Private pesticide applicator training course is offered
LLANO — A private pesticide applicator training class will be 8:30 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Llano County AgriLife Extension Service Office.
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Taste of Big Easy comes to the Highland Lakes
BURNET — Smoking for Jesus Ministry Christian School is hosting a New Orleans Gumbo fundraiser Friday.
Meadowlakes council upholds popular deputy’s dismissal
MEADOWLAKES — An emotional and openly hostile crowd didn’t deter the City Council from upholding its dismissal of Burnet County sheriff’s Deputy Steve Koenning during a special meeting Tuesday at Totten Hall.
Shots don’t fall for Lady Dawgs
BURNET — Senior Manda Martin found herself in a familiar role – leading the posse for the Burnet High School girls basketball team.
Americans for Prosperity director speaks at Llano Republican dinner meet
HORSESHOE BAY — Peggy Venable, director of Americans for Prosperity, will speak on taxpayer protection at the Dec. 2 Llano County Republican Club dinner meeting at Quail Point Lodge.
State ranks Burnet CISD superior for finances
BURNET —The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is among the upper ranks of Texas public school districts rated “superior” for financial integrity, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Bulldogs to rely on talented returners
BURNET — Tyson Denton has been the “big man” the last three years for the Burnet High School boys basketball team.
TTU general studies degree signups held
MARBLE FALLS — A complete undergraduate college education is available for students living and working in the Hill Country, including at Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes.
One of the undergraduate programs offered by Tech is the bachelor of general studies, an interdisciplinary degree program.
Commissioners reject multi-county rural land-use resolution
BURNET — A multi-county land-use resolution could be more trouble than it’s worth, at least for now, and might lead to legal headaches with developers, Burnet County commissioners heard Tuesday.
THEA Quick Test set for entering college students
MARBLE FALLS — Students planning on entering a Texas public college or university can take the Texas Higher Education Assessment Quick Test Saturday.
Barbecue Saturday to benefit Granite Shoals Christmas Outreach
About 50 volunteers showed up last year for a session of the Granite Shoals Christmas Outreach Santa’s Workshop to package food and toys for kids in need in Granite Shoals.
Gospel group performs Friday at Highland Lakes Elementary
GRANITE SHOALS — Ed O’Neil and the Dixie Melody Boys will perform Gospel music Friday at Highland Lakes Elementary School.
PEC board signs historic contract with LCRA
JOHNSON CITY — In a landmark unanimous vote, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board of directors approved a 25-year power-purchasing contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority.
PEC board signs historic contract with LCRA
JOHNSON CITY — In a landmark unanimous vote, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board of directors approved a 25-year power-purchasing contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Marble Falls council considers employee pay hike
MARBLE FALLS — Some Marble Falls employees could see a one-time $2,900 pay increase if the City Council approves a proposed payscale adjustment discussed at a special workshop Monday.
Marble Falls council considers employee pay hike
MARBLE FALLS — Some Marble Falls employees could see a one-time $2,900 pay increase if the City Council approves a proposed payscale adjustment discussed at a special workshop Monday.
Lady Mustangs show toughness at tourney
BELTON — Going 3-1 at the Chisholm Trail Classic is a good start to the season, Marble Falls High School girls basketball coach Stephanie Gamble said.
Lady Flames’ defense get wins
SAN ANTONIO — The Faith Academy girls basketball team showed the character of the squad by going 2-0 Nov. 15 to finish fifth at the Bulverde Bracken Christian Schools Tournament.
The Lady Flames beat Bulverde Christian, 57-46, for fifth place after defeating Midland Christian, 59-36.
Flames don’t back down
ROCKWALL — Taking on the No. 1 team in the state may make opponents quiver. But not the Faith Academy football team.
The new look Mustangs
Bron Etheridge ducks under a shot blocker during the Mustangs’ scrimmage against Bastrop Nov. 15.
Fuller leaving Seton Highland Lakes for 6 months in Arizona
BURNET – Scott Fuller is leaving his post as vice president and administrator of Seton Highland Lakes Hospital for a six-month temporary assignment in Arizona, officials announced Monday.
Fuller leaving Seton Highland Lakes for 6 months in Arizona
BURNET – Scott Fuller is leaving his post as vice president and administrator of Seton Highland Lakes Hospital for a six-month temporary assignment in Arizona, officials announced Monday.
Burnet High grad finishes Navy basic training school
HILL COUNTRY — Navy Seaman Apprentice Christopher S. Arguijo, son of Lori J. Lastly of Burnet and Rudy A. Arguijo of Belton, recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
MFISD board names new track after local Olympian
MARBLE FALLS — In August, former Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano took to the track at the Summer Olympics in Beijing and was the first Mustang in history to represent the school district at the event.