Parents weigh kindergarten funding clash with school board
Parents of young children plan to petition the Marble Falls school board over a funding shift that would end the full 180 day kindergarten term for all students. Superintendent Robert Wilkin outlines the history of state funded days and the cost of two extra teachers to cover enrollments.
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Local Youth Leagues Spark Week of Play and Hopeful Tournaments
Burnet and Marble Falls Little and Pee Wee Leagues provide exciting recreation for county youths. With one week left in Marble Falls and two in Burnet, communities rally for a possible Lampasas Tournament July 8-10 and Llano the next week. Strong players and teamwork hint at a potential local tournament champion this year.
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Bertram Considers City Marshal Plan Amid Fines and Debate
Bertram debates creating a city marshal on a 30 day trial with Alderman Felan and a three member committee. Questions include funding about 1100 dollars for salary and equipment and potential impact on county jurisdiction and sheriff relations.
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Local Little League Field Maintenance in Doubt
City officials and the school district dispute responsibility for summer upkeep of the Little League field on school property. Superintendent Wilkin says the district is not responsible during the summer and has referred the matter to the City. City officials are unsure when a new field will be ready, with completion pushed to end of summer or later.
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Rain Short Notice Dampens Bertram Bulk Trash Pickup
Bertram residents faced short notice for bulk trash pickups as the city schedules three remaining areas for pickup on Tuesday. Mayor Kenneth Odiorne said the initial run saw little debris left roadside and rain from Thursday night into Friday morning likely reduced turnout.
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Inks Lake State Park to reopen July 1 after repairs
Inks Lake State Park will officially reopen on July 1 despite ongoing construction. New restrooms and possibly the concession stand may not be ready, but trailer and tent sites and screened shelters will reopen to ease Memorial Day and July weekend crowds.
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Burnet Paints Bright Yellow Curbs For Clean Town Look
Burnet has bright yellow curbs painted citywide and mowing along street right-of-ways this week. The effort aims to make the town brighter and cleaner before the holidays, as noted by Burnet City.
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