Marble Falls council looks at EDC budget change
MARBLE FALLS — A former councilwoman is on her way to a permanent position with the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. after a public hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting.
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Lady Ponies win home opener
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls Middle School seventh-grade girls A basketball team beat Hill Country, 42-18, Nov. 20.
MFISD looking to expand special needs students’ program
MARBLE FALLS — Typically, after a student graduates from high school, they and their alma mater severe academic and educational ties.
Burnet moves forward on plan to improve U.S. 281
BURNET — The city has entered into an agreement with developers of The Ranch at Delaware Creek and Honey Rock subdivisions in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation to make improvements along the main thoroughfare of U.S. 281 in Burnet.
Sunshine House nets $60,000 in fundraiser
Hill Country Childrens’ Advocacy Center board President Mike Center (right) dances with his wife Connie during the center’s ‘Cowboy Up for Kids’ fundraiser at Boulder Creek Farms Nov. 8. The center raised more than $60,000 at the event.
Ponies battle Badgers
LAMPASAS — The Marble Falls Middle School seventh-grade C basketball team lost to Lampasas, 29-19, Nov. 20, in the Ponies’ season opener.
Samuelson is perfect at tennis tourney
SAN ANTONIO — Desiree Samuelson of Kingsland was undefeated in the Quick Start Tennis Tournament last weekend.
KMUD board to keep two bank accounts
KINGSLAND — With an eye toward holding a diverse financial portfolio, the Kingsland Municipal Utility District has decided to maintain the money market investment account it opened with the First State Bank Central Texas Kingsland branch earlier this year.
Ansley to leave New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — University of New Mexico sophomore Kelsey Ansley, a 2007 graduate of Marble Falls High School, has left the women’s basketball team and will transfer at the end of the semester.
Burnet Courthouse Lights
Santa listens to the wish lists of 8-year-old Rachel Wood (left) and 6-year-old Tori…
Simple advice for the holidays: Shop local
One of the best gifts the Highland Lakes can give itself this holiday season is an economic shot in the arm.
The Lady Jackets are a basket away from win
Olivia Hutto picks up her dribble to make a pass.
Aycock to push for hospital protection on DWI blood tests
State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (left) and Precinct 1 Commissioner Bill Neve get together to discuss the upcoming Legislature, which convenes in January. Aycock spoke one-on-one with several constituents during his visit to the Herman Brown Free Library Friday.
Meadowlakes simplifies Hidden Falls golf fees, lifelong memberships
MEADOWLAKES — The City Council and the Hidden Falls Country Club director of golf used Friday’s special meeting to simplify a few items related to the city-owned golf and country club.
Burnet HS student takes another step to all-state choir
Burnet High School senior Caleb Blakeney is advancing to the area round of the Texas Music Educators Association’s All-State Choir tryouts.
Lady Flames score twin wins at tourney
FREDERICKSBURG — The Faith Academy Lady Flames varsity basketball team won both of their games in the Battlin’ Billie Bash tournament hosted by Fredericksburg High School Friday.
Mustangs show their versatility
Regis Parks begins the fastbreak for the Mustangs.
Lady Stangs keep winning
Diana Fonseca tries to steal the ball from a Manor player.
Flames go 1-1 in games played in two days
Chase Penner looks for an open teammate.
First Baptist Christian School looking toward future
MARBLE FALLS — Though administrators aren’t sure what form First Baptist Christian School will take in the future, one thing is for certain: The school will continue to grow.
Some residents have questions about GShoals annexation
GRANITE SHOALS — Harrel Irvin has a few questions for his city leaders about annexation.
Lady Dawgs fall to Lady Kangaroos
KILLEEN — A sizzling defensive effort couldn’t save the Burnet High School Lady Dawgs from…
Lady Bulldogs honored for special season
BURNET — In her first year as a varsity head coach, Burnet’s Bethany Grissom has been named 2008 District 8-3A Coach of the Year topping a host of volleyball honors presented to the Lady Dawgs for their extraordinary season.
Jackets to face another top team
LLANO — A test of tremendous proportions awaits the Llano High School football team in Stephenville Saturday.