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Noisy work on a waterway feature on the Lake Marble Falls shoreline, just down the ridge from Hidden Falls Inn (formerly Hampton Inn), got underway Feb. 26 as crews worked to puncture dolomite in the lake bed. The work is part of a $4.2 million project that includes several new features in...
Crews launch waterway fearture work
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The Sam Houston: Texas Icon exhibit will be on display at the Falls on the Colorado Museum through March 24 in honor of Texas Independence Month. The exhibit is presented by the Humanities of Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endow ment for the Humanities. Contributed photo
Sam Houston exhibit explores depths of an icon
Sam Houston was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas and governor of the newly-annexed state on the eve of Civil War. By that time, the highly acclaimed commanding general of the Texas Revolution was not so popular with his constituents. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
LCRA manages hydrilla and water hyacinth on the Highland Lakes when the plants have the potential to impact LCRA dam or power plant operations. Contributed photos/LCRA
Water weed war tied to resident rebates
The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced the 2025 schedule for property owners planning to treat nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls. LCRA also has extended a rebate program offering up to 50% of the project cost, to a maximum of $7,500 per applicant, for municipalities, counties and homeowners/property owners associations that manage invasive aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ or Lake Marble Falls in 2025. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Public to take aim at hunting regulations
Public to take aim at hunting regulations
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird -Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from one to three in all duck zones. -Reduce the early teal season from 16 to nine days in all duck zones. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
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Chili Cookoff Preps For a traditional annual celebration with food, the CASI Regional Chili Championship known as Howdy Roo will be held May 2 and 3 at 2221 N Phillips RR in Granite Shoals. The Howdy Roo Chili Championship’s committee invites you to join in to help to raise money for the Marble Falls High School Band Booster Club (MF HS FFA) and Granite Shoals Fire & Police Auxiliary. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
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Library books author for seminar on memoirs
Lakeshore Library invites you to a seminar on “Writing the Memoir,” conducted by W. C. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Suspected measles case prompts alert
Suspected measles case prompts alert
Burnet Couny officials are cautioning the community about a possible measles infection in the community. “There is a measles outbreak in the state, and Burnet County has one possible case that we’re currently testing,” said Burnet County Health Authority Dr. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Jocelyn Suarez's hit against Lago Vista would have allowed her to run for multiple bases. Instead, the Lady Vikings made a defensive play that paved the way for the outcome. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Softball team learns plenty in loss against Lago Vista
The Marble Falls High School softball team lost to Lago Vista 11-1 Feb. 25. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Grant Carter's hit scores two runs during the loss to Geronimo Navarro Feb. 25. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Free bases hurt Mustangs in loss against Panthers
The Marble Falls High School baseball team lost to Geronimo Navarro 7-2 Feb. 25. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Marble Falls Junior Avrie Wallace (15) scored for the Lady Mustangs to help Marble Falls earn another valuable district win. Contributed photos/Ernesto Rivera
Girls soccer team hard work shows against Bandera
The Marble Falls High School girls soccer team blasted Bandera 8-2 Feb. 25 in District 26-4A play for fourth place in the standings. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
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Food Pantry Benefit The Helping Center is seeking individuals, civic groups and corporations to sponsor the Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament at $500 and $1,000 levels. Sponsorships will be used to underwrite the April 22 event, and proceeds from the tournament will support THC’s LEARN for LIFE Education Program. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
From left, Billy, Gracelynn (center) and Lindsey Yow of Spyke's BBQ received the Business of the Year Award from former recipients Gregg Miller, and Angie and Darla Godfrey of Reflections Day Spa & Salon.
Businesses and volunteers shine at Kingsland Chamber awards
The 61st Kingsland/ Lake LBJ Chamber Awards Banquet & Ceremony, held on Feb. 20, at Log Country Cove, brought out hundreds of members and their guests, Burnet and Llano County leaders and international titleholders on a wintry night. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
County kicks judge pick can down the road
County kicks judge pick can down the road
After almost one hour of deliberation during a closed-door executive session, the Burnet County commissioners took no action related to the selection of an official to fill the vacancy for county judge. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
Granite Shoals approves deer harvest
Granite Shoals approves deer harvest
The Granite Shoals City Council agreed Tuesday to go along with a rewritten ordinance controlling deer harvesting in the city, including using the city’s non-sales-taxpaying position to buy equipment for deer harvesters. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
From left, Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jim Luther Jr., County Elections Administrator Doug Ferguson, Hart Civic representatives Felice Liston, Sam Derheimer, Rich Geppert, Gillespie County Elections Administrator Jim Riley, Gillespie County Clerk Lindsey Brown, Pct. 4 Commissioner Jo...
‘Paper trail’ coming for voting devices
Recently, the Burnet County Commissioners and County Elections Administrator Doug Ferguson hosted a town meeting to discuss the possibility of purchasing new stateof- the-art voting devices. More than 50 locals attended the meeting in Burnet Feb. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM
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