Flames to take on TAPPS’ No. 1 team
MARBLE FALLS — A football team that reached the state semifinals of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools is back for unfinished business.
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Bulldogs send Wildcats back to the kitty pool
BURNET — After taking 15th place at the 2008 Austin Independent School District Capitol City Swim Classic last week, the Burnet High School swim team beat Elgin High School in a dual meet conducted Nov. 11.
Yellowjackets’ goal is the same, but the route changes
Estevan Aviles forces Steve Winstead to fumble.
Passing offenses highlight Bulldogs, Cougars
BURNET — Burnet High School head football coach Doyle Walker loves this time of year — the playoffs — for several reasons.
The message on a T-shirt
Deanna Hoover steals the ball while Brooke Field (left) and Brittany Scott defend.
Lady Dawgs win their season opener
BURNET — The swarming guard-driven attack of the Burnet High School varsity girls basketball team steered them to a triumphant 65-59 season opener Nov. 11 over visiting Gatesville.
Katy Cooke signs with Tennessee Tech
Katy Cooke (seated) signs her contract to play for Tennessee Tech as her parents, Donna (left) and Harold Cooke, look on.
Lady Flames continue learning together
SAN SABA — Though the Faith Academy girls basketball team lost their season opener to San Saba, 73-35, Nov. 11, head coach Jerry English knows one game does not make a season.
Yellowjackets force Panthers into several adjustments
Quarterback Trey Brooks tries to shake off several Liberty Hill tacklers.
Lady Mustangs eager to play in tournament
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team is known for scheduling the toughest pre-district competition it can, and this season is no different.
Burnet hires Dix as new city secretary
BURNET – The beauty of the region and the small-town atmosphere of Burnet helped Kelly Dix make up her mind about accepting the job as the new city secretary, she said.
Burnet hires Dix as new city secretary
BURNET – The beauty of the region and the small-town atmosphere of Burnet helped Kelly Dix make up her mind about accepting the job as the new city secretary, she said.
RR 1431 safe for Manzano Mile exit, TxDOT says
Intersection of Manzano Mile and RR 1431, leading to site of new Colt Elementary School
RR 1431 safe for Manzano Mile exit, TxDOT says
Intersection of Manzano Mile and RR 1431, leading to site of new Colt Elementary School
Newspaper bringing back Picayune Pennies
HIGHLAND LAKES — The Picayune Pennies program is back.
Originally started by Dan and Lee Alvey, the owners of Victory Publishing Co. Ltd., which is the parent company of the Picayune and the River Cities Daily Tribune, the program was a way for readers to help community members who needed a little assistance.
Bertram shows appreciation, gratitude to Charles Shell
Bertram Mayor JoAnn Stephens (left) and City Secretary Polly Krenek laugh as Bertram Utilities Superintendent Charles Shell inspects the rifle given to him in appreciation for recently completing 30 years of service to the city. Well-wishers also gave Shell a cake.
Marble Falls site of recycling education campaign
MARBLE FALLS — The staff of Interface Industries hopes to increase recycling efforts with an educational event this month.
Warm coats distributed
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls Lions Club will be distributing free coats to children and…
‘Driving Miss Daisy’ set to open at HCCT tonight
Actors Robert King Jr. (right) and Sally Stemac rehearse a scene from ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’ The show opens at the Hill Country Community Theatre tonight.
Have patience, the new jail is coming
There has been mounting concern during the past few years about the continued cost to taxpayers every time a prisoner has to be shipped out of Burnet County to another jail.
The process is time-consuming and costly.
Extra beds for state at jail promise revenue
BURNET — Surplus beds for former inmates undergoing drug treatment in state programs could produce more money for Burnet County when the new private-public jail opens in the spring, commissioners said Tuesday.
MFalls council gets flood-repair update
MARBLE FALLS — An expected lowering of Lake Marble Falls will allow crews to complete a number of repairs left over from last year’s devastating flood, city officials said at this week’s City Council meeting.
Rain postpones MFalls Veterans Day activities
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls Veterans Day parade will wait for drier weather after being postponed Tuesday because of rain.
Church’s plans for outreach stalled by thieves in N.O.
The Smoking For Jesus Church ministry in New Orleans is in need of donations to complete their outreach work.