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Callie Phillips recorded a hit to against Georgetown Gateway pitcher Chloe Ellis. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
District’s top softball pitcher showed why in victory
The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Georgetown Gateway 6-0 March 7 in District 24-4A play. As a team, the Lady Mustangs (1-1) got a total of three hits from Kylie Roberts, Callie Phillips and Sophia Biagini. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Joaquin Aguilar (lett) jumps with Marco Almazan as the Mustangs begin to celebrate a late goal against Davenport.
Soccer team gives Davenport first district loss
The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team defeated San Antonio Davenport 2-1 March 7 in District 26-4A play to give the Wolves their only district loss with two games remaining in the regular season. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
On March 6, from left, Sen. Pete Flores, Meritorious Service Award recipient Trooper Franklin Randolph and Chairwoman Stephanie Fisher listened to the recounting of Randolph's bravery during the Hill Country 100 Club Awards Banquet in Burnet. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Hill Country 100 Club honors first responders
The Hill Country 100 Club honored first responders for their outstanding service March 6 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. Nominations were gathered from 72 agencies across Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas and Llano counties. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Dale Wood of Myers Concrete Con - struction demonstrated March 7 how far off the ground a new pedestrian bridge will be once installed. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Crew drills down on water feature work
A crew is transforming lots on the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls, ushering in millions of dollars of citywide parks improvements. Adjacent to Lakeside Park off Yett Street on Buena Vista Drive, crews have cleared and prepped property owned by Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for a water fall feature, extended concrete walkways, stairs and a pedestrian bridge. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Continuing drought triggers LCRA restrictions
Continuing drought triggers LCRA restrictions
The Lower Colorado River Authority in March announced two significant drought responses that affect all LCRA water customers. LCRA moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 of its drought response, requiring all LCRA firm water customers – including cities, industries and retail water suppliers – to increase water saving measures and limit outdoor watering to no more than once a week; and LCRA determined that no water from the Highland Lakes will be available to most LCRA interruptible agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2025. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Pictured, from left, are MFMS Associate Principal Haley Wheeler, Shelley Cochran, MFMS Principal Rudy Gonza - lez, Superintendent Jeff Gasaway.
District notes students, personnel impact
The Marble Falls ISD Board of Trustees meeting in February was a celebration of excellence, highlighting the achievements of students, educators, and staff who continue to make a lasting impact in the district. Four outstanding individuals were recognized with prestigious awards for their dedication, leadership and commitment to student success. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Marble Falls sophomore Anthony Griffin (left) earned medals in both hurdle events. Find the story on Page 10. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Tracksters better their times
Marble Falls sophomore Anthony Griffin (left) earned medals in both hurdle events. Find the story on Page 10. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Despite water restrictions, TCEQ grants permit
Despite water restrictions, TCEQ grants permit
Dear Editor; We were surprised to read in the article “Groundwater district extends restrictions“ in your newspaper that the Texas Committee on Environmental Quality had approved the petition of Asphalt, Inc. of Austin Texas asking to create a rock crushing operation near Hoover Valley Park Road 4 and RR 3509 in Burnet County. 03/07/2025 02:35 AM
Llano County SO launches double death probe
Llano County SO launches double death probe
03/06/2025 02:33 PM
Blanco County crash results in three deaths just north of Johnson City on U.S. 281. Contributed/North Blanco County EMS
3 dead in multiple vehicle crash near Johnson City
03/06/2025 02:30 PM
A crew began picking up the pieces March 5 after wind gusts swept the roof off Hoover's Valley Store, 7203 Park Road 4, just outside of Kingsland. Photos by Beverly Walker/The Highlander
Windy conditions sweeps through the Highland Lakes
03/04/2025 04:59 PM
Wind damaged the patio roof of a business in downtown Marble Falls at Avenue J and Third Street March 4 as wind gusts reportedly topped 40 mph.
Weather service forecasts high winds
03/04/2025 04:53 PM
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Let’s Be Brief
Oklahoma! Auditions The Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes-Kingsland Unit has announced plans for its Fifth Annual Touch-A-Truck event to be held April 26. This event is promoted to families and businesses in the Kingsland area. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Granite Shoals sets up precursor to PIDs
Granite Shoals sets up precursor to PIDs
Granite Shoals city council members approve a resolution Tuesday that sets rules for public improvement districts (PIDs) even though the city has no PIDs on the horizon. The process was referred by Mayor Ron Munos as getting “all our ducks in a row.” 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
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