Schools offer free summer meals
Public school districts are serving free meals during the summer break. The breakfast and lunch…
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MFISD announces new elementary assistant principals
The Marble Falls Independent School District on May 28 announced the transitions of two staff…
Burnet police chief retiring in December
Burnet Police Chief Brian Lee is retiring in December, the city announced May 30. Lee…
MFISD spotlights exceptional students and staff in May
Several Marble Falls school district students and staff were recognized for exceptional commitment, outstanding achievements,…
Nonprofits can snag one of two $100K grants from LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority is awarding two $100,000 grants this upcoming fiscal year in…
Ark partners with Science Mill for free STEM camp
Registration is open for STEM summer camp in July in Marble Falls, co-hosted by Ark…
‘Oklahoma!’ tickets on sale soon; musical runs June 13-29
Tickets go on sale June 1 for the Hill Country Community Theatre production of “Oklahoma!”…
MFISD celebrates exceptional staff and students in April
The Marble Falls Independent School District recognized a long list of students and staff members…
Highland Lakes Elementary teacher gets PEC ‘Spotlight’
Highland Lakes Elementary School prekindergarten teacher Jessica Aguilar was recently recognized with a Pedernales Electric…
MFISD appoints Spicewood principal, directors of Maintenance and Special Programs
The Marble Falls Independent School District recently made three major leadership appointments, including to the…
Local cheer team 3rd at The ONE event
The Midnight youth squad from Lonestar Spirit Academy, a cheer and tumbling gym in Marble…
Examine natural enigmas during Science Mill’s ‘Mysteries of Science’
The Science Mill presents “Mysteries of Science” on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. Young detectives…
Cassie VFD gets LCRA grant for automated CPR device
The Cassie Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will purchase a new automated external CPR device…
PHOTOS: A royal and rowdy affair
The 2025 Burnet County Rodeo was May 9-10 at the rodeo arena in Burnet. It…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of May 12, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
‘Forever Plaid’ musical auditions May 31 and June 1
The Hill Country Community Theatre is seeking musical male actors for its production of “Forever…
Fire flies: Don’t get caught unprepared during wildfire season
With temperatures rising and dry conditions rampant, wildfire risk is increasing across Central Texas. According…
Deadline extended for Falls museum calendar contest
The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls is now accepting entries for its…
Meager harvest for Kingsland food pantry
For three hours every Thursday, Sharing the Harvest in Kingsland hands out hundreds of pounds…
Flags at half-staff for former Burnet County Sheriff W.T. Smith
William T. “W.T.” Smith, a former Burnet County sheriff and a career lawman, died Sunday,…
ELECTIONS: MFISD, city incumbents win big
Highland Lakes voters made big decisions on leadership and propositions across Burnet and Llano counties…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of May 5, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours beforehand so they are not…
PHOTOS: Mustang welders make their mark at state
Seven members of the Marble Falls High School Agricultural Mechanics team competed at the Rising…
PHOTOS: Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center opens Burnet facility
Burnet city leaders, Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center staff and board members, and volunteers gathered…