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The 2024-25 Marble Falls High School boys basketball team includes Brenton Liscum (front row, left), Isaiah Lazos, Roman Brown, Beckett Berkman; Thomas Valdez (second row, left), Jackson Trudeau, Carter Hughes, Noah Lyon, Cypress Neve, Tidus Willie; Garen Jones (back row, left), Kaleb Beil...
Basketball team begins season with new coach, same goals
The Marble Falls High School boys basketball team will be coached by a Berkman once more. This Berkman, however, has the unique experience of wearing the Marble Falls uniform and understands all that comes with being part of the program. 11/05/2024 04:17 AM
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Conservative legislation is worth fighting for
It’s election day! Soon we will know which way the winds of change are blowing across America. Here at home in the Hill Country, we have been working to see liberty- loving candidates elected that are true to their word, and reflec tive of our conservative values. 11/05/2024 04:17 AM
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Emergency crews took to the streets in incident response
Following the Oct 21 incident at the Central Water Plant, I want to express my pride in our water plant staff and first responders’ swift action. Their immediate priority was protecting plant employees and nearby residents. 11/05/2024 04:17 AM
A new book on Central Texas Birds features 107 species with descriptions and photographs of their habitats.
HLNPS presents new guide to Central Texas birds
The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society (HLNPS) will meet on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street. An educational presentation will follow a 30-minute chapter business meeting. 11/05/2024 04:17 AM
Crews doused an approximate 15-acre fire Oct. 27 keeping the blaze from threatening a museum and residential structures. Pictured are: Joe Schrieber and Waylon Hibbits of Hoover Valley VFD; and Cole Davis, Cheryl Adams, Jeremiah Baker and Chris Louivere of the Marble Falls Area VFD. Contri...
Crews leap into action to contain brush fire
On Sunday, Oct. 27, a runaway brush fire threat - ened a local museum ven - ue and neighboring ranch - es on FM 2147 East just outside Marble Falls in southern Burnet County. 11/01/2024 02:14 AM
The Denim and Diamond decorated Christmas tree as well as a few handcrafted items are featured here to tempt you.
Helping Hands welcomes the public to big bazaar Saturday
In 1999, the Helping Center of Marble Falls, a charitable organization that provided assistance to anyone in the Marble Falls area, was also in need of assistance. 10/30/2024 09:47 AM
First responders competed in the Stein Hold at Pinktoberfest in Harmony Park Oct. 24. Find more photos on Page 14. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Here’s to Pink!
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Jean Humburg – dancer, singer, writer – celebrated her 100th birthday at Gateway Gardens Oct. 26. Contributed photo
It’s more than just another birthday
A resident of Gate- way Gardens and Villas, senior living community in Marble Falls, has made the best out of a century. Jean Humburg turned 100 years old Oct. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
Email dump calls into question motive of payroll probe
Email dump calls into question motive of payroll probe
A public information request by a citizen has produced dozens of emails raising questions about a forensic accounting review of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office alleged payroll practices. As questions persist, the 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney's Office has fast-tracked its own independent investigation into those payroll practices with a new focus on “whistleblowers” in that probe. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
DA eyes overtime ‘whistleblowers’
DA eyes overtime ‘whistleblowers’
Persistent questions and new information have prompted the district at- torney's office to re-en gage a possible criminal investigation into the county sheriff's office payroll concerns. Wiley “Sonny” McAfee told The Highlander his probe is separate from the Baker Tilly forensic review which Burnet County Commissioners Court launched in September 2023 (Find related story on Page 1). 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
Contributed photos/ Stennis Shotts Faith Academy junior Adam Merlick was simply a ball hawk against San Marcos Academy.
Flames beat San Marcos Academy to go 1-0 in district
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls football team defeated San Marcos Academy 40-33 Oct. 25 to begin Division II, District 6 play of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
Junior libero Kenadi Dalton leads a back row that's unafraid to go after kills that come fast.
Lady Mustangs beat Taylor, welcome Jarrell with playoff berth at stake
The Marble Falls High School volleyball team beat Taylor 15-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-19 Oct. 25 to set up a regular season finale with Jarrell with playoff implications. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
Marble Falls junior defensive lineman Kaleb Bielfeldt is havoc causer when he's on the field as he seeks the ball and disrupts what the op ponent wants to do.
Mustang football team contemplates changes in scheme
The Marble Falls High School football team enjoyed a bye last week that allowed coaches to watch Stephenville beat Lampasas 42-31 and Brownwood defeat Burnet 31-30 in overtime. The Mustangs (2-6, 0-2) will welcome the Badgers Friday, Nov. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
The Marble Falls High School boys golf team includes senior Ross Oelschleger (left), sophomore Camilo Montez, senior Kolton Pannell, senior Porter Vinson and sophomore John Alan Whittle. Contributed photo
Mustang golfers enjoy a great start to the season
The Marble Falls High School boys golf team fin ished its fall schedule with plenty of positives. In their own tourna- ment, which was the fi nal one this semester, the Mustangs shot a 293 in a single round to break the program record. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
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Horseshoe Bay water plant incident warrants immediate action
City of Horseshoe Bay I am writing to provide a comprehensive update regarding the chemical incident at our Central Water Plant and to assure you that the situation has been fully resolved. At approximately 8 a.m. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
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