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From left, Coach Austin Silva, runner Tyler Hamblin, and Coach Chris Schrader savor the moment Hamblin was the only track and field state finalist this year. Contributed photos

Marble Falls ISD applauds great feats

Special to The Highlander The Marble Falls Board of Trustees meeting May 20 announced and honored the student winners at the recent competitions May 25. The students compet - ed in music, theater, visu al arts, esports, tennis and track. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalk- Talk.com On first day of Marble Falls Forge '24, coaches emphasis the proper way to do each drill as illustrated by Marble Falls strength and con- ditioning coordina - tor Karl "Beef" Bielfeldt, who is helping Deagan Whitted.

Athletes display willingness to work during Marble Falls Forge ’24

The Marble Falls Independent School District athletic department drew 115 rising ninth-12th graders and about 30 mid- dle schoolers to the first day of summer strength and conditioning June 3. Known as Forge ‘24, coaches were happy with the turnout. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Volunteers will be on hand to clean and beautify key areas such as this manmade pond at Inks Lake State Park on Saturday, June 8. Contributed photos

Roll up your sleeves for the Big Clean Up Day

The Friends of Inks Lake (FOIL) will be holding a Big Clean Up day on Saturday, June 8, and the public is invited join the fun. FOIL is a group of dedicated volunteers working to promote interest in the natural sciences and conservation. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Pictured, from left, are eSports state championship winners Coach Adam Ray, Reed Lewis, Jeremy Williams, Alex Turley, Linden Colwell, Jesse Jimenez and Renae Feller, who are part of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Contributed/MFISD

Students make virtual waves in eSports

Marble Falls ISD trustees applauded the incredible achievement of the inaugural eSports team, led by Coach Adam Ray and supported by Renae Feller with the ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) program, in winning the state championship. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

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Bonds rating gives Meadowlakes a boost for better interest rates

City of Meadowlakes Standard & Poor’s released their preliminary and final ratings for the city, and rated Meadowlakes at AA-. This is great news because a rating in the AA category places the city in a lower interest rate classification when we sell the bonds on June 18. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

The Marble Falls Animal Control Facility, 100 Avenue L, has halted intakes in light of an area-wide distemper outbreak. Contributed photo

Distemper outbreaks pauses dog pound intakes

Special to The Highlander In response to the news of a confirmed case of distemper in the area, the city of Marble Falls Animal Control Facility has temporarily suspended all intake and adoptions for two weeks. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

1st place winners, from left, are Palmer Moe, Kyle Taylor and Ken Taylor. Not pictured is Matt Tuggey. Contributed photo

Local golf association members do well at Austin tourney

The Hill Country Men’s Golf Association (MGA) played at Onion Creek in Austin on June 3 with 52 golfers competing for the prize money. The weather was a little warm but the good news is this is the last tournament until September. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

Come to the Boogie at the Bay concert by boat or car and be ready to boogie to the lively Exit 505, a Kerrville band that plays a wide variety of music styles including bluegrass, country, rock, Texas swing and gospel with vocals and harmonies and superb instrumentation. Contributed photo

Bay Boogie concerts continue with Exit 505 Band

The Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance (HSBBA) presents on Wednesday, June 12, the Exit 505 Band; EXIT 505 is a Texas Hill Country band from the Kerrville area; they play a wide variety of music styles including bluegrass, country, rock, Texas swing and gospel with vocals and harmonies and superb instrumentation including guitar, bass, dobro, mandolin, violin, banjo, saxaphone, clarinet, ukelele, drums and more. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

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Mildred Lorene Platte

April 5, 1934 — June 1, 2024 Mildred Lorene Platte passed away June 1, 2024 in Kingsland, Texas at age 92. She was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, and friend who was always there offering support and an abundance of love. 06/07/2024 03:14 AM

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From a nice, clean place to sleep and eat to a faithbased learning environment, Sarah's House will assist young women, during their pregnancy and after they give birth, to navigate the struggles of life. Contributed/Stennis Shotts

Sarah’s House promises unwavering commitment to unwed mothers

If children are a heritage from the Lord, they must be precious, of great value, and worth protecting. We often refer to the next generation when, in reality, we are referring to our children. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

Burnet County to evaluate voter electoral district breakdown

Burnet County to evaluate voter electoral district breakdown

During the near future, to ensure compliance with Texas law, the Burnet County Attorney plans to analyze how the Texas election code could impact the number of registered voters within each of the county electoral districts. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

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SBOE Maynard wins GOP nomination

An incumbent Republican State Board of Education (SBOE) member representing Burnet County has won his party nomination. Tom Maynard defeated current Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) board member Mary Bone in the GOP primary runoff election for SBOE in District 10. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

Marble Falls quarterback Doak Timmerman and the Mustangs will compete at the Burnet State Qualifying Tournament Saturday, June 1. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Mustangs to play in Burnet state qualifying tourney

gins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1. That's when the Mar - ble Falls Mustangs face Troy. Then the Mustangs meet Academy at 10:30 a.m. and Burnet at noon, all in pool B. The Bulldogs play Academy at 9 a.m. and Troy at 10:30 a.m. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

Sonny Wilson (center) is joining the Georgetown High School staff with the full support of wife Carrie and son Ryder. Contributed photo

Girls basketball coach resigns at Marble Falls ISD

Marble Falls High School assistant coach Sonny Wilson resigned to accept a coaching position at Georgetown High School on legendary girls basketball head coach Rhonda Farney’s staff. Farney, who has spent 35 years at Georgetown High School, has a record of 1,237-351 with 20 consecutive years of 20-win seasons and 33 consecutive postseason berths. 05/31/2024 03:09 AM

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