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Cheerleaders wanted to MFYFC games

Courtesy photo When teams of Marble Falls Youth Football and Cheer enter the playing field to begin a game, one group is charged with getting the crowd as excited as the Mustangs themselves. That group is the cheerleaders. Cost to join is $195 and registration ends Friday, June 13. Uniform fittings are from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 14. Right after that, uniforms for the 2025 season will be ordered. Sponsorships and scholarships are available. Those interested in either one can learn more by going on the web site for applications…

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Failure of VATRE, basic allotment to public schools results in MFISD coaching staff changes

CAPTION: New offensive coordinator Logan Simmons (back) accepted the job a few weeks ago. He has been attending the Burnet 7 on 7 May League and getting to the know the Mustangs including rising senior quarterback Atreyu Machacek. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro When Marble Falls Independent School District voters said no to the November 2024 bond that would have increased tax rates to benefit MFISD employees, Dr. Jeff Gasaway, MFISD superintendent, said administrators would be forced to make some tough decisions. Now that the school year has ended, some of…

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Marble Falls ISD voters approve all bond props

Marble Falls Independent School District voters said yes to all four bond propositions of the May 3 election. Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD superintendent, said the results send a clear message to him and other school district leaders and officials. “When you have the community support you in the way that they did tonight, it lets you know that they trust what you’re doing,” he said. Eight of nine precincts reported that • Prop A, which was General Facilities Planning, had 1,852 yes votes to 600 no votes or…

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Marble Falls ISD bond addresses weather impact

EDITOR’S NOTE: A $172.2 million bond package will be presented to Marble Falls Independent School District voters that has four propositions. One is the construction of an indoor practice facility. Early voting begins April 22-29. Texans have a saying when it comes to weather. “If you don’t like it, wait a minute.” But in the outdoor sports world, weather decides if the game will be played, moved or cancelled. Most governing bodies of extracurricular events have a policy for games that states how quickly a district contest must be made…

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Ten Highland Lakes Sports Insights

Basketball season is officially over for the Highland Lakes and we are in full swing — literally — into spring sports. Let’s get into it.

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New facilities would meet the most important role of athletics

CAPTION: Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman describes a typical practice day at the high school and how coaches work together to meet the needs of their athletes. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro The possibilities of building new facilities for extracurricular activities at Marble Falls High School will better meet the No. 1 objective for those students – to properly prepare them for their seasons. That’s according to Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director Keri Timmerman. On Jan. 31, the Marble Falls Independent School District’s Board…

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Marble Falls ISD accepts recommendations from Advisory Committee

The Marble Falls Independent School District’s Advisory Committee presented the board of trustees its findings and recommendations during the regular meeting Dec. 16. The committee had a slide that broke the proposed bond into three parts. The first was general facilities planning that totaled $124,335,000. Next was the Staff 1 to 1 Devices totaling $2.2 million. The final was athletics that came in at $28.55 million. The total is $155,085,000. Co-chairwoman Lee Ann Johnson pointed out bonds are repaid through Interest and Sinking (INS) property taxes. The tax rate is…

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Burnet’s Jones, Llano’s Hays up for Community Heroes awards

CAPTION: Burnet High graduate Grant Jones is the total package, according to football head coach Ben Speer. What he does on and off the playing field is why he was nominated for the Chicken Express Community Heroes award. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Two Highland Lakes student athletes are in the running for the Chicken Express Community Heroes awards. They are 2024 Burnet High graduate Grant Jones and Llano High rising senior Ciara Hays. People can vote multiple times a day online. Voting ends July 1. The male and female…

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Marble Falls grad Berkman joins Baylor cheer squad

CAPTION: Alyssa Berkman is a new member of the 2024-25 Baylor University cheer squad, opting to try out again in her second year at the university. Courtesy photo Marble Falls High School graduate Alyssa Berkman is returning to the sidelines in a familiar role – as a cheerleader. The 2023 Marble Falls High School graduate is a member of the Baylor University cheer squad for the 2024-25 school year. “I’m extremely excited,” she said. “I love being able to work with people and come in contact with tons of people.”…

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New Marble Falls ISD athletic director Timmerman reflects on his first month

CAPTION: Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach Keri Timmerman. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro Keri Timmerman has officially been on the job at the athletic director and football head coach for three weeks as the Marble Falls Independent School District athletic director and football head coach. He was approved for hire by the MFISD Board of Trustees Dec. 18, the final week before the school district took a three-week break for the Christmas holiday. He follows Brian Herman, who resigned the positions Nov. 7. Timmerman…

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