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State's Top High School BBQ Teams to Compete in Burnet for a Shot at Nationals
The smoky scent of competition will soon fill the air in Burnet, Texas as the Texas High School BBQ Association gears up to host the state championships on May 4 at Burnet High School. Grills will be sizzling as teams from across the state face off in categories including pork chop, skirt steak tacos, chicken, pork ribs, and meat chili, vying for the top score to advance to the national competition in Branson, Missouri. To weigh in on which high school team has mastered the art of barbecue, the championship is on the hunt for judges. Those interested in participating should reach out to Sarena Ringstaff at (512) 755-2719 or fill out a form to secure a judge's spot, according to KXAN.
Horseshoe Bay clarifies water restrictions; talks deer control
Horseshoe Bay clarifies water restrictions; talks deer control Tracy Goggans Contributing Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Body The Horseshoe Bay City Council recently discussed deer trapping for road safety as well as addressed citizen concerns over a stricter irrigation policy.The council met April 16...
Road work scuttles morning commute
Road work scuttles morning commute Compiled By Connie Swinney Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Motorists this week spent from one to two hours in traffic on their morning commutes on April 24, as road crews worked in the area of railroad tracks on RR 1431 just west of Marble Falls. Contributed/Tina...
KMUD moves forward on new wastewater plant
KMUD moves forward on new wastewater plant Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Kingsland Municipal Utility District, 100 Ingram St., is taking steps towards building a new wastewater treatment plant. ...
Joseph’s Hammer benefit concert May 19
The Heart of Texas Orchestra and local church choirs will give a benefit concert for Joseph’s Hammer on May 19. “The Testament of Freedom” performance is at 4 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 105 RR 1431 in Marble Falls. Admission is free, but donations...
Burnet County Jail bookings: April 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of April 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
BIZ: Real New Orleans Style Restaurant moving to Moonie’s spot
The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant is moving from its location on RR 1431 to 2411 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls on May 2. The site is the former location of Moonie’s Burger House. “We’ve decided it’s time to expand, to get bigger and better,” chef Desmond Green said....
Rare white bison joins herd in Burnet County
Rare white bison joins herd in Burnet County Martelle Luedecke Contributing Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Untsi, a rare white bison, and his mom strolled back into the cedar on April 24. Untsi was born on Earth Day, April 22, at Wagon Springs Ranch, just off CR 200. Photos by...
St. Paul’s Benevolence Leaders receive national award
Two parishioners of St.Paul the Apostle Catholic Church recently received a prestigious national award in recognition of their leadership with benevolence activities in the Highland Lakes area on behalf of the Horseshoe Bay church.Marble Falls resident Diana Virdell and Horseshoe Bay resident Jackie Scott Mathews Saturday received The Paulist Fathers’ Spirit of Hecker Award in ceremonies…
A Good Read
A Good Read News Staff Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Contributed photo Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Jeff Gasaway visited Marble Falls Elementary School campus this week and read to students. The book, 'Big Test Jitters' by Julie Danneberg, helped put students at ease over upcoming exams. Body Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Jeff Gasaway visited Marble Falls Elementary School campus this week and read to students. The book, 'Big Test Jitters' by Julie Danneberg, helped put students at ease over upcoming exams.
A lifetime of seaplane flying
Seaplane pilot Gary Halverson of Spicewood, Texas, traces his love of aviation to the first flights with his father at least six decades earlier. “My dad Mike was a 10,000-hour seaplane bush pilot in Houma, Louisiana, and I grew up in the plane flying beside him,” Halverson recalled. “It has been so long I can’t remember the first flight, but I guess you’d say my learning was through osmosis.”
Climate change must be real, based on how hard it is to hunt turkeys these days | Leggett
I am convinced now, if I wasn’t before: Our Hill Country climate has changed. I don’t know why (I’m not egotistical enough to claim it’s for this reason or that). I just know that things are happening too early right now. For instance, wildflowers this spring...
PEC celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day
JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative celebrated National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18 while also honoring its crews and investing in their training, education and career growth throughout the entire month. As part of PEC’s commitment to provide safe and reliable power, for more than a decade, the co-op has focused on cultivating a top industry training program to attract and train the next generation of lineworkers. The crews will help power PEC’s members and growing communities into the future. To reinforce the co-op’s focus on safety and training, in 2020, PEC opened a dedicated facility to house its Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship program in Marble Falls, an expansion of its apprenticeship program that began in 2012, according to a news release. This year, the first PEC apprentices to complete their training at the facility are graduating, reaching the highest level of linework as journeyworkers. “Seeing our lineworkers learn, grow, and perfect their craft over the past four years has been an incredible journey,” said PEC’s Director of Safety and Technical Training James Vasquez. “They have mastered skills at an extraordinary level and with a commitment to safety. Our members and communities can count on the service from these lineworkers for their power needs and we’re proud to promote this group to the next level in their career.” Those listed below are part of PEC’s inaugural class graduating from its apprenticeship program at the Marble Falls safety and technical training center. The group first began the program in 2020, when PEC opened the facility.
Mustang earns chance to run at Class 4A state meet
Mustang earns chance to run at Class 4A state meet Tracy Goggans Special To The Highlander Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Marble Falls junior runner Tyler Hamblin stays with the pack during the 3,200 meters at the Class 4A Region III meet April 20. ...
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Offers Camp Save-A-Watt
Parents looking to keep kids busy this summer can get them registered for PEC’s Camp Save-a-Watt — a free, online summer camp put on by Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Celeste Mikeska with Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) joined Studio 512 to tell us more. Camp Save-a-Watt is back, and y’all...
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