Turning the corner
J’Vante Blanchard keeps the shields the ball from the shot blocker.
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EDC’s decision to appoint Cribbs deserves second look
The decision by the directors of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. to appoint one of their own to a lucrative $73,000-a-year job as special projects coordinator may not be illegal, but that doesn’t make it right.
Stars Academy holds Christmas showcase
MARBLE FALLS — Stars Academy of Cheer and Dance presents “Christmas Cheer with Stars Academy” noon Saturday at the First United Methodist Church.
Holiday home-tour benefits charities
Having a good time attending this year’s Lambda Nu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International’s home-tour event are Ivey Bandy (left) of Lambda Nu; tour attendees Shirley Rudman, Betty Persenaire, Marilynn Huston; and Jan Bailey of Lambda Nu.
The Linus Connection blankets kids with comfort
HIGHLAND LAKES — The Linus Connection wants to provide blankets to abused and neglected children, but the threads of their efforts may wear a little thin without help soon from donors, volunteers said.
Marble Falls band advances four to area auditions
MARBLE FALLS — Four members of the Marble Falls High School band took a step closer to all-state selection Saturday at the Region 26 auditions at Elgin High School.
MFISD Christmas card features student’s artwork
Spicewood Elementary School fourth-grader Morgan Hagood shows off the Marble Falls Independent School District Christmas card which features her artwork. The card will be sent across the Texas to other school districts, state officials and organizations.
Marble Falls police seeking man who ran during traffic stop
MARBLE FALLS — The search is on for a motorist wanted on a warrant who bolted from police during a routine traffic stop Tuesday, officers said.
Flames continue fighting through struggles
AUSTIN — The Faith Academy boys basketball team lost to St. Stephens Episcopal, 52-32, Monday.
Bullpups defeat Wimberley with strong first
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School seventh-grade boys A team beat Wimberley Dec. 4, 36-21….
Bullpups’ defense leads to win
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School seventh-grade B boys team hammered Wimberley, 36-14, Dec. 4.
Bullpups edge Texans for victory
BURNET — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade A boys basketball team outscored Wimberley, 29-27, Dec. 4.
The Bullpups overcame a scoreless second period for the win.
Lady Pups fall to the Lady Texans
WIMBERLEY — The Burnet Middle School eighth-grade A girls basketball team lost to Wimberley, 28-21, Dec. 4.
Lady Flames’ missed opportunities determines outcome
Laura Lykken beats the double team with her dribble.
Lady Dawgs’ defense buries Manor
BURNET — Burnet girls junior varsity basketball coach Doug Messer called it a “turkey ugly”…
Lady Dawgs finish second at own tourney
Manda Martin (12) and Brooke Rockafellow force the Austin High player to pass the ball out of the lane.
Bulldogs emerge as tourney champions
BURNET — The Burnet High School boys basketball team entered the Dec. 5-6 weekend struggling to put together a complete game and ended up champions of their own Bulldog Classic.
Young boy’s first hunting trip deemed a big success
Wes Hanson and his first deer.
Tales from the Australian Outback at Serendipity
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls resident and author Jim Sayles will share stories of life in the Australian Outback at Serendipity Book Store Saturday while signing his book “The Bull Catcher.”
LCRA board of directors selects 111 volunteers to serve on six new regional councils
AUSTIN –— The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors has selected 111 members for…
Nothing funny about bomb threat at Marble Falls High School
When are kids going to learn that making bomb threats at school just isn’t smart?
Christian-Matern House opens to public for a Victorian Christmas
Fran McSpadden (left) and Sharon Spencer, board members of the Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls, decorated the 12-foot Christmas tree in the Christian-Matern house, 603 Seventh Ave. for a Victorian Christmas. The museum sponsors the open house in the historic home Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m.
Commission rules against Marble Falls’ old Third Street bridge
BURNET — Should it stay or should it go? It should go. That was the…
Artist donates sampling of his collection to local church
HIGHLAND LAKES — A Meadowlakes artist has donated two dozen pieces of his artwork to…