Current rules lifted for new rules talk at Burnet County commissioners meeting
A proposed Rules of Conduct and Decorum for Burnet County Commissioners Court meetings received vigorous…
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Restoring historic Black cemetery top focus of county commission
The Burnet County Historical Commission has about a month to pull together the information needed…
Nov. 7 elections, polling sites, early voting
Texans must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 10, to vote in the Nov. 7 elections….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 9, 2023
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Sheriff’s Office audit to begin soon; DA doing own investigation
Meetings with the Burnet County Human Resources Department are expected to begin by Friday, Oct….
Burnet County judge and sheriff butt heads over forensic audit
The Burnet County judge and sheriff went head to head in a Commissioners Court meeting…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 25
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Burnet County judge’s salary reimbursed, but not legal fees
Burnet County Judge James Oakley will get $58,000 in pay that was withheld while he…
Burnet County Historical Commission wants to host regional training workshop
The Burnet County Historical Commission has two grant applications in the works that could bring…
Oakley wants county to pay legal fees, missed salary after not guilty verdict
Burnet County Judge James Oakley is seeking reimbursement from the county for his legal fees…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 11, 2023
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Judge Oakley’s suspension lifted
Burnet County Judge James Oakley is back on the job after the State Commission on…
Sheriff’s Office, courts get lion’s share of Burnet County revenue increase
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved the county’s lowest tax rate in over 10 years…
Burnet County declares fire and drought disasters
Burnet County is under two states of emergency, one for drought and one for fire….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 21, 2023
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Proposed Burnet County budget focuses on staff; public hearing Aug. 22
An additional $4.9 million for Burnet County government coffers might not be enough to meet…
Burnet County tax rate goes down as property values go up
Burnet County’s tax rate will decrease by about 6 percent, while the estimated value of…
Burnet County expects AG opinion in possible nepotism case
Burnet County Attorney Eddie Arredondo is awaiting an official opinion from the Texas attorney general…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 7, 2023
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Voting machine lawsuit over for county
A lawsuit against Burnet County seeking to do away with electronic voting in favor of…
Restored Texas Centennial marker now rests at Burnet County Courthouse
Now completely restored, a large granite stone commemorating the 100th anniversary of Texas Independence Day…
New Texas law could open door to ‘unscrupulous development’
A new Texas law due to take effect on Sept. 1, 2023, has Burnet County…
State broadband leaders connect with Burnet County residents
The Texas Broadband Development Office sought feedback from Burnet County residents on the state of…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 24, 2023
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