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Marble Falls sibling tracksters returning to Junior Olympics
Marble Falls sibling tracksters returning to Junior Olympics Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image Josie and Everett Brasher wear medals that signify they are advancing to the Junior Olympics. Contributed photos Josie and Everett Brasher wear medals that signify...
Marble Falls High golf program to conduct tryouts
Marble Falls High golf program to conduct tryouts Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image Body The Marble Falls High School golf program will conduct closed tryouts for the 2024-25 season at 7:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 1, at Hidden Falls...
Granite Shoals paves way for street repairs and park project
Granite Shoals paves way for street repairs and park project Phil Reynolds Staff Writer Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image Body Granite Shoals City Council members on Tuesday, July 23, moved forward on paving projects and set parameters for how particular land sale funds could be...
New voting software system approved
New voting software system approved Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently approved the purchase of new voter software, including more than 40 new “poll books” that will compile and record voter identifications and registrations.According...
Cops: Good guys with guns subdue knife-wielding suspect
Cops: Good guys with guns subdue knife-wielding suspect Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image The Marble Falls Verizon Store was closed for the day after a report of a man who allegedly threatened staff with a knife. Contributed photo The Marble...
Stormwater prompts floodgate operations
Stormwater prompts floodgate operations Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image Just Passing Thru On Wednesday, from three to five gates were open at Max Starcke Dam at different times to pass through stormwater runoff flowing from the Llano River. Contributed/ James Oakley ...
Marble Falls PEC team scores big wins at lineworkers rodeo
Marble Falls PEC team scores big wins at lineworkers rodeo Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:02 Image Contributed/PEC Marble Falls journeyworkers took home second place in the Overall Journeyman category at the Texas Lineman's Rodeo. Pictured, from left, are Marble Falls Journeyworkers Tyler Horn, Marshall Verette and Justin Ferry. ...
From the floor of the RNC in Milwaukee
From the floor of the RNC in Milwaukee Abhiram Garapati Guest Editorial Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image The Texas delegation, the largest group, dressed in Lone Star shirts and cowboy hats at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, were embraced by fellow delegates from across the country as well as the media. ...
Johnson City marksman earns national championship title
Johnson City marksman earns national championship title Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image Briley Sralla checks her equipment as she prepares to compete at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Three- Position Air Rifle Championships. Contributed photos Briley Sralla checks her...
Former MFHS soccer coach repeats as coach of the year
Former MFHS soccer coach repeats as coach of the year Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image Marble Falls boys soccer assistant coach Chuck Woods (left) and former head coach Rick Hoover with the numerous gold trophies representing the program championships the two have guided the Mustangs to capturing. Contributed photos ...
Marble Falls tennis coach to speak at convention
Marble Falls tennis coach to speak at convention Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image Marble Falls High School tennis head coach Samuel Whitley is one of the special speakers chosen to present during the Texas High School Coaches Association convention. Contributed photo ...
KMUD allots $15K towards tech upgrade
KMUD allots $15K towards tech upgrade Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image Body The Kingsland Municipal Utility District (KMUD) Board recently agreed to hire a new technology company to handle tech products including a new KMUD website.During its July 22 meeting,...
Come hear what’s buzzing at the Master Naturalist meeting
Come hear what’s buzzing at the Master Naturalist meeting Special To The Highlander Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image presentation on Texas flies on Aug. 7. Sheryl Smith-Rodger will share a Contributed photo presentation on Texas flies on Aug. 7. Sheryl Smith-Rodger will share a...
Meadowlakes anticipates crossing project
Meadowlakes anticipates crossing project Connie Swinney Associate Editor Tue, 07/23/2024 - 04:00 Image Body Crews take steps towards building a bridge over a flood-prone water crossing in Marble Falls, and Meadowlakes residents take comfort in the effort. During their July 16 meeting, Meadowlakes City Manager...
TxDOT to resurface U.S. 281 and RM 1431 in MFalls
TxDOT to resurface U.S. 281 and RM 1431 in MFalls Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/19/2024 - 03:58 Image Body TxDOT is scheduled to resurface the U.S. 281 and RM 1431 during July and August.Beginning Sunday, July 21, crews will resurface U.S 281 from Third Street south to FM 2147 East. Work is expected to be completed within two weeks of the start date.RM 1431 work will begin around Aug. 11 and is expected to be completed in four weeks.Crews will resurface RM 1431 from Avenue U west to the city limits.All work will be done at night, beginning at 7 p.m. Project timelines are subject to weather conditions.There may be minor traffic delays during work; however, the roads will remain open.
Coach prioritizes adding more swimmers to MFHS program
Coach prioritizes adding more swimmers to MFHS program Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/19/2024 - 03:58 Image Marble Falls High School swimming coach Elizabeth Coyle and daughter Kealin Alford, a swimming regional qualifier last season, are on a mission to add more Mustangs to the program. Contributed photo ...
Boxing event’s accomplishments extend beyond the ring
Boxing event’s accomplishments extend beyond the ring Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/19/2024 - 03:58 Image Contributed/ Stennis Shotts Maliki Escamilla of IMR Boxing Gym Inc. of Marble Falls was one of 50 athletes competing in the Hill Country Summer Showdown July 13. ...
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