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.
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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.
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.
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.
Bulldogs clip Falcons in tournament play
BURNET — When they returned to the basics, the Burnet High School boys basketball team showed they could dominate a formidable foe.
Lady Dawgs triumph over Austin High
Manda Martin is bumped as she tries to steal the ball.
Lady Flames to play in championship
JOHNSON CITY — The Faith Academy girls basketball team is not known for struggling in back-to-back games. That trend will continue.
Blue Jays aim to continue making history
MARBLE FALLS — The Blue Jays, a 12-and-under Granite Country Youth Soccer Association, will make its first appearance in the state tournament this weekend.