News Flash

City Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

Each month, the City of Marble Falls highlights one of the many departments that help keep our community running through our City Spotlight series. This month, we’re featuring the Marble Falls Police Department and the dedicated men and women who work every day to keep our community safe.

The Marble Falls Police Department focuses on service, professionalism, and building relationships within the community. Officers strive to handle every interaction with honesty while looking for opportunities to connect with residents beyond enforcement situations, strengthening trust between officers and the community they serve.

The department operates with an authorized strength of 31 commissioned officers and four civilian staff members across five divisions: Patrol, Criminal Investigation, School Resource, Animal Control and Administration. The Patrol Division includes four patrol sergeants and 12 patrol officers who respond to calls for service throughout the city. The Criminal Investigation Division includes a detective sergeant, three detectives, and a crime scene evidence technician who investigates criminal cases. An Animal Control Officer assist with animal-related calls and helps ensure the safety and wellbeing of both residents and animals. The School Resource Division places a sergeant and five school resource officers on campuses throughout Marble Falls Independent School District, while the Administrative Division provides leadership and support staff for the department’s daily operations.

Training and preparedness are essential parts of the job. Officers complete at least 40 hours of required in-house training each year to maintain certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Officers also have opportunities for additional specialized training, including areas such as drone operations. The department regularly trains with regional partners including the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, Granite Shoals Police Department, Marble Falls Area EMS, Marble Falls Fire Rescue, and the City of Burnet Police Department to prepare for large-scale emergencies.

Beyond responding to calls, the department remains active in the community through programs such as National Night Out, Halloween in the Park, school outreach led by school resource officers, and educational programs like reading events at the Marble Falls Public Library.

As Marble Falls continues to grow, the department continues adapting to meet the needs of the community. Officers rely on technology such as drones, data dashboards, online reporting tools, and body camera systems to support their work while maintaining transparency.

While much of their work isn’t always visible, policing always carries real risks. Through it all, the Marble Falls Police Department is dedicated to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and strong relationships with residents.

This project includes the construction of approximately 3,600 feet of roadway, extending Nature Heights Drive from U.S. Highway 281 to Mormon Mill Road. Once completed, the new roadway will feature a typical collector street cross section, including sidewalks, street lighting, utility extensions, and necessary drainage improvements along the entire extension. The existing tree located in the median of Nature Heights Drive will remain untouched and will be preserved as part of the project.

The project is scheduled to receive its Notice to Proceed on February 2, 2026, with construction anticipated to be completed by Christmas 2026, weather permitting.

The Nature Heights Drive Extension Project will deliver long-term improvements for Nature Heights and the surrounding area, including a safer, modern roadway design, improved drainage to help reduce flooding and standing water, better connectivity between U.S. Highway 281 and Mormon Mill Road and stronger pavement and infrastructure designed for long-term durability. These upgrades are intended to protect nearby properties while improving everyday travel for residents, school traffic, emergency vehicles, and local businesses.

Construction zone areas will shift as work progresses along the project corridor. All active construction zones will be clearly marked with cones, barricades, and signage. For safety, drivers and pedestrians are urged to follow posted traffic control devices and avoid entering work areas.

Packsaddle Construction is serving as the contractor for the project, with engineering services provided by Aguirre and Fields in partnership with the City of Marble Falls Engineering Department.

The City of Marble Falls appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during construction and looks forward to delivering a project that will provide lasting benefits to the community.

The City of Marble Falls announces the temporary closure of the 100 block of Avenue N, as well as impacts to through pedestrian traffic on Backbone Trail and limited access between holes 10 and 11 on the disc golf course, beginning April 28, 2025. These disruptions are part of a major transportation and utility improvement project and are expected to remain in place through Fall 2026. The project is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

This vital infrastructure project aims to prevent future flood-related emergencies and strengthen the city’s core systems. The work is designed to reduce the risk of isolation during extreme weather events and is a response to the flooding that affected the city in 2018.

Adjustments to the disc golf path will be released through updates on social media in the coming days and there will be on-site signage and maps to help direct trail traffic. We ask all park users to follow posted signage and to respect trail closures to ensure the safety of the public and work crews throughout construction.

The project will include the construction of approximately 614 linear feet (LF) of new bridge and 275 LF of new roadway, along with the removal of existing culverts and pavement, and associated earthwork and grading.

Please see the attached graphic for a visual of where the project will be taking place, as well as alternate routes and advised detours to avoid the project site while it is under construction.

Project Highlights:

• Closure Start Date: April 28, 2025
• Estimated Reopening: Fall 2026
• Affected Areas: Avenue N and Backbone Trail
• Advised Detours: 2nd Street to South Avenue S to Johnson Street

Scope of Work:

• New bridge construction
• Road addition
• Trail realignment
• Existing culvert and pavement removal

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The Marble Falls community gathered for a meaningful celebration this week as residents, city leaders, and firefighters joined together in a ceremonial “push-in” of the city’s newest fire truck. The event, held at the recently renovated Marble Falls Fire Rescue station at 700 Avenue N, honored a time-honored tradition while showcasing the department’s upgraded facilities.

The push-in ceremony, where attendees physically helped push the new engine into the station bay, symbolizes the vehicle’s official welcome into service. This longstanding public tradition reinforces the deep connection between Marble Falls Fire Rescue and the community it serves.

“This ceremony was a meaningful way to welcome new equipment, but more importantly, it brought our community together,” said Marble Falls Fire Rescue Chief Thomas Crane. “It was a reminder that the strength of our department comes from the support and involvement of the people we serve.”

The event also doubled as an open house, giving residents the chance to tour the newly renovated fire station, explore equipment, and engage with fire personnel. The upgrades at the station enhance both daily operations and the department’s ability to serve the growing community of Marble Falls.