Marble Falls Picayune

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Burnet picks site for 281 pedestrian bridge

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

After weeks of deliberation and community input, the Burnet City Council on June 10 selected Fourth Street as the location of a future pedestrian bridge over U.S. 281. The project has been in the making since 2024 and will serve as a safe crossing over the highway for residents, especially students from nearby Burnet middle and high schools. “The location was selected because it aligns well with school access points,” wrote City Manager David Vaughn in a recent media release.
Balcones Canyonlands growing with Burnet County’s blessing

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

Public access to Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge will likely grow by nearly 1,000 acres thanks to an upcoming land purchase. The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently filed a “letter of no objection” in regard to the refuge seeking to buy 310 acres of land along FM 1174 in the southeast portion of the county.
Strange cattle, green fields, no AC: Marble Falls FFA experiences Ireland

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

A group of Marble Falls FFA students recently returned from an overseas field trip to Ireland with a new passion for world travel and agricultural practices and a stronger appreciation for Texas cuisine. While on the 10-day tour of the “Emerald Isle,” the group dove into the Irish ag scene and history. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said incoming Marble Falls High School sophomore Kaydee Smith, who is treasurer of the school’s FFA.
Massive transmission line would cut through Burnet County

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The Lower Colorado River Authority and energy delivery company Oncor are tag teaming one of the largest energy infrastructure projects Texas has ever seen: a high-voltage transmission line between Bell and Schleicher counties with all potential routes cutting through northern Burnet County.
New AD pick coming for BCISD

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The Bulldogs will likely have a new top Dawg come Monday. The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees is expected to hire Grant Freeman as athletic director during its June 16 meeting. Freeman recently resigned from the Wichita Falls school district. BCISD has been on the hunt for a new AD since the announcement of Steve Hale’s resignation in May.
Marble Falls Pride Fest about visibility, love, and safe spaces

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The Highland Lakes Equality Center hosts its fifth annual Marble Falls Pride Fest on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Johnson Park, 230 Avenue J South. The free, community-wide event features live music, food, local vendors, performances, and other entertainment. “Pride is about visibility, love, and creating safe spaces for everyone to feel celebrated just as they are,” according to HLEC organizers in a media release announcing the event.
BCSO on the hunt for suspected red van bandits

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in its investigation of a burglary in the Legends subdivision in Kingsland. The suspected thieves are believed to have used a large, red van during the crime, which law enforcement hopes will make them easier to track down. According to a statement issued by the BCSO on Monday, June 9, a burglary took place on the morning of Friday, June 6, at a home in the 1900 block of Legends Parkway.
Man critical after Llano dam jump; officials warn about unseen hazards

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

A man is reportedly in critical condition after jumping from the Llano city dam Sunday, June 8. The incident highlights the risks associated with summer fun at popular swimming destinations across the Highland Lakes. According to the Llano Police Department, a man dove from the dam into the Llano River on Sunday afternoon and did not immediately resurface. Bystanders reportedly pulled the diver from the water, and first responders retrieved him for medical transport.
Summer road work starts in Burnet

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The city of Burnet begins nearly three months of road construction on Thursday, June 12, along stretches of Wood and Northington Streets. The work will be completed in phases and lead to temporary detours and parking adjustments for residents in the construction zones. Burnet leaders identified Wood and Northington as high-priority upgrade projects earlier this year and awarded the $1.5 million contract to Gage and Cade Construction on May 9.
A look at major Marble Falls projects

3 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The march of progress is unmistakable in Marble Falls, and four major projects are on their way to completion. DailyTrib.com reached out to city officials for updates on The Ophelia Hotel and Conference Center, Flatrock Crossing shopping center, Thunder Rock sports complex, and renovations to the Bella Sera building on U.S. 281. The Ophelia Hotel and Conference Center has been in the works since 2019 but did not break ground until August 2024.