MFISD approves temporary mask mandate
Beginning Sept. 1, students, faculty, and staff in the Marble Falls Independent School District will…
Marble Falls Independent School District
MFISD celebrates Cord Woerner’s career
Cord Woerner received the Superintendent’s Award on Monday, Aug. 23, for his 17 years of…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 30
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
In wake of elementary school closing, districts keep close eye on COVID-19 cases
With rising COVID-19 cases locally, school districts are moving forward cautiously, especially after the recent…
Highland Lakes Elementary temporarily closes due to COVID-19 cases
Highland Lakes Elementary School in Granite Shoals will close temporarily through at least Friday, Aug….
Marble Falls school board adopts 2021-22 tax rate and amends budget
The Marble Falls Independent School District adopted a tax rate of $1.1184 per $100 property…
Marble Falls High School to show off renovations at ribbon cutting Aug. 27
The community is invited to explore new and improved sections of Marble Falls High School,…
First day of school a success in Burnet and Marble Falls
The morning of Wednesday, Aug. 18, began on a school bus for Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Marble Falls ISD passes resolution urging visitors to wear masks, updates health plan
Marble Falls Independent School District took its own stand against COVID-19 while staying within the…
All in-person school year begins this month
Editor’s Note: This story was printed in the August issue of The Picayune Magazine. TEA issued…
New TEA guideline: Contact tracing for COVID-19 no longer required in schools
Contact tracing will not be required in school districts this year, according to new guidelines…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 9
Check agendas and websites to see if meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Monday,…
Burnet and Marble Falls school districts resolve teacher shortages
A nationwide teacher shortage made its way to the Highland Lakes. The good news is…
Marble Falls ISD announces COVID-19 safety protocols, but changes possible
As Burnet County sees an uptick in active COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious…
Help fill a teacher’s back-to-school wish list
As the start of school quickly approaches, the Highland Lakes Crisis Network is encouraging residents…
Marble Falls ISD approves $45K to purchase books for at-home and classroom use
The Marble Falls Independent School district will spend up to $45,000 on Scholastic books to…
Role changes in MFISD athletics department
The Marble Falls school district July 13 announced athletics department staff changes and promotions for…
Marble Falls Middle School welcomes new principals
The Marble Falls Independent School District welcomed Jason Napoli, who will serve as a new…
MFISD budget explained, adopted
The Marble Falls Independent School District board of trustees adopted a $59.7 million budget for…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 28
Both the Burnet and Marble Falls school districts could approve 2021-22 school budgets at meetings…
GROWING PAINS: School districts prepare for increasing populations
Housing developments both large and small in the Highland Lakes are driving a population increase…
Marble Falls council approves juvenile case management agreement with school district
The Marble Falls City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Marble Falls Independent School…
Marble Falls school district board approves proposed 2021-22 budget
Teachers in the Marble Falls Independent School District could get a 2 percent general pay…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 14
Highland Lakes governments are keeping busy the week of June 14 with a slate of…