Presentation: Border issue isn’t political; it’s a ‘human crisis’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Rev. Mel Hazlewood had always considered immigration a political issue better…
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Local school districts earn B’s in state accountability ratings
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The three Highland Lakes public school districts scored B’s for overall performance…
Fox News contributor Allen West to speak at GOP picnic
Former U.S Rep. Allen West is the keynote speaker for the Burnet County Republican Picnic…
Concrete pour begins at Inks Lake State Park boat ramp
STAFF WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Concrete pouring for the new boat ramp and dock began August…
Hog dog logs 15,000 miles with his Kingsland owners
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When Brew Van Gogh rolls by on his Harley-Davidson donned in…
School is back in session, so drivers need to watch out
You’re in a hurry when you see the flashing red lights and stop sign on…
New Texas hunting and fishing licenses now on sale
If you plan to hunt or fish in Texas after August 31, you need to…
PEC offers grants to nonprofits for energy-efficiency projects
For a nonprofit, $5,000 is a big boost for its programs. And thanks to Pedernales…
Local school districts are ‘Superior’ in financial management
According to the state of Texas, the three Highland Lakes school districts are doing a…
BCISD calls for $33M bond election for improvements
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is eyeing major upgrades and improvements across the district…
Roger Williams: Biggest issue facing U.S. is national debt
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON U.S. Rep. Roger Williams shared what might be a different view than…
Zebra mussels found in Lake LBJ; Marble Falls probably next
FROM STAFF REPORTS More bad news for the Highland Lakes as the Texas Parks and…
Owners of tiny homes tout affordability and luxury
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Kelle Graves summed up the feelings of many homeowners as she…
Cancer doctor believes music soothes the savage disease
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON You might have heard “music soothes the savage beast” or “music soothes…
LCRA grant may help Granite Shoals residents save at the tap
With a $6,050 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the city of Granite Shoals…
K-9 to 5: Trained therapy dogs have a ‘power of presence’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Working in grief therapy, Anubis approaches each client with a positive attitude….
Despite the heat, fishing with Jimmy puts smiles on faces
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Everyone knows Jimmy, said J. Gibbs “Bo” Franki about the Marble Falls…
Family affected by rare infant condition shares support
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When Ellisyn “Ellie” Parmelee was 2 months old, her parents, Britany…
K-9 to 5: Ron has nose for the job and paws in big arrest
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Something about the two men Investigator J.M. Talamantez pulled over for speeding…
Terry Fagerstrom creates a whimsical world in Spicewood, and you’re invited
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Walking through Terry Fagerstrom’s “joint” — there’s no other way to describe…
New high-tech tag system moves along student pickup at BCISD elementary schools
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON A Burnet Consolidated Independent School District tenet is to always look for…
Back-to-school checklist before the first day of class
It feels like summer break just started, but school supplies are out at local stores…
McCannon named new athletic director at Faith Academy
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When Faith Academy of Marble Falls officials began their search for…
Hot, dry weather brings back burn bans across the area
With chances of rain melting away like a popsicle on a July day in the…