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Driver sought after fleeing scene of accident on South Key Avenue
The driver of a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup left the scene of a South Key Avenue crash April 25 at 7:44 p.m. that caused injury to a 51-year-old Lampasas woman.Lampasas Police Department Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery said the department is still investigating the crash but has identified a suspect in the case. The offense is a third-degree felony for failure to render aid after an accident that resulted…
Students shine at Kiwanis talent showcase
The Highland Lakes Kiwanis Club celebrated 20 young artists during its second annual Student Talent Showcase on May 4 at Downtown Beer Hall, 209 Main St. in Marble Falls. Schools and youth organizations represented were Highland Lakes Elementary in Granite Shoals, Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Reclaim Arts Academy in Marble Falls, Marble Falls High School, Harmony School of Creative Arts in Marble Falls, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes units.
Local election results released
Unofficial results for the May 4 local elections are in, showing a landslide win for Mickey Edwards in the race for Lampasas ISD Board. In the Lampasas ISD Board election, Mickey Edwards swept the vote with a total of 447 to Melinda Picott’s 81. Randy Morris and Bob Borchardt,...
Rare white bison born at Burnet ranch
BURNET, Texas (FOX 44) – A Central Texas ranch has a lot to celebrate after welcoming a rare white bison calf last week. 2022 figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found just under 200,000 American bison are found on private farms and ranches in our country. The Wagon Springs Ranch is home to one of the rarest on earth.
Lometa ISD upgrades teacher pay scale
Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met last week for its regular monthly meeting, with the agenda covering several procedural items for the district. As the school year comes to an end, board members approved items that will go into effect for 2024-2025.Lometa has a new pay scale that will begin next year. Superintendent Rob Moore discussed the changes and the district’s…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of May 6, 2024
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. Council Chambers, City Hall, 800 Third St., Marble Falls. On the agenda:. update from Waste Management. discussion and action regarding an escrow and improvement agreement...
Pet adoptions free May 1-15 at Hill Country Humane Society
Pet adoptions are free from May 1-15 at Hill Country Humane Society, 9150 RR 1431 in Buchanan Dam. The BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees through its Empty the Shelters program, which aims to increase adoption rates at animal shelters nationwide. The announcement couldn’t have come at a...
A benefit concert is set for the prison chapel
On Sunday evening May 19 a concert to benefit Joseph’s Hammer, the non-profit constructing the multi-purpose Worship Chapel at the Ellen Halbert Women’s Prison in Burnet, will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 105 FM 1431 in Marble Falls. The concert will be the culmination of many months of work by a host of singers and musicians.
Texas Eclipse to Issue Partial Refunds to Attendees
After canceling the festival due to a potential storm threat, the organizers of Texas Eclipse have responded with a plan to compensate attendees. On paper, Texas Eclipse at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet appeared to be the best place to party and witness one of the great wonders of the universe. The festival boasted nine stages, hundreds of programs and workshops to participate in, night sky drone shows, and plenty more for the reported 40,000 who attended from countries worldwide.
Adams takes chief position for Lampasas Fire Department
A longtime Lampasas firefighter officially took the chief’s seat last week.Joe Adams, a 40-year firefighter, was promoted to Lampasas fire chief to take the position vacated by Jeff Smith on Jan. 19. Adams has served the Lampasas Fire Department in some capacity since he graduated from Lampasas High School in 1983.“I started as a volunteer in 1983, and I’ve always been a firefighter except for…
KMUD plans to pump up its septic processing power
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District hopes to have a new septic processing system online within the next two years. The project is still in the engineering phase, but it will more than double KMUD’s ability to process septic waste, a service in high demand in Kingsland. “We accept 10,000...
Lakeshore Library dedicates community space to Bold supporters
The Lakeshore Library dedicated its public meeting room to longtime library supporters Jan and George Bold during a ceremony on April 28. The Bolds spent over 20 years volunteering at the library, helping to establish it as a community space for rural residents on the western shores of Lake Buchanan.
Kingsland House celebrates the old, readies for the new
Kingsland House celebrates the old, readies for the new Joanne Hanifan Special To The Highlander Tue, 04/30/2024 - 02:48 Image Janet Plentl of JaVibe Barn Quilts works with students Pamela Williams of Smithwick, Ladonna Crow of Burnet County, Jenny McCoy of Lampasas and Joy Frear of Marble Falls; they are representative...
Highland Lakes teen ‘attorneys’ receive scholarships
Two local seniors received scholarships for their participation in Highland Lakes Teen Court during an awards banquet on Monday, April 29. Aydan Ortis and Jeremiah Mosbey have been acting as attorneys since the youth court program began in 2022. “It’s been wonderful to see more interest in our program and...
Dogs and cats cash in at Humane Society event
Dogs and cats cash in at Humane Society event Martelle Luedecke Contributing Writer Tue, 04/30/2024 - 02:48 Image Saturday, April 27 at the Highland Lakes YMCA in Burnet at the Wags to Riches fundraiser Julia Nedbaleck received a kiss from the live auction puppy which raised $700 for Hill Country Humane...
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