Cottonwood Shores’ $4M budget biggest ever; tax rate drops again
The city of Cottonwood Shores adopted its 2025-26 budget and tax rate on Sept. 4,…
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Firefly touches down in Marble Falls to talk jobs, youth opportunities
Firefly Aerospace is growing rapidly, and it wants to take Burnet County along for the…
Trial date set in Kingsland house party brawl death
Three men accused of manslaughter in the death of a Lakeway man after a brawl…
Friday night football: Week 2 matchups
It’s Week 2 of the 2025 high school football season, and all four Highland Lakes…
Crafty Mustangs make massive mum
A 37-foot mum is hanging in the common area at Marble Falls High School for…
Tickets on sale for 2025 Elevate Education gala
The Marble Falls Education Foundation’s fall fundraiser is set for Thursday, Nov. 13, at Horseshoe…
Granite Shoals resets sights on deer population
After two years of population surveys, research, and preparation, the city of Granite Shoals is…
Marble Falls city manager retires; longtime leader steps in
Marble Falls said goodbye to City Manager Mike Hodge on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and welcomed…
Marble Falls considers golf cart use on city streets
Marble Falls is weighing the pros and cons of letting golf carts cruise around its…
The Highland Lakes are almost full again. Now what?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is by LCRA Executive Vice President of Water John Hofmann…
Week 1 football scores
Scores from Highland Lakes high school football games Aug. 28-29. THURSDAY, AUG. 28 Marble Falls…
Kayaker found dead on Lake Buchanan
Law enforcement found the body of a kayaker on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 31,…
Burnet considers buyouts for high-flood-risk properties
Burnet city leaders are considering using a federal program that would allow for a split-cost…
Mustangs shut out Cougars for season opener
In its season opener, the Marble Falls High School football team stomped the Crockett Cougars…
Burnet city manager honored for 25 years of civic service
Burnet City Manager David Vaughn was recognized for his 25 years of civic service during…
Layne’s now open in Marble Falls
Layne’s Chicken Fingers opened its doors earlier this week in Marble Falls and plans a…
Paperwork shows strong intentions for Burnet County judge seat
As of Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Burnet County judge’s race seems to have two potential…
IN THE GARDEN: Tree-planting time
Fall is a great time to plant a tree or shrub, symbolizing new beginnings. A…
Highland Lakes football is back
Highland Lakes high school football teams take the field this week for the first games…
MFISD prioritizes local contractors for big bond projects
There are $172.2 million worth of bond projects on the docket for Marble Falls Independent…
Lady Dawgs duke it out in tourney final
The Burnet High School volleyball team made a strong run at the Gatesville Tournament on…
MFISD asks for community input on ‘student experience’
The Marble Falls Independent School District is developing a grand strategy for improving the education…
Llano County to raise tax rate, budget $1M for hospital
Llano County adopted its budget and tax rate for 2025-26, raising the tax rate for…
Burnet County proposes cost-of-living raises for elected officials, staff
As the Burnet County budget for the upcoming fiscal year nears approval, elected officials are…