Entries by luke

REMEMBER WHEN: Graham’s Watch Repair in Marble Falls

For at least four decades, a sign advertising Graham’s Watch Repair hung from the Graham family home wedged between a Marble Falls school and RR 1431, drawing customers and curiosity.  Positioned as it was, right on the highway with Marble Falls Elementary School in its backyard, the white clapboard house drew speculation, especially after it […]

Freezing holiday weekend ahead

A wooden Texas flag nailed to an ice-covered fence on the Willow City Loop near Llano during the big snow in February 2021. The Highland Lakes’ 2022 holiday forecast calls for temperatures in the teens. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Temperatures in the Highland Lakes are expected to drop well below freezing on Thursday, Dec. […]

PEC to increase solar buy-back rates

Julie Parsley (center with plaque) was recognized for her five years as chief executive officer of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative during the co-op’s regular board meeting Dec. 16. With her are directors Travis Cox (left), Milton Rister, Amy Akers, Libby Pataki, and James Oakley and board President Mark Ekrut. Director Paul Graf (not pictured) attended […]

Highland Lakes Crisis Network fundraiser Jan. 19

Jacki Wishert (seated) and her son, David, of Kingsland were provided with a new trailer by the Highland Lakes Crisis Network after the family’s old trailer was destroyed by a fire in July 2020. Photo by Stennis Shotts Several major announcements about the future of the Highland Lakes Crisis Network are expected during its second […]

Subdivision rezoning raises questions about commercial development in Granite Shoals

Sterling Creek Builders representative and attorney Jeff Kelly addresses the Granite Shoals City Council on Dec. 14, asking for a change to a zoning ordinance for the incoming high-end development Granite Pointe. The rezoning removes all commercial property plans. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey The Granite Shoals City Council voted to approve a zoning change […]

PEC donates $5,000 to Community Resource Centers in Marble Falls

Community Resource Centers of Texas Site Director Dawn Capra and Executive Director Lucy Murphy at the nonprofit’s Marble Falls location. Courtesy photo The Pedernales Electric Cooperative recently awarded nearly $30,000 in fall grants to six nonprofits, including the Community Resource Centers of Texas Inc. in Marble Falls. The CRC received $5,000 to fund new technology […]

Grants and scholarships help fund MFISD staff education

A paraprofessional at Colt Elementary School, Misty Reed was awarded a scholarship through the Marble Falls school district’s Love Inspire Teach scholarship program earlier this academic year. The scholarship will help Reed complete her teaching degree while also earning her certification. Courtesy photo Marble Falls Independent School District has recently created several educational opportunities so […]

Granite Shoals council urges pressure on wastewater plant

The exterior of the B&W Gatherings Wastewater Treatment Facility in Granite Shoals. A 2,000-gallon sewage leak was reported to have been contained within the property lines of the facility, but residents and city officials say otherwise. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey At a Granite Shoals City Council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14, councilors and Interim City […]