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
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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.
What else shall we learn from Texland?
How many more surprises are going to be revealed concerning the financial exploits of Bennie Feulberg, W.W. “Bud” Burnett and the late A.W Moursund in connection with the unfolding saga of the Texland Electric Cooperative?
Flu vaccines available at Highland Lakes clinics
HIGHLAND LAKES — The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing high-risk individuals with adult flu vaccinations.
Highland Lakes CASA to hold an open house
KINGSLAND — Court Appointed Special Advocates for the Highland Lakes are holding an open house 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the CASA office.
MFISD superintendent to speak at Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary club
MARBLE FALLS — The superintendent of the Marble Falls School District will speak on education issues at the 7 a.m. Tuesday meeting of the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary.
Mustang runners taking on district
Marble Falls High School cross-country runner Whitney Pittard and the rest of the squad compete in the District 25-4A meet Monday at Lampasas High School.
Lady Dawgs still have their playoff hopes
BURNET — As joyous as the journey was to the top of the District 8-3A standings during the last seven weeks, the startling turnabout has been absolutely maddening for the Burnet High School volleyball team.
Bulldogs make most of their sneak peak
FREDERICKSBURG — A sneak peek at the nearly complete cast of the top District 8-3A distance runners encouraged to Burnet High School cross-country coach Stuart Dixon and gave him a sense of good standing in the league.
Temple Central Texas nudges Flames, 64-62
Faith Academy’s Ian Shirley looks for an opening during last week’s game against Austin Hill Country.
A fitting homecoming
Lineman Brandon Schobey reacts to the Mustangs domination of Lampasas.
Marble Falls ready for second year of ‘Sculpture on Main’ exhibition
MARBLE FALLS — The Uptown Arts Alliance kicks off its second year of the Sculpture on Main program with a public reception and official recognition of 42 new sculptures in Marble Falls along Main Street from Yett to Fourth and other locations in the city this weekend.
Marble Falls teachers hosting dyslexia awareness meeting
GRANITE SHOALS — Highland Lakes Elementary School dyslexia teachers and the Austin Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association are teaming up to hold a meeting Monday for the community about reading disorders such as dyslexia.
Marble Falls Ex-Student Homecoming on tap for Saturday
MARBLE FALLS — In the early 1980s, a Marble Falls High School graduate and former state senator decided too much time had passed since he last saw his classmates and friends.
Local Burnet poet wins national award
BURNET —Mike Gullickson discovered his love of writing poetry as a sophomore in high school and now that passion has paid off with national recognition.
Four Marble Falls campuses earn praise from TEA
MARBLE FALLS — The four Marble Falls Independent School District elementary campuses put another notch in their belts thanks to the students’ performances on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.
Burnet County grapples with explosive growth
BURNET — Burnet County faces many challenges in the future, especially as the southern part of the county becomes more urbanized and population increases in rural areas, officials were told Friday.
Mustang royalty
Marble Falls High School students Marco Rangel (left) and Martha Diaz were crowned as king and queen of the Mustangs Friday night during traditional homecoming ceremonies.
Four Marble Falls campuses earn praise from TEA
MARBLE FALLS — The four Marble Falls Independent School District elementary campuses put another notch in their belts thanks to the students’ performances on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.
Marble Falls Ex-Student Homecoming on tap for Saturday
MARBLE FALLS — In the early 1980s, a Marble Falls High School graduate and former state senator decided too much time had passed since he last saw his classmates and friends.
Marble Falls teachers hosting dyslexia awareness meeting
GRANITE SHOALS — Highland Lakes Elementary School dyslexia teachers and the Austin Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association are teaming up to hold a meeting Monday for the community about reading disorders such as dyslexia.