New challenges for school extracurriculars
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed extracurricular activities at Highland Lakes schools, it hasn’t upended…
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Trails Fire 100 percent contained; spark from car possible cause
Fire officials suspect an “accidental roadside start” was the cause of a fire near The…
Burnet proposes property tax rate decrease and $12M budget
Despite the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued growth and high sales-tax revenues had…
Marble Falls ISD offers all students free breakfasts, lunches at school
Every Marble Falls Independent School District student is now eligible for free breakfasts and lunches…
Granite Shoals eyes cut in property tax rate, reaches animal services deal
The Granite Shoals City Council is eyeing a slight cut to the 2020-21 property tax…
Burnet extends utility assistance programs for residents, businesses
In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Burnet City Council has extended its commercial…
Granite Shoals council members fail to rescind city manager’s raise
One week after the Granite Shoals City Council approved a $37,000 pay raise and four…
Burnet County officials working toward smooth and safe election
Burnet County officials are working to ensure the Nov. 3 general election and early voting…
‘Cool projects’ for Marble Falls parks
An extended hike-and-bike trail, facility improvements, and more could be on the horizon for Marble…
COVID-19 doesn’t stop census count; Burnet County response at 56 percent
About 2½ months behind schedule because of COVID-19, the door-to-door portion of the U.S. Census…
Remote learning long part of Faith Academy instruction model
Students at Faith Academy of Marble Falls won’t see much difference in their school days…
Drop in new Llano County COVID cases
While COVID-19 cases across the United States crossed the 5-million mark on Aug. 9, Llano…
School transportation departments roll out new rules for bus riders
Buses are ready to roll in the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts, but transportation…
Burnet culinary arts students creating out-of-this-world dish for NASA contest
Burnet High School culinary arts students have an assignment waiting for them, and class doesn’t…
Texas loosens restrictions on care facility visits
Several months after the state ended inside visits to assisted-living facilities and nursing homes due…
Save Our Stages Act seeks to aid floundering music venues in pandemic
Norman Lucas believes the Save Our Stages Act would be a lifeline for live music…
Scam targets Horseshoe Bay residents
Several Horseshoe Bay residents have reported receiving phone calls from someone soliciting funds on behalf…
Granite Shoals city manager gets $37,000 raise
City Manager Jeff Looney’s new salary of $162,000 puts him in line with what other…
State prepares for flu season as COVID-19 pandemic continues
As Texas tries to rein in COVID-19, state leaders are preparing for another virus. Gov….
Marble Falls ISD remote learners now start two days later
Marble Falls Independent School District students opting for distance learning have two extra days before…
Capital improvement plan includes utilities, streets, and parks
A new fiscal year is just around the corner for many municipalities, and for Marble…
Marble Falls’ Goggans breaks her own record; O’Riley wins high jump
Bailey Goggans did it again. The Marble Falls High School senior runner broke her own…
Parents cautiously seek return to normalcy as school resumes
As Burnet County schools prepare to open their doors to on-campus learning for the first…
UPDATE: Marble Falls strength training suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19
UPDATE, AUG. 5, 2020: Marble Falls ISD athletic department officials announced they are now suspending…