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Library film series comes to a close
Library film series comes to a close
The “World’s Greatest Natural Icons" film se ries at Lakeshore Library wraps up this Friday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Commissioners propose county officials pay increase
Commissioners propose county officials pay increase
During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court revised its plan to raise salaries for most county elected officials during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Marble Falls offers first look at city budget
Marble Falls offers first look at city budget
During its upcoming meeting, Marble Falls City Council plans to conduct its first formal reading of the city’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Horseshoe Bay deals with water issue
Horseshoe Bay deals with water issue
Horseshoe Bay citizens need to cut back 20% of their landscape irrigation, as crews work on repairs of a mechanical failure at one of the municipality’s plants, officials say. City leaders sent the notice Aug. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Cottonwood Shores looks to improve streets with grant
Cottonwood Shores looks to improve streets with grant
The Cottonwood Shores City Council recently approved hiring a grant administrator to tackle an issue with roadway safety. City officials have launched an effort to secure funds through National Roadway Safety Strategy to design a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to improve and widen streets within the city limits. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
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Meadowlakes city manager retiring
The Meadowlakes city manager will retire after more than 45 years with the municipality, which he guided during its transformation from a MUD to an incorporated city. Johnnie Thompson’s contract expires Sept. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Granite Shoals updates on property management group
Granite Shoals updates on property management group
08/18/2024 02:28 PM
Friday, August 16, 2024 Edition
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08/18/2024 02:19 PM
Jeff Shabram
HLP Publisher announces retirement
A team-builder, seasoned newspaper man and digital media maestro has announced his retirement from Highland Lakes Publishing (HLP). “It has been an honor and privilege to be part of the Highland Lakes Publishing team serving as Publisher,” Shabram said. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Crews launched into parking lot work in the 900 block of Third Street on Aug. 14. Visitors to downtown will begin to see upgrades and improvements to parking, streets and sidewalks this year.
Street work signals bigger projects ahead in Marble Falls
Crews launched into parking lot work in the 900 block of Third Street on Aug. 14. Visitors to downtown will begin to see upgrades and improvements to parking, streets and sidewalks this year. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
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Meadowlakes pool closes for season, Lifelong Learning next
City of Meadowlakes As the city of Meadowlakes announced earlier this week, the swimming pool will close for the remainder of the season. Last week, swimmers reported that gunite chunks were flaking off the pool leaving sharp fragments on the bottom and sides that could potentially be a danger to swimmers. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Deadline for bridge comments approaches Aug. 20
Deadline for bridge comments approaches Aug. 20
The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) and Burnet County have planned a public meeting to introduce Highland Lakes residents to the Wirtz Dam Road bridge project. A bridge to connect Cottonwood Shores (RR 2147) and Wirtz Dam Road (RR 1431)has been discussed and debated by locals for years. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Commissioners discuss sheriff pay audit report
Commissioners discuss sheriff pay audit report
On Wednesday, the Burnet County Commissioners Court received the result of an extensive audit conducted over several previous months by the Baker Tilly private firm related to an investigation of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office payroll records. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
These young men, Marble Falls High School's Varsity Men's Choir, placed fourth in the Small School Choir category at the 2024 Next Level Performances Virtual Contest this summer.
MFHS varsity choirs win state champion recognition
Under the direction of Bryce Gage, the Marble Falls High School (MFHS) choirs have achieved remarkable success at The Next Level Performances Virtual Contest, held from May through July 2024. This prestigious event, sponsored by Next Level Initiatives and Perform America, saw high school choirs from across the state competing for top honors. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Hadley Shipley keeps her eye on the ball and times her jump perfectly to end a rally with a kill. Contributed/Stennis Shotts
Lady Flames volleyball team sweeps Concordia
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls volleyball team scorched Round Rock Concordia 25-19, 2512, 25-9 in the season opener Aug. 13. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
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