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…
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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…
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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…
Children’s literacy expert brings ideas and suggestions to Colt Elementary School
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — When Colt Elementary School teacher Sonja Marroquin first…
Democratic congressional candidate Julie Oliver holding Marble Falls town hall
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this story, Democratic congressional candidate Julie Oliver was…
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Marble Falls City Council discussions focus on fees
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls City Council spent much of the Aug….
Granite Shoals OKs hire of city manager and votes on ‘not to exceed’ tax rate
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Granite Shoals City Council approved the hire of…
Mustangs fans asked to give to Our Day To Shine fund to help families in need
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — When Marble Falls High School head football coach…
Marble Falls High School adds swim team to sports roster, starting with two members
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — It’s official: Marble Falls High School has a…
Llano tax rate and budget move closer to adoption; new alderwoman sworn in
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — At its Aug. 20 regular meeting, Llano City Council moved…
Grant creates plumber training program at Central Texas College
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Almost 100 new plumbers will be needed in…