Late rally by Revelle does not overcome Dripping Springs lead
BURNET — The Burnet High School boys varsity basketball team struggled with cold shooting against visiting Dripping Springs Dec. 2 before senior guard Zakk Revelle lit a late rally.
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It’s round four
MARBLE FALLS — Girls basketball fans should get an early glimpse of a possible playoff game when the Marble Falls High School team travels to Del Valle tonight.
Mustangs are ready for another classic
Bron Etheridge takes the contact as he elevates for a bucket against the Cougars.
On course for tourney title
Brooke Field passes the ball over a guard during the first half of the win against Rocksprings Thursday.
Healing war’s wounds
The Angels: Seven local actresses will portray World War II nurses during ‘They Called Them Angels’ this weekend at the Hill Country Community Theatre in Cottonwood Shores. They include (first row, left) Priscilla Castaneda and Francie Dix; (second row, left) Pam Hawley, Debbie Balsam and Linda Maher; and (standing) Vickie Cody and Carolyn Lloyd.
Tour of new jail site draws approval from county officials
BURNET — About 87 percent of the $23 million Burnet County Jail project is complete, contractors told county officials during an oversight meeting Thursday.
Marble Falls man ‘runs’ for the children
MARBLE FALLS — Brad Quinn is off and running on his vacation Sunday. That is, if you can call a 100-kilometer race a vacation.
Burnet couple celebrating 76 years of marriage
Marie and Barney Warwick enjoy an anniversary party at the Oaks Nursing home in Burnet Wednesday. The couple will celebrate 76 years of marriage Dec. 18. They met at a party in Bertram but it was almost a year later they saw each other again. Since then, they’ve hardly been apart.
Healing war’s wounds
The Angels: Seven local actresses will portray World War II nurses during ‘They Called Them Angels’ this weekend at the Hill Country Community Theatre in Cottonwood Shores.
Burnet set for its annual Christmas on the Square
Last year’s Christmas on the Square event sponsored by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce featured a bicycle giveaway with more than 150 bikes donated by area businesses and individuals.
Lady Pups suffer some setbacks
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade A and B girls basketball teams hosted Liberty Hill, while the C team played host to Lampasas recently.
Lady Flames push streak to three
Deanna Hoover takes a shot in the lane against Cherokee.
Flames’ intensity leads to victory against Cherokee
Adrian Byrd scores a layup in the win against Cherokee.
Lady Mustangs’ defense leads to win
AUSTIN — The Marble Falls High School girls basketball team ended a two-game losing skid by pounding Austin McCallum, 56-30, Tuesday.
Building a foundation
Max Lazos gains position on the low block for a score against Austin Crockett.
Patrons should support Marble Falls HS choir on Sunday
In less than a week’s time, the Marble Falls High School Chorale will perform at the White House to an audience that could include President Bush and first lady Laura Bush.
Child and adult immunizations offered this month
MARBLE FALLS — The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing walk-in vaccination clinics for children and adult immunizations this month.
Tree of Angels honors victims of violent crimes
BURNET — A ceremony to honor victims of violent crime will be observed Dec. 13 with the annual lighting and dedication of The Tree of Angels.
Burnet County Democrats to celebrate a Blue Donkey Christmas season Dec. 11
BURNET — A Blue Donkey gift exchange will be part of the highlights at a Christmas party hosted by The Highland Lakes Democratic Women, the Burnet County Democratic Club and the Llano County Democrats Club.
Burnet HS Highlandettes perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 6
BURNET — Experience the magic of Clara’s Christmas dream when the Burnet High School Highlandettes Drill Team presents “The Story of the Nutcracker.”
Author to sign copies of World War II nurses book
Kathi Jackson, author and playwright of ‘They Called Them Angels,’ at a recent book signing.
Burnet council moves closer to hiring new city attorney
BURNET – Three firms have been chosen from a list of eight as finalists in the search for a new city attorney.
Marble Falls High School class launching into orbit
MARBLE FALLS — If Marble Falls High School science teacher Randy Guffey ever tells his students to shoot for the moon, he might not be speaking figuratively.
Interest in Marble Falls still strong despite the economy
MARBLE FALLS — The nationwide recession hasn’t done much to diminish the Highland Lakes’ appeal to businesses, Economic Development Corp. directors learned Wednesday.