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Man arrested in shooting of brother
A 23-year-old Marble Falls man was arrested for allegedly shooting his younger brother just after midnight Friday, July 5. Police say he then pointed the gun at his father but did not fire. Ronny You is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a family member after Marble...
Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis | Why officials urge keeping pets out of the lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials are urging people to keep their pets out of Lake Travis after reports of a dog dying. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reports that a dog died after swimming in Lake Travis near Point Venture. Officials with the LCRA say they took samples from...
Target files permit with state agency for Liberty Hill location
Target has several locations throughout the Austin area. (Courtesy Target) Retail department store Target is set to start construction on a location in Liberty Hill in January 2025, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. While neither a company representative nor the city responded to...
How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit?
This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged airplanes and even crashed through the roofs of houses.
Frederick McPherson Barnett
A private military honors ceremony for Dr. Frederick McPherson Barnett, 68, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Please visit the following link to join virtually via Zoom: 841 877 6089 Passcode: ce4rhA. Dr. Barnett died June 28, 2024, at Belmont Village Senior Living in Lakeway.
Youth boxing showdown highlights sport and nonprofit gym
An amateur boxing event hits the ring in Marble Falls on July 13. The first-ever Hill Country Summer Showdown is set for 1 p.m. that Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club of Marble Falls, 1701 Broadway. Fifty young athletes from across Texas will show off their fighting skills, competing...
Hills Fire Department explains absence of firefighting agencies from 4th of July parade
The Hills Fire Department has released a statement explaining the absence of firefighting agencies from the city’s annual 4th of July parade earlier this week. According to a statement posted to the Hills Fire Department Facebook page late Thursday night, parade organizers have been showing increasing disrespect to Hills and surrounding firefighting agencies by placing them further and further back in the parade, as well as general rude treatment from multiple parade volunteers.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: Week of July 8, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check the links for more information. Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Courtroom, 2001 Texas 16 North, Llano. On the agenda:. discussion of burn ban. proposed Llano County Criminal Justice...
Alum renews contract with women’s pro basketball team
Alum renews contract with women’s pro basketball team Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/05/2024 - 03:32 Image Known for her defense and protecting the rim, Mya Berkman blocks a shot to give her GAS Evnikos Women's basketball team another possession. Contributed photos ...
Forge exemplifies helping athletes grow in all phases
Forge exemplifies helping athletes grow in all phases Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/05/2024 - 03:32 Image Paolo Garza holds bands that are around Noah Luckie's waist as he runs while Landon Griffith completes running over tiny obstacles while holding a pipe over his head. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com ...
Meet the Fan Who Befriended Shelley Duvall Over Peach Cobbler in Johnson City
After graduating with a degree in journalism, Sarah Lukowski moved to Austin in 2022 and started working in the marketing department of an engineering firm. During her downtime, Lukowski, 24, enjoys shopping at the Capital City’s thrift stores, reading books, and going to see the latest movies at Alamo Drafthouse. She also spends her free time doing research and conducting interviews on a subject that has fascinated her since 2016: actress Shelley Duvall.
Vehicle collides with train
Vehicle collides with train Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 07/05/2024 - 03:32 Image Body A 50-year-old man suffered nonlife threatening injuries after he col - lided with a train in Burnet.According to Burnet Police Department, the call was reported at 10:46 a.m. on July 1...
Burnet County Historical Commission moves into old jail/museum
New public hours for the Old Burnet County Jail and museum were announced and money changed hands for two major projects during the regular meeting of the Burnet County Historical Commission on Tuesday, July 2. The meeting was held at The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls rather...
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