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🌱 Thinking of retiring near Austin? See why Marble Falls stands out

Spotted on the Marble Falls calendar: Chapel Dedication

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Hey there, Marble Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of retiring near Austin? See why Marble Falls stands out
  • How repeat Walmart thefts in Marble Falls led to a 10-year term
  • Where Marble Falls volleyball stands after a tough loss to Burnet

Also on today's calendar: Bee Still Meditation and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rather cloudy and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Retire in Austin When You Can Live by the Water for Under $1,900 in These 10 Texas Towns (newsbreak.com) — Marble Falls gets a strong endorsement here as a budget-friendly retirement spot, with rents under about $1,900 and easy access to Lake Marble Falls, parks, and a walkable downtown. The article compares ten Texas waterfront towns, but emphasizes Marble Falls' mix of lake life, healthcare access, and small-town Hill Country charm as an appealing alternative to pricey Austin.
   

• Burnet County repeat thief sentenced to 10 years (dailytrib.com) — A woman from nearby Cottonwood Shores has been sentenced to 10 years after repeatedly stealing from the Walmart in Marble Falls, with her prior convictions turning the charges into felonies. Prosecutors said the months-long thefts in 2025 hurt the wider community, and a district judge imposed the maximum prison term plus additional community supervision tied to any future parole.
   

• Rouse, Liberty Hill, Georgetown notch big wins as volleyball district play reaches midpoint (statesman.com) — Marble Falls volleyball dropped a straight-set match to Burnet, 25-11, 25-20, 25-16, as district play hit its midpoint and the Bulldogs tied Lago Vista for first in 25-4A. The roundup also tracks how nearby powers like Rouse, Liberty Hill, and Georgetown are faring, giving Marble Falls fans a sense of where their team stands in a tough regional field.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marble Falls

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    Thursday October 1
  • Chapel Dedication →
    Valley View Village, 582 Farm to Market Road 1855, Marble Falls
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • LJH Open House
    Llano Junior High Llano, TX 78643
    4:30 pm
  • JV/V Volleyball @ Gateway
    Burnet H S Burnet, TX 78611
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Home Depot posted a job opening for Repair and Tool Technician in Marble Falls. Apply here.
  • Dental Care Alliance, LLC posted a job opening for Dental Assistant in Marble Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marble Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Granite Shoals

  • Tats & Cats: Fat Manx blends tattoo artistry with cat rescue (dailytrib.com)

Horseshoe Bay

Burnet

  • Webb parents have questions about petition to close school (austincurrent.org)
  • Friday night football: Week 6 match-ups (dailytrib.com)
  • Burnet High School athletics preview for the week of Sept. 28, 2026 (dailytrib.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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