STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO JOHNSON CITY — It’s hard to believe, but there’s a chance Johnson City will be turning off Lights Spectacular, the event that celebrates the holiday season from late November through New Year’s Day. (more…)
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Johnson City Lights Spectacular’s future is dim without new volunteers, funding
Posted on 20 April 2018.
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Your grandchild needs bail money and other scams; preventative program April 26
Posted on 18 April 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MEADOWLAKES — “Hello, Grandma. This is your granddaughter, and I’ve been arrested,” says the voice on the phone. “Please don’t call my mom and dad. They’d be so mad. But can you send me $1,000 for my bail?” (more…)
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Youth welfare organizations spread awareness of child abuse
Posted on 10 April 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — The 150 shoes hanging from trees on the Burnet County Courthouse lawn are reminders that, as most of us go on about our lives, there are approximately 150 children in Burnet County who are in foster homes because of abuse and/or neglect. (more…)
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Llano County Library holding Pre-K Fair for parents; several schools participating
Posted on 09 April 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO LLANO — Ann Rossberg heard the chatter from many parents of pre-kindergarten students. “They aren’t familiar with what (education) options they have,” said the Llano County Library children’s librarian. (more…)
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Marble Falls theater, choir programs earn top honors at UIL contests
Posted on 09 April 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School art department continues to shine as two of its programs recently earned several accolades. (more…)
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‘Screenagers’ looks at kids growing up in digital age; free showing April 4 at Burnet High School
Posted on 30 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — Parents who believe their kids are spending too much time on their digital devices are invited to a free screening of the documentary “Screenagers — Growing up in the Digital Age.” Presented by the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, “Screenagers” looks at the impact of smart devices on families. […]
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Hill Country Humane Society receives $18,000 Petco grant
Posted on 29 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BUCHANAN DAM — The Hill Country Humane Society has saved thousands of animal lives through reconnecting lost pets with their families, adoptions, and partnering with no-kill rescue groups. Because of its efforts, the Petco Foundation awarded the shelter that serves Llano and Burnet counties with an $18,000 grant in March. (more…)
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‘Start With Hello,’ ‘Say Something’ programs making impact on Burnet Middle School, community
Posted on 20 March 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — The day after a gunman killed 14 students and three faculty members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, several Burnet Middle School Interact Club members met with club sponsor Sara Te. (more…)
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Llano library playtime series answers parents’ questions about child development
Posted on 16 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO LLANO — Helping families become stronger units is at the core of why the Llano County Library is part of the Family Place Library national network. To help families achieve that goal, the library is hosting its annual Play and Learn Series (PALS), a free five-week workshop with programs 10-11:30 a.m. […]
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Learn how to navigate Medicare with workshop at Burnet library
Posted on 15 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — When people turn 65, they are thrust into a complex world for which many aren’t prepared: Medicare. To help individuals maneuver through the system, Mackenzie Winterowd, a licensed agent with Premier Medicare Solutions, is leading a seminar at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Herman Brown Free Library, […]
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Marble Falls students send heartfelt response to Florida school following shooting
Posted on 13 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls High School students knew there was little they could do to comfort the students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. (more…)
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Marble Falls City Cemetery receives historic designation
Posted on 08 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls City Cemetery is a very special place, according to local historians, who’ve shared that assessment over and over again. The Texas Historical Commission agrees. (more…)
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New Boys & Girls Club-Kingsland branch already having an impact
Posted on 07 March 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON KINGSLAND — Spring Break is a few days away, but Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes-Kingsland branch director Colby Collins is already looking toward summer — for good reason. “We have a lot of kids we serve, and we want to make sure we’re open during the summer for them,” he […]
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‘Partners in Care’ program has the answers to your Alzheimer’s questions
Posted on 06 March 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON LLANO — When someone has Alzheimer’s disease, loved ones and caregivers have a lot of questions. One question is where do they go to find the answers. One source is Alzheimer’s Texas, an organization dedicated to care, research, and education. It created the Lunch n’ Learn program to help caregivers of those […]
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Seminar: What you can do to keep your church safe
Posted on 02 March 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — In what seems like a less secure world, safety has become a topic at many churches and other places where people gather. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Schaefer hopes to alleviate those concerns by addressing what churches and other organizations can do in case of an active shooter situation. […]
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PEC accepting applications for $100,000 in high school scholarships
Posted on 01 March 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — The Pedernales Electric Cooperative launched its scholarship program application process to benefit high school seniors with thousands of dollars in funding for higher education. (more…)
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First Baptist Church-Burnet teams with WCSO for active shooter seminar
Posted on 28 February 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — In 2015, First Baptist Church of Burnet organized a Safety Team in an effort to address any concerns about the church’s safety, particularly in regard to active shooters or similar situations. (more…)
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Burnet County NRA event to raise grant money for police firearms, equipment
Posted on 21 February 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Wearing a ballistics helmet could mean the difference between life and death during a violent incident in which officers are in the crossfire. The two active shooter events that occurred in Florida since 2016 magnified how violent and dangerous such a scenario could be for those who are […]
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Marble Falls health science students to host blood drive, learn career lesson
Posted on 14 February 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — When people give blood, they help countless others survive accidents, surgeries, premature births, and other unforeseen events. (more…)
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Colt Elementary students see how STEAM concepts are used in a wide variety of careers
Posted on 07 February 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — Colt Elementary School’s first STEAM day all started with a dairy cow named Dorothy. (more…)
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‘Brother Max’ scholarship fund collection buckets will be out at Mustangs game
Posted on 06 February 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — When the Marble Falls High School boys basketball team takes the court Feb. 9 against Dripping Springs, the Mustangs will be sporting a dash for red on their usual purple and white uniforms. (more…)
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Free AARP tax service offered in Marble Falls, Burnet to all ages
Posted on 06 February 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — A popular free individual tax preparation service drew a large crowd on its first day of operation Feb. 6. (more…)
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Join the Journey fair arms Burnet community in fight against drug abuse
Posted on 30 January 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — Following the death of her son in December 2011 from a methadone overdose, Janet Christiansen faced two options: crumble from her sorrow and regret or honor her son by equipping parents and the community with information to battle the scourge of drug use and abuse. (more…)
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Granite Shoals residents invited to informal Coffee with the Council
Posted on 29 January 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Granite Shoals residents have a chance to ask questions to members of the City Council in an informal setting Saturday, Feb. 3. (more…)
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Memorial to inspire after Marble Falls resident loses battle with breast cancer
Posted on 25 January 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY COTTONWOOD SHORES — Despite losing an eight-year battle with breast cancer, Kathy Rose Ferrell, 45, had “touched many souls out here” because she personified wisdom, optimism, and a fighting spirit, according to her loved ones and co-workers. (more…)
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A lesson on Kingsland School (and charter schools in general)
Posted on 24 January 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON KINGSLAND — Though Kingsland School basically doubled in size from last year to this year, Principal Meloni Puishes still works to get the word out about the public charter school as well as educate people on what exactly it is. (more…)
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