The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from April 24-30, 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.
Christie Grey Bailey, 52, of Burnet was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Released on April 27 on probation.
Jorge Camacho Jr., 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, two counts.
Victor Noe Ceballos-Barron, 47, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 24 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid, revoked, or suspended. Released on April 24 on $250 in bonds.
William Anthony Cosgrove, 45, of Elgin was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction, bench warrant.
Jeremiah Joel Heuton, 40, of Liberty Hill was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, number of items more than 5 but less than 10, violation of a bond or protective order, burglary of a building, criminal mischief of more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. Released on April 26 on $85,000 in bonds.
Dustin Ray Horrocks, 40, of Burnet was arrested April 24 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 3 of less than 28 grams, driving while intoxicated, second charge, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 25 on $9,000 in bonds.
Jazmyn Paige Long, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): aggravated assault of a date, family, or household member with a deadly weapon with serious bodily injury, terroristic threat of family or household member, assault causing bodily injury to family or household member.
Kyle Allan Reavis, 42, of Briggs was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more.
Monica Madeline Spittler, 69, of Kerrville was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated. Released on April 25 on $1,500 in bonds.
Ramon Diaz Torres, 31, of Spicewood was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more.
Justin Marcus Wharton, 44, of Austin was arrested April 24 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram.
Neally Paige Grossman, 21, of San Antonio was arrested April 25 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol. Released on April 25 on $1,500 in bonds.
George Andrew Tope, 21, of Kingsland was arrested April 25 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of child pornography of less than 10 visual depictions. Released on April 25 on $25,000 in bonds.
Luis Enrique Solis, 39, of Jonestown was arrested April 26 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
Pete Castillo, 35, of San Antonio was arrested April 27 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 28 on $2,000 in bonds.
Jesse Robert Leppert, 44, of Burnet was arrested April 27 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal trespassing.
Erick Reed, 54, of Marble Falls was arrested April 27 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal trespassing.
Ethan Travis Sethman, 20, of Burnet was arrested April 27 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): invasive visual recording, three counts. Released on April 28 on $15,000 in bonds.
Harry Eugene Bomnskie, 62, of Deer Park was arrested April 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more. Released on April 28 on $75,000 in bonds.
Jerome Delgado Jr., 48, of Houston was arrested April 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury.
Samlee Jerome Garner, 18, of Burnet was arrested April 28 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Released on April 29 on $5,000 in bonds.
Samlee Jerome Garner, 18, of Burnet was arrested April 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 3 of less than 28 grams in a drug free zone. Released on April 29 on $2,500 in bonds.
Christopher Wayne Hall, 35, of Kingsland was arrested April 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): indecency with a child by sexual contact, two counts.
Dustin Taylor Parks Jr., 44, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 28 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): passenger with an open container of alcohol.
Christian Dorbandt Potts, 41, of Burnet was arrested April 28 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on April 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
Cristhian Fernando Ruiz, 23, of Austin was arrested April 28 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
Danny Wayne Winfree, 49, of Burnet was arrested April 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Tyrese Xavier Acosta, 27, of Burnet was arrested April 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated. Released on April 29 on $10,000 in bonds.
Andrew Ryan Brenneman, 36, of Buchanan Dam was arrested April 29 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on April 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
Travis Jacob Long, 27, of Bertram was arrested April 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts. Released on April 29 on $50,000 in bonds.
Monika Lee Martinez, 33, of Burnet was arrested April 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram, sex offenders duty to register annually.
Fredy Rios-Morales, 36, of Granite Shoals was arrested April 29 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): public intoxication.
Rachel Lynn Schnitzler, 44, of Marble Falls was arrested April 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury to family or household member with a previous conviction.
Donna Kay Dalton, 60, of Kingsland was arrested April 30 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram, two counts.
Amanda Marie Johnson, 38, of Kingsland was arrested April 30 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, driving while license invalid.
Vincent Edwin Peterson, 54, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested April 30 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): theft of property valued more than $100 but less than $750.
Wesley Hunter Watson, 32, of Denison was arrested April 30 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury. Released on April 30 on $3,000 in bonds.
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After years of planning and deliberation, Mormon Mill Nature Park, located at 2600 Park View Drive in Marble Falls, officially opened Friday, May 1, bringing a new nature-focused recreational space to the city.
The 12-acre, $1.5 million park includes a half-mile trail, a nature-themed playscape, wildlife viewing blinds, parking, restrooms, and seating. According to Parks and Recreation Director Lacey Dingman, the park was designed to preserve the area’s natural setting while creating a quieter recreational space for families and nearby residents.
Dingman called the project “a major accomplishment,” noting it was her first park developed from the ground up and was intended to feel “natural and intentional” for the neighborhood.
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jake Eason said the opening capped a year of planning and construction.
“This project represents a year of planning, coordination, and collaboration. We’re excited to finally open this space to the community,” Eason said at the ceremony.
City Manager Caleb Kraenzel pointed to collaboration between residents and city leaders during the design process, which included public discussion before final approval.
“This project is a really great culmination of the city government and the residents working together to come up with a low impact design to activate a park space,” Kraenzel said.
Funding included $726,207 from a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant, with the remainder funded by the city. The project was originally budgeted for $1.9 million, but the city was able to save on costs thanks to the financial flexibility afforded by the TPWD grant.
Correction: It was originally reported that the Mormon Mill Nature Park project cost $1.9 million, but it actually cost about $1.5 million according to the city. While it was originally budgeted for $1.9 million, it came in well under budget by the time it was completed,
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The Phoenix Center will undergo a transition in leadership on June 1 after founder and Chief Executive Officer Sarah Rosen Garrett announced she would be stepping down as CEO at the end of May.
Garrett will pass the baton to current Chief Operating Officer Mary Flanagan, who joined the Marble Falls-based nonprofit in 2025. Flanagan brings a plethora of experience in consulting and corporate strategy, and has served as a CEO and COO in prior roles.
“Mary is a proven and values-driven leader,” Garret said in a press release. “Her experience across both nonprofit and corporate sectors positions her exceptionally well to guide the Phoenix Center into its next phase of growth.”
Garrett will continue her work within the organization by stepping into a new role as founder and Chief Clinical Advisor, allowing her to continue sharing her clinical expertise and remain a key part of the Phoenix Center’s operations.
“Simply put, the Phoenix Center would not exist without Sarah,” Phoenix Center Board President Lindsay Plante said in a media release. “Her legacy lives in every child and family we serve, and we are grateful she will continue to lead our clinical team in the next chapter.”
Garrett moved to the Hill Country in 2005, and founded the Phoenix Center two years later to provide trauma-informed counseling and mental health care to children ages 2-18 and their families. The organization serves multiple rural counties in the area which have been designated as having shortages of mental health professionals.
The nonprofit expanded its operations in 2022 through an 8,000-square-foot counseling center, and further in 2025 by adding equine therapy facilities to its 77-acre campus in Horseshoe Bay.
Visit the Phoenix Center’s website to learn more about the organization and its mission to serve children and families around the area.
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Burnet County voters may cast their ballots at any polling location in the county on Election Day, all polling locations in the county are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Day Voting locations:
AgriLife Auditorium, 607 N. Vandeveer Street, Burnet
Texas Tech, 806 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Marble Falls
Granite Shoals Community Center, 1208 N. Phillips Ranch Road, Granite Shoals
Bertram Community Center, 340 S. Gabriel Street, Bertram
Marble Falls City Council election
There are two contested races on the ballot for Marble Falls City Council, with contenders vying for Place 1 and Place 3.
Mark Mayfield and Rhonda Brown are running to fill the seat of outgoing Place 1 Councilor Griff Morris, who chose to not run for reelection.
Incumbent Place 3 Councilor Lauren Haltom is challenged for her seat by former Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes.
There are four seats total up for election, with three seats at their full two-year terms, and one with a partial term that expires on May 1, 2027. The unexpired term is to fill the spot left vacant by former councilor Tres Clinton, who stepped down in December 2025.
Five candidates filed to run for the three, full, two-year terms. They include Lee Carney, Anthony Francisco, Sky Hullum, Danny Lester, and incumbent Cindia Talamantez.
Bertram City Council has four seats up for grabs with 10 total candidates filing.
The mayoral race is unopposed, six candidates are running for two full-term council seats, and three candidates are running for one partial-term council seat.
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District has a $135 million bond package on the ballot for major campus changes and maintenance.
If passed by voters, the bond package is planned to include the full demolition and rebuilding of Burnet Middle School, classroom additions at RJ Richey Elementary, and various maintenance projects throughout the district.
Llano area voters have big decisions to make at the polls in the coming days. There are three seats on Llano City Council up for grabs and two contested races for seats on the Llano Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Election Day voting locations
Polling locations will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for Election Day on Saturday, May 2. Llano County residents must vote at their designated precinct location on Election Day.
Precinct 101- Llano County Ag & Health Bldg. 1447 E. Texas 71 Ste B, Llano
Precinct 102- Bluelake Golf Course Community Room 214 W. Bluebonnet Rd, Horseshoe Bay
Precinct 108- Sunrise Beach City Hall Civic Center Complex 124 Sunrise Beach, Sunrise Beach
Precincts 109- Horseshoe Bay Council Chambers 1 Community Drive, Horseshoe Bay
Precincts 203- East Llano County Annex, 8347 RR 1431 West, Buchanan Dam
Precinct 204-Bluffton Lakeshore Branch Library, 7346 RR 261, Buchanan Dam
Precinct 205- Tow Community Building- 135 CR 221, Tow
Precinct 307- Kingsland Public Library 125 West Polk, Kingsland
Precinct 410- Llano County Library 102 E. Haynie, Llano
Learn more about Llano County elections on the county’s website. Contact the Llano County Elections Office with questions or concerns at 325-247-5425.
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The city of Horseshoe Bay has been named home to the Best Tasting Water in Texas, earning top honors at the 2026 Texas Water Conference held April 27-30 in San Antonio.
The city’s entry won the “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test, a statewide competition where utility samples are judged by water professionals on taste, odor, clarity, and color.
“Through advanced treatment processes and constant monitoring, we ensure that our water consistently meets or exceeds all regulatory quality standards, because our community deserves the best,” Plant Operations Supervisor Joel Green said in a media release.
The utilities department will host a presentation during Drinking Water Week at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at Horseshoe Bay City Hall, located at 9101 W. FM 2147, where they will explain the city’s water treatment process, distribution system, and conservation efforts.
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The city of Burnet will look to overhaul aging water and electrical infrastructure over the next several years after councilors approved $200,000 in funding for equipment replacements at a Tuesday, April 28, council meeting.
The projects, funded through the city’s dedicated electric and water/wastewater reserve accounts, will seek to address several failing water meters and high-risk electrical equipment throughout Burnet.
“We’re seeing a lot of meters, 30 to 50 a month, that are failing just because of the age,” City Manager David Vuaghn told council at the meeting.
Assistant Public Works Director Andrew Scott and Field Technician Jon Forsyth highlighted the deficiencies of the water meters and electrical equipment, which were deemed severe enough to call for full replacement.
“The purpose is to replace existing meters that cannot be read remotely, have failed, or are near the end of their service life,” Forsyth said at the meeting. “We currently have 386 new meters that have been placed into the ground… out of 500 that we initially ordered (in 2025), which means we’ll have a small stock for new developments as well.”
The city initially began efforts to replace meters in March 2025 by entering an agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., and subsequently purchasing $154,000 in meters, endpoints, and jumper harnesses that June.
Several pieces of electrical equipment were found to be in a similarly dilapidated condition after a recently-completed electric system visual inspection identified deficiencies. Staff reported that approximately 20-25 percent of the deficiencies discovered were critical, and would be addressed first.
“The total cost for everything with the less critical, you’re looking at about $900,000,” Scott said. “Right now, we’re asking for $100,000 to focus in on the critical deficiencies, and then we’ll try to put a plan together for the coming years to budget for the (less critical) deficiencies.”
Electrical poles were noted as the bulk of the equipment needing to be replaced, and would likely need to be addressed on a multiple-year schedule.
For a detailed breakdown of the water and electrical infrastructure replacements, view the City Council’s agenda from the April 28 meeting, beginning on page 240 and 248.
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Granite Shoals is using new roadway tracking software and a restructured Streets Department to prioritize repairs and improve efficiency.
The new Vialytics system tracks road conditions, documents repairs with before-and-after photos, and helps rank street needs based on deterioration. It also catalogs infrastructure such as stop signs and fire hydrants, and provides detailed measurements of roads to assist with planning and contractor work.
The city also recently reorganized its former Streets & Parks Department into two separate divisions, creating the Streets Department focused solely on road maintenance. Since the change, the city has invested more than $350,000 in equipment to bring more work in-house and reduce contractor reliance.
Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief Tim Campbell said during the April 28 City Council meeting that past contractor costs were a major factor behind the shift. One key example was the repair of Kings Circle Drive in 2022 which exceeded $300,000, using up 89 percent of the city’s street maintenance budget at the time.
He also said previous pothole repair methods were inefficient and short-lived.
“In the past, somebody would call out, say they had a pothole on their street. We’d send crews out there with a patch, a standard coal patch from our local vendors and each time it would rain, that material would float and wash away,” Campbell said in the council meeting. “It was creating an endless cycle and burden on our citizens, as well as our street crews and our budget.”
The city has since spent around $60,000 purchasing materials from Easy Asphalt for repairs, which Campbell noted have held up better during recent rain.
Future plans include a continued investment in equipment to expand in-house paving and prep work, with hopes of completing three roads this year. About 18 percent of Granite Shoals roads remain unpaved dirt roads.
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The Marble Falls Mustang baseball team punched a ticket to the playoffs after a dominant regular-season run, wrapped up with a 15-3 show of batting power on April 24 against Jarrell at home.
The Mustangs (21-5, 11-3 district) ended their season slotted second place in district, and have already begun the bi-district round of the playoffs in a three-game series against Gatesville (17-8, 2-2 district).
The team hit the bases running on Wednesday, April 29, in its first game of the series with a 5-1 win, and will look to carry the momentum into the next matchup at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. A third game will be played, if necessary, 30 minutes after the second.
The series is being played at a neutral site, Thrall High School. The winner of the series will move on to the area round and play the winner of the Bellville (15-13, 9-1 district) vs. Stafford (7-17, 5-6 district) series.
The Mustangs 2025-26 season has been a significant shift from last, in which the team ended the regular season with a 13-14 record and was knocked out of the playoffs after two back-to-back losses to China Spring.
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For the fourth year in a row, the Marble Falls High School theatre program has claimed a regional championship. The Mustang’s win on April 24 sets the stage for a performance in Austin for the 2026 UIL One Act Play 4A State Championship.
Marble Falls is set to perform its rendition of “The Collective” at around 8:10 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at the Austin Independent School District Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Boulevard.
Tickets are not yet on sale, as of April 29, but they will be made available at this link by “late April/early May.”
Mustangs theatre has been on a roll for years, with 10 straight years of making the playoffs, nine straight appearances at regionals, four consecutive wins at regionals, and taking home silver in the 2025 UIL One Act Play 4A State Championship.
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