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Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks
Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Tue, 07/30/2024 - 04:04 Image Body Marble Falls City Council will convene for a budget workshop 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in City Hall, 800 Third Street.During the workshop, council members will...
Liberty Hill ISD student enrollment projected to double over next decade
Student enrollment is projected to grow across all district campuses over the next 10 years. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Student enrollment in Liberty Hill ISD—which currently sits around 9,000—has nearly doubled over the past five school years and is expected to keep climbing throughout the next decade. A recent...
The World’s Best Hazy IPA, According To The U.S. Open Beer Championship
The gold medal for best hazy IPA at The U.S. Open Beer Championship went to Chasing Broncos IPA from Save The World Brewery in Marble Falls, Texas. Save The World Brewery also tied for a bronze medal for the same category for Hunt For Hazy, another hazy IPA offering. The competition results were announced in early July by the Ohio-based competition that receives beer submissions from around the globe.
Man escapes custody, leads police on high-speed pursuit
BERTRAM, Texas - A man in Burnett County Sheriff's Office custody escaped from bailiffs at the North Courthouse Annex in Bertram, Texas, just before noon today, leading authorities on a high-speed chase.The escapee fled eastbound in a white Honda SUV, reaching speeds over 100 mph as he approached the City of Bertram, according to a press release from the Bertram Police Department. A Bertram PD Sergeant, working overtime for the TXDOT grant-funded Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), joined the pursuit as the second law enforcement unit behind the BCSO Bailiff. The Bertram unit provided updates on speed, weather, and the escapee's driving behavior to Dispatch as the chase continued eastbound, with speeds reaching up to 130 mph.The chase concluded near the East side of Liberty Hill when the escapee turned into a dead-end business park near the intersection of Stonewall Ranch Parkway and SH29. With no way to exit, the escapee surrendered to the pursuing units, which by then included multiple Liberty Hill PD units. He was taken into custody without further incident, stated the Bertram Police Department.
Rochelle "Shelley" Lisle
Shelley Lisle of Liberty Hill, TX, passed away on July 22, 2024 at the age of 72 and is united in Heaven with her mother, Willa Jean Bowdoin, stepfather George Bowdoin, father, Herman Lee Wall, and brother, Dennis “Joe” Wall. Shelley grew up in Victoria, Texas and graduated from Lanier High School in Austin. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a bachelors in education.
Horseshoe Bay Resort Listed Among Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf Destinations For Women
HORSESHOE BAY, Texas – Horseshoe Bay Resort, the premier golf resort destination in the Central Texas Hill Country and part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection, has been named among Golf Digest’s “50 Best Golf Destinations for Women.”. The Golf Digest editorial team polled its...
80-year-old man arrested for knife threat at Marble Falls store
An 80-year-old man was arrested on July 23 after he reportedly threatened staff at the Marble Falls Verizon Wireless store with a knife. Charles Jones of Kingsland was subdued by two armed customers until law enforcement arrived. According to Marble Falls Police Capt. Jimmy Cole, at around 2 p.m. Tuesday,...
Marble Falls Triathlon testing lake waters for swim portion
The 22nd annual Marble Falls Triathlon set for Sunday, July 28, might become a two-event race, rather than three. Organizer Soler’s Sports is waiting for lake-water test results due from the city on Saturday to decide if it is safe for swimmers. Strong currents after recent storms have already affected the direction of the swim.
Marble Falls wants feedback on proposed wildlife feeding ban
The city of Marble Falls is asking for input on a proposed wildlife feeding ban that ruffled the feathers of many residents, who shared their feelings on the DailyTrib.com Facebook page. The proposed ordinance, introduced during the Marble Falls City Council meeting on July 16, would make it illegal to...
Daybreak Rotary clay shoot Aug. 17
The 21st annual Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary sporting clay shoot is Saturday, Aug. 17, at Copperhead Creek Shooting Club near Marble Falls. Rotarians Gil Jones and Debbie Weems stopped by the KBEY studio to talk about the fundraiser.
WORTH THE WAIT
Drew Cox recalls the trip in 1999 that he and Jason Herring made to Marble Falls to interview for assistant-coaching jobs. Cox and Herring had served on the staff of Dale Heath at Sonora. When Heath accepted the head-coaching position at Marble Falls, he wanted Cox and Herring to come with him.
Lake Travis levels jump after recent rains; officials warn about currents
As of July 26, the lake is 47% full, up from about 40% on July 19, according to data from the Lower Colorado River Authority. (Falcon Sky Photography/Community Impact) Due to recent rainfall, Lake Travis has risen more than 7 feet in the past week, and is expected to continue filling up over the next few days.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 29, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Council Chambers, City Hall, 800 Third St., Marble Fall. On the agenda:. discussion on the proposed 2024-25 city budget, including general, utility, special revenue, and...
Man in Custody Leads High-Speed Chase, Surrenders in Business Park
BERTRAM, Texas — A man in BCSO custody escaped from bailiffs at the North Courthouse Annex just before noon today, leading authorities on a high-speed chase. The escapee fled eastbound in a white Honda SUV, reaching speeds over 100 mph as he approached the City of Bertram, according to a press release from the Bertram Police Department. A Bertram PD Sergeant, working overtime for the TXDOT grant-funded Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), joined the pursuit as the second law enforcement unit behind the BCSO Bailiff. The Bertram unit provided updates on speed, weather, and the escapee's driving behavior to Dispatch as the chase continued eastbound, with speeds reaching up to 130 mph.
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