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Sarah Ann Barkley, 78, passed away Feb. 2, 2024

Sarah “Sally” Ann Barkley, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at the age of 78. Her warm smile, kind heart, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, in 1945, Sally was the daughter […]

Filing for ESC Region 13 election ends Feb. 20

The filing period for three spots on the Education Service Center Region 13 Board of Directors ends Feb. 20.  ESC Region 13 is one of 20 education service centers statewide and covers Central Texas. It is a non-regulatory agency that collaborates with more 100 school districts, private schools, institutions of higher education, and charter schools […]

Spicewood library unveils plans for $2M modern facility

A conceptual rendering of the new Spicewood Community Library. Plans include an upstairs loft to accommodate future growth. The project is estimated to cost $2 million. Courtesy image The Spicewood Community Library is seeking donations to help build a new $2 million facility. Current plans include designated areas for all age groups, spaces for quiet […]

GOP forum Feb. 8. Who are the March 5 candidates?

Candidate signs at Park Road 4 and U.S. 281 between Marble Falls and Burnet. All of the candidates on this fence were invited to a Burnet County Republican forum at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in Burnet. Staff photo by Suzanne Freeman Burnet County Republican candidates in the March 5 primary election will gather for a […]

Burnham brothers monument unveiling Jan. 30 at Lakeside Park

A monument commemorating the lives and work of brothers Murry and Winston Burnham will be unveiled on Jan. 30 at Lakeside Park in Marble Falls. The two men owned a sporting goods store on Avenue H for several decades. Photo courtesy of The Falls on the Colorado Museum An unveiling ceremony for a monument honoring […]

Volunteers needed to set up HLCN dental clinic, housing

Help clean up this space and turn it into a free dental clinic for the Highland Lakes Crisis Network. Volunteers can show up between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at 700 Avenue T, Building 3, right next door to the HLCN’s office in Marble Falls. Bring work gloves. Staff photo by Suzanne Freeman […]

Faith Academy Giving Gala on Jan. 27

Faith Academy of Marble Falls’ 2024 Giving Gala is 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Hacienda at Escondido, 2020 FM 2147 in Horseshoe Bay. File photo Show your support for Faith Academy of Marble Falls at 2024 Giving Gala on Jan. 27 at the Hacienda at Escondido, 2020 FM 2147 in Horseshoe Bay. Doors open […]

2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Kingsland

The bodies of Steven Gene Lane, 72, and Brian Scott Hutson, 39, were discovered Wednesday, Jan. 24, at a Kingsland home by Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Deputies arrived at the residence at around 2:50 p.m. after receiving a call from a witness who claimed “her boyfriend had killed her father and was now going […]

Granite Shoals eyes protective policy for heritage trees

A massive live oak near The Tropical Hideaway condominiums in Granite Shoals. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey After the recent felling of two large live oaks at the Tropical Hideaway condominiums in Granite Shoals, the City Council is researching how to protect other heritage trees from meeting the same fate. The trees were cut down […]