Four people were killed Saturday afternoon in a multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 281 that authorities say began when a pickup truck entered the highway traveling in the wrong direction. According to the Marble Falls Police Department, the crash occurred on May 17, 2026, at approximately 4:59 p.m. in the 3100 block of South U.S.... read more

A large number of shoppers turned out for the annual Mother's Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Klepac Greenhouses. Klepac Greenhouses, Inc. President Jimmy Klepac told the BCN, “It's always overwhelming to look out on Kendalia Road before we open the gate for our annual plant sale and see cars backed up as far as we can see as guests are waiting for the gate to open.... read more

Property owners at the Stallion Estates subdivision gathered Monday evening to discuss the quarry operated by McCar Materials and its impact on their property values, health, community, and quality of life. There are 161 homes in Stallion Estates, which was developed in the late 1990s by Colonel Lee Roper and his company Rinco.... read more

Mason High School senior Colton Bonnett played in the second annual Hill Country Coaches Association All-Star football game May 9 at Texan Stadium in Wimberley. The contest featured the class of 2026. Seniors from Blanco, Brady, Burnet, Harper, Johnson City, Lago Vista, Llano, Marble Falls and Wimberley played for the North team, while the South consisted of Bandera, Center Point, Comfort, Fredericksburg, Ingram Tom Moore and Kerrville Tivy seniors. Bonnett, who played on ...... read more

The Mason Independent School District board welcomed one new member and a returning member Monday night at their regular meeting. Joe David Yates and Kathryn Martin won the two open seats on the MISD board during the May 2 election. New member Yates and longtime member Martin were sworn in on Monday night.... read more

The Mason High School tennis program completed one of the most impressive seasons on record. That's because in addition to repeating as the Class 3A and under team tennis state champions, the program played in every Class 2A state final May 7-8. “We had a great tournament, just an overall awe some, awesome tournament,” head coach Cade Smith said.... read more