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Marble Falls senior setter Mia Trejo (14) and junior middle hitter Payton Dunk force Salado sophomore hitter Kaylee Bragg to adjust her dink. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com
Volleyball team final set against Salado shows what they can do
The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Salado 11-25, 1525, 21-25 Sept. 24 in District 24-4A play. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano with the silver medal he won at the 2012 London Olympics. Contributed photos
Olympian to attend home meet
The Marble Falls High School cross country program hosts the annual Leonel Manzano and Rick Edwards Memorial Invitational Saturday, Sept. 28. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
Pursuing the ball as a herd is a staple of the Marble Falls defense that includes senior defensive back Noah Luckie. Contributed/Stennis Shotts
Mustangs to take on high-powered La Vernia Bears at home
The Marble Falls High School football team welcomes La Vernia at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
County resolves to join fight against mining operation
County resolves to join fight against mining operation
Burnet County commissioners approved and released a resolution Sept. 24 to announce they are against the grant of a permit for the construction of a rock and concrete crusher facility in Burnet at 3221 FM 3509. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
Grace Gates picks out the perfect pumpkin while at Sweet Berry Farm in Burnet County. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Good gourd! Pumpkin facts to tantalize the tastebuds
It’s a pumpkin time of year. Most every store you visit will have pumpkins on display. Grocery stores have pumpkins of all sizes, shape and colors. They also display various food items that contain pumpkin. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
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Officer recovering after firearm malfunction
As Marble Falls authorities investigate a report of an “uncommanded” discharge of a firearm, the police officer involved is recovering with a wound to the thigh. The incident unfolded around 6 p.m. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
A popular and enchanted state park grows by several hundred acres. Find the story Inside. Contributed photo
Enchanted Rock expands footprint by 630 acres
Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision with hundreds of new homes, will now become a part of Enchanted Rock’s iconic park, offering new recreational opportunities at one of the most popular and visited sites in the state. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
DA, judge differ on steps forward in payroll probe
DA, judge differ on steps forward in payroll probe
Burnet County commissioners resolved to oppose a rock quarry, revisited an ongoing investigation of sheriff's office payroll and reinstated a burn ban during its Sept. 24 regular meeting. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
Contributed photo Bobby Sears received a 'Hidden He - roes' medal Sept. 12 in recognition of his service as a U.S. Navy veteran. Ruth Reed of Our House Real Estate coordinated the ceremony.
‘Hidden Heroes’ honors nursing home veterans
Two men who served their country did not fade into the background during a 9/11 remembrance this year. Instead, a benevolent organization honored them with a ceremony befitting their service. 09/27/2024 04:43 AM
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File photo The Kingsland/ Lake LBJ Chamber & Visitor Center and Hoop- er's are partnering Oct. 25-26 for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Tobe Hooper 1974 movie with a “Haunted Trail” and food/music/ guest appearances from the film.
Kingsland features in October range from birding tips to a haunted trail
The Kingsland Garden Club will present "Birds & Landscaping with Na - tive Plants" by Gil Eck - rich. Come for the free program on Friday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Kingsland Library and stay to learn more about the Club activ - ities. Refreshments and all welcome. The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber & Visi - tor Center will host its monthly "Coffee & Con - versation" on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 to 9 a.m., at the Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts, 112 W Cham - berlain Street. Speaker Terri Schexnayder, Mar - keting Specialist for the Chamber, will present "Grassroots Marketing 101 Tips" to help promote your businesses. Sponsor KHAC will provide cof - fee, and a breakfast spread you won't forget. 09/24/2024 04:41 AM
Attendees can learn the features of and tips on 'hardscaping' at the October Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association meeting. Contributed photo
Finding ways to make an easy task of ‘hardscapes’
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association (HLMGA) has announced that Lora and Jack Green from the Williamson County Master Gardener Association are the upcoming speakers for the Green Thumb Program. The Greens will present "Paths, Patios & More: Creating Fun Hardscapes in your Garden." The meeting and presentation are scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Marble Falls Library, 101 Main Street, is free and open to the public. The October program will be the eighth of eight presentations during 2024. 09/24/2024 04:41 AM
'A Christmas Story' is set in the 1940s and follows the misadventures of 9-year-old Ralphie Parker as he dreams of the ultimate Christmas gift: a Red Ryder BB gun. Contributed photo
Beloved Christmas show auditions coming up
Hill Country Commu - nity Theatre (HCCT) an - nounces auditions for its upcoming production of "A Christmas Story," the beloved holiday classic. Auditions are sched - uled for Monday, Sept. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the HCCT building, 4003 W. FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores. 09/24/2024 04:41 AM
The 365 Pet Connection Pet Food Pantry offers a huge thank- you to Roger and Geneva Dalton and their Sammy. Contributed photos
Dog Days fundraiser reaches matching funds
The 365 Pet Con - nection Pet Food Pan - try recently celebrated a resounding fundraising success, thanks in great part to a generous $5,000 matching funds challenge issued by longtime sup - porters Geneva and Rog - er Dalton. Their offer to match every dollar donat - ed up to $5,000 sparked a wave of community support, ensuring that the pantry could continue providing much-needed pet food and supplies to families in need. 09/24/2024 04:41 AM
The Marble Falls girls cross country team includes Savannah Hamblin (left), Reese Massey, Abbie Henderson, Chloe Ellis and Katelynn Folts. Contributed photos
Runners continue dropping times at state preview
Wanting to get a glimpse of the University Interscholastic League's cross country state course, the Marble Falls High School program made its way to Old Settlers Park Sept. 20-21. 09/24/2024 04:41 AM
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