Filing starts for spots on Highland Lakes school boards
FROM STAFF REPORTS While they don’t always get a lot of appreciation, the Highland Lakes…
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Cities accepting candidate applications for mayor, council
FROM STAFF REPORTS Jan. 16 is the first day candidate applications may be submitted for…
The Picayune newspaper growing into monthly magazine
The Picayune is growing up — again. In its almost 28 years as the eyes,…
Former Llano quarterback Layton Rabb entering NFL Draft
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Layton Rabb bet on himself and won. That has been the…
Marble Falls Fire Rescue welcomes three new firefighters
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three new firefighters joined Marble Falls Fire Rescue during a Jan. 15…
Llano Parks Project pursues parks master plan for the city
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS After the October flood destroyed the new Badu Park splash pad,…
Former NASA code writer and Burnet resident leaves $88,800 to historical commission
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS When Ina Cooper died in June 2017, she left a percentage…
Commissioners: No more flood debris pickup in Llano County
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County commissioners voted during the Jan. 14 regular meeting to…
LCRA won’t lower Lake LBJ extra foot to avoid hindering RM 2900 bridge construction
FROM STAFF REPORTS After considering lowering Lake LBJ an extra foot, the Lower Colorado River…
Marble Falls Middle School reinforces positive over punishment
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON When disciplining students, schools are well-versed in punishment. Pick up a student…
Letter to the Editor: Winter Texan says ‘Don’t Mess With Texas!’
I am a Winter Texan staying a couple of months at an RV campground in…
‘We just want to feed kids;’ local Boys & Girls Club in dire need of food, donations for meals
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR The wheels of the Texas Department of Agriculture move slowly, which…
Colt students raise more than $400 for Bertram animal rescue
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR Who knew selling 50-cent bags of popcorn could help change the…
Instead of ending volleyball career, devastating injury pushes MFHS player to success
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When most high school athletes sign their letter of intent to…
Controversial Llano cemetery ordinance changes voted down
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS The Llano City Cemetery ordinance will remain as-is after a unanimous…
New 2900 bridge going through old one as construction, recovery move forward
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Construction of the new RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland has hit…
With new leader, Highland Lakes Crisis Network focuses on helping flood victims
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS The formation of the Highland Lakes Crisis Network was underway just…
Timetable for LCRA lake drawdowns extended due to rain
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lower Colorado River Authority extended lake lowerings by five days after…
Marble Falls is ready for its closeup; city is now Film Friendly Community
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Now that the Texas Film Commission has recognized Marble Falls as…
Marble Falls EDC adds workforce development, arts projects to its list; public hearing Feb. 6
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. will add two items to…
Homelessness is here: ‘We just don’t always recognize it’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The reality of homelessness struck Larry Stahl one day when he and…
PEC recycling natural Christmas trees; drop-off locations in Bertram, Marble Falls
FROM STAFF REPORTS Santa has come and gone, and you’ve got weekend plans to take…
How U.S. government shutdown affects the Highland Lakes
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS The Highland Lakes is not immune to the effects of the…
Colt Elementary School’s Peace Path puts conflict resolution in hands of students
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Facing each other, Colt Elementary School counselor Christina DeLoach and Marble Falls…