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Burnet County Continues Search for Missing Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief

Independence Day · Marble Falls

Burnet County Continues Search for Missing Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief

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The Burnet County Sheriff's Office said it was still continuing its search for a missing Marble Falls area fire chief.See the Story

Brush Prairie Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations, Closes Road

Evacuations · Marble Falls

Brush Prairie Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations, Closes Road

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A gas leak near the intersection of Northeast 112th Avenue and 119th Street in Brush Prairie blocked access to the nearby WinCo and prompted the evacuation of residences Friday morning, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Read more...See the Story

Marble Falls honors fallen fire chief at rodeo

Marble Falls · Marble Falls

Marble Falls honors fallen fire chief at rodeo

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The Marble Falls Rodeo honored a fallen fire chief on Friday night during first responders night.Read Article

Texas Fire Chief Dies While Responding to Call During Flood

MARBLE FALLS, Texas – The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department (MFAVF) announced the End of Watch for their fire chief on Tuesday, after he went missing during the deadly Texas floods earlier this month.Chief Michael Phillips responded to a call in the early morning of Saturday, July 5. At the time, about 6-12 inches of rain fell in Burnet County, causing the Colorado River – which runs through Marble Falls – to surge.Phillips was the onl…Floods · Marble Falls See the Story

$750K sought for Westside Park

Marble Falls City Council recently gave a green light to seek grant funding for major improvements at Westside Park. During the July 15 meeting at city hall, the council gave the Parks and Recreation Department an enthusiastic go-ahead to forward an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a grant of $750,000.Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

Rodeo organizers plan tribute to VFD fire chief

A community shellshocked by the loss of a fire chief during a flood event will have a chance to witness a tribute to the fallen first responder at the Marble Falls Rodeo. As of Tuesday, July 15, emergency crews suspended the rescue operation of Marble Falls Area VFD Chief Michael Phillips, formerly Marble Falls ISD director of maintenance.Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

A Texas FM Translator Trades Hands | Radio & Television Business Report

It serves the town of Burnet, Tex., and until now has been owned by Richard Herring. Pending FCC approval, a new licensee will be in possession of this FM translator serving a portion of Hill Country to the west of Austin. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)Burnet · Burnet Read Article

Texas VFD announces ‘End of Watch’ for missing chief

Marble Falls Chief Michael Phillips never returned after responding to the deadly floods over the Independence Day weekend that killed more than 100 peopleIndependence Day · Marble Falls Read Article

Malaya Hammond, 17, of Marble Falls died saving family from flooded car

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Marble Falls teen Malaya Hammond died during the Fourth of July weekend flooding. A family friend described her as "consistently loving and kind."Floods · Marble Falls Read Article

Commissioners approve Kingsland development plat

The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a request for the final plat of 1 acre in Kingsland, part of a larger development known as “Kingsland Commons.” Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr. was the discussion sponsor.Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

BCAD offers property tax relief from flood

Special to The Highlander According to Stan Hemphill, chief appraiser, for Burnet Central Appraisal District (CAD), Burnet County property owners may qualify for a temporary exemption for property tax relief due to recent floods.Floods · Burnet Read Article

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