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Park Fire: Central Texas firefighters will head to California to help fight wildfire
LAGO VISTA, Texas - More than 100 firefighters and emergency management personnel across Texas spent Monday getting ready to respond to a deployment order by Governor Greg Abbott. Six crew members from Travis County ESD 1 were notified on Sunday, July 28, that they were a part of Abbott’s California...
Ag Hall of Fame inductees include two with Lampasas ties
Two former ag teachers from the area were inducted this summer into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame.Former Lampasas High School teacher Charles Edwards and former Burnet High School ag instructor Joe Vann, brother of LHS ag teacher Judy Hail, were the local inductees.Charles Edwards has taught agriscience courses for 30 years at four different schools.“I started …
Liberty Hill Police Blotter July 22-28
The Liberty Hill Police Department responded to or self-initiated a total of (660) incidents resulting in (11) cases, (43) citations, (88) warnings and (2) arrests. On 7/22/24, at approximately 7:09 AM, officers responded to the 11000 block of W SH 29 to assist the Liberty Hill Fire/ EMS. On 7/22/24,...
Mustangs Midnight Madness
Mustangs Midnight Madness News Staff Tue, 07/30/2024 - 04:04 Image Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen Body Momentum is building for a chance to mingle with the Mustangs on Aug. 4-5. Find the story on Page 8. Contributed photo/Ralph Arvesen
4ATX Foundation Opens Interest Form for Volunteer Program
The 4ATX Volunteer Program supports 4ATX Foundation’s mission to use the power of soccer to help communities thrive. Through volunteering, individuals can directly support the Foundation’s one-time soccer clinics, year-round afterschool programming, and community pickup sessions. "We are grateful for an incredible group of volunteers from the local...
Temporary Lane Closure
On Thursday, August 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the southbound Main Street turn lane at the RM 1869 intersection will be temporarily closed to reinstall traffic delineators that were removed during road resurfacing. Please plan your route accordingly.
One injured in 50-foot cliff jump at Lakeway Marina, airlifted to hospital
LAKEWAY, Texas — One person was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition after cliff jumping near the Lakeway Marina Saturday afternoon. Austin-Travis County EMS said the incident was reported at around 3:05 p.m. at the Lakeway Marina located at 103 Lakeway Drive. Lake Travis Fire also responded to the scene.
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...
Lake Travis rises 6-plus feet in 4 days
Lake Travis is up 6.77 feet as of 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, due to the abnormal summer flooding of the Llano River, which began Monday. The lake, which is also reservoir, is now at its highest level since October 2022, but it’s still not full. The Llano River...
Lone Tree And Bluebells, Willow City, Texas, USA
I have a fascination with dead trees, and being able to capture them against the sky is one of my favorite things to photograph. While driving to a spot with clear skies for the April 8th eclipse in Texas, I drove by fields and fields full of blooming wildflowers. As I drove by, I made it a goal to try to capture some of their beauty once the eclipse had concluded.
Burnet County Jail bookings for July 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of July 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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.
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.
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.
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