Dispatcher Johnnie Duke at her station in the Llano County Sheriff’s Office. Duke is one of eight dispatchers who are keeping county communications flowing despite understaffing issues. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey The Llano County Commissioners Court voted to allow for vacation time rollover for two Sheriff’s Office dispatchers during its regular meeting on Monday, […]
Members of the Granite Shoals Ethics Review Commission consult with City Attorney Joshua Katz (on screen) over Zoom during the final hearing on ordinance violations by City Councilor Phil Ort. Commissioners Jeffrey Kahl (left), Mark Morren, and Seth Smith deliberated in Ort’s absence as he did not attend the hearing on Dec. 13. Staff photo […]
Burnet High School Principal Casey Burkhart (left) and Science Department Chair Jeannette Gegogeine (right) with Burnet High School students of the month for December Elijah Tait and Karlie Buckley. Courtesy photo Opposing any proposed voucher systems for school finance is one of three legislative priorities of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. […]
This week’s holiday events roundup includes Christmas movies, concerts, and a ballet. Check DailyTrib.com each week for more holiday happenings through the season or browse the Events Calendar at 101HighlandLakes.com or the Highland Lakes Christmas Lights Guide. BUCHANAN DAM Holiday movie screening Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. 7346 RR 261 The Lakeshore Branch Library hosts a free screening of a […]
Cinergy Cinemas General Manager Tyler Wills (left) poses with staff around the toy drive donation bin at the Marble Falls location. Pictured with him are Rebecca Norris, Jennifer Fortenberry, Jordan Rakowski, Harry Keil, and Xavier Dubose. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Cinergy Cinemas in Marble Falls is holding a Christmas toy drive through Dec. 20. […]
Peggy Rebecca “Beckie” (Russell) Moore, 84, of Kingsland, Texas, entered her eternal home on Wednesday, December 7, after a yearlong battle with COVID, pneumonia, COPD, and a stroke. Beckie was born on June 30, 1938 in Liberty Hill, Texas, as the fifth child of Lemuel J. Russell Sr. and Neva Elizabeth (Windsor) Russell. She was […]
Granite Shoals Charter Review Committee Chairman Kiel Arnone (center) leads a meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the city charter alongside fellow committee members Peter Hutnick (left) and Larry Conchola. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey The Granite Shoals Charter Review Committee discussed potential changes to the city’s charter during a meeting Monday, Dec. 12. The […]
Wyatt’s Clubhouse, an inclusive park and playground in Marble Falls, has received thousands of dollars of donations from residents and local businesses since its first fundraiser in July. Courtesy photo Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group received 501(c)3 status on Nov. 7, meaning the group is now eligible for a litany of grants that should serve […]
Law enforcement arrested 38-year-old Goldthwaite resident Kerry Coates Kavanaugh on Dec. 11 in relation to a hit-and-run the previous day that resulted in the death of Patrick Morin, 61, of Buchanan Dam. Courtesy photo Buchanan Dam resident Patrick Morin, 61, was killed in a hit-and-run on Dec. 10 on U.S. 183 near Goldthwaite. The Texas […]
Austin Ridge Bible Church Pastor Brad Thomas delivers a sermon to a packed congregation at the Bee Cave campus. The church might build a fourth campus in Marble Falls. Courtesy photo Many Highland Lakes residents who currently make the trek to one of Austin Ridge Bible Church’s three campuses each Sunday might have their commutes […]
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