OUR TURN: Let’s return civility to politics
Observers of the human condition noted long ago that politics can be a dirty business….
Editorial
OUR TURN: It’s time Marble Falls EDC got back on track
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. began the start of a promising journey a few…
OUR TURN: Heed lifesaving lesson of ‘Don’t booze and cruise’
The broiling temperatures are here and the official start of summer is a few weeks…
OUR TURN: A new day beckons for area graduates
Hundreds of graduating seniors across the Highland Lakes are now taking the first step of…
OUR TURN: Time for donors to light fuse of fireworks display
Highland Lakes residents and those living in Marble Falls specifically who want to get more…
OUR TURN: Lunoff’s homework: Get MFHS teachers revved up
Manny Lunoff has a tall order to fill. As the new principal of Marble Falls…
OUR TURN: Local elections are some of the most important
Voters head to the polls Saturday, May 12, to make decisions in what could be…
OUR TURN: Parents must do their part to stem prescription drug abuse
Though it’s certainly not their intent, parents and others who don’t secure their prescription drugs…
OUR TURN: In our march to future, don’t forget humdrum
In the march to a glorious future for Marble Falls, city leaders shouldn’t lose sight…
OUR TURN: Put sparkle in Marble Falls with Spring Clean
Residents who care about having the cleanest and prettiest city in Texas have a chance…
OUR TURN: From the mouths of children … a plea
What can be more heart-wrenching, more plaintive, than the appeal of a child to right…
OUR TURN: If Marble Falls wants a sports complex, seek consensus
Hopes are growing that Marble Falls will someday have a regional sports complex to bring…
OUR TURN: Why the fuss over voter ID?
The Justice Department’s refusal to grant pre-clearance to the Texas voter identification law is a…
OUR TURN: Sunshine Week shines a light on open government
As the week comes to a close, please take some time to pause and reflect…
OUR TURN: Dangerous stretch of Texas 29 should be a TxDOT priority
When something bad happens over and over again, it’s time to fix the problem. So…
OUR TURN: LCRA needs to stay on course with water plan
The Water Management Plan approved in February by the Lower Colorado River Authority board is…
OUR TURN: Early research gives signposts to Marble Falls merchants
A groundbreaking survey commissioned by the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. about local shopping habits…
OUR TURN: Marble Falls should keep the neon turned on
While the Marble Falls City Council is correct in trying to curb garish electronic signs…
OUR TURN: LCRA needs to review its policy after well went dry
The recent crisis in Spicewood Beach that began with a well dropping to critically low…
OUR TURN: Rives’ appointment at Marble Falls Chamber latest positive signal
This past week, the official installation of Bill Rives as the executive director of the…
OUR TURN: Students (and parents) losing sleep over MFISD’s early hours
By now the Marble Falls Independent School District has had a few months to determine…
OUR TURN: Community consensus is best approach for deer management
During a recent discussion involving the Granite Shoals City Council and state wildlife biologists about…
OUR TURN: Woerner remains an asset to MFISD
Let’s hope recent events in the Marble Falls Independent School District aren’t the start of…
OUR TURN: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Editor’s note: We take great pleasure each Christmas reprinting this classic letter from a little…