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Contributed photo U.S. Congress-man John Carter (TX-31) admired the newly-installed Alamo Letter Society plaque on the courthouse square.

New plaque for courthouse memorializes Alamo letter

More than 30 Burnet County officials and residents attended the commemoration of a new bronze- and gold-colored, compact-sized plaque that replicates word-for-word the “Victory or Death” letter composed during the Texas Revolution at the Alamo by Col. William B. Travis. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Contributed photos The Faith Academy of Marble Falls Lady Flames are the 2024 District 3-3A champions of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. The team includes Zoe Wider (left), Abby Kosoglow, Mcklayne Apel, coach Juliette McCannon, Eden Thames, Jasmine Young and Zoe Rho...

Lady Flames cross country team wins district crown

The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls cross country team hoisted the District 3-3A championship of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Oct. 19. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Senior quarterback Colton Minor and the Mustangs will take a bye Friday, Oct. 25. Photos by Stennis Shotts

Relentless Stephenville roughs up Mustangs in shutout loss

The Marble Falls High School football team lost to Stephenville 63-0 Oct. 18 in District 4-4A Division I play. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Contributed photo Hobo Stew and Cake Walk will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. in Spicewood. The building in the background, Spicewood Community Center, will benefit from the fundraiser.

Hobo Stew fundraiser is a 40-year tradition

Games, food, and a cake walk are planned for the Spicewood Community Center’s annual Hobo Stew and Cake Walk fundraiser. The event will be held at 5 p.m. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Council cuts down canopy tree proposal

Council cuts down canopy tree proposal

Marble Falls City Council recently issued clear direction to assist the progress of critical commercial development south of City Hall. During its Oct. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

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Marble Falls ISD’s VATRE: A Community-driven solution to budget deficits

As school districts across Texas face grow- ing financial challenges, Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD) has taken a proactive approach to address its budget shortfalls. With rising operational costs, insuffi cient state funding, and the expiration of federal relief dollars, MFISD has called for a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on November 5, 2024. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

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Vote early in Texas, Oct. 21 through Nov. 1

Early voting for the Nov. 7 election will begin on Monday, Oct. 21, and run through Nov. 1. Please note that the early voting location has been changed in our area. It has been moved from the South County Annex to Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes, located just north of the Annex at 806 Steve Hawkins Pkwy. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Contributed photo Joelton Mayfield performed at an event at Perisso's Vineyard, which attracted a good crowd of wine and music lovers.

Home town musician returns to entertain large crowd

Joelton Mayfield re turned to his Hill Country home last weekend and performed for over 2,500 guests including a twoday wine pick up event at Perisso’s Vineyard and a Bee Cave venue before returning to Nashville. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM

Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores hit with chlorine incident

Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores hit with chlorine incident

10/21/2024 01:41 PM

Residents young and old got a glimpse of how pioneers lived during Fort Croghan Day Oct. 12. Find more photos on Page 2B. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Residents young and old got a glimpse of how pioneers lived during Fort Croghan Day Oct.

Residents young and old got a glimpse of how pioneers lived during Fort Croghan Day Oct. 12. Find more photos on Page 2B. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Early voting starts Monday

Early voting starts Monday

a brisk response to the election season. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Rural residents offered free rides to the polls

Rural residents offered free rides to the polls

Burnet County voters – Need a free ride to an election booth? No problem. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) plans to offer free rides to and from Burnet County polling places on Election Day, and during the early voting period also. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Groundwater official warns about lingering drought

Groundwater official warns about lingering drought

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) board recently decided to continue Stage 3 “severe drought” groundwater use conditions. Stage 3 groundwater recommendations will continue until further notice, the board decided during its Oct. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Voters to decide tax rate hike to benefit schools

Voters to decide tax rate hike to benefit schools

Voters within Marble Falls ISD will determine whether to raise their tax rate 2.67 cents to generate $2.2 million to help the district ease a budget deficit. Proposition A, a school funding election, will be on the ballot for the Nov. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

Marble Falls council hears pleas to join shelter partnership

Marble Falls council hears pleas to join shelter partnership

For the time being, Marble Falls is the only city within the immediate Burnet and Llano County area that maintains an independent animal care facility. However, that circumstance may change during upcoming months. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM

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