UT sports camp floor goes to Faith Academy building
MARBLE FALLS — Faith Academy hasn’t even erected the walls on their 8,000-square foot multipurpose building yet, but they do have a floor thanks to the University of Texas and Sport Court.
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Marble Falls schools meet federal progress standards
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District students cleared a federal hurdle in the world of academic accountability this week.
Marble Falls schools meet federal progress standards
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District students cleared a federal hurdle in the world of academic accountability this week.
Judge: TB patient to remain in hospital
BURNET — A 75-year-old man suffering from tuberculosis has been ordered by a state district judge to remain in a San Antonio hospital.
Judge: TB patient to remain in hospital
BURNET — A 75-year-old man suffering from tuberculosis has been ordered by a state district judge to remain in a San Antonio hospital.
Sheriff Joe Pollock steps down from jail board
BURNET — Sheriff Joe Pollock — who leaves office Jan. 1 — has resigned from the county panel overseeing the new private-public jail to make room for his successor, officials said Friday.
Big-rig wreck shuts down Texas 29
BURNET — County and state officials shut down a portion of Texas 29 between Burnet and Lake Buchanan for more than seven hours Friday after an 18-wheeler flipped on its side, spilling several hundred pounds of explosive chemicals onto the roadway.
Texland files suit against Cattleman’s bank
JOHNSON CITY — The Texland Electric Cooperative has filed a legal claim against Cattleman’s National Bank over a long-forgotten account, further complicating a growing controversy involving the Pedernales Electric Cooperative and three of its former executives.
PEC Board shoots down buyout offer
JOHNSON CITY — An unsolicited $300 million buyout offer from a New Jersey-based investment group was shot down by Pedernales Electric Cooperative directors during their regular monthly meeting Sept. 15.
PEC begins return of $4.7 million to members
JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative members will soon see an unusual notation on their electric bills: A minus sign.
PEC begins return of $4.7 million to members
JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative members will soon see an unusual notation on their electric bills: A minus sign.
Burnet soldier completes his Army basic training
BURNET — Army Reserve Pfc. Mark A. Griggs, a 2001 graduate of Burnet High School, recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C.
He is the son of Lexey Griggs of Burnet.
Group to give $21,000 in grants and scholarships
MARBLE FALLS — The Highland Lakes Service League plans to award $21,000 in scholarships and grants during the 2008-2009 service year, with funding to 25 nonprofits in Burnet and Llano counties awarded Sept. 30 during the league’s grants announcement ceremony.
Marble Falls High School now ‘rocking’ the vote
MARBLE FALLS — With Monday as the last day to register for the Nov. 4 presidential and general election, Marble Falls High School students are preparing to let their votes be counted.
Two Marble Falls HS jazz band musicians earn top region spots
ROUND ROCK — Two Marble Falls High School jazz band musicians have earned top chairs in the Texas Music Educators Association Region 26 High School Jazz Band.
TENNIS: Mustangs stomp Hippos
MARBLE FALLS — After gutting out an 11-8 victory against Pflugerville Hendrickson last week, the Marble Falls High School tennis team followed that with a dominating performance.
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Mustangs fall to state’s No. 2 team
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Hutto, the No.2-ranked team
CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Mustangs fall to state’s No. 2 team
SALADO — It wasn’t a meet on their schedule, but the Marble Falls Faith Academy cross-country squad took it all in stride.
Commissioner Neve opens property to earthquake studies
BURNET — Most Highland Lakes residents probably don’t fret much about earthquakes.