Lady Pups finish second at Wimberley tournament
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School seventh-grade B volleyball team finished second in the Texan Junior High Volleyball Tournament in Wimberley.
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Lady Pups sweep Ingram
INGRAM — The Burnet Middle School seventh-grade A volleyball team beat Ingram, 2-0, Oct. 16.
Bullpups extend their winning streak
LAKE TRAVIS — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade white football team defeated Hudson Bend, 26-18, Oct. 23 for the Bullpups’ third win in a row.
‘Face-Off’
Sarah Blakeney played Christine and Eric Gauldin played the Phantom of the Opera during the Burnet Ensemble Theater Co. production of ‘Phantoms of the Night’ Oct. 24 at Burnet High School.
Meadowlakes mayor defends dismissal of patrol officer
MEADOWLAKES — The termination of a part-time Meadowlakes patrol officer has raised questions and concerns from some residents.
County officials still need to be monitored, jurist charges
BURNET — Though he has dropped his lawsuit against a fellow judge and the Burnet County Commissioners, a justice of the peace is still urging residents to remain vigilant and “hold their county officials accountable.”
Burnet’s Esprit de Corps advances to state marching band contest
Burnet High School’s Esprit de Corps performed Oct. 25 at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex at the University Interscholastic League Area competition and won a spot to compete for the UIL State Division 3-A title Monday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Cool play coming to Hill Country Community Theater
Faith Academy student actors taking part in ‘It’s Cool in the Furnace’ include (top row, left) Lexi Evans, Erika Sopel, Katie Radford, Genevieve Hicks, Savannah Thomas, Luke Martin and (bottom row, left) Isabella Clendennen and McKenzey Fox.
Trinity Episcopal Church welcomes interim rector
MARBLE FALLS — The Rev. William Bennett will serve as interim rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, officials announced.
Highland Lakes Honor Guard plans Veterans Day program at church
MARBLE FALLS — The Highland Lakes Honor Guard presents a free Veterans Day program at First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls Nov. 11.
Right call to drop lawsuit
A lawsuit that never should have been filed ended this week without going to trial, but not before costing taxpayers thousands of dollars and many man-hours of labor.
‘Sculpture on Main’ reveals 44 new art exhibits
Scott Sustek from Wall received the Legacy Award and $1,000 for ‘La Paloma’ during the Sculpture on Main kickoff Oct. 25 in Marble Falls.
Commissioners mull water, LCRA call for volunteer oversight
Lower Colorado River Authority Public Relations Manager Gail Oliver describes the new LCRA Regional Council Oct. 24 at the Herman Brown Free Library.
Justice of the peace drops lawsuit over courtroom
BURNET — A justice of the peace has dropped his lawsuit against Burnet County that claimed a fellow jurist was operating out of her jurisdiction, according to County Judge Donna Klaeger.
Auto break-in case could be tied to more
BURNET — The arrest of two men suspected of breaking into a parked car at Burnet High School has officers looking for links to other recent auto burglaries.
Divided KMUD opts for lower septic fee
KINGSLAND — The Kingsland Municipal Utility District board has decided to lower the “septic waste usage fee” for treatment of wastewater delivered to the KMUD Septic Treatment Facility.
Keep Marble Falls, Burnet magnets for talented youth
A new feature at our online site, “Extra Credit with Will Stripling and Becca Berkman,” is a not-so-subtle reminder that the greater Marble Falls and Burnet areas teem with talented young people.
Marble Falls runners advance to regional meet
Marble Falls’ Marissa Williams (right) heads out on the District 25-4A cross-country course Monday. Williams finished 22nd overall with the girls’ team placing fifth. Though no girls advanced to the regional meet, the future looks strong for the team that features two sophomores and one freshman.
Lady Stangs back to winning ways
Corinne Coffey (left) and Allison Bendas block a Lady Badger spike.
Khan’s basic instincts help MFalls score, stop opponents
Saif Khan blocks a Tiger to give fullback Austin Sparks a running lane to get into the end zone. Photo by Virgil Belk/Hill Country Sports Images
Ponies sweep three races
MARBLE FALLS — Three Marble Falls Middle School cross-country teams entered the Priddy Cross Country Meet Oct. 22.
Lady Mustangs finish 10th at golf tournament
CEDAR PARK — The Marble Falls High School girls golf team is in the midst of a learning process, which will help as the Lady Mustangs continue to prepare for the spring.
Perry honors Texas Olympians
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry honored Texas athletes and coaches recently who participated in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with proclamations recognizing their accomplishments at a reception and photo opportunity at the State Capitol.
Lady Dawgs advance to playoffs
BURNET — While resting during an open date Oct. 24, the Burnet High School volleyball team learned late that night they had earned the right to advance to the playoffs.