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INSIGHT: Safety improvements to busy intersection in Marble Falls
Thursday night, residents in Marble Falls can weigh in on improvements to a busy intersection in the Hill Country. The Texas Department of Transportation said it wanted to make changes to U.S.-281 and State Highway 71 just south of Marble Falls.
'He was just going to start his life' | Family of 16-year-old who died from fentanyl poisoning speaks out after alleged supplier is arrested
LEANDER, Texas — Three months after her 16-year-old son Zarek McMeekin died from fentanyl poisoning, Martha Ledezma still enters his room that the family turned into a memorial for him. "A lot of my son's friends wanted to visit him and since we don't have a gravesite, obviously because...
Lakeway MUD: Rainwater is for plants, tap water for public health
Severe to extreme drought persists in our area and we’re just a few months away from the scorching heat of summer. With just one good flood our water source supply could recover, but rain is never guaranteed. What if we all learn to do more with less water by making habitual changes to the way we use water that help us hold on to our water supply longer? Our situation sounds dire, but with a change in perspective, it is possible to thrive with less water.
Marble Falls store selling eclipse-branded items as celestial event gets closer
Read more https://www.kxan.com/weather/eclipse/marble-falls-store-selling-eclipse-branded-items-as-celestial-event-gets-closer/ One store in Marble Falls is hoping to capitalize on the eclipse by making a whole series of eclipse-branded merchandise.
Easter egg drop and ‘pickup’ March 30 at Marble Falls church
About 20,000 candy-filled eggs will rain down on First Methodist Church of Marble Falls, 1101 Bluebonnet Drive, during the third annual helicopter Easter egg drop from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Egg-hunting, food trucks, lawn games, and bounce houses are all part of the fun at the free...
Miles-long RR 1431 work to last months
Preventative maintenance on a 17-mile stretch of RR 1431 from Industrial Boulevard in Marble Falls to south of Texas 29 in Llano County is causing traffic congestion between Marble Falls and Granite Shoals. The Texas Department of Transportation project is expected to last for several months and cost about $7.5 million.
Good Friday and Easter closures
Good Friday falls on March 29 and Texas is one of 12 states in the country that observes it as a holiday. Most government offices and schools will be closed in observance of the Christian holiday but major banks and the post office will remain open. Easter is Sunday, March 31.
MFISD pre-K & kindergarten roundups April 4
Marble Falls ISD is hosting roundups for incoming pre-K and kindergarten students at its elementary campuses from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on April 4. Parents should take their children to the school they will be attending. “MFISD elementary schools are thrilled to welcome our new students and have a chance to greet...
Dripping Springs continues to prepare for April 8 eclipse
The Dripping Springs City Council has officially approved a disaster declaration for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 . The declaration, passed at the regular City Council meeting on March 19, comes as part of comprehensive preparations to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and visitors during the celestial event. The ec lip se itself, expected to cast Dripping Springs into darkness for approximately three minutes, promises to be a once-in-alifetime experience. While the city does not anticipate any significant issues, enacting a disaster declaration in advance of the event activates the city’s Emergency Management team and authorizes more...
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