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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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