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Llano County Historical Commission plans book on old homes

Llano County Historical Commission Chair Virginia Walker (center) with members of the Commissioners Court after presenting a plan to document the county’s historic homes in a book. With Walker are commissioners Linda Raschke (left) and Jerry Don Moss, Judge Ron Cunningham, and Commissioner Peter Jones. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey The Llano County Historical Commission […]

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 22, 2024

Check agendas to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Monday, Jan. 22 Llano County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. regular meeting Justice of the Peace […]

SWAT makes drug bust in Marble Falls

Law enforcement detained seven occupants of a home in the 2800 block of Parkview Drive in Marble Falls while executing a search warrant for narcotics and firearms at around 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19. The operation was led by the Central Texas Regional SWAT Team and backed up by officers from the Leander and Marble […]

Downtown Marble Falls improves pedestrian accessibility

A ramp is going in at the entrance of Old Oak Square in downtown Marble Falls. Another ramp was placed at the corner of Third and Main streets. The projects should make downtown more accessible to all pedestrians. Staff photo by Nathan Bush Ramps at two well-traveled sections of downtown Marble Falls should improve pedestrian […]

Alexis Sarai Patrick, 2, of Leander passed away Jan. 5, 2024

Alexis Sarai Patrick, 2, of Leander passed away Jan. 5, 2024. Though her life was short, her influence will stay with her family and those who knew her for the rest of their lives.  Alexis was born Dec. 3, 2021, to Andrèa (Fierro) and Christopher Patrick with some health challenges. That is why she is […]

Several days of rain on the way; freeze Friday night

The Highland Lakes region is expecting high chances of rain starting Sunday, Jan. 21, and moderate chances on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, according to current National Weather Service forecasts.  Precipitation is predicted for many Central Texas counties across the Colorado River Watershed, which would bring a badly needed boost to lakes Buchanan and Travis. Burnet […]

Burnet County Jail bookings for Jan. 12-18, 2024

The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Jan. 12-18, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a […]

Avenue Q in Marble Falls reopens

Work on Avenue Q between RR 1431 and Broadway concluded on Jan. 17 after nearly seven months. Staff photo by Nathan Bush Avenue Q in Marble Falls is open to traffic after almost seven months of work on the two blocks between RR 1431 and Broadway. The $1.15 million project improved the street’s pavement and […]

Granite Shoals OKs Lakeview Park upgrades

Granite Shoals Parks Advisory Committee Chair Shirley King and Vice Chair Michele Landfield presented the committee’s conceptual site plan for improvements to Lakeview Park to the City Council on Jan. 9. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey Lakeview Park in Granite Shoals is getting visitor-friendly upgrades. The City Council on Jan. 9 approved the first phase […]

Klevon Smith passed away Jan. 11, 2024

Klevon Smith of Izora departed from this world on Thursday, January 11, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, generosity, and a passion for building. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at School Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Perkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be one […]