Wet weekend could affect games and events; burn bans lifted
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — High thunderstorm chances this weekend could affect area football…
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Burnet Middle School honored for its Start With Hello efforts to end social isolation
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — As Burnet Middle School Interact Club sponsor Sara Te stood…
With $7.3M contract awarded, US 281 widening project south of Marble Falls to begin this winter
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — The Texas Transportation Commission on Sept. 4 awarded a…
Two groups plan weekend rally against proposed Spicewood rock crusher and quarry
FROM STAFF REPORTS SPICEWOOD — Opponents of a proposed rock crusher and quarry hoping to dig…
Business Roundup: News in brief from across the Highland Lakes
Here’s a quick look at business happenings in the area: ANNIVERSARIES • Torr Na Lochs…
Marble Falls EDC hears updates on hospital job creation, new brewery, city projects
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. board members heard updates about…
Become ‘firewise’ to protect your home; program is Sept. 7
FROM STAFF REPORTS KINGSLAND — As housing developments and other homes push farther into rural…
UPDATE: Burnet County lifts burn ban as Highland Lakes receives more rain
UPDATE: Burnet County has lifted its county-wide burn ban effective Sept. 6. FROM STAFF REPORTS…
Marble Falls Community Resource Center expansion good news for The Helping Center and other services
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — Sam Pearce, the executive director of The Helping Center…
Parents create pediatric cancer support group; first meeting Sept. 6 in Burnet
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — When Reagan Johns began her journey as a parent of…
Cruz hits Republican talking points, throws in basketball and Mars during Llano stop
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz spoke on the theme of winning during…
New water meters in Marble Falls to be more accurate, detecting leaks and high usage
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — The city of Marble Falls plans to replace more than…
Business Roundup: News in brief from across the Highland Lakes
Here’s a quick look at business happenings in the area: ANNIVERSARIES • Torr Na Lochs…
LCRA records extremely low Highland Lakes inflows this year compared to historic averages
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — Water inflows so far this year from the Highland…
Meadowlakes issues rabies alert after skunk tests positive
FROM STAFF REPORTS MEADOWLAKES — City officials are reminding residents to not approach wild animals…
About $50,000 in repairs to Burnet runway to be done before Sept. 8 air show
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Runway repairs to the Burnet Municipal Airport are scheduled to…
UT athletic director Chris Del Conte speaks to Horseshoe Bay Sports Club
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO HORSESHOE BAY — A month before the University of Texas at…
Marble Falls ISD focuses on safety, security in $55 million bond package
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District is emphasizing safety and…
Burnet County receives workplace safety award; commissioners vote to approve EMS contract
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners accepted an award, kept the burn…
Burnet school district voters pass tax ratification election by huge margin
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters overwhelmingly passed the tax…
UPDATE: Horseshoe Bay fire 100 percent contained; total of 311 acres burned
UPDATE, AUG. 26: The Horseshoe Bay fire is 100 percent contained. After more accurate mapping…
Marble Falls pushes for legislation giving cities more power over permits in ETJs
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — In an ongoing effort to address permitting issues within…
Marble Falls Capital Improvement Plan committee debates park’s cost in $68M projects list
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — With more than $68 million in planned projects over…
Spicewood Community Library, patrons show their support of teachers with several gifts
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON SPICEWOOD — The day before classes started at Spicewood Elementary School, teachers…