Marble Falls thieves steal 400-pound park bench

Police are wondering how thieves removed a 400-pound granite park bench, from this spot in Johnson Park late Wednesday.

Police are wondering how thieves removed a 400-pound granite park bench, from this spot in Johnson Park late Wednesday.

Police are wondering how thieves removed a 400-pound granite park bench, from this spot in Johnson Park late Wednesday.

Highland Lakes Service League member Cheryl Aaron (on ladder) places the ribbon at the top of a charity Christmas tree, while Polly Dalton (back, left), Josie Quinlan (center) and Mary Ann Fletcher (right) help decorate the artificial spruce.

Highland Lakes Service League member Cheryl Aaron (on ladder) places the ribbon at the top of a charity Christmas tree, while Polly Dalton (back, left), Josie Quinlan (center) and Mary Ann Fletcher (right) help decorate the artificial spruce.

Eagle Scout Ian Shirley sits in front of the metal dining pavilion he built as part of his Eagle Scout project last month. The pavilion now serves as an outdoor getaway for Faith Academy students.

Eagle Scout Ian Shirley sits in front of the metal dining pavilion he built as part of his Eagle Scout project last month. The pavilion now serves as an outdoor getaway for Faith Academy students.
HIGHLAND LAKES — The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association presented a Special Recognition Award to the Pedernales Electric Cooperative for its recently adopted renewable energy goal, officials said.
HIGHLAND LAKES — The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association presented a Special Recognition Award to the Pedernales Electric Cooperative for its recently adopted renewable energy goal, officials said.
MARBLE FALLS — Come on down to a live “picking party” 6-10 p.m. Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes featuring bluegrass, country and goaspel music.
MARBLE FALLS — Come on down to a live “picking party” 6-10 p.m. Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes featuring bluegrass, country and goaspel music.
BUCHANAN DAM — The Red Barn Community Wide Thanksgiving Dinner will be 6 p.m. Saturday at the Red Barn on Texas 261.
The Texas Department of Transportation needs to remove its rose-colored glasses and take a hard look at the potential dangers of RR 1431 and the future Manzano Mile, which will lead to the new Colt Elementary School.

J’Vante Blanchard and Austin Bacon foul Bron Etheridge during an intersquad scrimmage.
MARBLE FALLS — A football team that reached the state semifinals of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools is back for unfinished business.
BURNET — After taking 15th place at the 2008 Austin Independent School District Capitol City Swim Classic last week, the Burnet High School swim team beat Elgin High School in a dual meet conducted Nov. 11.

Estevan Aviles forces Steve Winstead to fumble.

Deanna Hoover steals the ball while Brooke Field (left) and Brittany Scott defend.
BURNET — The swarming guard-driven attack of the Burnet High School varsity girls basketball team steered them to a triumphant 65-59 season opener Nov. 11 over visiting Gatesville.

Katy Cooke (seated) signs her contract to play for Tennessee Tech as her parents, Donna (left) and Harold Cooke, look on.
SAN SABA — Though the Faith Academy girls basketball team lost their season opener to San Saba, 73-35, Nov. 11, head coach Jerry English knows one game does not make a season.