Horseshoe Bay addresses water restriction concerns… Burnet County sees push back on extending the Health Authority contract… Authorities probe a plane crash in Spicewood.• Find these stories and more in the Tuesday, April 23, 2024 issue of The Highlander.Click here to subscribe or come by…
Motorists this week spent from one to two hours in traffic on their morning commutes on April 24, as road crews worked in the area of railroad tracks on RR 1431 just west of Marble Falls. Word about the extent or scope of the project is pending from the Texas Department of Transportation.
The Horseshoe Bay City Council recently discussed deer trapping for road safety as well as addressed citizen concerns over a stricter irrigation policy.The council met April 16 for their regularly scheduled meeting at Horseshoe Bay City Hall, 1 Community Drive.Council member Dwight King broached…
Granite Shoals city council members got some good news at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 23.City finances showed a profit in March of $2,040.82 over February.Figures showed the city began March with $14,207,715.22 in the bank and ended with $14,209,756.04.The difference, city staff said, was…
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball team lost to Houston St. Francis Episcopal 7-2 April 23 to end its season.The Flames finished fourth in Division IV, District 3 of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.Faith head coach Rob Ellis noted the contest was 4-2 until the sixth…
After rain postponed the Class 4A Region III meet April 20, runners brought lightning speed to their races April 22.On the way back to Bullard High School the morning of April 22, the Marble Falls High School track team received some good news.Junior Tyler Hamblin waited all weekend to find out he…
Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCA) is hosting the artists for the 2024 Paint the Town event with activities for the public as well this week in Marble Falls.The nonprofit group coordinates plein air (outdoor) artists from across the region working in various media to capture the outdoor sights and…
Two parishioners of St.Paul the Apostle Catholic Church recently received a prestigious national award in recognition of their leadership with benevolence activities in the Highland Lakes area on behalf of the Horseshoe Bay church.Marble Falls resident Diana Virdell and Horseshoe Bay resident…
Let’s talk water – or water conservation, to be more specific.It’s that time of year when we’re enjoying the fantastic spring weather and hoping it lasts through July. (Wouldn't that be great.)Nonetheless, experience tells us it may continue into May and then summer will start show- ing up.Most of…
The Burnet County Commissioners Court commended all donors and volunteers who participated during the Burnet County BOPATE waste collection event Saturday, April 20.“Their participation made the program work,” Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery said during the April 23 meeting.BOPATE stands for…
March 31, 1967 — April 13, 2024 Melissa (Missy) Rosales, 57, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2024. Melissa was born on March 31, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas where she lived most of her life before moving to Marble Falls.She lived a vibrant life with many friends and…
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Horseshoe Bay addresses water restriction concerns… Burnet County sees push back on extending the Health Authority contract… Authorities probe a plane crash in Spicewood.
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Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer
The Burnet County Commissioners Court commended all donors and volunteers who participated during the Burnet County BOPATE waste collection event Saturday,…
News Staff
Motorists this week spent from one to two hours in traffic on their morning commutes on April 24, as road crews worked in the area of railroad tracks on RR…
Special To The Highlander
As we enter the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state's sales tax…
Sports & Outdoors
Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
The Faith Academy of Marble Falls baseball team lost to Houston St. Francis Episcopal 7-2 April 23 to end its season.The Flames finished fourth in Division IV…
Tracy Goggans Special To The Highlander
After rain postponed the Class 4A Region III meet April 20, runners brought lightning speed to their races April 22.On the way back to Bullard High School the…
Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander
When Keri Timmerman accepted the position of football head coach and athletic director at Marble Falls Independent School District in December 2023, most…
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Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCA) is hosting the artists for the 2024 Paint the Town event with activities for the public as well this week in Marble Falls.…
Connie Swinney Associate Editor
An exuberant effort at pre-orders in anticipation of the recent eclipse has left businesses with an overabundance of perishable food items.As a result, a…
Special To The Highlander
The Burnet County Farmers and Craft Market is gearing up for another great season.Downtown Burnet will be filled with vendors, starting Saturday, April 20, for…
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Special To The Highlander
Two parishioners of St.Paul the Apostle Catholic Church recently received a prestigious national award in recognition of their leadership with benevolence…
City Of Marble Falls Dave Rhodes Mayor’s Minutes
Let’s talk water – or water conservation, to be more specific.It’s that time of year when we’re enjoying the fantastic spring weather and hoping it lasts…
Bill Luedecke & Martelle Luedecke
With the rain we have been having, several readers have asked about burning. If you are in doubt about any of the following guidelines, please call your local…
Gary Borders
Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What…
Billy Holland Guest Column
We all know the feeling of having something on our minds that we have a difficult time letting go of. Similar to an image or a catchy song that gets stuck in…
