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Two new roundabouts are in the works for intersections on FM 2147 in Horseshoe Bay. The projects aim to improve traffic flow and reduce crash risks on the busy thoroughfare.
The projects target intersections at Bay West Boulevard and Horseshoe Bay Boulevard. A February agreement confirmed support from the Texas Department of Transportation for the roundabout concept.
The roundabouts are not yet set in stone. Planning, which includes environmental review, public input, and utility layouts, is expected to continue through fiscal year 2027.
The design phase is estimated to cost about $422,000, while total project costs could reach roughly $6 million. A recent grant application was unsuccessful because the intersections lack a significant crash history, making the project less competitive for funding.
At a Tuesday, March 17 meeting, City Council authorized moving the effort forward after reviewing preliminary plans presented by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc..
“We want to pick an intersection that is going to improve safety and reduce future crashes too,” Manny Guzman, a civil engineer on the project, said.
Guzman also noted that roundabouts can reduce fatal and injury crashes by up to 90 percent and continue operating during power outages, unlike intersections with traffic lights.
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Heirloom Shoppe, a local home goods and apparel store, is relocating from 212 Avenue N to 308 Main Street Suite A in the coming weeks.
Barring construction delays, the shop’s grand opening at the new location is on April 11.
“Moving to Main Street feels like a full-circle moment for me. I’ve grown up in Marble Falls for 30 years, always dreaming that one day I might have a little shoppe and studio of my own in the heart of this town,” co-owner Jessa Myer told DailyTrib.
The store is a family venture, co-owned by Myer and her mother, Caressa Gray.
“What makes it even more special is getting to do this alongside my mom, building something meaningful together has been one of the greatest joys of this journey,” Myer said.
Heirloom Shoppe will continue operating from its Avenue N location until the Main Street opening. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 512-755-4506.
The mother-daughter duo describe their joint venture as “a love letter to slower living and thoughtful design,” and “a place for artisan-made pieces, fine apparel, genuine leather, clean-burning candles, designer lighting, luxury bedding, and unique objects chosen for the stories they’ll hold over time.”
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Fay Crider has spent over a decade of her 35-year career in workforce development and advocacy at the helm of Workforce Network Inc., a regional nonprofit dedicated to cultivating job opportunities for Central Texas residents. Crider officially retired in February, leaving a lasting legacy of job creation programs in the Highland Lakes area.
“Fay’s leadership, vision, courage, and grace have defined this organization in real and lasting ways,” Workforce Network Inc. Board Chair Bill Rives said in a media release. “She built a strong foundation and a team that will continue serving our community with pride and compassion.”
During her tenure as CEO and president , Crider acquired multiple grants for high-demand job training programs, providing affordable or free connections for Highland Lakes residents to careers in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, healthcare, accounting, trucking, and more.
While she served as CEO of Workforce Network Inc., the organization implemented sweeping free job training programs in Burnet and Llano counties and acquired millions of dollars in federal funds for ongoing training programs.
“Fay has consistently led with both strategic vision and deep compassion,” said Diane Cook, Chief Operating Officer of Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area. “Her work has strengthened the workforce ecosystem while ensuring individuals facing real world challenges have access to meaningful opportunity.”
One of her programs, Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-by World, had a real impact on dozens of Highland Lakes residents, including Sara McKinney of Granite Shoals. McKinney signed up for the program in 2023 and by 2024 became a homeowner and a registered nurse.
“This class really taught me what being unstable was,” she told the Marble Falls EDC Board of Directors during a regular meeting in March 2023. “It gave me the tools to become responsible and move forward.”
Emily Miller, a former program director with Workforce Network Inc., has stepped in as the new CEO. Gail Davalos, the organization’s founder, will stay on board through the fall to assist with the leadership transition.
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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from March 13 – March 19, 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.
Kailey Shanice Adams, 32, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested March 13 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, abandonment or endangerment of a child with intent, knowledge, recklessness, or criminal negligence, two counts, bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon, three counts.
Matthew Strelow Bennett, 35, of La Vernia was arrested March 13 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol. Released on March 13 on $1,500 in bonds.
Dakota James Culpepper, 31, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested March 13 by the Cottonwood Shores Police Department (CTWPD): speeding, expired registration, failure to appear. Released on March 18 on $1,500 in bonds.
Enrique Delarosa Jr., 44, of Marble Falls was arrested March 13 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, violation of a bond or protective order.
Robert Edwin Ettel, 46, of Marble Falls was arrested March 13 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): assault by contact, family violence. Released on March 15 on $500 in bonds.
Alejandro Raul Fernandez-Lopez, 28, of Marble Falls was arrested March 13 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): criminal mischief of more than $750 but less than $2,500. Released on March 16 on $5,000 in bonds.
Chamberlain Cyrus Graves, 31, of Austin was arrested March 13 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, bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon.
Kellie Jo Greer, 49, of Blanket was arrested March 13 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol. Released on March 13 on $1,500 in bonds.
Shelby Lynn Liscum, 25, of Kingsland was arrested March 13 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, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.
Megan Marie Matthes, 23, of Marble Falls was arrested March 13 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS): driving while intoxicated with a BAC greater than 0.15. Released on March 14 on $2,500 in bonds.
Michael Lynn Newman, 46, of Azle was arrested March 13 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 March 14 on $4,000 in bonds.
Joel James Reynolds, 38, of Kingsland was arrested March 13 by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office (LLSO): bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon, two counts.
Charity Ann Sims, 46, of Round Mountain was arrested March 13 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, bail jumping and failure to appear as a felon, two counts.
Ezequiel Alexander Alvarado, 17, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 14 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Released on March 15 on $50,000 in bonds.
Francisco Paul Enriquez, 17, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 14 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): assault causing bodily injury. Released on March 15 on $5,000 in bonds.
Robert Webb Allsup, 43, of Nevada was arrested March 15 by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams. Released on March 16 on $10,000 in bonds.
Adrian Donald Davis, 59, of Marble Falls was arrested March 15 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication, failure to appear. Released on March 19 on $1,000 in bonds.
Paul Edmond McCracken, 69, of Spicewood was arrested March 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): continuous violence against the family, assault against elderly or disabled individual.
Stacy Diane Bass, 57, of Dripping Springs was arrested March 16 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault of a family or household member impeding breath or circulation. Released on March 19 on $50,000 in bonds.
Brad Lee Brinkley, 43, of Marble Falls was arrested March 16 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to appear. Released on March 17 on $1,500 in bonds.
Raul Santiago Garcia Martinez, 62, of San Antonio was arrested March 16 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 17 on $1,500 in bonds.
Jacob Reyd King, 34, of Brownwood was arrested March 16 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon. Released on March 17 on $20,000 in bonds.
Mario Josue Mayen-Larin, 29, of Houston was arrested March 16 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. Released on March 19 on $5,000 in bonds.
Brittany Janiell McCurry, 31, of Kingsland was arrested March 16 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, duty on striking fixture or highway landscape valued more than $200.
Brittany Janiell McCurry, 31, of Kingsland was arrested March 16 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 of less than 1 gram, possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces.
Ashley Marri Varlade-Weyland, 41, of Lampasas was arrested March 16 by the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office (LPSO): bench warrant, hold for agency.
Braelin De Veon Dace, 24, of Marble Falls was arrested March 17 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): false report inducing emergency response. Released on March 18 on $2,500 in bonds.
Brandon Michael Goff, 33, of Spicewood was arrested March 17 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, parole violation.
Carol Ann Maynard, 50, of Burnet was arrested March 17 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility.
Randy Lee Nuttall, 59, of Lometa was arrested March 17 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 of less than 1 gram, possession of a dangerous drug. Released on March 18 on $10,000 in bonds.
Shelby Lynn Dodson, 28, of Marble Falls was arrested March 18 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): assault causing bodily injury to family member. Released on March 18 on $2,500 in bonds.
Roy Gene Fowler, 54, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 18 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 of less than 1 gram, driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 19 on $6,500 in bonds.
Rodney Allen Maldonado, 39, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested March 18 by the Cottonwood Shores Police Department (CTWPD): terroristic threat of family or household.
Curtis Morgan Daniel Nelson, 25, of Lampasas was arrested March 18 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): harassment.
Erick Reed, 54, of Leander was arrested March 18 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): disorderly conduct with three or more previous convictions, public intoxication with three or more previous convictions, two counts.
Amara Linda Tillery, 35, of Kingsland was arrested March 18 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): 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 3 of less than 28 grams.
Robert Christopher Tillery, 34, of Kingsland was arrested March 18 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 18 on $1,500 in bonds.
Robert Christopher Tillery, 34, of Kingsland was arrested March 18 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): pedestrian walking on wrong side of road. Released on March 19 on $250 in bonds.
David Richard Andersen, 62, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 19 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): permits, exit grounds – fences, exit grounds – trash, debris, and objectionable matter, regulation of junked vehicles – public nuisance; prohibition, five counts
Faith Clontz, 23, of Burnet was arrested March 19 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts.
Brandon Michael Goff, 33, of Spicewood was arrested March 19 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): duty on striking fixture or highway landscape of more than $200.
Rolando Prince Solorzano, 39, of La Porte was arrested March 19 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram.
Amara Linda Tillery, 35, of Marble Falls was arrested March 19 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.
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Burnet High School juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to speak to potential employers and kickstart their careers at the BHS Career Fair from 9 a.m.-noon on April 2.
The event, to be held at the BHS Gymnasium, will feature booths of local businesses seeking new employees. For the final hour of the career fair, students will get the chance to have individual interviews or more serious discussions with potential employers if chosen.
BHS staff has asked interested businesses to sign up for the event ahead of time online. Businesses have until Thursday, March 26, to register.
“Many of our students plan to jump straight into the workforce upon graduation,” reads a BHS Facebook post about the career fair. “Your attendance will allow them to see the opportunities available to them right in their own backyard!”
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Marble Falls broke ground Thursday, March 19, on a new $5.7 million fire station. The station aims to satisfy the growing need for emergency services on the southside of the city.
The 8,500-square-foot Fire Station No. 2 will be built near the Thunder Rock development and is expected to be completed in May 2027. The station will be on Flatrock Boulevard, behind the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and directly across the street from the incoming Thunder Rock Sports Complex.
The facility will house Emergency Services personnel, an ambulance and additional workspace for police, expanding coverage in an area where response times have lagged, especially when bridge access is blocked.
“This is an important step forward for Marble Falls,” Mayor John Packer said at the event.
The addition will allow fire crews to be more strategically positioned across the city, improving coverage on the south side while easing demand on the current station at 700 Avenue N.
“This new fire station will be fully staffed and will allow firefighters to be positioned closer to the growing south side of Marble Falls,”Assistant Fire Chief Coy Guenter said. “That means crews will be able to respond more quickly.”
The project has been in planning for years, reflecting long-term efforts to match infrastructure with the city’s growth.
“This station dates back 10 years ago in planning,” Assistant City Manager Russell Sander said. “Projects like this don’t begin when the construction equipment arrives. It comes much earlier when we begin evaluating the needs of the community and determining where the future investments have the greatest impact.”
Fire Chief Tom Crane said the addition is part of a broader effort to keep pace with demand.
“As Marble Falls continues to grow, our department must grow with it, and we are growing,” he said.
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The Marble Falls High School boys soccer team is in the playoffs, running on a nine-game winning streak that they hope to ride through their bi-district game against the Austin LBJ Jaguars on Friday, March 20.
It is a 7 p.m. home game at Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive.
The Mustangs (14-3-5 overall, 10-1-1 district) take on the Jaguars (10-4-2 overall, 9-3-1 district). The teams did not play each other last season.
Marble Falls has been on a dominant streak this season, winning their 2026 26-4A District Championship game 5-1 on March 10 against the Canyon Lake Hawks.
They also won their final regular season game against the Bandera Bulldogs 1-0 on March 13.
The Mustangs also made it to the playoffs in their 2024-25 season, winning their bi-district game 2-0 against Northeast Early College, but falling to La Vernia in the area championship game 1-0.
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The 34th Annual Bluebonnet Airshow is set to soar over the skies of Burnet this weekend on Saturday, March 21, bringing to town several high-flying acts, historic warbirds, good eats, and tributes to American heroes.
Presented by the Commemorative Air Force- Highland Lakes Squadron, the airshow honors historic pilots and their trusty aircraft through a day of family-friendly fun at the Burnet Municipal Airport, located at 2302 S. Water Street.
Gates open at 9 a.m. to feature aircraft on the ground, with the show taking flight at noon. Tickets can be purchased online in advance, or at the gate on the day of the show for $30.
A list of the scheduled acts and featured aircraft are as follows:
Scheduled acts
Re/Max Jump Team
NextGen Eagles Aerobatic Team
Aaron Taylor – Twisted Texas Airshows
Mark Mastren – Super Stearman Acro
Steven Covington – Game Bird GB-1 “Fury 2.0”
The Vanguard Squadron
Falcon Flight Formation Team
Austin Parachute Club
Steel Tiger Airshows – Karen Brinkley (Cessna O-2) & Kevin Miller (L-19)
CAF Blastards Pyro Team
CAF Marshalling Detachment
Navy Legacy Flight
Missing Man Formation
All American Battalion
Featured aircrafts
P-51 Mustang
FG-1D Corsair
TBM Avenger
T-6/SNJ Texan
R4D / C-47 “Ready for Duty” (rides available)
B-25 “Yellow Rose” (rides available)
Curtiss F11C-2 Goshawk Replica
UH-1H Huey
UH-60 Blackhawk Medical
T-41 Mescalero
PT-17 Stearman (rides available)
L-17 Navion (rides available)
T-34
C-45 “Bucket of Bolts”
PT-19
BT-13
The Burnet Municipal Airport is also home to the Highland Lakes Squadron WWII Aircraft Museum, which is open to the public three days a week from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Visit the Bluebonnet Airshow website for more information on performances and aircraft involved, and to purchase tickets in advance.
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