the public submit comments on a proposed quarry and aggregate processing plant near Inks Lake and Longhorn Caverns in Burnet County. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is accepting public comments for a permit submitted by Asphalt Inc. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

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Athletic facilities a big ticket in school bond proposal

The Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD) Board of Trustees approved putting a bond before voters on the May 3 ballot. The bond, valued at $172.2 million, has four parts: general facilities planning, staff one-toone devices, athletics and indoor multipurpose facility. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

Spicewood Christian Academy students learn some of the basics of the scientific method during Elementary Science. Contributed Photo

Spicewood Christian Academy builds spirits and minds

Spicewood Christian Academy believes that education is more than academics – it’s about nurturing relationships, inspiring growth, and equipping students to lead in every area of life. The campus, started in 2021, serves kindergarten through 12th grade. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

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June 29, 1938 —Januar y 25, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Dortha Hall of Kingsland. Texas, beloved matriarch and effervescent soul, peacefully departed Earth at 9:15 pm on Saturday. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

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Kingsland artist offers free demo Feb. 20

The Highland Arts Guild and Gallery is giving a free demonstration on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

LCRA looks wary of new quarry proposal

LCRA looks wary of new quarry proposal

The Lower Colorado River Authority correspondence released recently to a senior civil engineer indicates LCRA is exercising caution related to its possible approval of a permit for construction of a proposed rock crusher quarry north of Burnet. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

After an investigation, Granite Shoals police made a traffic stop Jan. 28 in the parking lot of the Supermarket, located in the 7900 block of RM 1431. Authorities arrested a suspected illegal alien on firearm and drug charges. Contributed photo

Suspected illegal alien arrest stirs concerns about ICE roundup

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Dec. 11, 2024 Terry Tuttle passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 70. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Local theater to present Christie’s Orient Express

Local theater to present Christie’s Orient Express

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, will be presented Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Feb. 7 to Feb. 23, at the Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 W FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores. For tickets and info, call 830798-8044 or visit www. thehcct.org Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Contributed photo The quilt titled Tranquility (88”x88”) was masterfully sewn by 30 experienced guild members who invested approxi mately 1,200 hours of their time, and guild member Leslie Sparks lovingly quilted Tranquility on her longarm quilting machine.

Tranquility will star at quilt guild anniversary

Highland Lakes Quilt Guild (HLQG) will celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary as part of the biennial Quilt Festival. The HLQG 2025 Quilt Festival, April 2526, stars a donation quilt titled Tranquility, made by 30 master quilters and lovingly quilted by January’s speaker Leslie Sparks. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

Jennifer Hess enjoys working in pencil, ink, charcoal and oils and strives to capture the twinkle in the eye of her subjects. Contributed photo

Architect turns her creative skills into art

The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery artist of the month for February is Jennifer Hess. Originally from the Kansas City area, she now resides in Kingsland and has had a love for art and drawing since childhood. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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State lawmakers could hike neighborhood density

City of Meadowlakes As mentioned in last week’s column, the state legislature is in full session. As with the 2023 session and the previous three sessions before that, bills have been filed that would – to put it mildly – place a damper on single- family neighborhoods like Meadowlakes. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM

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