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New support vehicle latest upgrade for Granite Shoals Fire Rescue

The old Granite Shoals fire tender will be used until its recently approved replacement arrives in January 2024. This is an essential support vehicle that significantly improves the department’s ability to battle blazes. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Granite Shoals Fire Rescue’s latest checkmark on a list of upgrades is a new fire tender, a […]

Burnet County gets new emergency management coordinator

New Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Derek Marchio (right) poses for a photo alongside his predecessor, Jim Barho, who served in the position for 24 years. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Derek Marchio took over as Burnet County emergency management coordinator on Jan. 9 following the retirement of Jim Barho, who had the job for […]

MFISD expected to announce interim superintendent Jan. 17

A new interim superintendent is expected to be named during the next regular meeting of the Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees, which is at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Central Office Community Room, 1800 Colt Circle.  Possible candidates for the interim post include Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeff Gasaway, other MFISD […]

Lake Marble Falls refill starts Jan. 16 

Lake Marble Falls has been down 7 feet since October 2022, causing several ‘beaches’ to develop around the shore. The Lower Colorado River Authority dropped the lake to make repairs to Starcke Dam. The LCRA should start refilling the lake on Monday, Jan. 16. Staff photo by Nathan Bush The Lower Colorado River Authority will […]

Anita Baxley passed away Jan. 10, 2023

Anita Elaine Suchma Baxley, May 22, 1923-Jan 10 2023 Born to Czech parents Karel and Frances Suchma, Anita was raised in Guy, Fort Bend County, Texas, speaking only Czech until attending school.  As the youngest of 11 children, Anita (aka “Fritzie” to family) grew up on their cotton farm without such “modern conveniences” as electricity […]

Granite Shoals unveils new alert system

A QR code posted at Granite Shoals City Hall leads to the Everbridge phone app, which will let residents sign up for the city’s new notification system. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Granite Shoals residents now have access to a new mass notification system for citywide alerts. Officials presented information about the Everbridge software during […]