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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.
Canyon Lake Drug Raid Results in Felony Charges for Three, Seizure of Meth and Fentanyl
Three residents of Canyon Lake, Texas, are now facing felony drug charges after authorities busted them with an array of narcotics during a raid on Wednesday. According to reports by FOX San Antonio, the Comal County Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on La Cresta Drive and made a significant discovery.
Dripping Springs Distillery Flourishes in Texas Hill Country with Award-Winning Spirits and Local Charm
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, the Dripping Springs Distilling is a testament to premium spirit crafting and community engagement. Established in 2005 by the Kelleher brothers, the distillery began as a primitive operation, soon gaining traction with awards and local support, according to a Community Impact interview. From...
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through the LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program, the money will help pay to replace the department’s outdated hydraulic-powered rescue tools with a battery-operated rig.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 ...
Boerne family organizing search party for missing pet monkey
SAN ANTONIO – A local family is hoping for help from friends and strangers in finding their missing beloved pet. The Boerne family’s 16-month-old Capuchin monkey, Cupcake, disappeared from their home in Kendall County about two weeks ago. One of the owners spoke to KSAT 12 News by...
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...
Springtime Mah Jongg Tournament to benefit 'Learn for Life' program
Special to The Highlander The Helping Center’s “Learn for Life” Education Program is pleased to announce that for a second year it is the beneficiary of the springtime Mah Jongg Tournament.Held on April 23, the tournament hosted 120 players from locations throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond.The event, featuring five rounds of tournament play, a catered luncheon, a silent auction,…
Austinites hit by April storms prepare for possible hail and high winds Thursday
AUSTIN, Texas — The potential for hail and damaging winds on Thursday night is coming after a series of storms in April that did damage from Marble Falls to Manor to South Austin. Some residents are still cleaning up after last month’s harsh weather as they try to prepare for what is ahead.
Exclusive: Travis County reaches $90M deal for 1,500 acre wilderness park near Spicewood
Jordan Scott remembers his grandparents’ RGK Ranch as the summer playground of his youth — a Hill Country landscape where you could go tubing in the shallow waters of Bee Creek, find deer antlers and snapping turtle shells, embark on excursions, and christen unlikely landmarks like Two Tire Alley, the rocky passageway where Scott and his friends, then in their 20s, had to change two flats at once on their old Chevy Suburban. “As a kid, it...
Softball Recap: Fredericksburg snaps nine-game streak of wins on the road
Fredericksburg and Sealy squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Fredericksburg had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Sealy Tigers by a score of 3-2. Fredericksburg's loss signaled the end of their 22-game winning streak. For Sealy's part, Charlee Ramos spent all seven innings...
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