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Wet weather, new councilors welcome but not webworms
The rains that passed through recently are a welcome relief, regardless of whether they are a temporary relief or the start of a turnaround.It is helpful to put this into prospective. Seven days ago – last Thursday (May 2) – the Colorado River at San Saba was flowing 47 cubic feet per second (cfs). Monday at the same measurement point on LCRA’s Hydromet system, the flow rate was 18,190 cfs.The…
Two Texas campgrounds ranked Top 10 in Central U.S.
HOUSTON (CW39) – The Dyrt has announced its 2024 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards, and Neches Bluff Overlook Campground and Inks Lake State Park are ranked #3 and #10! The Dyrt, is an app for camping availability across the U.S. Neches Bluff Overlook, is located in east Texas...
Marble Falls freshmen read original books to Colt students
Thirty original books written, illustrated, and designed by Marble Falls High School ninth-grade honors students were read aloud to groups of first- and second-graders at Colt Elementary School on Tuesday, May 14. The cross-campus reading day was the culmination of three weeks of work. The high school students recorded podcasts...
Granite Shoals seats 2024-25 council
Catherine Bell was sworn in as the new Place 6 councilor on the Granite Shoals City Council alongside returning members Steve Hougen, Brian Edwards, and Michael Pfister on Tuesday, May 14. The city also thanked outgoing Place 6 Councilor Phil Ort for his service. Granite Shoals City Secretary Dawn Wright...
Baseball Game Preview: China Spring Will Face Burnet
The China Spring Cougars are on the road again on Saturday to play the Burnet Bulldogs. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (China Spring: 2, Burnet: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. China Spring is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday....
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.
Fourth lottery fraud suspect arrested
The fourth and final suspect in a Lampasas lottery fraud case has been arrested.Lorena Anne Hamilton, 43, of Kempner, was arrested on charges of claiming a lottery prize by fraud, between $200 and $10,000, and engaging in organized criminal activity. The charges are a third-degree felony and a statejail felony, respectively.Hamilton was arrested by Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department officers…
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 ...
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,…
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