MARBLE FALLS — Some got nothing, some got something and some have to wait — that’s what happened when the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee June 21 reviewed requests from organizations seeking returns on tourism dollars.
The committee, however, only recommends to the City Council which requests to fund and at what level, City Manager Ralph Hendricks said.
COTTONWOOD SHORES — The City Council moved forward with a couple of grants and awarded the low bid for a solid-waste disposal contract during its regular meeting June 21.
MARBLE FALLS — A third workshop regarding the Marble Falls sports complex feasibility study is July 12 instead of July 16, officials said.
The workshop is 6 p.m. at Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista Drive.
Originally the third workshop was scheduled for June 26 with a fourth on July 24.
MARBLE FALLS — J.M. Huber Corp. will spend $250,000 this year to make improvements to its facility along Avenue N in front of the plant and to the railroad and truck crossing.
Those changes will limit wear and tear on the road while also reducing dust, officials said. The plant in the heart of the city is located near two parks and several residences.
PHOTO 1: J.M. Huber Corp. is paying $250,000 of its own money to improve the railroad and truck crossing area at its Marble Falls facility on Avenue N. Officials say the improvements will limit the wear and tear on the road while also reducing dust. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton
AUSTIN — A 28-year-old Marble Falls man died June 20 after an 18-wheeler struck him as he attempted to cross Interstate 35 about 1:40 a.m.
The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Christopher Eugene Menard. Friends and family said he was from Marble Falls.
According to police, the accident occurred in the 5000 block of I-35 North.
An Austin Police Department preliminary investigation indicated the 18-wheeler was southbound on I-35 when a pedestrian tried to cross the road from east to west. The driver of the truck was unable to avoid hitting the man, police said.
The 18-wheeler flipped on its side, officers said.
Menard died at the scene, according to investigators.
The driver of the truck was rushed to University Medical Center at Brackenridge with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
Austin media reported the highway was shut down for seven hours as officials worked to remove the 18-wheeler.
The accident remains under investigation.
MARBLE FALLS — Police believe wet roads contributed to a rollover accident involving a dump truck and a sport-utility vehicle that sent both drivers to the hospital June 20.
Marble Falls and Burnet emergency crews responded to the emergency at 11:14 a.m. on U.S. 281 just north of Highland Hills.
PHOTO 1: Marble Falls Fire Rescue Capt. Russell Daniell (left) and Marble Falls Police Officer Tina Harvey investigate an accident involving a dump truck and a sport-utility vehicle June 20 on U.S. 281 north of Highland Hills Drive in Marble Falls. The drivers of both vehicles were rushed to area hospitals. Officers believe the SUV began hydroplaning in the wet conditions before crossing into the path of the dump truck. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton
MARBLE FALLS — The success of a new football camp that attracted hundreds of athletes and their families shows a proposed sports complex could someday give local businesses an economic boost, supporters say.
New Marble Falls High School football coach and athletic director Todd Dodge hosted the camp for quarterbacks and receivers at the campus.
“The camp is going to be good for the local economy,” Dodge said. “A handful made a vacation out of it.”
PHOTO: Marble Falls High School junior J.T. Watson sets up to throw a pass to friends during Mustang head football coach and athletic director Todd Dodge’s 20th annual quarterbacks camp. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro
BERTRAM — A 59-year-old Bertram woman died June 9 after her car was involved in a collision with a train.
The accident occurred about 12:50 p.m. on CR 269, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Susan Kay “Susie” Root Schmidt died at the railroad crossing on 269, which is just north of Texas 29 and east of the city limits, officials said.
MARBLE FALLS — John Berkman has resigned as athletic director, boys head basketball coach and spiritual life director at Faith Academy of Marble Falls, the school announced June 13.
Berkman joined the private Christian academy in 2009 and guided the Flames to their first-ever playoff appearance in boys basketball last season.
