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Lake Buchanan sees major rain gains
As of Tuesday, May 14, Lake Buchanan has risen over 8 feet since April 30, the biggest month-to-month increase for the Highland Lakes reservoir since 2007. It has gained 123,741 acre-feet of water in that timeframe, more than the combined storage capacity of lakes LBJ and Marble Falls, which is 121,538 acre-feet.
Marble Falls city councilors sworn in
Former Mayor Richard Westerman is officially back on the Marble Falls City Council after being sworn in as the Place 5 councilor on May 14. Incumbents Griff Morris and Lauren Haltom, who ran unopposed for their seats, also took oaths of offices during the Tuesday special meeting of the council.
Hillside Marble Falls development alters amenities list for approval
The Marble Falls City Council voted 4-1 to approve changes to the site plan for Hillside Marble Falls, a proposed development with a chapel/events center, microbrewery, taproom, and cabins. The development is planned for the corner of FM 2147 West and Rocky Road near the Channel Oaks subdivision. During its...
Horseshoe Bay fire department gets $25K for rescue equipment
The Horseshoe Bay Fire Department on May 9 accepted a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative for new extraction equipment. Awarded through the LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program, the money will help pay to replace the department’s outdated hydraulic-powered rescue tools with a battery-operated rig.
Mustang signs to play college baseball for Coastal Bend
Mustang signs to play college baseball for Coastal Bend Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 05/14/2024 - 02:57 Image Marble Falls senior Evan Nickowski (center) signs his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Coastal Bend College. Congratulating him are his parents Jon (left) and Casey Nickowski. Contributed photos ...
Hail the size of melons! See the giant that could rank among Texas' largest in history
Severe storms on Thursday across Texas produced giant hail and damaging winds. Local National Weather Service offices issue Severe Thunderstorm Warnings when hail is thought to be the size of quarters, but a Johnson City resident said her hailstone was the size of a melon.
Developers cultivating ‘working list’ of shopping center retailers
Developers cultivating ‘working list’ of shopping center retailers Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 05/10/2024 - 02:54 Image The much-anticipated Shops at Flatrock Crossing is a planned shopping center in the south end of Marble Falls. Contributed Rendering/City of Marble Falls ...
Clean up begins in Johnson City after severe weather
JOHNSON CITY, Texas - Security camera video from the Johnson City Bank showed how quickly light rain can become a raging hail storm. Those who saw it coming ran for cover. People like Ali Dameron. "I jumped in my truck because I live in a manufactured home, so I headed...
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