The Highlander

01/10/2024

First opened in 1929 in Marble Falls, Texas, this little cafe has a big reputation and a national magazine has noticed. Read more here: https://www.highlandernews.com/features/beloved-eatery-dubbed-legendary

01/10/2024

A winter blast is on the way. Read more here: https://www.highlandernews.com/windy-weather-expected-through-tuesday-much-colder-early-next-week

01/05/2024

On the Front Page: Ruling on the China Kitchen building fire in Marble Falls... the latest on the DA's federal lawsuit... the EDC kindles development partnerships. PLUS: Area stock shows are underway! Find a copy on newsstands and click here to subscribe: https://publisher.etype.services/Highlander

12/27/2023

The discovery of a burned body was made in the evening of Dec. 25 in the 900 block of County Road 203, just outside of the Lake Victor community. Read more here: community https://www.highlandernews.com/news/autopsy-results-pending-burned-body-discovery

12/20/2023

School is out this week for Christmas break!

We will have early release at all campuses on Thursday, December 21.

Elementary at 11:45
Middle School at 12:20
High School at 12:25

Other important dates:
12/22- 1/5 Christmas Break
1/8 Student Holiday/ Staff Inservice
1/9 Students Return to School
1/15 Staff/ Student Holiday

12/19/2023

The athletic director pick, from Vandergrift High, also coached in Colleyville, China Spring and Grapevine...

12/08/2023

DPS latest on area fatalities:

Preliminary Report (Burnet)
On December 4, 2023 at approximately 2:11 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a major crash with a passenger car engulfed in flames. The vehicle was traveling northbound on US Highway 281 and crossed the center line. Two vehicles were traveling south on US Highway 281. The two vehicles attempt to avoid the collision. The northbound vehicle struck the second southbound vehicle. As a result of the crash, the driver of the northbound vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Preliminary Report (Blanco)
On December 4, 2023, at approximately 2:53 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a head-on collision on US 281 in Round Mountain in Blanco County. The 2015 Ford F250 was traveling south on US 281. The 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling north on US 281. For unknown reasons at this time, the Ford traveled into the northbound lane and struck the Dodge. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Dodge was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Find more news at https://www.highlandernews.com/.

11/08/2023

Unofficial Cumulative Results - Nov. 7, 2023 Horseshoe Bay City Council and Mayoral Races. Source: City of Horseshoe Bay

11/08/2023

Constitutional Amendment Statewide Results

Check back here throughout election night for the latest updates in the state’s elections as votes are tallied across Texas, with results compiled by Decision Desk HQ.

11/08/2023

Burnet County voters passed ESD No. 3 - Voters within Emergency Services District 3 (including voting precincts 3, 9, 18) accepted Proposition A, a local sales and use tax at 2%. The district includes much of southwest Burnet County outside the incorporated cities of Granite Shoals and Highland Haven.

Meadowlakes voters passed CO's - Proposition A, certificates of obligation of $7.5 million to renovate the city-owned golf course, improve the city-owned utility system and garner taxes and surplus revenue from the city water and sanitary system sewer system to lower outstanding debt.

10/31/2023

10/19/2023

10/05/2023

A fire engulfed a structure known as the China Kitchen building just after 6 p.m. in Marble Falls, destroying or damaging more than half a dozen businesses in the two-story strip mall. No reports of anyone injured inside. Several agencies assisted; around 7:15 the fire was 60% contained...Find more photos here: https://www.highlandernews.com/news/fire-destroys-2-story-strip-mall-building-marble-falls

10/03/2023

10/03/2023

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09/18/2023

Come cheer on the Mustangs at the Homecoming parade tonight at 6pm on Main Street!

Then hop over to Johnson Park for a pep-rally immediately following the parade.

Go Mustangs!

09/01/2023

Suspension of Burnet County judge lifted day after not guilty verdict: https://www.highlandernews.com/news/county-judges-suspension-lifted-following-not-guilty-verdict
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08/31/2023

Burnet County Judge James Oakley found not guilty of misusing county vehicle. Read the story here: https://www.highlandernews.com/news/burnet-county-judge-found-not-guilty-3-day-trial

08/25/2023

Find more about it here: https://www.highlandernews.com/news/outages-plague-texas-dps-vehicle-inspection-system

08/15/2023

The first day of the 2023-24 school year for Marble Falls ISD is Wednesday, Aug. 16. Public safety officials caution motorists to be aware of increased traffic, school zones, school buses and pedestrians.

07/19/2023

Granite Shoals city officials call an emergency meeting to enact stricter water restrictions in the wake of a tower water pump failure. Read more here: https://www.highlandernews.com/news/granite-shoals-calls-emergency-meeting-address-water-tower-pump-failure

07/18/2023

Are y’all ready?! It’s almost first responder steer saddling night at the Marble Falls Rodeo!

Y’all come out THIS Friday, July 21st and see the MFAVFD team saddle steer and take some names..should make for some good entertainment! 🤘🏼😉🐂🇺🇸

It’s also pink out night, so don’t forget to wear pink! If you don’t have anything pink be sure to look for the tshirt booth selling pink shirts that will benefit a local dispatcher battling cancer! $20 cash
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