Central Texas College among best veteran-friendly schools
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BCISD bond fails; needs don’t go away, superintendent says
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters turned down a $33.1 million bond proposal in the…
Burnet High School, The Picayune honor veterans’ stories
BY DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet High School students and The Picayune Magazine have been connecting with…
Faith Academy celebrates homecoming and marks 20 years
Homecoming is always a special time for schools, but it has a more significant meaning…
Old Bertram, Burnet yearbooks needed for digital collection
A school’s history lives within the pages of its yearbooks — and online for Burnet Consolidated…
For Marble Falls students, ceramics a ‘break for their minds’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON In Marble Falls High School art teacher Lerin Lockwood’s mind, all Josiah…
MFISD administrator, brother write inspirational children’s book based on their lives
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Getting an education and going to college were important to Soor-el Puga’s…
$33M bond on ballot for BCISD; early voting starts Monday
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters head to the polls in the coming weeks to…
Mustangs’ game against Bastrop is Max Copeland Night
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Though he’s been gone for four years, Brother Max Copeland remains…
MFISD cautions people about questionable fundraisers
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Marble Falls Independent School District is educating local businesses and residents about…
Marble Falls student, 16, charged in classroom assault
A 16-year-old Marble Falls High School student faces assault charges after punching another student several…
After accident, MFISD reminds students to look both ways
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON A 15-year-old Marble Falls Middle School student sustained minor injuries on campus…
BCISD info meetings set on proposed $33.1M bond
As the election on a proposed $33.1 million bond nears, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District…
Texas Tech-Highland Lakes offering Coding Academy
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Texas Tech University-Highland Lakes and Austin Coding Academy announced a partnership…
Spicewood school seeks father figures to be Watch D.O.G.S
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Sometimes, the best way to get dads, father figures, or men in…
Burnet shows true colors during homecoming week
It’s homecoming week for Burnet High School. While the campus is the epicenter of activities,…
Burnet school board extends superintendent’s contract
As Keith McBurnett enters his eighth year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District superintendent,…
Who’s got spirit? It’s Marble Falls Homecoming Week
The atmosphere on Marble Falls school district campuses, especially the high school, is charged this…
RJ Richey program needs volunteers for reading time
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO His Hands Ministry and R.J. Richey Elementary School are teaming up…
Behind the Scenes: Safety is key for BCISD’s driving force
BY JARED FIELDS Back to school means back behind the wheel of a 40-foot-long yellow…
Marble Falls students pour hearts into campus coffee shop
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON As Marble Falls High School student Irene Ortiz tweaked the latte mix…
Ribbon-cutting for new Mustang Stadium turf, track before game
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO The Marble Falls Mustangs football team takes the field on new…
School districts set budgets and tax rates for 2019-20
School boards in the Highland Lakes have met and set their 2019-20 budgets and tax…
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…