STAAR waiver not enough, local school district leaders say
Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 27 that he is waiving STAAR grade promotion requirements for…
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With safety as a priority, library thrift store seeking volunteers
When Elisa Garza walks through the Marble Falls Library Thrift Store doors on her volunteer…
BCISD cancels November bond election
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees has canceled the Nov. 3 bond…
COVID-19 changes Back to School Blast
Even school supplies drives are having to adapt to COVID-19 as Back to School Blast…
Districts stock up on protective gear
School districts have several items on their own back-to-school list, including personal protective equipment to…
BCISD joins call to state to suspend STAAR, rating system
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees added its voice to a growing…
Big changes for remote learning
As Texas public schools resume classes this fall during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, families have…
MFISD plan is built on flexibility
The key to the upcoming school year, both planning for it and making it happen,…
Pink Out Marble Falls canceled
As Pink Out Marble Falls is an event to celebrate those in the community battling…
Comet reminds us of the big picture
Amid the stress and strife of life right now, the Rev. Harold Vanicek has a…
Famous grandparents of Burnet mayor and artist Crista Goble Bromley bequeathed talent
Details, color, shadows, and lines define the paintings of Crista Goble Bromley, a woman who…
Bluebonnet Trails offers free counseling to deal with COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19 can affect mental health, even if a person is not suffering from the disease. …
Llano County commissioners, residents voice concerns over sand plant
Not one of the more than a dozen people sharing their thoughts July 13 about…
Marble Falls LakeFest canceled
Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce officials announced the cancellation of the 2020 LakeFest drag…
Burnet graduate tasked with upholding Aggie values and traditions
Growing up, Mike Rivera did not dream of becoming an Aggie. He hadn’t really even…
With TEA guidance, Highland Lakes school districts plan for new year
Local public school district officials waiting several weeks for Texas Education Agency guidance for the…
Burnet County Veterans Services officer is on a mission
While his office hours are only two days a week, Burnet County Veterans Services Officer…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Marathon Man Brad Quinn goes the distance 400 straight days
Running comes naturally to humans; it’s in our DNA. However, the extent to which 47-year-old…
Camp of the Hills growing for the future
Things are growing at Camp of the Hills this summer, including tilapia and pomegranates. Director…
Face masks can save lives, legal fees
Wearing a face mask saves lives, saves jobs, and can keep you out of jail….
As cases rise, governor expands local leaders’ authority over gatherings
As hospitalizations and positivity rates for COVID-19 continue to climb, state and local leaders are…
Burnet school district staff and parents ‘comfortable’ with campuses reopening
Over 75 percent of Burnet school district parents and staff reported they are “comfortable” with…
Abbott asks Texans to wear masks; Burnet County has 101 cases, 3 deaths
Though he did not demand it during his June 22 media conference, Gov. Greg Abbott…