Burnet County Emergency Management coordinator Jim Barho stood before the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Dec. 13, and received an avalanche of admiration from commissioners and county officials. He is retiring as coordinator after 24 years of service. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Jim Barho addressed his last Burnet County Commissioners Court as emergency management coordinator […]
The parking lot at Childers Park, 1310 Broadway in Marble Falls, is the final step in a year-long renovation project. Staff photo by Nathan Bush The Marble Falls City Council approved about $220,000 to complete renovations at Childers Park, 1310 Broadway, during a regular meeting on Dec. 6. The money will be used to pave […]
Outgoing Llano County Treasurer Teresa Kassel (center with plaque) and Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Brian Alexander (center with flag) were honored during the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Monday, Dec. 12. Pictured also are Precinct 1 Commissioner Peter Jones (left), Congressional District 11 Regional Director Carol Cunningham, County Judge Ron Cunningham, […]
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Monday, Dec. 12 Llano County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. regular meeting Justice of […]
Smart Smiles, a program through Texas Mission of Mercy, visited Marble Falls Elementary School in January 2016 to provide free dental care to students. A $10,000 grant awarded Dec. 7, 2022, by the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. will help pave the way for a similar clinic on Feb. 24-25 at Marble Falls High School. […]
Officer Tim Edwards (left) of the Granite Shoals Police Department is sworn in as the new school resource officer at Highland Lakes Elementary School by Granite Shoals Police Chief John Ortiz (right). The swearing-in was Friday, Dec. 9, during a morning assembly. Granite Shoals Mayor Aaron Garcia, who is also a Marble Falls police officer, […]
The Reagor Air Conditioning building in Burnet is blocked off as cleanup efforts after a fire get underway. Fire marshals and police are investigating the cause of the Dec. 5 blaze and asking for the community’s help. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Fire marshals and Burnet police are asking the community for information as they […]
Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative representatives present a $24,515 grant to Highland Lakes Canine Rescue for a rainwater catchment system that will provide water to firefighters for use in emergency responses. Pictured from left — along with a few adorable photo bombers — are LCRA Regional Affairs representative Susan Patten, LCRA board member Michael […]
Eyes closed, mouth gently chewing, Ginger Sprouse sighed as she tasted the latest twist on a Thanksgiving side dish in the kitchen at Art of the Meal in Marble Falls. “I am in my happy place,” she said. Opening her eyes, the cooking school owner turned her fork and palms to the sky and looked […]
Low levels on Lake Buchanan are made obvious by receded waters that left a lighthouse far from the new shoreline. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Lake Buchanan rose one foot after recent heavy rains, but long-term, consistent rainfall is needed to restore it to a healthy level, according to Lower Colorado River Authority officials. The […]
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