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Investing in our schools, our kids and our future

Marble Falls has always been a community defined by pride pride in our town, our values, and, most importantly, our schools. Great schools are the backbone of any thriving community, and here in Marble Falls, we have a long history of ensuring our students receive the best education. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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Caring for the bees and the garden 1-2-3s

Master’s Garden There was a loud con stant buzzing noise com- ing from the kitchen. I (daughter) looked out to see a mass of bees. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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County judge questions DA’s role in finance review

Editor’s Note: Burnet County Judge James Oakley offered The Highlander the following timeline and circumstances surrounding the request for an independent forensic review into alleged payroll practices of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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DA focused on completing independent payroll probe

Editor’s Note: 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee offered The Highlander the following timeline and circumstances surrounding the request for an investigation into alleged payroll practices of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

Citizen perceives commissioners stifling discussion

Citizen perceives commissioners stifling discussion

Dear Editor; The time has come to seriously scrutinize and hold accountable our lo- cal elected officials. I was present at the Burnet County Commissioners Court on September 24, and witnessed a blatant attempt at First Amendment suppression, violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, and behavior consistent with retaliatory practice and suppression of information. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

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Marble Falls museum receives $25K grant

The Falls on the Colorado Museum soon will double its usable space as part of a major reno - vation project, thanks in part to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and Pederna - les Electric Cooperative (PEC). 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

KMUD seek bids for new community concession stand

KMUD seek bids for new community concession stand

The Kingsland Mu- nicipal Utility District board is moving for- ward with its plan to build an additional concession stand to accommodate bigger crowds at local sports events. During the Oct. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM

False abduction scare highlights perils of social media

False abduction scare highlights perils of social media

A false abduction claim in Marble Falls recently prompted a state-wide search for a traveling college student who temporarily lost phone connection with her parents. The incident unfolded with a call into dispatch about 6:15 p.m. 10/25/2024 02:09 AM

Purple pipe reclamation permit gets approval

Purple pipe reclamation permit gets approval

The city of Marble Falls was informed on Oct. 15, that it received approval for a critical Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permit, allowing it to proceed with con- structing the One Water Recla - 10/25/2024 02:09 AM

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VATRE helps Marble Falls school district ease budget crisis

Editor’s Note: The following submission has been reduced for space by about 100 words. Find the opinion piece in its entirety on our website, www. 10/25/2024 02:09 AM

Chemical cloud issue disperses

Chemical cloud issue disperses

10/24/2024 04:24 PM

Flip N Swim child care center was among businesses who participated in Pinktoberfest Oct. 24. Contributed photo

Community douses itself in pink for cancer awareness, support

10/24/2024 04:12 PM

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VAT in Spain - what you should know about rates, method of calculation, etc.

10/22/2024 11:25 AM

Burnet County books show balance boost

Burnet County books show balance boost

Good fiscal news echoed through the ears of the Burnet County commissioners during their recent regular session, During the Oct. 18 meeting, County Treasurer Karrie Crownover reported the county finished Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 with a cash and investment balance of more than $62 million. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

A line of voters started early Oct. 21 on the first day of early voting at the Texas Tech Highland Lakes complex in Marble Falls. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Numbers spike during first morning of early voting

Voting got off to a rousing start Monday, Oct. 21, at a handful of locations throughout the county with reports of a few minor human errors. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

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