Marble Falls native Joelton Mayfield finds musical inspiration in literature
Joelton Mayfield has grown up, both in age and music. When he left Marble Falls…
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African Children’s Choir offers audiences a ‘wealth of spirit’
It has been 16 years since African Children’s Choir manager Tina Sipp met a young…
Christmas Bird Count is January 3 in Burnet County Circle
Kay Zagst of Marble Falls isn’t a scientist, but, every winter, she takes part in…
Citing security, residents petition Burnet County for new voting system
Several residents presented a petition during the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting December 19 requesting…
Fine art photographer Kevin Vandivier views life and love through the lens
Kevin Vandivier, a National Geographic photographer and former photo editor of Texas Highways, might have…
Hometown Heroes Toy Drive and ‘big toy’ show December 14
The annual Hometown Heroes Toy Drive will have big toys on display during its truck,…
Candlelight Ranch takes outdoors mission off site
For two decades, Candlelight Ranch has been an outdoors respite for youths with special needs,…
New fire marshal for Spicewood-area ESD focused on prevention
There’s a new marshal in Spicewood, and he’s carrying a fire extinguisher. Actually, a clipboard….
MFISD students and staff will see big changes after Christmas break
When Marble Falls High School and Highland Lakes Elementary School students and staff return after…
Rock Camp strikes a chord for youths at Burnet church
In that moment before his fingers thump the bass strings, Luis Hernandez knows what’s coming,…
Get to know your local shops on Small Business Saturday
After they come through the door the first time, Steve Parsons is confident they’ll be…
For a less hectic Black Friday, #OptOutside
If the mad rush of Black Friday doesn’t appeal to you, opt for a more…
New law, technology, and old-fashioned police work fight holiday crime
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for thieves. Fortunately, law enforcement has…
‘To the ends of the earth’: Burnet church’s mission helps Romanian communities
The Roma woman motioned the Rev. Doug Lindley to follow her. The locals would often…
Marble Falls police, Burnet County deputies form Crisis Negotiations Team
Training and preparation are big pieces in Sheriff Calvin Boyd’s mission as a lead law…
Picture this: An easy way to get your child interested in reading
Marble Falls Public Library children’s librarian Misty Smith settled onto the floor. A group of…
O Christmas tree, how do I keep you green?
Watching your once-lush Christmas tree shed its needles just before the big holiday can make…
Message behind Burnet High School’s ‘Cinderella’: Be yourself
Burnet High School theater arts teacher Amanda Brandenburg finds the deeper themes some people overlook…
Small shoebox has big impact through Operation Christmas Child
Inside a small red and green shoebox are several gift items, including school supplies, a…
Burnet County Veterans Memorial dedication is Monday
The group of 10 granite markers catches drivers’ attention as they travel Texas 29 through…
Falls on the Colorado Museum hosting Veterans Day program
The Falls on the Colorado Museum wants veterans with support dogs to know that they…
Army couple spends retirement in service to other veterans
After Lori and Mike Greco spent their careers in the U.S. Army, retirement in the…
UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE: Marine pilot Curtis Raetz now a paramedic at 65
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON It’s hard to decide what to admire most about Curtis Raetz: the…
History sleuths branch out in research of family trees
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON A new tool for digging into family roots, the internet has helped…