The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from June 12-18, 2026, according to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Edgar Esteban Barrientos-Cruz, 31, of Austin was arrested June 12 by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW): intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle.

Jackelyn Diane Bernal, 47, of Burnet was arrested June 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram. Released on June 14, credit time served.

Kelly Lee Boydstun, 35, of Belton was arrested June 12 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on June 13 on $1,500 in bonds.

Jose Luis Gutierrez, 43, of Bertram was arrested June 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): intoxicated assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.

Kevin Quintanilla Jaramillo, 47, of Kempner was arrested June 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): violation of a bond or protective order two or more times within 12 months. Released on June 12 on $72,500 in bonds.

Jorge Miranda II, 27, of Marble Falls was arrested June 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.

Michael Clay Smith, 69, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested June 12 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication. Released on June 16 on $500 in bonds.

Robert Christopher Tillery, 34, of Kingsland was arrested June 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on June 16 on $13,000 in bonds.

Colby Wayne Vaughn, 50, of Burnet was arrested June 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third or more charge.

Seth Aiden Bolinger, 19, of Mason was arrested June 13 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault of a peace officer or judge, resisting arrest, search, or transportation. Released on June 13 on $17,500 in bonds.

William Henry Luedecke IV, 53, of Bertram was arrested June 13 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on June 14 on $1,500 in bonds.

Lonnie William Medders, 41, of Forney was arrested June 13 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on June 14 on $1,500 in bonds.

Antje Morris, 45, of Marble Falls was arrested June 13 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age. Released on June 14 on $7,500 in bonds.

Amaris Nicole Biddle, 26, of Granite Shoals was arrested June 14 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.

Josue Loui Sanchez, 19, of Kingsland was arrested June 14 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication, disorderly conduct, minor in consumption. Released on June 14 on $750 in bonds.

Charles Edwin Clayton, 27, of Burnet was arrested June 15 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated, second charge. Released on June 16 on $2,500 in bonds.

Mindi Natali Coronado, 31, of Marble Falls was arrested June 15 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid. Released on June 18, paid fine.

Joshua William Foster, 29, of Lampasas was arrested June 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with a BAC of 0.15 or greater. Released on June 16 on $2,000 in bonds.

Jeremiah Joel Heuton, 40, of Liberty Hill was arrested June 15 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal mischief valued more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.

Mariana Lorraine Martinez, 20, of Burnet was arrested June 15 by the Constable (CONST2): driving while intoxicated with a BAC of 0.15 or greater. Released on June 15 on $7,500 in bonds.

Matthew Montez, 24, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested June 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): harassment of a public servant.

Sem Rojas-Salinas, 36, of Bertram was arrested June 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): theft of property valued more than $750 but less than $2,5000.

Fortino Miguel Salazar, 50, of Granite Shoals was arrested June 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): parole violation.

Brennen Trevor Westmoreland, 34, of Killeen was arrested June 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram, bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon.

Dazjana Marie Bowden, 28, of Austin was arrested June 16 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): injury of an elderly person with intentional bodily injury. Released on June 17 on $25,000 in bonds.

Christopher Michael Hood, 49, of Lago Vista was arrested June 16 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on June 17 on $1,500 in bonds.

Holly Elayne Lapin, 37, of Liberty Hill was arrested June 16 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, two counts.

Dylan Gage Malm, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested June 16 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): injury of a child, elderly, or disabled person with criminal negligence.

Diego Gonzalez Celaya, 26, of Austinw as arrested June 16 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): injury of a child, elderly, or disabled person with intentional bodily injury.

Holly Elayne Lapin, 37, of Liberty Hill was arrested June 17 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, number of items more than 5 but less than 10.

Melissa Cantu, 29, of Granite Shoals was arrested June 18 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): no drivers license. Released on June 18 on $250 in bonds.

Jarrett Jamarco Grimes, 43, of Austin was arrested June 18 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon.

Aaron David Keel, 43, of Brownwood was arrested June 18 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, two counts.

Lacy Kasner Pearson, 61, of Burnet was arrested June 18 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): obstruction of a highway or passageway with reckless driving, terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury, theft of property valued more than $100 but less than $750. Released on June 18 on $9,500 in bonds.

Anthony Grey Starr, 37, of Kingsland was arrested June 18 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated.

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The Marble Falls Police Department has addressed questions surrounding a shooting in the Thunder Rock neighborhood that left one teen dead and another charged with murder. 

The shooting occurred in a vehicle in the 100 block of Gray Slate Avenue in south Marble Falls on June 11. The juvenile victim, identified as a Marble Falls High School student, was reportedly transported to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, but died from his injuries. 

The suspect in the shooting, an unnamed juvenile, was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with murder.

“The Marble Falls Police Department is aware of questions circulating on social media regarding the charge filed in this case,” MFPD Chief Trisha Ratliff said in response to questions from DailyTrib. “While we cannot discuss evidence in an active criminal prosecution, we can clarify that criminal charges are based on the facts developed during the investigation and the applicable provisions of Texas law.”

Chief Ratliff clarified the nature of a murder charge in Texas, and how that may apply to the Thunder Rock shooting investigation.

“In Texas, a person may be charged with murder when they intentionally engage in conduct that is clearly dangerous to human life and that conduct results in someone’s death,” she said. “Based on the totality of the evidence gathered during this investigation, investigators and prosecutors determined that the facts supported the filing of a murder charge.”

Chief Ratliff acknowledged the significance of this case to the Highland Lakes community.

“We recognize the profound impact this tragedy has had on the families involved and our community,” she said. “Because this case involves juveniles and remains pending before the courts, we will not be releasing additional details at this time.”

The victim’s death was also felt by the Mustangs. 

“It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of one of our students last night,” reads a media release issued by Marble Falls High School Principal Patrick Hinson. “Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and all those who knew and cared for them during this incredibly difficult time.”

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Juneteenth falls on Friday, June 19, this year, and many government offices, banks, post offices, and more will be closed in observance of the holiday. The community is also invited to a Juneteenth celebration and barbecue in Marble Falls.

Join St. Frederick’s Baptist Church 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at Westside Park for a Juneteenth celebration. The event promises live music, food, and a Black history program. 

“Come out, you will have a great experience,” St. Frederick’s Mission Outreach Ministry Director Bessie Jackson told DailyTrib. “This is our history, and by that I mean Texas history. It is about all of us.” 

County government offices in Burnet and Llano counties will be closed, along with post offices. Most banks will likely be closed, as Juneteenth is a federal holiday. 

Several city government offices will be closed, but some will remain open.

Closed:

• Marble Falls
• Granite Shoals
• Sunrise Beach Village
• Llano
• Highland Haven

Open:

• Horseshoe Bay
• Burnet
• Cottonwood Shores
• Meadowlakes

Juneteenth

This is the sixth year Juneteenth has been observed in the United States as a federal holiday. It has been a state holiday in Texas since 1979.

Juneteenth marks the day that enslaved people in Texas received word they had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, 2½ years after the Civil War ended. 

Texas was the last state to receive news of the emancipation of enslaved people at the close of the Civil War, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. Union troops landed in Galveston Bay on the Gulf Coast on June 19, 1865, declaring that all enslaved people were freed by executive order.  

The freeing of the 250,000 slaves that remained in Texas on that day brought an official end to the institution of legal slavery in the United States.  

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Marble Falls Middle School will have a new principal to lead students to success during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

During a Monday, June 15, school board meeting, Marble Falls Independent School District trustees approved the hiring of Dacarie Haskett as principal of Marble Falls Middle School. Haskett will take the helm on June 29, replacing the outgoing Rudy Gonzalez who began a new role as the Dripping Springs Middle School principal this month.

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as principal of Marble Falls Middle School,” Haskett said in an MFISD statement. “I am excited to get to know our students, staff, and families and to work alongside them to create an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.”

Haskett has 26 years of experience in education, having served as the assistant principal at Champion High School and Voss Middle School for Boerne ISD, and as a special education teacher, staff developer, and instructional coach and coordinator for Northside ISD.

She received a Bachelor of Education, Special Education, and Teaching from Texas State University and a Master of Education, Educational Leadership, and Administration from Grand Canyon University.

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Marble Falls moved into Stage 2 water restrictions on Thursday, June 18, following the city’s decision to cancel Stage 3 restrictions. The changes come after the completion of city water system upgrades.

Under Stage 2, residents and businesses will be limited to watering landscaped areas with spray irrigation including automatic irrigation systems, hose-end sprinklers, and soaker hoses no more than once per week.

Outdoor watering will only be allowed during designated hours: from midnight to 10:00 a.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.

The city has established a schedule based on address and property type. Residential properties with odd-numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays, while even-numbered residential addresses are assigned Thursdays. Commercial properties and public schools with odd-numbered addresses are scheduled for Fridays, and those with even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays.

Additional allowances apply for hose-end irrigation: odd-numbered residences may water on Saturdays, while even-numbered residences are assigned Sundays.

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative Regional Supervisor Lonnie Campos and his two sons, Gilbert and Bradley, are continuing a family tradition of linework that spans decades across Central Texas, including right here in Burnet County.

Lonnie has worked at Pedernales Electric Cooperative for 33 years, beginning in 1993 as a groundman before rising to regional operations supervisor for the Cedar Park line crew. His sons have followed in his footsteps: Bradley works for PEC in Bertram, while Gilbert entered the cooperative through its apprenticeship program and is now a journeyman lineman in Liberty Hill.

In his current role, Lonnie oversees crews that inspect equipment such as feeders and transformers and determine when infrastructure needs repair, replacement, or upgrades.

“I’ve always taken great pride in what we do as linemen,” Lonnie said in a media release. “I’ve seen so many outages and different challenges over the years. Getting the power back on is most important, in the safest way possible and as efficiently as possible.”

That commitment helped inspire his sons to pursue similar careers.

“Growing up, I saw how much pride my dad took in his work at PEC. And it wasn’t just a job to him. It was about serving people and helping keep the lights on for communities. I wanted to be a part of something that mattered the same way that it mattered to him,” Bradley said in a media release.

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Horseshoe Bay’s Silver Rock development is moving forward following approval of a few amendments. Action on the project was delayed in May amid concerns about long-term land-use restrictions and potential unintended consequences.

The amendments, approved during the Tuesday, June 16 council meeting, apply to Lot 13, the Falcon Senior Living Center, and Lot 19, Stillwater, eight five-acre single-family lots. Council had postponed a decision in May to further review provisions at Stillwater related to accessory structures, animal restrictions, and how the changes might be interpreted by future property owners.

Following that review, council approved updated regulations permitting a range of accessory structures, including casitas, pool houses, stables, barns, and animal enclosures. Prohibited uses include additional dwelling units, exotic animals, kennels, and the breeding of dogs or livestock. The amendments also prohibit future subdivision of the lots.

Accessory structures may be up to 5,000 square feet, with a combined maximum of 10,000 square feet per lot. Garage standards were revised to remove the requirement that all garages be attached to the home, while maintaining that traditional garages remain connected to the residence or linked by breezeways. Detached RV garages are allowed, provided they are not visible from the street.

At the Falcon Senior Living Center, the entry structure height limit was increased from 15 feet to 22 feet to accommodate vehicle clearance and emergency access. Covered parking in the form of rear-yard carports was also approved within setback areas.

Residents again raised concerns about traffic safety on Texas 71 related to the development, and council members urged coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation ahead of the proposed fall 2027 timeline for improvements.

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Stormwater runoff from construction of a new Thunder Rock project is reportedly impacting the properties of some residents in Channel Oaks and Horseshoe Bay. The city of Marble Falls is working with developers to help mitigate the impacts and correct the drainage issues.

Thunder Rock Estates is a project from the same developers responsible for the sprawling neighborhoods surrounding the Texas 71-U.S. 281 intersection in south Marble Falls. The estates will be multi-acre properties on custom lots running along a road that is currently under construction by the developer between Centurion Parkway and RM 2147.

According to a letter sent by Marble Falls City Engineer Jeff Prato on June 11 to Thunder Rock developer Spyglass Partners LLC, at least three property owners had claimed that runoff from construction of the Centurion Parkway-RM 2147 connector was impacting their land. Among other things, the letter requested a review of the project’s drainage engineering and erosion management.

“When (the developer) cleared all of the vegetation (from the construction site), it allowed water to move rapidly,” Prato told DailyTrib. 

Prato’s letter requested a response by Friday, June 19, and for developers to:

• Continue to work with city staff to respond to inquiries from adjacent property owners, should they arise;
• Validate if the construction plans were submitted to the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for review and approval.
• Request that the project design engineer meet with the city, and in good faith, ensure that design of temporary and permanent best management practices are most conducive to this development.
• Establish a phased plan to construct drainage improvements so that runoff and sediment can be conveyed properly during construction.

The letter noted that the city had been contacted by a resident from the Channel Oaks subdivision on April 30, claiming that their property had been “inundated with erosion” from the Thunder Rock construction. Another property owner contacted the city with similar concerns on June 2, and another on June 11. 

Prato responded to at least one of the concerned property owners by email, stating:

“City staff was made aware of the significant amount of runoff and debris that came from the Thunder Rock Estates Development after the substantial rainfall events that occurred the past few weeks.

“Since then, we’ve worked with the developer and contractor to remedy their erosion control measures such that it is contained. Mitigating the erosion was the first step, however, there is now the question of long-term drainage.

“Although this answer is not satisfactory in the interim, we are working diligently to make sure this does not occur again.”

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Marble Falls has approved allocating $1.19 million towards an engine for Fire Station No. 2, which is scheduled for completion in May 2027 near the Thunder Rock development.

City Council approved funding for the engine during its Tuesday, June 16, meeting after the 8,500-square-foot Fire Station No. 2 project came in under budget at about $5.46 million. That left about $1.36 million in remaining funds from the city’s $6.82 million certificate of obligation, a bond used to fund city projects. 

The floating funds will now allow the city to purchase the fire engine outright rather than continue leasing it, in addition to covering $95,119 in roof repairs at Fire Station No. 1. The new engine should be delivered within the next two weeks according to the city.

The fire engine was ordered in 2023 under a Turn-In Lease Program, which allowed the city to lease the apparatus while it was being built and spread payments over time. If the remaining bond funds had not become available, the city would have continued under that lease structure, with ongoing payments throughout the engine’s service life and added pressure to the annual operating budget.

Assistant City Manager Russell Sander said the engine is expected to serve through the 20-year life of the bond, with about 10 years in frontline service and 10 years in reserve service.

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