A Burnet girl, Presley Allen, was reported missing on Facebook at 11:22 a.m. on Monday, April 13. The post announcing that she was missing was shared over 1,800 times before she was reported safe and sound by 1:45 p.m. that same day.
Delta Dodd, Presley’s mother, shared the initial post at 11:22 a.m., stating that her daughter had been missing for over four hours.
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with DailyTrib that Presley had been found safe by 1:45 p.m.
Dodd told DailyTrib that Presley had been found in Leander and that she is safe and unharmed.
Dodd’s initial post read:
“PLEASE SHARE
My daughter Presley Allen has been missing from Burnet Texas for over four hours now.
“Presley is 5’4’’ and 175 pounds. She was last seen wearing a tan athletic T-shirt, black athletic spandex shorts and black tennis shoes. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
“Presley is very involved in her school and in athletics and to go missing or suddenly disappear like this is completely out of the ordinary.
“She has already been entered into (Texas Crime Information Center) and listed as a missing person. Please contact the (Burnet County Sheriff’s Office) or myself at (redacted) if you see her or if you hear anything.”
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Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week of April 13-19. Tournaments are all-day events unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, April 14
JV/Varsity Softball @ Taylor, 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15
Bulldog & Lady Dawg Track @ Area Meet
JV2 Baseball vs. Wimberley, 4:30-9 p.m.
Friday, April 17
JV/Varsity Softball vs. Lampasas (Senior/Parent Night), 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, April 18
JV/Varsity Baseball @ Lago Vista, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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With International Dark Sky Week underway, officials in Horseshoe Bay are urging residents to reduce light pollution while announcing plans for a community stargazing event this October. The date for the event will be released later this summer on the city’s website and social media.
“Horseshoe Bay was the second city in Texas to become a Dark Sky Community. Dark Sky recognition is something that the community is honored and is dedicated to continued implementation of ordinances,” City Manager Jeff Koska told DailyTrib.
Horseshoe Bay was officially recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association in November 2015, following Dripping Springs, which became the first in Texas to earn the designation in January 2014. The recognition is awarded to communities that work to minimize light pollution through responsible lighting and public outreach.
Residents are urged to continue to use fully shielded lighting, choose appropriate color temperatures, avoid excessive brightness and ensure lights are only on when needed.
The planned October stargazing event follows a similar gathering last year that drew nearly 50 attendees and featured the Hill Country Astronomers. This year’s event will again coincide with the annual Hill Country Night Sky Month, with additional details expected this summer.
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While the charge has been dismissed, prosecutors and law enforcement will continue their investigation and potentially reopen the case if more information is found.
“The case is dismissed for now and undergoing further investigation,” District Attorney Perry Thomas told DailyTrib. “We really don’t know where we’re headed with it. I can’t speak on it (more) because it is still a pending investigation.”
A hearing for the case in the 33rd & 424th District Court had been planned for April 20. But, according to Thomas, the charge was dropped earlier this week.
Jimmy Don Wolfenbarger was charged with first-degree murder in 2021 for the killing of his tenant Holly Marie Simmons in 2006. The charge against him was dropped recently, but local prosecutors and law enforcement plan to continue their investigation. Courtesy photo
Background
Wolfenbarger was arrested in 2021 and charged with the murder of Simmons following a lengthy investigation into her 2006 disappearance and the discovery of her body at the bottom of Inks Lake in 2009.
The last time Simmons was seen alive was in November 2006 when she dropped her 17-year-old daughter off at school.
Three years later, in 2009, a recreational diver reportedly found human remains covered in hardened bags of concrete in an aluminum boat that had been submerged in Inks Lake. Those remains were identified as belonging to Simmons by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office and her death was ruled a homicide.
In 2016, the Texas Rangers reviewed the case extensively and partnered with the Llano County Sheriff’s Office to dive deeper into the matter. Five years later, in 2021, Wolfenbarger was charged with the killing of Simmons and arrested in Lubbock County, where he had been living at the time.
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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from April 3-9, 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.
Louis Ray Bostick, 53, of Burnet was arrested April 3 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 200 grams but less than 400 grams.
Phylicia Lavaughn Cheeks, 33, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested April 3 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): no drivers license, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with emergency request for assistance, assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Released on April 8 on $9,000 in bonds.
Ysabel Cortez Delgado III, 37, of Burnet was arrested April 3 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): violating a bond or protective order, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 4 on $9,000 in bonds.
Aaron John Gandy, 61, of Austin was arrested April 3 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of less than 1 gram, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram.
Reyes Isidro Garcia Jr., 26, of Marble Falls was arrested April 3 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): criminal trespassing of a habitat, shelter, superfund, or infrastructure, evading arrest or detention, criminal trespassing.
Lisa Arredondo Hinojosa, 54, of Burnet was arrested April 3 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid. Released on April 4 on $250 in bonds.
Eric William Lane, 41, of Angleton was arrested April 3 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): unlicensed carry of a weapon, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 4 on $4,000 in bonds.
Anthony Moreno Witcher, 38, of Kingsland was arrested April 3 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, possession of drug paraphernalia. Released on April 5 on $1,500 in bonds.
Jaime Yanez-Alejos, 38, of Bertram was arrested April 3 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.
Timothy William Brown, 39, of Round Mountain was arrested April 4 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, number of items less than five, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 5 on $11,500 in bonds.
Ramon Compean, 36, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 4 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): public intoxication. Released on April 4 on $500 in bonds.
Jessica Louise Haley, 39, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested April 4 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury. Released on April 4 on $2,500 in bonds.
James Lee Cole, 45, of Killeen was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility.
Gilberto Depaz-Chaparro, 28, of Dallas was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol. Released on April 6 on $2,500 in bonds.
Jordan Justus Elias, 18, of Burnet was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal trespassing. Released on April 5 on $1,500 in bonds.
Shelby Reigh Hudgins, 17, of Burnet was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal trespassing. Released on April 5 on $1,500 in bonds.
Tammy Kay Ledbetter, 62, of Lampasas was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces.
Hermalando Ulloa Lopez, 61, of Lago Vista was arrested April 5 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more.
Orlando Sinai Solorzano Murillo, 32, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 5 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): restricted window tint, failure to appear. Released on April 6 on $500 in bonds.
Jayden Joseph Roberts, 18, of Georgetown was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal trespassing. Released on April 5 on $1,500 in bonds.
Jacob Shelby Trulove, 18, of Bertram was arrested April 5 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal trespassing. Released on April 5 on $1,500 in bonds.
Anthony Luis Villarreal, 34, of Marble Falls was arrested April 5 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram. Released on April 5 on $7,500 in bonds.
Elmus Ken Alexander III, 51, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 7 on $3,000 in bonds.
Jorge Camacho Jr., 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, two counts. Released on April 6 on $4,500 in bonds.
Lita Marie Crakaal, 29, of Marble Falls was arrested April 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram in a drug-free zone.
Samlee Jerome Garner, 18, of Burnet was arrested April 6 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 3 of less than 28 ounces in a drug-free zone. Released on April 7 on $2,500 in bonds.
Gael Gonzalez, 18, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested April 6 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): purchase or possession of a license plate flipper with criminal negligence. Released on April 7 on $1,500 in bonds.
Patricia Michelle Maynard, 51, of Burnet was arrested April 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Andrew John Meredith, 34, of Liberty Hill was arrested April 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault, family violence impeding. Released on April 7 on $20,000 in bonds.
Eduardo Olague, 22, of Krum was arrested April 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol. Released on April 7 on $2,000 in bonds.
Nathaniel Eli Painter, 25, of Kingsland was arrested April 6 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): speeding more than 10 percent above the posted limit. Released on April 6, paid fine.
Vivian Rhenee Berube, 32, of Burnet was arrested April 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
Robert Dillon Brandenburg, 27, of Burnet was arrested April 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury to a family member, two counts, criminal mischief of more than $100 but less than $750.
Fabian Lee Garcia, 27, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 7 by the Cottonwood Shores Police Department (CTWPD): burglary of a habitation. Released on April 8 on $50,000 in bonds.
Mickel Paul Lofton, 35, of Kingsland was arrested April 7 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 7 on $1,500 in bonds.
Angel Manuel Serrano, 58, of Kingsland was arrested April 7 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, theft of a firearm.
Chanel Nichole Stone, 40, of Burnet was arrested April 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.
George Andrew Tope, 21, of Kingsland was arrested April 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child by sexual contact, two counts.
Robert Dillon Brandenburg, 27, of Burnet was arrested April 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): parole violation.
Milton Ronald Thomas Deal, 29, of Marble Falls was arrested April 8 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on April 8 on $1,500 in bonds.
Jacob Dow Lafoe, 32, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested April 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): tampering with a witness.
Brittany Nicole Medrano, 33, of Tow was arrested April 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): attempting to tamper with or fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair.
Nevaeh Skii Odom, 20, of Burnet was arrested April 8 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): terroristic threat against a public servant. Released on April 9 on $3,000 in bonds.
Russell Wayne Parker, 53, of Bertram was arrested April 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Released on April 9 on $5,000 in bonds.
Yuliana Ruiz, 21, of Kingsland was arrested April 8 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on April 8 on $10,000 in bonds.
Kevin Lynn Anglin, 66, of Early was arrested April 9 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD): public intoxication.
Liliana Benitez, 17, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 9 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): tampering with a government record.
Jackelyn Diane Bernal, 47, of Burnet was arrested April 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon.
Jorge Camacho Jr., 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated.
Cole Braxton Cowdrey, 21, of Burnet was arrested April 9 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated.
Terry Lee Dillman, 64, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 9 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): deadly conduct.
Marcelo Hernandez Jr., 39, of Taylor was arrested April 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Jackie James Johnson, 41, of Spicewood was arrested April 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, criminal mischief of more than $100 but less than $750.
Dean Stephen Lain, 29, of Llano was arrested April 9 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): expired registration, not secured by seatbelt as an adult driver, failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to appear.
Sean Perrin Love, 33, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested April 9 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 9 on $1,500 in bonds.
Elvin Ortega-Goday, 40, of Austin was arrested April 9 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): driving while intoxicated with a BAC of greater than 0.15.
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Marble Falls High School students will have the opportunity to meet with local employers and explore their career paths at a job fair from 11:40 a.m.-1:45 p.m. on April 20.
The event, to be held at the MFHS Library at 2101 Mustang Drive, will feature booths of local businesses promoting job openings, internships, and information on careers.
MFHS staff has asked any local businesses interested in participating to contact the school for more information, or to sign up for the event ahead of time online. Businesses may set up for the fair between 11-11:30 a.m. the day of.
“Marble Falls High School is hosting an upcoming Job Fair, and we would love for your business to be a part of this exciting opportunity,” reads a MFHS Facebook post. “This event connects local employers with motivated high school students who are eager to explore career paths, internships, and job opportunities.”
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Sports journalist Art Dlugach died on March 26 at 82 years old. He was known as the voice of the Llano Yellowjackets for decades, and a memorial for his life is planned for Saturday, April 11.
Doors open at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday and the memorial is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Llano High School Auditorium, at 2509 Texas 16. The family asks that any potential donations be made to the Llano Athletic Booster Club in lieu of flowers.
A “Jacket for life”
Dlugach was an Emmy Award-winning sports producer with decades of experience across the country in journalism, but locally he was known as a diehard fan of Llano High School sports, having spent over 25 years reporting on Yellowjackets athletics.
Dlugach had lived in the Highland Lakes area since 1998, when he moved to Marble Falls to pursue his dream of calling games. He gained a reputation for “bleeding orange and black” in his support of Llano sports. He wrote for The Llano News, called Llano football games, gave commentary on Stinger-FM Radio and KBEY 103.9 FM, and tried to make as many Yellowjacket games as possible.
According to his obituary, he was a devout Baylor Bears fan, but his heart belonged to the Yellowjackets. This was confirmed by KBEY 103.9 FM Operations Manager Ben Shields, who worked alongside Dlugach for over four years and saw him as a mentor.
“Art’s love affair with Llano was truly amazing,” Shields told DailyTrib. “He was one of a kind. There will never be another person like him.”
His love for the Yellowjackets was reciprocated and he earned the honorary title of “Jacket for Life.”
Dlugach was born on July 2, 1943 in Mississippi and raised between that state and Tennessee. He attended Baylor University and began his career in journalism in Waco and Dallas in the mid-1960s. He then took a job in San Francisco in 1969, where he worked for a CBS affiliate KPIX-TV. He spent 25 years with the station as a film editor, news producer, and sports producer, earning Emmys for his sports work and the title of Sports Producer of the Year.
He had been battling lymphatic leukemia for 20 years leading up to his death, but reportedly worried more about missing Llano football games than his own health when he had to make conflicting medical appointments.
He is survived by daughters Kim, and husband John Crabb, and April, and husband Matt Paine; his grandchildren Jack, Rob, Reagan, and Jess; his sister Jane Lettes; niece Jan and her husband Bob Zauzmer; nephew Louis and his wife Amy Lettes; and families.
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