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Marble Falls High athlete has shot in regional competition
Marble Falls High athlete has shot in regional competition Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 04/23/2024 - 02:44 Image Marble Falls High School junior Tyler Hamblin ran his personal best April 19 in the 3,200 meters. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography ...
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…
New LCRA drought plan limits watering with hefty fines
Starting May 1, all firm water customers of the Lower Colorado River Authority are required to initiate Stage 2 drought restrictions or face fines of up to $10,000 per violation. Firm water customers are cities, businesses, industries, and lakeside property owners that contract with the LCRA to draw water directly from the lakes.
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...
Marble Falls cross-country coach retiring
Marble Falls High School head cross-country and long-distance running coach Chris Schrader recently announced plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year after six years leading the Mustangs. The Australian-born coach said he wants to spend more time with his son and grandson abroad. “I don’t get...
ON THE GREEN: Previewing the UIL State Boys Golf Tournament
As the Masters Tournament wrapped up earlier this month, golf fans can now turn their attention to the high school course, as the UIL State Boys Golf Tournament is nearly underway. The stage is set in Georgetown at the White Wing Golf Club (Class 6A), the Legacy Hills Golf Club...
7PM - Baseball, Seeding Game: Cedar Park vs. Liberty Hill
Oklahoma has already made an impact in the Greater Houston-Area’s 2025 class picking up early commitments from 4-star RB Tory Blaylock and 4-star OT Ryan Fodje. Today another H-Town player pledged to play for the Sooners.
Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranch
BURNET, Texas (KXAN) — A Burnet ranch’s latest bundle of joy comes with an added twist, after welcoming a rare white bison calf last week. Wagon Springs Ranch’s owner Carl Chambers told KXAN his ranch crossed two blonde-haired bison last year. This marked the mama’s first calf, and it’s made for a memorable experience, Chambers said.
Prep baseball: Austin-area teams secure district titles, playoff spots on final day of season
It’s on to the playoffs for Austin-area high school baseball teams. Lake Travis secured the District 26-6A championship, Liberty Hill and Cedar Park shared the District 25-5A title and Bowie, Westwood, East View and Hays all clinched playoff spots on the final weekend of the regular season, while others jockeyed for postseason seeding. ...
Pilot identified in fatal small plane crash at Spicewood Airport
SPICEWOOD, Texas — The pilot who was killed in a small plane crash at the Spicewood Airport Monday night has been identified. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says Wesley Perkins, 74, of Lakeway, died after crashing a single-engine Lancair Legacy FG plane near 100 Piper Lane in Burnet County at around 6:30 p.m. He was the sole passenger at the time of the crash.
MFISD again aims to curb middle school misbehavior at H-E-B
Marble Falls school district officials are again looking to crack down on purported poor behavior by some of its middle school students at the Marble Falls H-E-B, which is across Pony Drive from the campus. The issue was previously addressed by the store in March 2023. The decision follows recent...
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