More truck routes needed, transportation survey shows
BERTRAM — Opening alternative routes for trucks is the “most important” transportation goal facing Burnet County during the next 25 years, according to a public opinion survey.
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Migrating eagles already spotted on Lake Buchanan
LAKE BUCHANAN — The first bald eagle of the season has already been sighted on Lake Buchanan, according to Vanishing Texas River Cruise officials.
Marble Falls graduate earns National AP Scholar honors
MARBLE FALLS — Even though he’s studying at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, 2008 Marble Falls High School graduate Christopher “Keifer” O. Hicks is still garnering honors for his local high school career.
Monster’s Ball promises spooky affair up at the lake
LAKE BUCHANAN — Canyon of the Eagles park is hosting its first-ever Monster’s Ball this weekend in honor of Halloween.
The Falls on the Colorado Museum chosen for HELP
MARBLE FALLS — The Falls on the Colorado Museum is one of 20 regional arts organizations selected to participate in the Mid-America Arts Alliance Hands-On Experiential Learning Project, officials said this week.
Things are going to be just fine in the Highland Lakes
Not all the news is bad in the Highland Lakes, folks. In fact, readers who live in this area have many blessings to count in spite of the dire reports that seem to fill the airwaves coming out of Washington, D.C., and Wall Street.
Yellowjackets score 72 on Ingram
LLANO — It was over immediately after it started. The Llano High School football team scored 72 points during its rout of Ingram, a squad that has not won a game since 2005. In the process, the Yellowjacket defense pitched a shutout to help the squad go to 5-2 overall, 2-1 in District 8-3A play.
HBay residents agree on new retail space
HORSESHOE BAY — Months of negotiating has borne fruit for a Houston-based developer intent on transforming four lots along FM 2147 into a new 7,250-square-foot commercial development.
Burnet School district investments secure, board is informed
BERTRAM — The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is on firm financial ground, trustees learned during their meeting Monday.
Esprit de Corps wins UIL marching contest
GEORGETOWN— The Burnet High School Esprit de Corps received first divisions in the University Scholastic League Marching Contest for Regions 18 and 26 Oct. 18, officials announced this week.
Anglers looking to land lunkers for Boys & Girls Club
BURNET — While the 2nd Annual Big Bass Roundup on Lake Buchanan Saturday may offer $2,000 in prize money, the real winner will be the Burnet unit of the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes.
Arts guild sponsors free watercolor class for youths
MARBLE FALLS — The Highland Arts Guild and Gallery is offering a watercolor class for children ages 10 to 14 from 10 a.m. -noon Saturday to support Public Arts Day.
Granite Shoals parade calling veterans’ groups
GRANITE SHOALS — The city will hosts its Annual Veterans Parade and Celebration Nov. 8, but the deadline to register a float or marching group is fast approaching, officials said.
Flu vaccines available at Highland Lakes clinics
HIGHLAND LAKES — The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing high-risk individuals with adult flu vaccinations.
‘Rejuvenate’ with Dawn Jordan Smith at Horseshoe Bay Ladies Night Out
HORSESHOE BAY — Dawn Jordan Smith will speak about the power of spiritual rejuvenation even in the face of great tragedy during the annual Ladies Night Out at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott hotel.
THEA Quick Test Nov. 22 set for entering college students
MARBLE FALLS — Students planning on entering a Texas public college or university can take the Texas Higher Education Assessment Quick Test Nov. 22 at the Frank Fickett Educational Center.
Volunteers needed for taxes
MARBLE FALLS — The Community Resource Center, in a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, is…
Broadway-bound musical at HCCT benefits day school
COTTONWOOD SHORES — “The Amazing Journey of Juan Diego,” a Broadway-bound musical benefiting the Tierra Vista Montessori School, will be presented at the Hill Country Community Theatre Saturday.
PEC, Envision merger might not go far enough
At long last, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative has decided to merge operations with troubled subsidiary Envision Software.
Lady Dawgs drop match to Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG — It was not the storyline the Burnet High School volleyball team had hoped for in an Oct. 17 match that would have been a portal to the playoffs.
Bulldogs fall to the Daubers
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade green football team lost to Llano, 24-0.
Bullpups lose to Llano
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade white team lost to Llano, 32-0, Oct. 9.
Sculpture on Main helps put MFalls on the map
The second year of Sculpture on Main kicks off this week, proving once again that Marble Falls is more than just a place to come fishing.
PEC seeking to absorb Envision by 2010
KYLE — A controversial Pedernales Electric Cooperative subsidiary may soon see some big changes.
PEC directors Monday voted to begin the process to merge the co-op with its billing-software subsidiary, Envision Software.