Artist donates sampling of his collection to local church
HIGHLAND LAKES — A Meadowlakes artist has donated two dozen pieces of his artwork to…
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Faraway friends
Though they are thousands of miles from home, members of 3rd Special Troop Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Hood currently deployed in Afghanistan still get a touch of Texas thanks to the Highland Lakes Elementary School students and staff. The campus ‘adopted’ Alpha Company last year and sends them letters and care packages.
Burnet County bans aerial fireworks
BURNET — Citing fire danger and the extreme drought conditions that have parched Burnet County, the Commissioners Court Tuesday ordered a ban on aerial fireworks in all unincorporated areas.
Flames end their trip with losses
Chase Penner doesn’t let the bump keep him from the making the shot against Sendero.
Mustangs finish second at own tournament
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School boys golf team finished their fall schedule in a fitting manner.
Lady Flames win the Johnson City tourney
Kendra Field scores a layup for the Lady Flames as sister Brooke Field watches.
The measurement of growth in a season
Following a blowout loss to Round Rock Westwood, 94-68, Nov. 21, Marble Falls High School boys basketball coach Bruce Etheridge said his team was better than the game they played.
Mustangs avenge loss to Warriors
David Morgan makes Jake Kocher of St. Michael’s adjust his shot in midair.
Christmas Is For Kids pickup moved to Marble Falls Middle School
MARBLE FALLS — The Highland Lakes Christmas Is for Kids Inc. Toy Drive pickup has been moved from Marble Falls Elementary School to Marble Falls Middle School, officials said Monday.
Small Business Administration disaster-assistance available
BURNET COUNTY— Small, non-farm businesses in Burnet County can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
‘Ring in a Miracle’ with H-E-B stores and the Salvation Army
HILL COUNTRY — H-E-B has partnered with The Salvation Army to “Ring in a Miracle.”
Cowboy & Cowgirl Christmas Ball comes to the Uptown
MARBLE FALLS — Fun, frolic and some boot-tapping tunes are promised during the Cowboy & Cowgirl Christmas Ball featuring Mike Blakely and Pauline Reese at the Uptown Marble Theater.
Plant a tree, help the future grow on campus
The schoolchildren at Marble Falls Middle School are going “green” and in doing so are setting an extraordinary example for students at other Hill Country campuses to follow.
Ex-deputy cites sheriff in whistleblower lawsuit
BURNET — A former Burnet County sheriff’s deputy who says he was forced to resign after he claimed there was illegal conduct by a member of the Special Operations Unit has filed a lawsuit against county officials.
Burnet County goes to top of list for U.S. highway funding
AUSTIN — Burnet County has been selected to receive more than $35 million in federal funding for major transportation repairs on U.S. 281 next year, pending approval of an economic stimulus bill by Congress and the president.
Meadowlakes rewards long-term employee
MEADOWLAKES — Earlier this year the city recognized City Administrator Johnnie Thompson for his 30 years of service to the community.
Commission to weigh the fate of Third Street bridge
BURNET — Should it stay or should it go?
An old bridge swamped during the June 2007 flood and still closed to vehicles may disappear unless local history buffs decide the 1930’s-era structure has historical significance.
Scribbled bomb threat in bathroom empties school
Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Ryder Warren (center) briefs students and faculty during a bomb threat at Marble Falls High School Monday. Warren said school officials evacuated the campus after finding a suspicious note on a restroom wall.
Marble Falls voters could decide on tax freeze for elderly
MARBLE FALLS — Voters could approve a property-tax freeze for seniors and the disabled next May, unless the City Council beats them to the punch.
Where there’s smoke
Marble Falls Fire Marshal Johnny Caraway (left) and Marble Falls Fire Rescue captains Scott Collard and Coy Guenter discuss the cause of a blaze at Accents Boutique in the 200 block of Avenue H Saturday. The fire caused minimal damage in the store.
Where there’s smoke
Marble Falls Fire Marshal Johnny Caraway (left) and Marble Falls Fire Rescue captains Scott Collard and Coy Guenter discuss the cause of a blaze at Accents Boutique in the 200 block of Avenue H Saturday. The fire caused minimal damage in the store.
Marble Falls voters could decide on tax freeze for elderly
MARBLE FALLS — Voters could approve a property-tax freeze for seniors and the disabled next May, unless the City Council beats them to the punch.
Scribbled bomb threat in bathroom empties school
Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Ryder Warren (center) briefs students and faculty during a bomb threat at Marble Falls High School Monday. Warren said school officials evacuated the campus after finding a suspicious note on a restroom wall.
Commission to weigh the fate of Third Street bridge
BURNET — Should it stay or should it go?
An old bridge swamped during the June 2007 flood and still closed to vehicles may disappear unless local history buffs decide the 1930’s-era structure has historical significance.