The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from July 2-9, 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.

Jason Ray Bordier, 39, of Buchanan Dam was arrested July 2 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.

Hope Elaine Eskew, 30, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 2 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, hindering apprehension or prosecution. Released on July 7 on $14,000 in bonds.

Cameron Pierce Koch, 22, of Harker Heights was arrested July 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): injury of a child, elderly, or disabled person with intentional bodily injury, two counts. Released on July 3 on $40,000 in bonds.

Laura Elaine Layton, 52, of Memphis was arrested July 2 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): impersonating a public servant, resisting arrest, search, or transportation.

Michael Stephen Murphy, 68, of Burnet was arrested July 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more, two counts.

John Reyes Jr., 58, of Lampasas was arrested July 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon, two counts, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram, two counts, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility.

Julio Cesar Sierra, 49, of Leander was arrested July 2 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated, second charge.

Jennifer Nicole Stanley, 41, of Bulverde was arrested July 2 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 July 6 on $10,000 in bonds.

Elizabeth Suzanne Williams, 36, of Spicewood was arrested July 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): resisting arrest, search, or transportation, assault against an elderly or disabled person, two counts.

Teaira Rosalee Arden, 26, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 3 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): duty on striking a fixture or highway landscaping of more than $200. Released on July 4 on $2,500 in bonds.

Raymond Edward Boggess, 39, of Burnet was arrested July 3 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on July 4 on $1,500 in bonds.

Marcos Dejulian, 27, of Dallas was arrested July 3 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPW): evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.

David Alejandro Gutierrez, 27, of Marble Falls was arrested July 3 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): unlicensed carry of a weapon, driving while intoxicated. Released on July 4 on $4,000 in bonds.

Joel Ray Laminack, 44, of Leander was arrested July 3 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): harassment. Released on July 4 on $7,500 in bonds.

Levi Rodger Quirl, 42, of Aransas Pass was arrested July 3 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces. Released on July 4 on $1,500 in bonds.

Trenton Wayne Rodriguez, 33, of Burnet was arrested July 3 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with a previous intoxication manslaughter conviction.

Raymond Edward Boggess, 39, of Burnet was arrested July 4 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on July 4 on $3,000 in bonds.

Shaun Michael Dilworth, 35, of Marble Falls was arrested July 4 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication. Released on July 5 on $500 in bonds.

Eric Allen Barnes, 54, of Marble Falls was arrested July 5 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): failure to provide proof of financial responsibility, expired registration, failure to appear. Released on July 7 on $750 in bonds.

Frank Scott Delagarza, 45, of San Antonio was arrested July 5 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Released on July 5 on $2,500 in bonds.

Charles Taylor Medlin, 24, of Huntsville, Alabama, was arrested July 5 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated. Released on July 5 on $1,500 in bonds.

Ismael Aguilar, 25, of Kingsland was arrested July 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, second charge. Released on July 8 on $25,000 in bonds.

Ernesto Adrian Galindo, 47, of Marble Falls was arrested July 6 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. Released on July 7 on $10,000 in bonds.

Lacy Renee Serles, 45, of Marble Falls was arrested July 6 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): resisting arrest, search, or transportation, obstructing a highway passageway.

Ashley Adams, 38, of Jayton was arrested July 7 by the Burnet County Jail (BCJ): burglary of a habitation, abandoning or endangering a child with criminal negligence.

Enrique Delarosa Jr., 44, of Buchanan Dam was arrested July 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): failure to identify giving false or fictitious information, false report to a police officer, special investigator, or law enforcement employee.

Samlee Jerome Garner, 18,  of Burnet was arrested July 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 3 of less than 28 grams, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Released on July 7 on $20,000 in bonds.

John Sabino Gonzalez Jr., 32, of Killeen was arrested July 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): silent or abusive call or electronic communication to 911 services.

Alberto Rojo-Hernandez, 35, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 7 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): driving while intoxicated. Released on July 8 on $1,500 in bonds.

Jherion Javon Levesque, 33, was arrested July 8 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on July 8 on $1,500 in bonds.

Nancy Robertson Manning, 71, of Burnet was arrested July 8 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on July 9 on $1,500 in bonds.

David Martinez, 55, of Bedford was arrested July 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more. Released on July 9 on $25,000 in bonds.

Lacy Renee Serles, 45, of Marble Falls was arrested July 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): criminal trespassing.

Elizabeth Suzanne Williams, 36, of Spicewood was arrested July 8 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.

Kyle Vaughn Allen, 18, of Cleburne was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): burglary of a building.

Andrew Michael Bell, 28, of Llano was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a dangerous drug. Released on July 9 on $2,700 in bonds.

Eric Armando Garza, 30, of Canyon Lake was arrested July 9 by the Marble Falls Police Department (GSPD): reckless driving.

John Mark Solomon Griffin, 22, of Marble Falls was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with a BAC greater than 0.15.

Ryan Christopher Jacobs, 39, of Liberty Hill was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a dangerous drug.

Malakai Morua-Ince, 18, of Austin was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 of more than 4 grams but less than 400 grams.

Brady Lynn Murphy-Claiborne, 21, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): credit card or debit card abuse, two counts. Released on July 9 on $10,000 in bonds.

Emanda Marie Offerrall, 42, of Burnet was arrested July 9 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): cruelty to non-livestock animals.

Cally Dawn Shapshak, 60, of Leander was arrested July 9 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams. Released on July 9 on $50,000 in bonds.

Willie Clyde Williams III, 47, of Briggs was arrested July 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): terroristic threat of the family or household.

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A loose tortoise was found in downtown Burnet this morning, leaving a two-block chase, trip to the Hill Country Humane Society, and an unsuccessful breakout attempt in his wake.

The tortoise, estimated by HCHS staff to be 30-40 years old, was apparently found around 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, before being captured and sent to the shelter.

“Some guy was working on someone’s front lawn doing some kind of electrical work and just saw him walking down the road,” HCHS Executive Director Paighton Corley told DailyTrib. “(Officer Natalie Flowers) had to chase him around two blocks. And now he’s here.”

When DailyTrib visited the shelter at around 2:30 p.m. the same day, no one had contacted the shelter to claim the tortoise, which was equipped with a tracker on the back of his shell.

“When he came in, he had a tracker on,” Corley said. “Normally with pets, people contact us quickly. So we’re a little bit shocked that nobody has contacted us.”

Shortly before interviewing Corley, the tortoise, which they temporarily named Thomas, broke out of his enclosure and caused a bit of a ruckus for the workers. With a little muscle, however, the staff were able to lead Thomas back into his room and safely enclose him once again.

For anyone who may have information on Thomas’ owner, please contact the Hill Country Humane Society at 512-793-5463.

caden@thepicayune.com

The Marble Falls Independent School District recently closed a perceived “loophole” in its GPA calculation methods that could have allowed certain transfer students to leap through the class ranks into top 10 percent positions. The change comes after concerns were expressed from some corners of the community about the fairness of the district’s policy.

During its June 15 meeting, the MFISD Board of Trustees voted to change its EIC local policy, which governs student academic achievement and class ranking. The change focused on eliminating a simple pass/fail system for transfer students without MFISD equivalent grades from their previous schooling, and implementing a system for assigning true numeric grade values to passing and failing results.

The adjustment is steeped deeply in high-level grade-point-average calculation formulas, weighted course values, and the technicalities of public school policy development, but, ultimately, it means that the playing field has been leveled across the board for all students, no matter their educational background. 

“We had a number of parents and students that approached high school administration, the district, and school board members, about a concern related to any student that did not come into Marble Falls High School with classes that had rank GPA weighted courses,” MFISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Gasaway told DailyTrib. “During that time, we looked into it, took thoughtful consideration of what was being shared and how we can address that concern.”

The concerns Dr. Gasaway was referring to centered around the way MFISD valued the prior courses, or lack of them, from students transferring in from unaccredited educational backgrounds or from institutions that did not have equivalent grades for their coursework. This could include homeschooling, out-of-state transfers, or a private school education that is not accredited with the state. 

Under the previous MFISD GPA-class rank policy, a transfer student coming into Marble Falls High School from an unaccredited background would be assessed through a “credit by exam” process. Their performance on that exam would determine whether they earned a “P” for “pass” or an “F” for “fail.” While earning a P would give the student a pass in the course, it had no weighted GPA value, and did not play into their overall class rank calculation. 

The “loophole” in that system was that a transfer student could theoretically come into the district with effectively a clean GPA slate – full of Ps rather than actual numeric grades – then only take a handful of high-level courses in their junior year that would count toward their overall GPA. Their average grade could end up being much higher, as it could be derived from dividing a collection of scores from heavily-weighted advanced classes, by a smaller number.

With the new rules in place, students no longer simply receive a P for credits by exam, they receive a numeric grade attached to that exam, which now plays into their overall GPA. 

“We receive more and more students who, based on our process, we would issue a ‘P’,” explained MFISD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Yarda Leflet. “They did not have a direct transferable grade due to lack of schooling or where their schooling had come from. When their rank was determined, there were less courses to put in their rank compared to students who have been in Marble Falls High School for four years.”

How class rank is calculated has major implications for students. Those who make it into the top 10 percent of the class have sweeping access to automatic acceptance at most Texas state colleges and universities. Some schools require more, like the University of Texas, which wants to see a student in the top 5 percent of their class. 

“If you’re fighting for one of those top 5 percent spots, your class rank GPA being completely accurate and having it reflect the totality of your academic work, is going to be really important,” Dr. Gasaway said. “For a lot of students, they want to have the ability to go to whatever college that they have earned the opportunity to go to.”

A transfer student soaring through the class ranks due to the smaller number of high-weighted courses used to determine their class rank GPA was relatively uncommon according to Dr. Gasaway, but still possible, and that justified a change.

“The school board wants to write policies that can be time tested, that can last throughout the ages, but every now and then you are going to find situations that just rise to the level that the board of trustees, with the administration, need to make adjustments to board policy,” he said. “You just hope that when you make those adjustments, that you do so in a manner that will really take you for years down the road before you have to make a new adjustment.”

Getting technical

To understand the concerns expressed by some members of the community regarding the MFISD class rank GPA calculation, you would have to understand how the district calculated weighted and unweighted grade point averages. 

At MFISD, courses are divided into three tiers: Tier I for basic courses, Tier II for honors courses, and Tier III for advanced placement courses. Depending on a course’s tier, it holds a different weighted GPA value. 

• Tier I- worth up to 6 grade points
• Tier II- worth up to 5 grade points
• Tier III- worth up to 4 grade points

The district uses a policy-approved chart to determine the grade-point value assigned to their overall score in a course. 

For example, a perfect 100 score in a course equates to a maximum grade point value. So in an advanced placement course, if a student scored 100, they would receive 6 grade points, or a student who received a score of 100 in a regular course would receive 4 grade points. 

By using this system, adding up all of a student’s grade points, then dividing them by the number of courses they took in their career, you would arrive at their weighted GPA, which would be used to determine their overall class rank.

The problem with the previous policy arose because a transfer student from an unaccredited background could come into MFISD with effectively no grade points or credits in their junior or senior year and receive all “P”s for passing without having any grade point values attached to them. Then, they could take all Tier I weighted courses, which are not available for most freshman and sophomore year classes, and attain a higher weighted GPA than is possible for a student who attended freshman and sophomore year within MFISD.

The hypothetical transfer student in the above scenario, under the previous rules, would have been able to calculate their class rank GPA using only eight courses in their junior year, which could all be advanced placement courses worth 6 grade points. A student’s junior year transcripts are often what is used for college applications. 

An MFISD student who had attended MFHS for their freshman and sophomore year, could achieve the same grade point average, because they would have had to have taken at least a handful of courses with Tier II or Tier III values. 

Now, with numeric values attached to Ps for credits by exam, this disparity will no longer be possible.

The MFISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved these changes during its Tuesday, June 15, meeting. At a glance, they are:

• Course credit by examination, which allows a student to test out of a specific course without having to take a class, will now be included in the calculation of class rank.

• Courses that are transferred into the district that are graded on a pass/fail basis will be converted to a grade of 70 if the course was passed, and a grade of 60 if failed. Students may take a test to receive a higher grade than a 70 if they passed the course, and the higher grade between the test and a 70 will be recorded as their official grade.

• Additionally, the eligibility for selecting a valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2029 and beyond was refined to require a student to have numerical grades for English, math, and science courses in their first four semesters of high school.

dakota@thepicayune.com 

This month the Hill Country Community Theatre will present “Newsies Jr.,” a story about a charismatic newsboy and a group of “newsies” uniting to stand up against an unjust publisher.

The Disney production will hit the stage July 16-19 at the nonprofit theater, located at 4003 FM 2147 West in Cottonwood Shores.

Four showings will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19.

Purchase tickets online here, or by calling the box office at 830-798-8944.

“Newsies Jr.” is part of the HCCT’s annual Youth Summer Theatre Camp, which reached maximum capacity this year within three weeks of signups opening.

“The production is the culmination of HCCT’s intensive two-week Youth Summer Theatre Camp, which gives young performers ages 8–17 the opportunity to experience the process of bringing a fully staged musical to life,” said HCCT Executive Director Heidi Melton in a media release. “Camp participants spend their days rehearsing music, choreography, scenes, and staging while learning the importance of teamwork, discipline, creativity, and collaboration.”

About ‘Newsies Jr.’

Inspired by the true story of the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, “Newsies Jr.” follows charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly and a band of young “newsies” who dream of a better life beyond the streets of New York City.

When powerful newspaper publishers raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack and his fellow newsies unite to stand up for what is right. Filled with friendship, courage, determination, and memorable songs, “Newsies Jr.” is an uplifting story about finding your voice and discovering the power of standing together.

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The Marble Falls Youth Baseball Softball Association capped a successful summer by sending six teams to the Centex Classic Series Recreational All-Star Tournament, where the organization’s 12U squad captured the Division II championship.

MFYBSA is a nonprofit organization that provides recreational baseball and softball opportunities for local youth, with its All-Star teams competing each summer against recreational programs from across Central Texas.

Marble Falls’ 12U team led the way, battling through the tournament’s elimination bracket after an early loss to win six games in just 30 hours. Along the way, the team erased a 10-0 deficit to rally for an 11-10 victory before claiming the Division II title.

The 10U Gold team also turned in a strong postseason, placing third, while 8U Gold finished fifth, 14U finished seventh, and both the 8U Silver and 10U Silver squads placed ninth.

The accomplishments were recognized during the July 7 Marble Falls City Council meeting, where coaches and association leaders highlighted the dedication of the players, families, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters behind the program.

“We were a legitimate threat to anyone who shared the dirt with us,” parent and coach Jonathon Streit said during the meeting.

Streit said the program’s success went beyond wins and losses, noting the teams reached their fundraising goals and emphasizing the role of the community in supporting the players.

“The wins we experienced on the field were not just won by players, it was won by a community,” Streit said.

MFYBSA board member Austin Shell also recognized the Slayers 8U select team for winning its first championship at the recent Small Town Select tournament after overcoming a challenging start to the season.

MFYBSA Vice President Kevin Soliz said the team’s turnaround reflected the association’s focus on player development, teamwork, and resilience.

“After a challenging start to the season, that group came together through player development, team chemistry, and resilience to finish on top,” Soliz told DailyTrib. “It’s another great example of what can happen when kids are given the opportunity to grow, compete, and never give up.”

Soliz said the association hopes to continue building on the success of the season.

“This has been a tremendous year for baseball in our community, and we’re excited to keep building on that momentum,” Soliz said.

Streit said the association hopes this year’s accomplishments become the expectation rather than the exception.

“The MFYBSA is committed to ensuring this is not just a blip in our youth sports history,” Streit said. “We aim to make this an absolute standard.”

maci@thepicayune.com

Ascension Seton Highland Lakes was recently recognized at the federal level as a top hospital in the nation as it continues to bolster operations and expand its medical capabilities.

The hospital was given a five-star rating–the highest rating possible–by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal organization that administers medicare and medicaid programs, and oversees healthcare standards.

The CMS gives out yearly ratings to hospitals across the country based on patient safety, death rates, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely care. According to an Ascension Seton spokeswoman, only 12 percent of hospitals earned a five-star rating this year, with just 29 of those located in Texas.

The Burnet-based hospital also recently added a new MRI machine to its fleet to allow for greater patient care in the future, and hopefully keep their five-star rating moving forward into 2027 and beyond.

“This facility investment and our CMS 5-Star rating reflect our incredible associates—the physicians, nurses, and care teams dedicated daily to patient safety and quality,” Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer Karen Litterer said. “The state-of-the-art MRI system highlights our commitment to providing top-tier diagnostic imaging locally to the Burnet community, eliminating their need to travel. By combining advanced technology with our team’s unwavering dedication, we deliver the high-quality and compassionate care our patients deserve and need.”

caden@thepicayune.com

With a New World screwworm outbreak festering in west and south Texas, Burnet County has declared a local state of disaster just in case the flesh-eating bug makes its way deeper into the Hill Country. 

Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson declared a local state of disaster regarding the threat of the  New World screwworm on Tuesday, July 7, during a special meeting of the County Commissioners Court. He was backed up by his fellow court members, who all voted unanimously to impose the declaration for a duration of 90 days. 

New World screwworms are a dangerous maggot that can severely injure or kill warm-blooded animals. The New World screwworm fly lays its eggs on the open wound of an animal, and the eggs hatch into the screwworm, which feeds on the living flesh of its host, causing tissue damage, infection, and potentially death if left untreated. 

Graphic images: See New World screwworm infection images from the United States Department of Agriculture at this link- New World Screwworm photo gallery.  

The screwworm has not yet been detected in Burnet County. The closest case, as of July 8, was in Gillespie County. There have been 31 total cases in Texas since the outbreak was first detected on June 3. The cases have been reported in 12 counties total, but the estimated infection zones and surveillance zones established around them put much of west and south Texas on high alert.

According to the judge, the declaration was done as a precaution, just in case the screwworm outbreak reached Burnet County, and local resources had to be used to combat it. 

“This is a preemptive declaration, we’re not saying screwworms are here,” Wilson said prior to his declaration on Tuesday. “We’re not seeing a big growth in (screwworm) cases, but I want to make sure, if the sheriff is called upon by federal or state authorities, if it results in overtime or some other aspect, or god forbid that we have to set up road blocks or something, that we have the ability to get reimbursements for those federal expenses.”

Wilson was referring to the possibility that the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, or other local resources and personnel, may be enlisted by state or federal agencies to help mitigate the spread of screwworm in the area, as is taking place in other counties combating the pest. 

“This disaster declaration would allow us to qualify for reimbursements through federal funding down the road,” the judge explained. 

The declaration does not mean restrictions for Burnet County residents, but residents, especially those with livestock, wildlife, or outdoor pets on their properties, are cautioned to keep an eye on their animals.

“Burnet County is vulnerable to significant harm to livestock, agriculture, wildlife

resources, related business activity, and property interests if the threat of New World screwworm materializes within the County,” reads the declaration. “New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a destructive parasitic pest whose larvae infest living warm-blooded animals and can cause severe injury, death, and substantial losses to livestock, wildlife, companion animals, agricultural operations, and related commerce.”

Nearby Llano County made its own disaster declaration on June 22. 

The pest wrecked havoc on the Texas livestock industry for decades before being effectively eradicated in the United States by the 1980s.  In 1976 alone, the Texas economy lost about $329.59 million due to livestock deaths from a New World screwworm outbreak. Accounting for inflation, that would have been $1.8 billion in 2024. About 1.48 million cattle were reportedly infected in that outbreak.  

dakota@thepicayune.com

The Burnet Municipal Airport’s longtime manager, Adrienne Feild, recently flew off to new heights in June, wrapping up more than eight years of service with the city.

Feild, who joined Burnet in 2018 as the airport’s senior accountant before becoming its manager in 2019, left her role at the end of June to become the comptroller at local investment firm, A Sling & A Stone.

“To everyone who answered my questions, shared their knowledge, encouraged me, and believed in me along the way… thank you,” Feild said in a LinkedIn post about her departure. “I have learned far more from each of you than you probably realize, and I will always be grateful for the time you invested in me.”

The airport hosted a farewell party for the high-flying ex-manager on June 24, and city staff shared their own goodbyes in the Burnet Weekly Report on June 26.

“We appreciate all (Feild) has contributed to Burnet Municipal Airport and the City of Burnet,” the city’s message reads. “We wish her the very best in her future endeavors- blue skies and tailwinds, Adrienne!”

Before beginning her near-decade role with the city, Feild worked as the assistant chief deputy of the Burnet County Clerk’s Office and the internal audit supervisor of the Burnet County Auditor’s Office.

Feild has been an active member of the community for several years as well, serving in multiple roles in the Rotary Club of Burnet and nabbing the title of the 2020 Locals Love Us Favorite City Employee.

caden@thepicayune.com

Marble Falls is seeking up to $750,000 in state grant funding to upgrade Rotary Park, with plans to improve the city’s youth sports complex.

Marble Falls City Council approved applying for the maximum award available through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Local Park Grant Program during its Tuesday, July 7, meeting. The grant requires a 50 percent local match, which would be funded through the city’s Capital Improvement Program and other eligible local funding sources if the application is successful.

The proposed improvements would be made at Rotary Park, 1800 Colt Circle, which serves as the city’s youth softball, t-ball and soccer complex.

“The proposed project includes improvements to the existing athletic complex to enhance the quality, accessibility, and long-term sustainability of the facility,” according to the meeting agenda.

maci@thepicayune.com