GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 27, 2023
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Burnet County
Commissioner Dockery to run county in Judge Oakley’s absence
The Burnet County Commissioners Court selected Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to handle the…
Burnet County commissioners to appoint leader in Oakley’s absence
The Burnet County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley suspended without pay over indictment
Burnet County Judge James Oakley was suspended without pay from his position by the State…
Commissioners in negotiations to fix dangerous Spicewood intersection
The future of a dangerous intersection in Spicewood remains in limbo. The Burnet County Commissioners…
New Spicewood tower a boost to first responders, internet users
Construction is underway on a new communications tower at the Burnet County Emergency Services District…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 13, 2023
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Energy firm proposes $85M battery bank in Burnet County
The Burnet County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from representatives of Black Mountain Energy Storage,…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley indicted on four charges
A grand jury indicted Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Tuesday, March 7, on four…
More overtime approved for Burnet County jailers
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved additional overtime funding for mandatory jailer training during a…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 6, 2023
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Burnet County puts brakes on 3-way stop
The Burnet County Commissioners Court rescinded an order to create a three-way stop on County…
Burnet County waives penalties for late tax payments caused by storm
Burnet County is waiving penalties and interest fees on late property tax payments due to…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 27
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New Spicewood subdivision plans 3,500 homes
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved Phase 1 platting for the incoming Thomas Ranch Hilltop…
Three-way stop coming to dangerous intersection in Spicewood
The Burnet County Commissioners Court voted to create a three-way stop on County Road 410…
Burnet County is done with overtime
The Burnet County Commissioners Court switched from overtime pay to a compensatory time payroll policy…
Burnet County challenges state assessment of broadband coverage
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved drafting an official challenge to the results of a…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 13, 2023
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Jurisdiction troubles school resource officer search in Spicewood
Spicewood Elementary School wants a school resource officer, but, because of its location, that person…
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office burning through overtime early in fiscal year
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is almost over its overtime budgets, despite the county only…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 23, 2023
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Growth driving millions of dollars in Burnet County roadwork projects
Extensive expansions and improvements to Burnet County’s major roads are in the works to accommodate…
Burnet County gets new emergency management coordinator
Derek Marchio took over as Burnet County emergency management coordinator on Jan. 9 following the…