‘Driving Miss Daisy’ set to open at HCCT tonight
Actors Robert King Jr. (right) and Sally Stemac rehearse a scene from ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’ The show opens at the Hill Country Community Theatre tonight.
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Have patience, the new jail is coming
There has been mounting concern during the past few years about the continued cost to taxpayers every time a prisoner has to be shipped out of Burnet County to another jail.
The process is time-consuming and costly.
Extra beds for state at jail promise revenue
BURNET — Surplus beds for former inmates undergoing drug treatment in state programs could produce more money for Burnet County when the new private-public jail opens in the spring, commissioners said Tuesday.
MFalls council gets flood-repair update
MARBLE FALLS — An expected lowering of Lake Marble Falls will allow crews to complete a number of repairs left over from last year’s devastating flood, city officials said at this week’s City Council meeting.
Rain postpones MFalls Veterans Day activities
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls Veterans Day parade will wait for drier weather after being postponed Tuesday because of rain.
Church’s plans for outreach stalled by thieves in N.O.
The Smoking For Jesus Church ministry in New Orleans is in need of donations to complete their outreach work.
Burnet CISD schools recognize U.S. service members
Students and school officials participate in the annual Veteran’s Day celebration at R. J. Richey Elementary School in Burnet. Veterans stand in line as they introduce themselves to the crowd and speak about their military service.
Marble Falls FFA lands district sweepstakes honors
MARBLE FALLS — When it comes to a successful high school FFA program, Marble Falls High School agriculture science teacher Mike Chesnut said it all starts with building traditions.
Formula for success elusive for Main Street’s restaurants
Is the downtown renaissance over almost before it started? Did we pop the champagne corks a little early, cheering all the trendy nightspots and restaurants sprouting like wildflowers along Main Street in Marble Falls and just off Main? Did the reach exceed the grasp? And will the city’s tourist trade and reputation as a culinary destination and live music venue suffer?
Highland Arts Gallery features guest artist
MARBLE FALLS — Kim Roberti is the guest artist for the monthly art demonstration at the Highland Arts Gallery 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20.
Texas Master Naturalists’ training offered in spring
HIGHLAND LAKES — An opportunity to learn about the ecology of the Hill Country will be available this spring through training courses conducted by the Highland Lakes Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists.
Legion launches new GI Bill info Web site
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion has launched an informative new Web site to help veterans and their families understand the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which takes effect Aug. 1, 2009, and how it compares with other federal education benefits for veterans.
Bulldogs perform well at swim meet
AUSTIN – The Burnet High School boys and girls swim teams competed at the 2008 Austin Independent School District Capital City Swim Classic Nov. 7 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus.
Lady Dawgs go down fighting
CANYON LAKE — The historic playoff journey for the Burnet High School volleyball team ended unceremoniously Nov. 10 under the crushing blows of Wimberley, the defending state Class 3A champions.
Burnet playoff tickets are available now
BURNET — Tickets are on sale in the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletic field house for the playoff game against China Spring 7:30 p.m. Friday at Leo Buckley Stadium in Killeen.
Neighbor runs his way to state meet
LUBBOCK — Under clear blue skies on a challenging 5K course at the Region 1 Championships, the Burnet High School cross-country team etched out a reputable seventh place among a fast company of 21 teams.
Bullpups finish their season at 3-4
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade white football team finished the season with a loss to Mountain Valley, 42-6, Oct. 30. The Bullpups finished the season 3-4 overall.
Bullpups inches from tying game
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade green football team lost to Mountain Valley, 14-6, Oct. 30.
Lady Dawgs want to build on last season
BURNET — Again this year, the Burnet High School girls basketball team will do everything it can defensively to create nightmarish traffic jams on the hardwoods, heist the ball and fly to the bank for a quick deposit.
Stangs finish 15th at regional meet
Marble Falls High School cross-country runner Anjel Guerrero pushes for the finish line during a recent meet this year. Guerrero and the boys’ squad finished 15th at the Class 4A Region IV meet, their best finish in the program’s history.
Three area teams preparing for playoffs
Just because the football season is over for Marble Falls does not mean it’s the end of the season for everyone else.
Vaughan helps Burnet succeed, enjoys a good laugh in the locker room
BURNET — Emily Vaughan is a quiet leader making a lot of noise on the court for the Burnet High School volleyball team.
Lady Flames plan to learn very quickly
MARBLE FALLS — Excitement and enthusiasm are part of the Faith Academy girls basketball team at the start of every season, and this one is no different.
The Lady Flames will tip off their season at San Saba at 7 p.m. today.
Choo-choosing Burnet
Burnet City Manager Mike Steele points to a drainage box along Washington Street near the Burnet Depot that may have to be relocated before Thomas the Tank Engine visits Burnet next year.
BURNET — Thomas the Tank Engine is chuffing into town.