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Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography July 6, cooler weather welcomed the Bellamy Brothers to the stage for the Jackson Street Jams organized by the Burnet Community Coalition.

Bellamy Brothers at Jackson Street Jams

. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

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Karen Elaine (Knight) Jones

June 16, 1966 —June 26, 2024 Karen Jones was born on June 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas to Kenneth Knight and Rosie (Sheppard) Knight and passed away on June 26, 2024 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 58. She now lives in the pure light of eternity in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 07/16/2024 03:56 AM

Friday, July 12, 2024

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The main event, which includes bullriding, is scheduled for Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at the Charley Taylor Arena in Marble Falls.

Rodeo ready to ride

Once again – it’s time to rodeo! Held on the third weekend in July, this year the main event is scheduled for Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. On those dates Marble Falls will saddle up for the annual rodeo, produced by Cadillac Rodeo with Johnny Hoyle, in partnership with the Marble Falls Rodeo Association at the Charley Taylor Arena, U.S. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Granite Shoals feral cat committee lacks volunteers

Granite Shoals feral cat committee lacks volunteers

Eight months ago Granite Shoals residents were outraged over reports that the city’s wildlife committee was considering widespread euthanasia of feral cats. Today, the city can’t find enough people to serve on the cat committee, successor to the wildlife committee. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Marble Falls city leaders asked the community to join them in recognizing the park system, including Johnson Park pictured here, during the month of July. File photo

City of Marble Falls proclaims July parks month

Marble Falls City Council announced July is Parks and Recreation Month. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

A new fire ladder truck is among items that the city of Marble Falls will fund with COs. Contributed photo

Projects, upgrades prompt the city of Marble Falls to take on debt

Marble Falls City Council formally introduced its goal July 9 to put Marble Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certifi cates of Obligation Series 2024 on the market before summer ends. The council voted 5-0 on the issue. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Coach Silver

Flames football team drive for longer season, more success

A driven group of Faith Academy of Marble Falls football players has spent the last month preparing for the 2024 season with the intention of not having a repeat of what happened last year. In 2023, the Flames missed the playoffs for the first time in several years. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Marble Falls pitcher Camille Catalfamo checks her wristband after reading the sign from the catcher to know what pitch to throw. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Rule change could influence electronic devices in dugouts

A rule change in softball may affect the way the pitching coach and the catcher communicate while their team is on defense beginning in 2025. That’s because the National Federation of State High School Associations announced July 8 it had approved one-way electronic communication in the dugout for the sport. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com Marble Falls defensive coordinator Ryan Craven demonstrates how he wants the defensive backs to turn as they're running backward.

Mustangs get serious about high-energy workouts

Even in a midmorning workout with the Texas humidity causing drenches of sweat on the Marble Falls High School football players, the intensity didn’t dip. After spending more than an hour lifting and then participating in agility drills to get quicker as Marble Falls Forge ‘24 resumed, the Mustangs took a short water break and broke into three groups to work on defensive skills July 9. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

To make the Honor Roll, a school or district must have comprehensively performed above the mean (trendline) at least 80 percent of the time for all cohorts of students served and for all grade levels served.

Marble Falls ISD’s Spicewood Elementary earns prestigious honor roll recognition

Spicewood Elementary in Marble Falls ISD has been named to the Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This annual Honor Roll is a part of the national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, which engages business leaders in recognizing successful schools and educational systems that prepare students with the essential skills needed for success in the workforce and in life. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

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Hill Country Humane Society hosting adoption blitz

In the midst of a challenging distemper outbreak, the Hill Country Humane Society is calling for community support to help clear their shelter and find homes for their dogs. Partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, HCHS is participating in the national Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event from July 9-31, alongside more than 390 shelters in 44 states. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

During peak infestations webworms can become fatal to trees, so Meadowlakes monitors and supports a robust program to keep them away. Contributed photo

Unraveling the complex Webworm Co-op's functions

First-time visitors to the city have often remarked that the tree-lined streets add an amazing degree of beauty to the city. Maintaining the gorgeous aura has long been the responsibility of the Webworm Co-op. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Families are invited to the upcoming Splish & Splash party at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. Contributed photo

Free Splish & Splash summer party planned at the YMCA

For a no-cost cool-down, plan to cool off with friends at the YMCA at the Splish & Splash End of Summer Pool Party Bash. The Burnet Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA of the Highland Lakes have joined together to host a free pool party for the community Thursday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

Terry Nuss of Highland Haven was one of the volunteers at a past Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build event. File photo

Bed building organization reaches donation milestone

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) Hill Country Chapter reached another milestone July 8 by delivering its 250th bed to a deserving family in Kingsland. This delivery comes one year to the day that it delivered its 100th bed to a family in Marble Falls. 07/12/2024 03:52 AM

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