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The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team fell 3-1 against the La Vega Pirates on Friday, April 3, in the state semifinals. This was the deepest playoff run in Mustangs soccer history, with the team taking the regional championship.
“Our Mustangs gave it their all tonight, battling hard against La Vega finishing with a 1–3 result,” reads a post from the official MFHS Boys Soccer Facebook page. “This team has so much to be proud of!”
The team ended its 2026 4A Division 1 season with an overall record of 18-4-5 and a district record of 10-1-1. Marble Falls was on a 13-game win streak leading up to the game against the Pirates. They beat the Davenport Wolves on March 31 taking the regional championship.
The Mustangs played in Waco for the semifinals game, on La Vega’s home turf, at Waco Independent School District Stadium after the previous venue in Kerrville fell through.
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Horseshoe Bay residents should prepare for the remainder of planned outages this week as Pedernales Electric Cooperative upgrades equipment in the area.
Power will be interrupted 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, while crews work to double the voltage capacity from 7.2 kV to 14.4 kV, helping meet growing demand and improve reliability. Two planned outages were already completed on March 24 and 25.
Residents are advised to stay away from work sites, and outages may be rescheduled in the event of severe weather.
Those relying on life-sustaining medical equipment should arrange for backup power or make plans to stay elsewhere during the outages. Residents should also keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to preserve food.
If power is not restored by 3:30 p.m., customers can report an outage by texting “outage” to 25022, visiting map.mypec.com, using the SmartHub app, or calling PEC at 888-883-3379.
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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from March 27 – April 2, 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.
Keith Erick Burton, 56, of Kingsland was arrested March 27 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1-B of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.
Jacob Christopher Maldonado, 22, of Marble Falls was arrested March 27 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Released on March 27 on $15,000 in bonds.
Charity Ann Sims, 46, of Round Mountain was arrested March 27 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): failure to report aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Rolando Prince Solorzano, 39, of La Porte was arrested March 27 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): obstruction or retaliation.
Kimberly Ruth Carson, 62, of Marble Falls was arrested March 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault class c, family violence. Released on March 30 on $500 in bonds.
James Neil Hattery, 34, of Marble Falls was arrested March 28 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces. Released on March 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
Robert Rodriguez Martinez, 48, of Marble Falls was arrested March 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, second charge.
Justin Paul Poteet, 50, of Hawaii was arrested March 28 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): unlicensed carry of a weapon, driving while intoxicated with a BAC greater than 0.15. Released on March 28 on $8,000 in bonds.
John Edward Sharp Jr., 53, of Marble Falls was arrested March 28 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): parole violation.
Case Lane Trevino, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested March 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): trafficking a child or disabled individual engaging in sexual conduct. Released on March 28 on $50,000 in bonds.
Michael Steven Webster, 37, of Hutto was arrested March 28 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on March 28 on $1,500 in bonds.
Manuel Delarosa, 43, of Lubbock was arrested March 29 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): child support. Released on April 1 per judge’s orders.
Clifford Darel Denison II, 62, of Brownwood was arrested March 29 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): violation of a bond or protective order. Released on March 29 on $5,000 in bonds.
Gage Alexander Hernandez, 27, of Burnet was arrested March 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): failure to identify, giving false or fictitious information. Released on March 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
James David Kincheloe, 61, of Bertram was arrested March 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): criminal trespassing with a deadly weapon, violation of a city ordinance, high weeds, accumulation of rubbish and or garbage, failure to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary, violation of zoning ordinance.
Thomas Ryan McAnally, 18, of Bertram was arrested March 29 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): assault causing bodily injury. Released on March 29 on $2,500 in bonds.
Brandy Leah Parker, 47, of Burnet was arrested March 29 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): expired license plate registration. Released on March 30 on $500 in bonds.
Douglas Paul Baldwin, 37, of Kingsland was arrested March 30 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 31 on $1,500 in bonds.
Danny Lee Davis, 55, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 30 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while intoxicated.
Shelton M Hermoso, 26, of Buchanan Dam was arrested March 30 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 31 on $1,500 in bonds.
Diana Lin Riley, 63, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested March 30 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): obstruction or retaliation, driving while intoxicated, third charge or more.
Dominic Adam Barron, 31, of Burnet was arrested March 31 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated. Released on April 1 on $1,500 in bonds.
Efrain Fuentes Jr., 48, of Laredo was arrested March 31 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): tampering with governmental record. Released on April 1 on $25,000 in bonds.
Billy Bob Grona, 51, of Kerrville was arrested March 31 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram, assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction.
David Wayne Hashaw, 62, of Llano was arrested March 31 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia, expired drivers license, parole violator.
Albert Scott Roach, 18, of Kingsland was arrested March 31 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 or 2-A of more than 4 grams but less than 400 grams, evading arrest or detention, fleeing police officer, harboring runaway child.
Cary Brian Stratton, 63, of Burnet was arrested March 31 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication.
Israel Veliz-Iglesias, 27, of Austin was arrested March 31 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated.
Stephen Atwood Wichman, 66, of Corpus Christi was arrested March 31 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. Released on April 1 on $10,000 in bonds.
Dylan Travis Young, 32, of Leander was arrested March 31 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): failure to maintain financial responsibility. Released on March 31 on $500 in bonds.
Ronald Anthony Derosa, 58, of Burnet was arrested April 1 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): public intoxication.
Russell Vo Knouss, 48, of Georgetown was arrested April 1 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.
Dominic Alan Grant Moore-Pogue, 18, of Marble Falls was arrested April 1 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): assault causing bodily injury. Released on April 2 on $1,500 in bonds.
Spencer Dale Myers, 51, of Kingsland was arrested April 1 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): theft of property valued more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Albert Scott Roach, 18, of Kingsland was arrested April 1 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): no valid drivers license, speeding 15 miles or more over the posted limit, 63 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Rolando Prince Solorzano, 39, of La Porte was arrested April 1 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 gram.
Reyes Isidro Garcia Jr., 26, of Marble Falls was arrested April 2 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): assault by contact, family violence.
Dustin Michael Holderfield, 27, of Buchanan Dam was arrested April 2 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid, four counts, failure to maintain financial responsibility.
Elizabeth Ashley Runyon, 40, of Elgin was arrested April 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.
Victor Anselmo Suarez, 57, of Marble Falls was arrested April 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility.
Tabathia Latrelle Wright, 39, of Killeen was arrested April 2 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault of a peace officer or judge, criminal mischief of less than $30,000.
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Central Texas College will take its first steps in establishing a new Healthcare Pathways Hub in Marble Falls with the launch of its new science lab on Tuesday, April 7, hoping to bridge the gap in healthcare workforce shortages.
The lab, featuring resources to propel learning for students building careers in healthcare, is located at the Frank Fickett Center at 806 Steve Hawkins Parkway in Marble Falls. An open house and dedication ceremony will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday to celebrate the launch.
“This milestone marks the first step in a broader Highland Lakes initiative to expand access to healthcare training close to home,” reads a CTC media release on the lab. “Building a strong, sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals to meet the region’s growing medical needs.”
After the ceremony, Chancellor Michelle Carter will provide guests a look at CTC’s plans to provide new Licensed Vocational Nursing courses during the upcoming fall semester.
Central Texas College offers several associate degrees, early-career courses, technical training, and adult continued education. For more information, visit the Central Texas College website.
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The $130 million Shops at Flatrock Crossing retail center is inching closer to reality in south Marble Falls, though progress remains slow after months of delays.
Development partner Russel Roper said the project, originally estimated to be completed by March 2026, is now “in the 90 to 95 percent range of finalizing things,” but construction at the 350,000-square-foot site along U.S. 281, between a 7-Eleven convenience store and the Charley Taylor Rodeo grounds, has so far been limited to moving dirt and rock.
“We’re still working on it,” Roper told DailyTrib. “This is just taking us a lot longer than anticipated.”
Roper explained that issues with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations regarding construction near Flatrock Creek slowed down development. He also said that the untimely death of an integral business partner at a critical stage in the project caused severe delays.
Many of the previously announced tenants are still on board according to Roper, and lease negotiations are ongoing with additional retailers and restaurants. Some of the planned tenants, as of September 2025, include Academy, Hobby Lobby, Ulta Beauty, T.J. Maxx, Boot Barn, Famous Footwear, Chipotle, and James Avery.
Flatrock Crossing was unveiled as a 350,000-square-foot retail center with 34 storefronts, roughly 1,500 parking spaces, and space for an 87,050-square-foot grocery store, potentially with a fuel station. The original target opening was the end of 2025.
The City Council approved a 10-year, $15 million sales-tax rebate following $3.8 million in earlier incentives. Securing a grocer was an early hurdle, complicated by competition with the existing H-E-B in Marble Falls. Tenant representative Bobby Johnson told the Council it was unclear who would fill the space, and a grocer has not been publicly announced since.
The council approved updates to the Planned Development District (PDD), which sets the rules and standards for the development, including building design, signage, and landscaping. The updates included exceptions for larger signage, taller light poles, and modified sidewalk requirements. Developers were allowed to remove large canopy trees from parking areas to improve storefront visibility, while smaller landscaping elements were still required.
Redesigning a planned road crossing over Flatrock Crossing.
Relocating a planned water tower.
September 2025
Confirmed tenants include Academy, Hobby Lobby, Ulta Beauty, T.J. Maxx, Boot Barn, Famous Footwear, Chipotle, and James Avery, with lease negotiations ongoing for additional retailers and restaurants.
October 7, 2025
The Marble Falls City Council approved the Public Improvement District (PID) agreement, which had been in the works since 2022 but required updates due to earlier project delays. A PID allows developers to install infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, and be reimbursed over time through city-collected payments. Bonds tied to the PID are not expected to be finalized until late summer 2026.
The project could not move forward until the PID was secured. Once approved, financing can proceed, allowing full-scale construction to begin. Roper estimates that once construction starts, the first phase, which accounts for roughly 80 percent of the shopping center, will take 14-16 months to complete.
Additional Background
The land for Flatrock Crossing has been owned by the Roper family for about a century. Rather than selling the property, the family partnered with developers through the Ellison Roper Land Corp., helping to bring the retail center to life.
Adjacent to the retail site is Roper Ranch, a multi-phase residential and commercial development on the northeast side, planned in five stages. It will include hundreds of homes, apartments, and an additional retail space, with construction staggered to align with each phase.
The city of Marble Falls and the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. have strongly supported Flatrock Crossing, noting that the project is expected to generate significant sales tax revenue, attract retailers that previously lacked local space, and provide residents with a convenient shopping alternative to traveling to the Austin area.
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Two people who were transported to local hospitals after a multi-vehicle rollover crash on Thursday, April 2, in Marble Falls were listed in stable condition.
According to a statement from the Marble Falls Police Department, multiple agencies responded to a multi-vehicle crash at around 2:38 p.m. on Thursday at the 3200 block of U.S. 281 in Marble Falls.
An initial investigation concluded that a Ford Explorer traveling northbound on U.S. 281 attempted to turn left into the nearby Lowe’s parking lot, but pulled out in front of a Ford Transit traveling southbound. The Explorer was struck on the passenger side, rolled onto its side, and hit a Ford Bronco that was exiting the Lowe’s.
The passenger of the Explorer was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center by Air Evac, and the driver of the Explorer was transported to Scott and White – Marble Falls by ambulance. Both the driver and passenger were listed in stable condition on April 2.
MFPD reported that no further information would be released at the time of this article’s publication.
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Former Marble Falls City Manager Mike Hodge died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31. Hodge had recently retired from his role with the city after nearly 12 years at the helm of Marble Falls administration.
“Mike Hodge dedicated more than a decade of leadership, vision, and service to Marble Falls, guiding the city through a period of meaningful growth and progress,” reads a statement from the city issued on Thursday, April 2. “During his tenure, he worked tirelessly to strengthen city services, enhance public safety, and invest in critical infrastructure that will benefit the community for generations.”
Hodge officially retired on Jan. 31, having served since June 2014. The cause of his death has not been shared publicly, but a notice from his church, Trinity Episcopal in Marble Falls, said that he had “passed away suddenly at his home.”
“Mike’s leadership left a lasting mark on Marble Falls,” said Mayor John Packer. “He cared deeply about this community and the people he served, and his legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.”
A memorial service for Hodge will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. on April 7 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 909 Avenue D in Marble Falls.
“The city of Marble Falls extends its deepest condolences to Mike’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside him,” reads the city’s closing statement.
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