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‘On Golden Pond’ auditions Jan. 28-29

The Hill Country Community Theatre is casting the family drama “On Golden Pond,” its fourth production of the 2022-23 season. Auditions are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 28 and 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29 at the nonprofit theater, 4003 FM 2147 West in Cottonwood Shores. Directed by Karin Frasier, “On Golden Pond” runs from April 14-May […]

Granite Shoals police snag badly needed vehicles amid shortage

Granite Shoals Police Department fleet manager Chris Cowan explains the process of ‘upfitting’ a new patrol vehicle. He recently acquired three new vehicles for the department, despite a $306,000 deal falling through due to a nationwide shortage. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey The Granite Shoals Police Department managed to acquire four much-needed patrol vehicles in […]

Growth driving millions of dollars in Burnet County roadwork projects

Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director Ashby Johnson gives a presentation on planned transportation upgrades in Burnet County that will accommodate expected population and employment growth. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Extensive expansions and improvements to Burnet County’s major roads are in the works to accommodate population and employment growth, which is expected to […]

Free job readiness training for women starts Jan. 31 in Burnet

The application process is open for a free, 12-week job readiness training program for Highland Lakes women that is set to begin Jan. 31.  The Christian Women’s Job Corps classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 218 E. Jackson St. in Burnet. Computers and lunch are provided. The full course covers […]

Marble Falls ISD names Gasaway interim superintendent

Dr. Jeff Gasaway was named interim superintendent during the Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 18. Gasaway began his tenure with the district in 2016 as assistant superintendent before being promoted to deputy superintendent in 2021. Staff photo by Nathan Bush The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees […]

Filing for city elections begins Jan. 18

The filing period for city elections across the Highland Lakes opens Wednesday, Jan. 18. Residents have until Feb. 17 to submit their applications. Election Day is May 6. Marble Falls Mayor and places 4 and 6 on the Marble Falls City Council are up for election. Mayor Richard Westerman was elected for the first time […]

BCISD board wades through state’s school finance law

The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized Burnet High School students of the month for January and their teachers during a meeting on Jan. 16. Pictured are art teacher Dawn Campbell (left), students Jahir Benitez and Claire Teague, theatre teacher Amanda Brandenburg, and Principal Casey Burkhart. Courtesy photo Money, money, money. When Burnet […]

MFISD honoring trustee’s legacy with day of service Feb. 24

Former Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees member Rick Edwards died in May 2022. He had served on the board since 2009. The district is honoring Edwards’ legacy with a day of service on Feb. 24. File photos Educators, students, and families are invited to participate in the Rick Edwards Day of Service […]