NWS issues warning as temps rise to 107; no relief in sight
19 July 2018
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Burnet and Llano counties from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. (more…)
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Burnet High School’s Casey Burkhart earns regional Principal of the Year honor
19 July 2018
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Burnet High School principal Casey Burkhart doesn’t do his job for the accolades, but he does earn them. The latest one comes as his Region 13 peers selected him as the region’s Outstanding High School Principal of the Year. (more…)
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Crews battle two wildfires as combined scorched-earth tally surpasses 2,500 acres
19 July 2018
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO COUNTY — Llano County emergency officials launched into action July 18 as the second of two large wildfires continued to rage through an undeveloped area northwest of a Blanco County blaze. (more…)
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Llano City Council has open spot after resignation of alderwoman
18 July 2018
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Llano City Council has a vacancy after the resignation of one of its members, and the city is taking applications for the position. (more…)
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UPDATE: Blanco County wildfire spreads across 775 acres
18 July 2018
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. July 18, the wildfire had expanded and scorched approximately 775 acres, according to fire officials on the scene. The advancing blaze has prompted crews to launch a series of water drops on the scene. STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY ROUND MOUNTAIN — Texas A&M Forest Service crews descended on a […]
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Marble Falls High School’s new cross-country coach has track record of getting athletes to state
18 July 2018
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls High School has a new head cross-country coach who brings a strong background in getting runners to the state meet. (more…)
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Lampasas authorities seize hallucinogenic mushrooms, other drugs during traffic stop
17 July 2018
FROM STAFF REPORTS LAMPASAS — Police on July 12 seized a combination of illicit drugs, including hallucinogenic mushrooms, and charged an Austin man following a traffic stop, authorities said. (more…)
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BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Texas Tech’s Kingsbury discusses Burnet’s Sterling Galban, sidelined due to injury
17 July 2018
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO FRISCO — A torn ACL will sideline Texas Tech University freshman receiver Sterling Galban for the entire 2018 football season, according to Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury. (more…)
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Highland Lakes Sports Headlines
- Marble Falls High School's new cross-country coach has track record of getting athletes to state
- BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Texas Tech's Kingsbury discusses Burnet's Sterling Galban, sidelined due to injury
- Fun is leading to success for Marble Falls Purple Crush
- College athletes leading Marble Falls elite softball camp
- Youth softball team led by two Marble Falls players repeats as state champion
- Marble Falls High School phenom Bailey Goggans competing against top U.S. student-athletes
- FCA all-star football game on June 15 features Highland Lakes players and coaches
- Jeremy Wentrcek finally says 'yes' to Faith Academy football, director of athletics jobs
