Texas back-to-school sales-tax holiday is this weekend
Back-to-school shopping is usually a highlight when getting ready for the first day of class…
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New high-tech tag system moves along student pickup at BCISD elementary schools
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON A Burnet Consolidated Independent School District tenet is to always look for…
Back-to-school checklist before the first day of class
It feels like summer break just started, but school supplies are out at local stores…
McCannon named new athletic director at Faith Academy
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When Faith Academy of Marble Falls officials began their search for…
Applause for Hill Country Community Theatre scholarship recipient Charles McLean
The Hill Country Community Theatre has awarded the $1,000 Phyl Holbert Scholarship to Charles McLean…
Highland Lakes Realtors group hands out nine scholarships
All nine of the Highland Lakes Association of Realtors scholarship recipients expressed gratitude after each…
Marble Falls ISD emphasizes social and emotional learning
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Education has changed, and not solely due to technology. Today’s schools…
First-ever career advisor hired to close gap for MFISD students
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Falling through the gap in school terms often refers to students…
Back to School Blasts coming up; volunteers are needed
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Two weeks ago, Back to School Blast organizers in Marble Falls…
School’s starting; get your kids in a routine, advise officials
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The countdown is on to the first day of school, so don’t…
Job has always been a calling for new Burnet band director
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Nick Stephenson fell in love with band the moment he stepped into…
Falls Career teacher’s customized lessons earn national honor
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Falls Career High School English teacher Mike Saenz admitted he bounced around…
Marble Falls thespians take big stage in ‘hat trick’ year
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON All dedicated actors hope to get a callback, a chance to perform…
Burnet school district trustee earns Master designation
After extensive training, a yearlong research project, and final presentations, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District…
Donations, volunteers needed for upcoming Back to School Blasts
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO The Back to School Blast may be over two weeks away,…
Principal of the Year picked to lead Burnet Middle School
FROM STAFF REPORTS Burnet school district officials found an experienced principal to take over the…
Texas Tech-Highland Lakes offering Professional MBA
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes is offering a new Professional…
New Falls Career principal ‘a champion’ for students
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Spend a few minutes talking to new Falls Career High School…
MFISD considers new campus as officials monitor growth
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Anticipating continued growth in the Marble Falls Independent School District, board…
Burnet school bands shouldn’t miss a beat with new directors
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Burnet High School and Burnet Middle School each have new band…
Burnet and Marble Falls teachers and staff getting pay raises
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Teachers and staff in the Burnet and Marble Falls school districts…
Marble Falls seeks $500,000 sidewalk grant to connect schools, neighborhoods
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A grant to build a network of sidewalks connecting three school…
MFISD bond projects on schedule; student safety priority
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Taxpayers passing by Marble Falls Independent School District campuses might not…
Teacher who died in 2008 still helping students achieve
FROM STAFF REPORTS Though retired Marble Falls High School home economics teacher Lemmah A. Perry…