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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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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

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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