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Brandon Guevara's goal against Austin Achieve ensured the Mustangs earned their first 2025 victory.

Boys soccer team beats Achieve for first win of the season

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team beat Austin Achieve 3-2 Jan. 7 to give head coach Ryan Craven his first win. The Mustangs (1-1-2) and the Polar Bears played to a 1-1 tie at the intermission before Marble Falls scored two in the second half. Achieve added a meaningless goal when the contest was decided. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Council opts to join suit against natural gas group

Council opts to join suit against natural gas group

Marble Falls City Council tackled three main issues during its first meeting of New Year 2025. One modest but focused group, about 30 attendees, saw the council deliberate during the Jan. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

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BCSO closes alleged threat probe against JP

Officials recently released documents detailing a “threat” investigation against a Burnet County justice of the peace, which authorities determined did not rise to the level of a crime. Pct. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Former preacher on trial for alleged abuse

Former preacher on trial for alleged abuse

The trial of an elderly former preacher from a Marble Falls church started this week in 424th Judicial District Court. Francis Young is on trial for alleged sex abuse of two children that reportedly began May 2023. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham (left) swore in Marquis Cantu Jan. 1 to assume the role as sheriff for the Llano County Sheriff's Department. His wife Sarah and their young daughter were also in attendance.

Llano County swears in new sheriff

Marquis Cantu will assume Llano County sheriff duties Jan. 1 after being sworn in by Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham on that day. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

File photo Spice wood Elementary School students partici - pate in a number of hands-on activities, including a recent presenta tion and tour with Pedernales Electric Coopera tive.

Spicewood Elementary honored by magazine

Students and employees at Marble Falls ISD’s Spicewood Elementary School had much to celebrate this holiday season. The U.S. News and World Report magazine named the school one of the nation’s best, awarding it the “U.S. News badge.” 01/10/2025 02:00 AM

Inauguration event planned by local GOP

Inauguration event planned by local GOP

Burnet County Republicans are inviting the public to join them for an Inauguration Celebration. The event is happening on Jan. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

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Gardening pro will explain ‘drought tolerant’

Colleen Dieter, a top gardening educator, is the speaker for the Highland Lakes Native Plant Society’s Chapter meeting Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Marble Falls Library, 101 Main Street, from 1 – 3 p.m. She will address the topic of “Drought Tolerant Plants for the Hill Country.” 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

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Looking forward to 2025, while looking back at 2024

City of Horseshoe Bay It is hard to believe we are a fourth on the way through the 21st century, but 2025 is here. In my January newsletter a year ago, I set forth some goals for 2024 and I want to take this opportunity to report our progress. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Atmos personnel works on an area after a thaw, during past frigid weather in Marble Falls. File photo

Residents should consider winter weather preps

As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the coming days, Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging its employees across the system. Colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Local musician Billy Scott will provide the live music for the League's annual fundraiser, which supports grants to non- profit organizations and hosts a Special Needs Christmas Party.

See and be seen at major HLSL fundraiser

Saturday, Jan. 25, The Highland Lakes Service League will hold its annual Chuck Wagon Chow Down Dinner and Auction fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. Ticketed guests will enjoy a barbecue dinner provided by Poke- Jo’s with live music by Billy Scott. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Appointment process released for Burnet County judge

Appointment process released for Burnet County judge

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, presiding commissioner of the Burnet County Commissioners Court, in regard to the process the county will follow to select a new county judge. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

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Quilters plan 25th anniversary and festival

Highland Lakes Quilt Guild (HLQG) is especially pleased to announce this year’s biennial Quilt Festival and 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration. A slate of new and enthusiastic board and committee members continue to delight and amaze our members with an exciting spectrum of programs and workshops for those who cherish traditional quilts or crave modern expressionism. Our own Leslie Sparks, a talented designer and longarm quilter, will begin the new year with the Jan. 15 program titled, “Choosing a Quilt Design,” to answer such questions as What comes first – the pattern or the fabric? 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

Burnet County Fairground bustled throughout the Burnet County Livestock Show Jan. 2-4, 2025. Photo by Allison Morrow/Luedecke Photography

Burnet County Livestock Show

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Hill Country Elite defensive back Clayton Thompson (8) reacts to catching one of his four interceptions during the Central Texas Holiday Bowl. Contributed photos

Hill Country Elite wins tourney, readies for trip to Canada

The Hill Country Elite youth football team is back to the gridiron after playing in one event before enjoying the Christmas holiday. The Elite participated in the Central Texas Holiday Bowl Dec. 01/07/2025 04:57 AM

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