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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.
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,…
Tornado watch north of Austin is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday
The tornado watch has expired. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the area north of Austin until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The watch area includes Williamson and Burnet counties. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes, and you should go over your emergency plans...
Buc Days BBQ on the Bay Competition heats up a sizzlin' good time
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Buc Days Barbeque on the Bay competition took place on the Seawall outside the American Bank Center. The smokin' tradition allows local pit masters to battle it out as they raise money for the Buccaneer Scholarship Fund. Dozens of folks, from around the Bend...
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.
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 ...
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.
Bertram wants more groundwater
The city of Bertram wants to bump up its allowable annual groundwater use by 13 percent after more than doubling it in 2023. The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is holding a public hearing on the matter on May 23. Bertram is 100 percent dependent upon groundwater drawn from the...
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 ...
Golf coach to take on double duty by leading MFHS girls basketball team
Golf coach to take on double duty by leading MFHS girls basketball team Subhead 'He's very organized and on top of things.' Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 05/14/2024 - 02:57 Image ...
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