After alleged sexual assault of two children living in state care, another foster shelter closes
Two girls in the care of Child Protective Services were allegedly sexually assaulted in October after sneaking out of a facility run by the state agency. Advocates say it’s a symptom of the Texas foster care systems’ problems.
‘Sad, heartbreaking and uncalled for’: East Central girls basketball team endures ‘racial situation’ at tournament in Marble Falls
During East Central's road game at Marble Falls last Friday, Hornets senior Asia Prudhomme endured feigned monkey screams from an opposing student section while shooting free throws.
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Tulip season is in bloom at farm north of San Antonio
Marble Falls, TEXAS – Let the days of cold snowy weather be gone and bring in the much warmer temperatures of spring. What better way to enjoy that warmer weather than heading to Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls to check out their tulips. According to Sweet Berry Farm’s Facebook page, their tulip season began Thursday. Sweet Berry Farm is also gearing up for strawberry season and guests can soon go pick strawberries. The farm is open Thursday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Free 44-day celebration lets you walk through 2 million holiday lights in Marble Falls
MARBLE FALLS, Texas – It’s about to look a lot more festive in Marble Falls as the 30th season of the Walkway of Lights returns Nov. 20. The holiday celebration will run until Jan. 3, 2021 at Lakeside Park and includes more than two million lights covering over 350 sculptures illuminating Lakeside Park. “This annual holiday spectacle symbolizes the continuous joint effort between the city’s community, Chamber of Commerce, local non-profits and volunteers who continue to make this event a success, year over year,” said Executive Director of Marble Falls Visitors Bureau Jarrod Metzgar. Ice skating at Lakeside Park will also be available. The Walkway of Lights, which will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. daily, will be closed in cases of bad weather.