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Paolo Garza holds bands that are around Noah Luckie's waist as he runs while Landon Griffith completes running over tiny obstacles while holding a pipe over his head. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Forge exemplifies helping athletes grow in all phases

Helping athletes grow in stature and wisdom is more than a talking point for Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman. It’s a truth he strives for daily. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

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Cash & The King

The Marble Falls Summer Concert Series entertained one of its larger crowds during Cash & The King's performance June 28 with David Allen as Johnny Cash and Mike Elliot as Elvis. Coming up tonight for the July 5 live music event, the Peterson Brothers, starting at 7 p.m. in Johnson Park. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Max Starcke Dam, which creates Lake Marble Falls, was completed in the 1950s. Contributed photos

Unprecendented growth launches historic dam construction

With the end of World War II, Central Texas experienced unprecedented growth. To meet the increased demand for electricity, LCRA built two smaller dams between Inks Dam and Lake Travis to increase hydroelectric capacity. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Uzziah Rodriguez and fiancee Tina Simpson welcome customers at the Fountain of YOUth Spa & Boutique. Contributed/Rhonda Buchanan

Customers find luxurious care at Marble Falls spa

Like many teenage girls, she was fascinated with the world of beauty and took in every teen magazine she could. At a young age, it instilled a sense of con - fidence in her that she didn't know she had, coming from a shy girl in her teens. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Texas Tech University Chancellor Mitchell gave remarks about the status of the Texas Tech University System while at a reception recently in the Highland Lakes. Contributed photos

Local Texas Tech alums welcome university officials to reception

The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association hosted a 1923 Society reception in the home of former Chancellor Robert Duncan and his wife Terri on the evening of June 27. Approximately 75 people were in attendance. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

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Businesswoman journeys into colorful collage quilts

Come learn the recipe for making beautiful collage quilts when designer, art quilter, teacher, exhibitor and quilt judge, Cinde Ebeling, speaks at Highland Lakes Quilt Guild July 17. Multi-talented Ebeling is also an agribusiness woman who lives on a farm in West Texas. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

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Julian Gonzales Escamilla

January 8, 1945 — June 20, 2024 Julian Gonzales Escamilla made his final transition into Heaven the evening of June 20, 2024 where he undoubt-edly ran into the open arms of all his loved ones that were gone before him and waiting for him, especially his daughter Patty, his mom and dad and his little brother. What a beautiful Family Reunion it must have been. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM

Burnet County Commissioners honoring first responders in July

Burnet County Commissioners honoring first responders in July

Recently, County Judge James Oakley formally proclaimed the month to applaud, recog- nize and show gratitude for many local career and volunteer dispatchers, medical services person- nel, firefighters, law en - forcement officials and search and rescue crews the public often calls on for assistance during emergency situations. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

First-grade teacher at Marble Falls Elementary, Ashlea Lehman, was recently recognized as the Spotlight on Excellence Award winner, presented by Marble Falls ISD Superintendent Jeff Gasaway. Contributed photo

MFISD spotlights first-grade teacher

Special to The Highlander Nominated by colleague Michael Haley for the Spotlight on Excel- lence Award, Ashlea Leh man is celebrated for her exceptional ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Lehman, a first-grade teacher at Marble Falls El- ementary, was recognized as the Spotlight on Excel- lence Award winner pre sented by Superintendent Jeff Gasaway. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

County refining final budget

County refining final budget

From an audit update to revenue discussions, officials weighed in on is sues pertaining to the use of taxpayer dollars June 28 at Burnet County Commissioners Court. Burnet County Judge Oakley mentioned county department budget talks are ongoing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, set to begin October 1. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

The Marble Falls 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration will feature a pyrotechnics and aerial display. File photo

Marble Falls cancels patriotic parade

ordinators reported a lack of entries. “The city of Marble Falls Parks and Recre ation Department regrets to announce the cancellation of this year’s 4th of July parade due to insuf- ficient entries," according to a statement on July 1. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

Marble Falls strength and conditioning coach Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt walks through the ranks of Mustangs and Lady Mustangs before giving them the next mat drill move. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

‘Coach Beef ’ tasked with building the complete athlete

To know what drives coach Karl “Beef” Bielfeldt, simply log onto his social media and read it. It’s right after his handle. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

Marble Falls High School graduate Kason O'Riley is trying to clear the bar set at 7 feet and a quarter of an inch at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon June 27. Contributed photo

Marble Falls high jumper gives Olympic trials a shot

Marble Falls High School graduate Kason O’Riley’s summer of high jumping ended at the U.S. Olympic Trials June 27 in Eugene, Oregon. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

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Bobby Jack “BJ” Nolen

Octobet 27, 1941 — June 24, 2024 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Dad, Bobby Jack (BJ) Nolen, on June 24, 2024 at the age of 82. He was surrounded by family during his final moments and surrendered his life peacefully. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

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Nona Ann Bailey

December 31, 1935 — June 28, 2024 Wells – Funeral services for Nona Ann Otto Bailey, 88, of Wells will be Monday, July 1st, at 3 PM, at the Falvey Memorial Methodist Church in Wells with Rev. David Goodwin and Rev. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM

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