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Mustangs lose to district champion Bulldogs
Mustangs lose to district champion Bulldogs Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image Freshman Grant Carter is one of several underclassmen playing for the Mustangs, gaining valuable experience that will pay off. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com ...
Lady Mustangs softball season ends in loss to Burnet
Lady Mustangs softball season ends in loss to Burnet Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image Among the expected returners are junior pitcher Camille Catalfamo and freshman shortstop Jocelyn Suarez. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com ...
Special district aims at development
Special district aims at development Phil Reynolds Staff Writer Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image Body One ballot in the May 4 election seems shrouded in mystery. It’s one that would create the Cimarron Shores Water Control and Improvement District on 584 acres of land east...
City shifting budget funds
City shifting budget funds From Staff Reports Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image Marble Falls City Council conducted its first reading of a budget amendment for funds towards the purchase of a lot at the corner of U.S. 281 and RR 1431 from the Marble Falls EDC. The land is now clear...
Early voting in cities, schools starts April 22
Early voting in cities, schools starts April 22 From Staff Reports Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image Body Several important school district and municipal elections are scheduled for May 4 with early voting starting Monday.Granite Shoals, Marble Falls and Meadowlakes as well as a water district...
LCRA staff volunteer in local communities on Steps Forward Day
LCRA staff volunteer in local communities on Steps Forward Day Special To The Highlander Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image LCRA employee Eric Roth sanded a bench at Grenwelge Park in Llano during LCRA's Steps Forward Day on April 12. Contributed photos ...
Burnet County launches jail mental health program
Burnet County launches jail mental health program Phil Reynolds Staff Writer Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Body Burnet County is launching a program that could be at or near the cutting edge of mental health working with jail inmates.County commissioners on Tuesday approved an unpaid...
April is child abuse awareness month
April is child abuse awareness month From Staff Reports Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Members of the Burnet County Child Welfare Board, Courtappointed Special Advocates (CASA) for the Highland Lakes and Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center are pictured here April 9 with Burnet County commissioners and county officials (back row) after...
Little Hallie Mae Cravens
Little Hallie Mae Cravens News Staff Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Little Hallie Mae Cravens, who weighed in at 7 pounds and 4 ounces, was born at 12:07 p.m. April 8, total solar eclipse day, at Baylor Scott and White – Marble Falls. According to her parents, Sulia Armagost and Michael...
Alleged child traffickers enter guilty plea
Alleged child traffickers enter guilty plea Special To The Highlander Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Body A couple entered a guilty plea on human traf- ficking charges in connec tion with a north Burnet County counseling center for children, who were allegedly used to further...
Nevada man dies at festival venue
Nevada man dies at festival venue Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Body A Nevada man in his 60s died April 7, at Reveille Peak Ranch, during the time the venue was hosting the Texas Eclipse Festival.Officials say the man was reportedly...
Deadlines approach for upcoming May elections
Deadlines approach for upcoming May elections From Staff Reports Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Body Early voting gets underway on April 22 for city and municipal elections. Voters need to know the following early voting locations:• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, 23, 24,...
City, county, school, utility board elections set for May
City, county, school, utility board elections set for May Compiled By Raymond V. Whelan Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Body Several important Burnet County, district and municipal elections are scheduled for the May election.Burnet County Republican Party voters will nominate either Susan Allen or DeAnne...
Mustangs baseball team beat the Vikings for first district win
Mustangs baseball team beat the Vikings for first district win Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 04/12/2024 - 02:36 Image Sophomore pitcher Nick Smith keeps Lago Vista guessing on what he'll throw next during his six-inning out. ...
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