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Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote

Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote

Dear Editor; Editor’s Note: The following is an ‘open letter’ to Burnet County commissioners regarding their selection of an applicant to fill the role of a vacancy for county judge. First please know this note is sent with respect and a fair amount of pleasure in knowing I do not have to make this decision. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

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Big D boosts Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor

Cross it off my bucket list. Recently, I heard and saw the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Symphony No. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Sophomore Jocelyn Suarez did her job as the lead-off batter thanks to 2 hits and coming home twice. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

With win, Softball team ends losing streak, rewrites history

The Marble Falls High School softball team crushed Austin McNeil 11-1 in five innings Feb. 11 in the Lady Mustangs’ season opener. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Junior Joaquin Aguilar scored a goal to keep the Mustangs in the game against Fredericksburg.

Boys soccer team learns life lesson in loss

The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team lost to Fredericksburg 4-3 Feb. 11 in District 26-4A play. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Andy Virdell, Mina Martin, Barbara Rosenberger and Teresa Gray flanked a depiction of The Hall Feb. 11 at Log Country Cove. Find related story on Page 1. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Winter Texans descend on Kingsland for fun feast

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County in quandary over judge selection

County in quandary over judge selection

A dilemma over a potential county judge selection is brewing for Burnet County commissioners. On Feb. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Feds could assist in keeping Llano hospital doors open

Feds could assist in keeping Llano hospital doors open

Llano County commissioners got some good news about the county’s hospital at their regular meeting Monday. “We’ve made important progress over the last two weeks, not only have we made significant progress in defining the final agreement between Llano (county) and MidCoast (Health Systems), but we’ve also worked with the (U.S. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

The project will include raising the ceiling by two feet, adding new windows, and installing a glass garage door, bringing in more natural light and a contemporary feel to the space. Contributed Rendering

Renovations coming for The Hall at Kingsland park

The Kingsland Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a significant renovation project for The Hall at Kingsland Community Park. Built in the 1960s by the Lions Club, The Hall has long been a staple of the Kingsland community. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

A group of Friends of the Marble Falls Library and other supporters gathered Feb. 12 to break ground for an extensive expansion project for the library's thrift store at 300 Ave. J. It is expected to take about a year to complete the $1.6 million addition. Beverly Walker/The Highlander

Library thrift store breaks ground on expansion project

A group of Friends of the Marble Falls Library and other supporters gathered Feb. 12 to break ground for an extensive expansion project for the library's thrift store at 300 Ave. J. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Former Texas grant manager and probation officer Bryan Wilson appears reflective as he responds to several question during the Burnet County Commissioners meeting Feb. 11.

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

02/11/2025 04:11 PM

From left, Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, Pct. 3 Commissioner Chad Collier and Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery split their vote to delay a selection among three county judge applicants, during their Feb. 11 regular meeting. Raymond V. Whelan/The...

Commissioners deadlock on new county judge pick

02/11/2025 04:07 PM

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Murrell Edward Brooks, Jr. February 4, 2025

We are sad to share Murrell Edward Brooks, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025, at the age of 60. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

The storefront of the new venue, Big Easy Saloon, is reminiscent of pioneer days with a modern flare. The venue is shooting for a spring grand opening. Contributed photos/Barbara Rosenberger

Shooting for success

Business Spotlight 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

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Guilford “Gil” Jones, III Closing Statement

What does the county need? We’ve talked about this. We’ve heard this from a lot of you. We need transparency, civility. We need public access to a lot more detail – particularly on the budget, any other long-range kind of planning the county may be doing. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

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County judge candidates stated their case for selection

Editor’s Note: The following includes the verbatim compiled at a county judge candidates workshop Feb. 6, hosted by Burnet County commissioners. The commissioners are scheduled at a special meeting today to conduct a public interview of the candidates. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

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