One person was shot following an incident on the night of Thursday, June 11, in Marble Falls.
The Marble Falls Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 113 Gray Slate Avenue in the Thunder Rock subdivision at about 8:05 p.m. on Thursday.
One victim was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin.
Details about the victim’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately available at the time of this article’s publication.
MFPD, the lead agency on the case, told DailyTrib that no additional information would be released at this time due to the nature of the incident and department policies.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available according to MFPD.
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A confirmed New World screwworm case documented on Monday, June 8, in Gillespie County has put southwest Llano County within the “Adjacent Surveillance Zone” established by the Texas Animal Health Commission to monitor the outbreak.
An updated TAHC map released on Wednesday, June 10, shows southwest Llano County as within the “Adjacent Surveillance Zone” surrounding the “Infested Zone” emanating from western Gillespie County.
Residents within the Adjacent Surveillance Zone are being asked to:
Closely monitor animals for wounds and maggot infestations
Cover and treat open wounds quickly
Report suspicious wounds or wounds that appear to be infested with maggots on livestock to the TAHC Incident Command Post line at 737-900-7455. Report similar symptoms in wildlife to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Incident Command Post at 956-755-8559
Work with your private veterinarian on approved preventative treatment methods
The state and federal government are coordinating sterile New World screwworm fly dispersals within the surveillance zone, a method of releasing sterile male flies en masse within an area to help produce sterile eggs from females and break the insect’s breeding cycle.
Llano County is not under any animal movement restrictions as of Thursday, June 11, but any areas that are included in the Infested Zone are under strict quarantines that prohibit the movement of warm-blooded animals without prior authorization from the TAHC.
Background on the worm
The screwworm is the larval form of the New World screwworm fly. It is a flesh-eating parasite that wreaked havoc on Texas livestock, pets, and wildlife for decades before being effectively eradicated in the United States by the 1980s.
A resurgence of the bug was detected in Central America in 2023, moving steadily northward, with state and federal officials warning in 2025 of a possible U.S. outbreak.
The first confirmed infection documented in the recent wave within U.S. borders was in Zavala County, TX, on June 3.
Texas has been on high alert since the Zavala County case was detected. On Monday, June 8, Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to “Level II,” mobilizing state resources and agencies to combat the screwworm outbreak.
“I have activated the full use of all state resources to respond to the New World screwworm threat,” Governor Abbott wrote in a June 8 media release. “The protection of our ranchers, livestock producers, deer breeders, and the Texas economy from this pest is a top priority.”
Fly/worm life cycle and impacts
The concern about the worm centers on its ability to quickly harm or even kill animals if left untreated.
According to a research evaluation from the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension on the New World screwworm, female flies are attracted to fresh, open wounds on warm-blooded animals. A wound as small as a thorn scratch or a tick bite is enough to draw them in.
Of special concern are the umbilical cord attachment points on newborn livestock, castration wounds, branding wounds, shearing wounds, dehorning wounds, or other wounds caused in regular ranching or agricultural work.
Female flies lay 100-300 eggs on the perimeter of a wound and within 24 hours the eggs hatch and begin to feed on living or dead flesh in the area.
Within one to two weeks, the worms grow, feeding on their host, consuming a large amount of flesh.
“Untreated screwworm infestations can be fatal,” wrote Texas A&M Entomologist Bart Drees. “The larvae will continue to feed on the animal and will eventually eat the host alive.”
Drees wrote that treating wounds immediately was the best control measure for screwworm infestations.
“Any animal with a severe wound should not be left untreated or out in the pasture unprotected,” he said.
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Portions of several streets throughout the under development Creekfall Phase 3 subdivision in Burnet have been designated as “no parking” zones to ensure safe flows for traffic and emergency vehicles.
City Manager David Vaughn told City Council during a Tuesday, June 9, meeting that parking would be prohibited on seven streets in the subdivision. They include the north side of Big Sugar Road, south sides of Gristmill and Wheel Horse roads, west sides of Prairie Dew, Desert, and Bridle roads, and east side of Hayburner Road.
A map of the subdivision showing the portions of streets in the Creekfall subdivision which will be designated as “no parking” zones. City of Burnet photo
Vaughn explained that there was a misapplication for the subdivision which allowed the streets in question to be 27 feet wide. Current city code requires streets to be a minimum of 31 feet wide.
Vaughn added that, if vehicles are parked on both sides of those streets, the flow of traffic and access for emergency vehicles could be a major concern.
“When you drive through there… it’s easy to envision with people parked on both sides that you’ll have a very difficult time,” he said. “Not only getting through with a pedestrian vehicle, but an ambulance or fire truck has to go through there.”
In addition to the zones being established, a $200 fine was approved for future violations.
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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, home to the nesting grounds of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler, has just grown by 293 acres in Burnet County. The land expansion is part of an ongoing effort by local and national organizations to protect the habitat of the endangered songbird and the other wild inhabitants of the Highland Lakes area.
The 293-acre land addition is on the northside of E. RR 1431 outside of Marble Falls, just east of Hidden Falls Adventure Park.
“For a species that nests nowhere else in the world but Central Texas, every acre matters,” reads a media release issued by the Friends of Balcones Canyonlands on Monday, June 8. “The golden-cheeked warbler depends on mature Ashe-juniper and oak woodlands to breed before migrating to southern Mexico and Central America for the winter — habitat that is rapidly disappearing under the pressure of development. By securing this land, conservation partners are ensuring that these ecosystems remain intact and connected for generations to come.”
Balcones Canyonlands was founded in 1992 to help protect habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped viero. It spans about 28,000 acres, lying in the limestone hills at the intersection of Burnet, Travis, and Williamson counties.
While the newly-added property does not have any public access points, the refuge as a whole has miles of hiking trails, programs, and resources available for visitors.
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A portion of Texas 29 in Burnet will soon see its speed limit reduced after an engineering study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation deemed the corridor’s current speed unsafe.
The portion of Texas 29, between Coke Street and 180 feet west of CR 250, will see its current speed limit of 55 miles per hour reduced to 50 mph. This section spans approximately a quarter mile of the highway.
The area of Texas 29 where the speed limit will be reduced, between Coke Street and 180 feet west of CR 250 in Burnet. Google Maps image enhanced by DailyTrib staff
An exact timeframe for the speed limit change was not shared.
During a recent city council meeting on June 9, Burnet Police Chief Tony Hefferin told councilors he believed the changes were due to the ongoing construction of Texas 29 east of Burnet, but that the indication was for the speed limit reduction to be permanent.
“In our conversation, we talked about the construction that’s going on down 29,” he said. “I think that they’re wanting to slow people down so it’s more safe.”
Councilors also approved a resolution to allow the Burnet Police Department to enforce the new speed limit. Chief Hefferin told the council that, while the reduction was mandated by TxDOT, the city was required to allow enforcement before any changes could occur.
“It’s not a recommendation and it’s (TxDOT’s) highway so they can do it,” he said. “They’ve already decided that this is going to happen. But, we can’t technically enforce it through our courts without there being an ordinance modifying this language.”
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Marble Falls is working with the Texas Department of Transportation on several potential traffic improvements, including studies that could lead to changes along U.S. 281 near the growing Thunder Rockdevelopment.
City Manager Caleb Kraenzel presented the possible projects to Marble Falls City Council on June 2, sharing that the city had submitted a request to TXDOT in early May for a signalization study at the intersection of Thunder Rock Boulevard and U.S. 281 to determine whether a traffic signal is warranted.
“The fatality in that area occurred right after that,” Kraenzel said, referring to the May 17 multi-vehicle collision on U.S. 281 that left five people killed.
Following the accident, the city also requested a speed study along the entire South U.S. 281 corridor. Kraenzel said there is no timetable yet for either study.
The city is also continuing discussions with TxDOT on other traffic-related projects, including a potential median on the curved stretch of RR 1431 near Avenue D, synchronization of traffic signals throughout the city and coordination on driveway permits for new developments.
“Obviously summer is a difficult time for us just with traffic in general and one light slips, it affects how well you travel throughout the community,” Kraenzel said.
Kraenzel said TxDOT is pushing communities to consider innovative intersection designs. While the city remains open to the concept, he noted that relatively few have been deployed across Texas, particularly in rural areas.
As of now, Marble Falls is not pursuing the designs, preferring to see them implemented more widely in urban areas so local drivers can gain familiarity with them before considering the addition in the city.
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The Burnet Police Department will soon get new and upgraded cameras, tasers, and license plate readers as part of a new equipment contract approved by City Council during a Tuesday, June 9, meeting.
The contract, totaling roughly $75,000 a year for five years, will replace the department’s current equipment contract that totals about $47,000 a year.
Burnet Police Chief Tony Hefferin told council that the current contract with provider LensLock had fallen short due to equipment lacking GPS capabilities and integration for digital evidence uploads.
“The problem with LensLock that I see is there’s no GPS… and you also have no integration that we use for our reporting, dispatches, all of those things,” he said. “So when an officer wants to upload a video or check a video, they have to go through a separate set of steps.”
Chief Hefferin added that the new contract, with provider Axon, would give the department all of those things and more.
The company, which Hefferin touted as the “industry standard,” would provide in-car and body-worn cameras with livestream and GPS capabilities, integration with the department’s Motorola system, upgraded tasers, and automated license plate readers.
“If one of our people’s not answering on the radio, from my desk I can pull up my phone, access it and see what’s going on,” Hefferin said of the enhanced GPS capabilities. “Is he hurt? Is he ok? Those sort of things.”
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A pedestrian bridge stretching over U.S. 281 near Fourth Street in Burnet will soon enter the design phase after the City Council approved a firm to spearhead the project’s blueprint during a Tuesday, June 9, meeting.
The bridge, first introduced to the city in 2024, will serve as a safe crossing for residents at the highway, namely for students of the nearby Burnet middle and high schools.
The general area of where a pedestrian bridge will be built across U.S. 281 at Fourth Street in Burnet. Google Maps image enhanced by DailyTrib staff
The roughly $5 million project will be entirely funded by a grant awarded to the city in August 2024 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Initial estimates tapped a construction start date in April 2027, and completion by mid-2028.
H&H, an engineering firm with lengthy experience in designing bridges, highways, and interchanges, was selected from eight firms to lead the project. One of their conceptual designs for the bridge can be found here on slide 24.
City Engineer Eric Belaj shared some preliminary information about the bridge’s potential design with council, adding that there were conversations with firms about making the crossing more appealing to children, as well as paved paths from the middle school to the bridge.
“(Some firms) suggested to make it a destination. You got to make the kids want to use it,” Belaj said. “And we’re looking at an option, if there’s funding, to add walkways from the school… to the neighborhood.”
City staff has previously mentioned a desire for accessible stairs, elevators and ramps, a fully-enclosed walkway, plentiful lighting, and an aesthetically pleasing design.
With council unanimously approving the selection of the design firm, the next step will be for City Manager David Vaughn to negotiate and execute a contract with H&H to present to council.
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Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Derek Marchio submitted his resignation on May 29, stating that he had accepted a position with another agency. An interim coordinator was appointed to serve until a permanent replacement can be found to oversee and organize the county’s crisis management.
The Burnet County Commissioners Court accepted Marchio’s resignation during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9. His official last day of work will be on June 12, before he takes on a new role with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
“While it has been both a pleasure and an honor to serve the residents of Burnet County, that time has come to an end,” Marchio wrote in his resignation letter. “I will be moving on to a position that is better, firstly, for my family and will help advance and enrich my knowledge and career.”
The county’s emergency management office is responsible for organizing local, state, and federal resources to respond to disasters, crises, and emergencies, while also establishing emergency response policies and serving as a liaison to other emergency response agencies, like the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
The Commissioners Court also approved the appointment of an interim emergency management coordinator on Tuesday, Edward Hashbarger, who will hold the role until a permanent coordinator is hired.
Interim Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Edward Hashbarger was appointed by the Burnet County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, June 9. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Hashbarger has been a volunteer with the Burnet County Office of Emergency Management since January of this year, working alongside Marchio and undergoing necessary trainings to contribute more to the department.
According to Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson, Hashbarger will have to compete with all other applicants like normal for the full-time job. He told the court that five applicants had already applied for the position and he expects the hiring process to take about a month.
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