FROM STAFF REPORTS
LLANO — In Llano city and school candidate races, unofficial election results May 10 showed a string of incumbent upsets, including a close race for city alderman positions, according to the elections administrator. Continue reading “Incumbents upset in Llano city and school board elections”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
LLANO — Voters approved a $33.4 million bond proposition May 10, which improves, expands and upgrades facilities, security resources, maintenance, transportation and technology systems throughout the Llano Independent School District, according to unofficial voting results from the Llano County elections administrator. Continue reading “$33.4M bond for Llano ISD passes by wide margin”
KINGSLAND — Rafael Cruz, a pastor and the father of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), will speak about freedom and the threat of losing it during a program May 15 at the Kingsland Community Center.
The presentation is noon at the center, 3451 Rose Hill Drive. A $15 donation is appreciated with proceeds going toward the pastor’s ministry. A light lunch will be served. Continue reading “Sen. Ted Cruz’s father to speak at Kingsland event”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Officers in special-operations tactical units train to adapt to body armor and gear weighing about 50 pounds “fully loaded” with ammunition compartments, emergency tools and other crime-fighting and rescue equipment.
“It’s on your shoulders, so it’s not like carrying it on a handle or out in front of you,” said Lt. Steve Eckstein of the Marble Falls Emergency Services Unit Tactical Team. “The team is at a higher fitness level than most. They have better endurance (due to extra training.)” Continue reading “Marble Falls tactical team to replace aging body armor”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — One more candidate is in the mix for the Marble Falls city manager as the council will begin face-to-face interviews May 12.
David Harris, the Schertz assistant city manager, initially requested Marble Falls pull his name off the list after he apparently landed another city manager job. But since that option fell through, he has asked to be considered for the Marble Falls spot. Continue reading “Marble Falls adds one more to city manager pool”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — After a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting May 5, the Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Commissioners voted to increase the plot fees at the city cemetery.
Now, the measure will be sent to the city council for its approval. Continue reading “Parks commission recommends doubling plot fees at Marble Falls cemetery”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — Tommy Scott peered into his hand-built pizza oven. He slid a long-handled spatula under a pizza sitting on 800-degree bricks and gingerly lifted a side of the soon-to-be dinner.
“Just a little bit longer,” he said, taking a step back. “It’s almost there.” Continue reading “Llano pizzeria uses mesquite-fired oven, fresh ingredients”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Rob O’Connor began the process of finding the next head football coach and athletic director at Marble Falls High School on May 2.
Todd Dodge resigned the position to take the same job at Austin Westlake, the school that made his father-in-law, Ebbie Neptune, a household name. Dodge said Westlake was the only job he would leave Marble Falls to take. His first day is May 5. Continue reading “Process of replacing Todd Dodge begins at Marble Falls”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Head football coach and athletic director Todd Dodge has traded in his Marble Falls High School purple and gold for Austin Westlake red, blue and silver.
Dodge is leaving the Mustangs to be the Chaparrals head football coach and athletic director. His first day is May 5. Westlake will compete in District 25-6A in the fall. Continue reading “Todd Dodge takes Dodgeball and heads for Westlake”
