Yellowjackets stun Texans
LLANO — To Llano High School head football coach David Yeager, the game against Wimberley came down to a cliché: Win and you’re in or lose and go home.
Looks like the Yellowjackets will be moving on.
Editor
Jackets defense has its defining game
Admit it with me, Yellowjacket fans. Like most of you, my thought was that if the Llano High School football team was to beat Wimberley, it would come down to the Yellowjackets holding the ball for long drives that chewed up the clock where the Texans only had four possessions in the second half.
Bulldogs advance to regionals
FREDERICKSBURG — The Burnet High School cross-country team had a mixed showing among some state powerhouses at the District 8-3A Championships Oct. 29, but crashed the party anyway with a significant breakthrough in the boys’ races.
Local voters choose McCain, but Obama earns White House
HIGHLAND LAKES — As Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama rode the wave of history to become the nation’s first black president-elect Tuesday night, voters in the Highland Lakes stuck to their guns, giving GOP contender John McCain a commanding lead in the local and statewide race to the White House.
White House invites Marble Falls High School Chorale to perform
The Marble Falls High School Chorale, under the direction of Bryce Gage and Jennie Lyn Hodges, has accepted an invitation to sing at the White House Dec. 9 at an invitation-only open house. The choir will sing 20 traditional holiday songs.
White House invites Marble Falls High School Chorale to perform
The Marble Falls High School Chorale, under the direction of Bryce Gage and Jennie Lyn Hodges, has accepted an invitation to sing at the White House Dec. 9 at an invitation-only open house. The choir will sing 20 traditional holiday songs.
Program seeks mentors for troubled kids
MARBLE FALLS — A group of juvenile probation officials are hoping a new program will help keep youths charged with minor offenses on the straight and narrow.
Program seeks mentors for troubled kids
MARBLE FALLS — A group of juvenile probation officials are hoping a new program will help keep youths charged with minor offenses on the straight and narrow.
Proposed well rules prompt commissioner’s call for comment
BURNET — A plan to meter domestic or ranch wells is “heavy handed” and deserves public comment, a Burnet County commissioner is urging.
Proposed well rules prompt commissioner’s call for comment
BURNET — A plan to meter domestic or ranch wells is “heavy handed” and deserves public comment, a Burnet County commissioner is urging.
BHS makes music and memories at UIL state contest
SAN ANTONIO — Under the Alamodome’s bright lights, Burnet High School’s Esprit de Corps performed twice Monday to thousands of cheering fans and claimed a spot as one of the best bands in the state.
Interface hopes to teach importance of recycling
MARBLE FALLS — The staff of Interface Industries hopes to increase recycling efforts with an educational event this month.
Interface hopes to teach importance of recycling
MARBLE FALLS — The staff of Interface Industries hopes to increase recycling efforts with an educational event this month.
Buddy Poppy Drive is under way soon
HIGHLAND LAKES — A Buddy Poppy Drive to coincide with area Veterans’ Day celebrations is being sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Marble Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10376.
Holiday bereavement workshop is offered
HIGHLAND LAKES — Seton Highland Lakes Hospice presents “Facing the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One,” a bereavement workshop.
Let today be the day the nation returns to sanity
The dust has settled, the ballots have been cast and today the United States has a new president. Though he won’t take office until January, his election and a majority of Electoral College votes will cement his fate and the nation’s.
Burnet County Results
U.S. President John McCain (R) – 12,034 (71.39%) Barack Obama (D) – 4,596 (27.27%) Bob…
Llano County Results
U.S. President John McCain (R) – 7,279 (75.61%) Barack Obama (D) – 2,250 (23.37%) Bob…
Lady Bulldogs ready for the playoffs
BURNET — Gatesville, the volleyball co-champions in District 7-3A, will be Burnet’s opening playoff opponent today at Lampasas High School in a 7 p.m. match.
Finishing strong
HORSESHOE BAY — The Marble Falls High School boys golf team finished ninth in the Halloween of the Hills tournament Oct. 31-Nov. 1 by shooting 359–357—716 in the two-round event at the Horseshoe Bay Resort.
The Lady Mustangs’ excitement is contagious
Kelly Hacker encourages teammates Mackenzie Tarter (8) and Lauren Persyn during a recent match.
A vision to see the end result
MARBLE FALLS — Vision is important to Dario Hernandez. The Marble Falls High School running back is obsessed with vision.
Polls open for historic presidential race
HIGHLAND LAKES — Polling for the hotly-contested U.S. presidential race between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama has fueled huge increases in early voting for both Burnet and Llano counties, election officials said Monday.