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SpanishSTAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Patty Pfister not only has high-water marks from the October 2018 flood on her family land in Castell but also from the historic flood of 1935. (more…)
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Archive | Llano County
Llano County questions accuracy of FEMA flood maps
Posted on 07 May 2019.
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Llano County close to recouping money spent on flood cleanup
Posted on 26 April 2019.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County is gradually getting closer to recouping some of the nearly $1.1 million it spent since October 2018 on flood debris removal. (more…)
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2900 bridge on schedule for May opening, possibly with new name
Posted on 25 March 2019.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Construction is on pace for the new RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland to open in May, but it could have a new name. (more…)
Posted in Featured Story - Home Slider, Government, Kingsland, Llano County, News By Town1 Comment
Llano County approves $1M for flood debris removal with hope of being reimbursed
Posted on 29 January 2019.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County commissioners approved a seven-digit flood debris expenditure and voted against a proposal on how to allocate a $100,000 donation from the Lower Colorado River Authority during their regular meeting Jan. 28. (more…)
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Commissioners: No more flood debris pickup in Llano County
Posted on 14 January 2019.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County commissioners voted during the Jan. 14 regular meeting to cease all debris removal in the county from the October flood. (more…)
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New 2900 bridge going through old one as construction, recovery move forward
Posted on 07 January 2019.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Construction of the new RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland has hit a snag. (more…)
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Elected officials in Burnet and Llano counties sworn in
Posted on 02 January 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Officials elected in Burnet and Llano counties took part in oath-of-office ceremonies Jan. 1. (more…)
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Llano County expects flood debris to be gone by start of 2019 and at lower cost
Posted on 13 December 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Despite awarding a debris removal contract a month after the devastating Oct. 16 flood, Llano County officials expect debris to be gone by the new year at a fraction of the estimated cost. (more…)
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Llano County awards debris-removal contract, votes to accept LCRA’s $100,000 donation
Posted on 19 November 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS More than a month after floodwaters destroyed hundreds of Llano County homes, county commissioners awarded a debris removal contract Nov. 16 to Leander-based TFR Enterprises Inc. (more…)
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Llano County commissioners fight over $100,000 donation, flood debris cleanup
Posted on 13 November 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County commissioners bashed a $100,000 donation from the Lower Colorado River Authority and argued over how to proceed with flood debris cleanup during their Nov. 13 regular meeting. (more…)
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Strong night for GOP in Burnet and Llano counties; Marble Falls ISD bond passes
Posted on 06 November 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Burnet and Llano counties remained staunchly in the Republican corner during the Nov. 6 midterm elections, and Marble Falls Independent School District voters approved a $55 million bond. (more…)
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6; polling places and ballots for Burnet and Llano counties
Posted on 05 November 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Election Day for midterm races is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Residents in Burnet and Llano counties can cast their ballot at the following polling locations, based on voting precincts (which is not the same as commissioner precincts): (more…)
Posted in Burnet County, Election Guide, Government, Llano County0 Comments
County judges to determine how to use $100,000 from LCRA for flood cleanup efforts
Posted on 30 October 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Now that the floodwaters have subsided, Burnet and Llano counties face a new challenge: removing trash and debris. (more…)
Posted in Burnet County, Flood October 2018, Government, Llano County, PEC0 Comments
Environmental group offers ‘good neighbor’ suggestions for mining operations
Posted on 11 July 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Environmental groups and government entities have drafted resolutions and proposed stricter oversight on the burgeoning mining industry as planned dredging operations await word about permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (more…)
Posted in Business, Featured Story - Home Slider, Government, Llano County, Weather and Environment2 Comments
UPDATE: Burnet County joins other counties as well as Marble Falls in imposing burn ban
Posted on 29 June 2018.
UPDATE: As of noon July 2, Burnet County joined the list of counties imposing a ban on outdoor burning, officials said. FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — As the summer dry spell and heat linger, several area counties and municipalities have imposed burn bans. The city of Marble Falls is under a burn […]
Posted in Burnet County, Featured Story - Home Slider, Llano County, Weather and Environment0 Comments
PRIMARY RUNOFFS: Beierle, Hurst win in Burnet County, Riggs in Llano County
Posted on 22 May 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The results are in for the primary runoff elections in Burnet and Llano counties. (more…)
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Friday last day of early voting in GOP, Democratic primary runoffs; Election Day is May 22
Posted on 17 May 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Early voting in the Republican and Democratic primary election runoffs wraps up Friday, May 17, giving voters in Burnet and Llano counties one more day to cast their ballots in advance of Election Day, which is Tuesday, May 22. (more…)
Posted in Burnet County, Election Guide, Government, Llano County, News0 Comments
Early voting for GOP, Democratic primary runoff elections May 14-18
Posted on 11 May 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With the school and municipal elections behind us, the focus is now on the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs May 22. Early voting for the runoffs is Monday-Friday, May 14-18. (more…)
Posted in Burnet County, Election Guide, Featured Story - Home Slider, Government, Llano County0 Comments
May 5 elections feature handful of contested races, city charter amendments
Posted on 02 May 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Highland Lakes voters have one more opportunity to cast their ballots in a handful of local races. The May 5 elections feature contested races in Burnet, Bertram, Granite Shoals, Kingsland, and the Llano Independent School District. (more…)
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Llano County spotlights offenders on social media to clear up warrants
Posted on 25 April 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Offenders who fail to pay their fines or show up in county court could face another problem — public scrutiny — due to a new Llano County Attorney’s Office program that calls out warrant violators on social media. (more…)
Posted in Crime & Courtrooms, Featured Story - Home Slider, Government, Llano County, News0 Comments
Llano County judge-elect, Llano ISD incumbent faces resignation if he wins board election
Posted on 23 April 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Should he win back his Llano school board incumbency in an upcoming race, a newly elected Llano County judge would have to resign from the board due to state law, officials said. With no opposing party challenger in the general election, Llano County Judge-elect Ron Cunningham, a Republican, is […]
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Municipal and school district elections in Burnet, Llano counties
Posted on 20 April 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While not as “glamorous” as the major party primaries or the November gubernatorial election, local municipal and school district elections affect residents’ daily lives from property taxes to zoning ordinances. (more…)
Posted in Burnet County, Election Guide, Government, KMUD, Llano County0 Comments
Longhorn steer shooting prompts $5,000 reward from rancher
Posted on 22 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO COUNTY — The shooting death of a longhorn steer on a remote county road has resulted in a criminal investigation and a $5,000 reward offered by a Llano County rancher. The incident is believed to have happened sometime over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, March 17-18, on a ranch just […]
Posted in Crime & Courtrooms, Featured Story - Home Slider, Llano County1 Comment
ELECTIONS: Llano County judge decided; one race goes to runoff
Posted on 06 March 2018.
LLANO — Llano County is getting a new county judge after Republican voters gave the GOP nomination to a challenger during the March 6 primary elections. And the primary season isn’t over as one race is headed to a runoff. (more…)
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Body, vehicle cameras to give Llano County deputies edge on the scene
Posted on 02 March 2018.
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputies will arm themselves with high-tech body cameras and vehicle surveillance equipment to give them an edge in collecting evidence and during on-scene interactions, officials said. (more…)
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Early voting underway in Republican, Democratic primaries
Posted on 20 February 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Early voting in the primaries for the Republican and Democratic parties got underway Tuesday, Feb. 20, and continues through Friday, March 2. Election day for the primaries is Tuesday, March 6. (more…)
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