A Message from Bluffton Cemetery Association Newsletter
Not only was the old Bluffton Cemetery a prominent part of the community, but the Bluffton school system was an integral part of the old community of Bluffton. In all, there were five schools that served Bluffton from 1854 until its demise in 1937, when the waters of Lake Buchanan swallowed up the area.
The first school was located at the Saltworks, a couple of miles north of the community of Bluffton and was later to become known as the Tow school.
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week—an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life.
As our countdown to autumnal equinox gets closer (September 23), we are harvesting black eyed peas, Swiss chard for salad and greens, and planting new lettuce starts in a tower planter under the patio due to the intense burning from the sun.
I have had some early morning work clearing old watermelon vines into the composter, trimming back zinnias, and pulling peanuts for drying and watching for sweet potato readiness.
On Thursday, September 19, the Phoenix Center is holding a special reception from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Marta Stafford Fine Art studio, located at 200 Main Street in Marble Falls. Original works of art by the Phoenix Center’s youth will be featured alongside works by local artists in the Mosaic: Fractured Realities & New Hope exhibit September 17-20.
The children’s art therapy exhibit features mosaics and artwork that represent personal journeys of healing towards renewed hope and ...
Report details progress in school safety
AUSTIN—The Texas School Safety Update, a report highlighting progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school, was released by Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 27.
The report gives Texans an update on efforts by the governor’s office, the Legislature and state agencies toward implementing recommendations made in the School Safety Action Plan released on May 30, 2018 and the subsequent update in August 2018.
The first indication of progres ...
Faith McRee, senior at Marble Falls High School, had an outstanding academic summer. First, she represented MFISD by attending the National Student Leadership Conference. She chose the Forensic Science Program, which was held in Washington, D.C., June 14-22. Upon returning home, Faith enrolled in and earned college credit through an online course at American University.
On July 29, National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Faith McRee has been selected to become a mem ...
On Tuesday, August 20, a Burnet County jury found Defendant Allan Wayne Hawley of Cottonwood Shores guilty of Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle. Judge Allan Garrett then sentenced Hawley to 55 years in prison in accordance with the jury’s assessment of punishment. The jury further found that the defendant used a motor vehicle as a deadly weapon in the commission of the crime, which means he must be incarcerated at least half of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.
In the early ...
GRANITE SHOALS—On August 25, Granite Shoals Police Officers responded to the report of a Burglary of a Habitation in the 100 block of W. Granite Castle. On arrival, the victims worked with officers to identify items taken from their secondary residence. During the investigation at the scene, one officer recalled a traffic stop that he conducted less than 24 hours before with items being described by the victim as missing, inside the vehicle of the earlier traffic stop.
STONEWALL—This year’s final “Movies Under the Stars” at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will take place on Saturday, September 7, with a special screening of “Apollo 11”. This fascinating documentary chronicles America’s mission to land on the moon, led by Commander Neil Armstrong and fellow astronauts Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins.
Toxic algae can sicken people, but it is especially harmful to animals. Small clusters of dog deaths have been reported for the past three summers after pets were exposed to toxic algae.
Increasing numbers of canine deaths have been reported in 2019 across the Eastern half of U.S.as temperatures reach record highs throughout the country.
Sisterdale resident Tamra Massey lost her three-year-old toy Australian shepherd, Fina just southwest of Blanco on Wednesday, July 31 in the Guadalupe Ri ...
