LCRA cuts off downstream water releases from Highland Lakes for rice farmers
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — A late-inning save for lower Colorado River rice farmers never…
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An overview and FAQ for U.S. 281 bridge implosion
SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE An overview from the Texas Department of Transportation of the U.S….
Highland Lakes water meeting gives public chance to ask questions
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Highland Lakes residents can learn about the current water and…
State approves LCRA emergency drought relief measure
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — Without a tremendous amount of rain between now and 11:59…
Grant money right on target for ammunition and vests for Burnet County Sheriff’s Office
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — A National Rifle Association Foundation grant has armed…
Head of PEC resigning; chief financial officer named interim CEO
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — After nearly two years, Chief Executive Officer R.B. Sloan…
PEC offering $50,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors
SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE JOHNSON CITY — The Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications from…
Local municipalities holding filing for May 11
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Some of the most important elected positions in the…
LCRA board gives ‘go ahead’ for lower basin reservoir to relieve drain on Highland Lakes
AUSTIN — The Highland Lakes could get some relief in the future from downstream water…
LCRA proposes floating barge intake for Spicewood Beach water
SPICEWOOD BEACH — Officials have proposed a $1.2 million floating water-intake system as a long-term…
New congressman shares plans for ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ with Burnet County constituents
BURNET — If anybody had any doubts what freshman U.S. Rep. Roger Williams’ goals were…
Burnet County officials take Jan. 1 oaths
BURNET — With right hands raised and families nearby, about 20 local elected officials took…
LCRA votes to ask state to keep 2011 emergency drought measures
AUSTIN — Without a significant amount of rain falling in the upper portion of the…
Granite Shoals city manager fired after citizens’ complaints
GRANITE SHOALS — City council members have terminated the employment of City Manager Judy Miller…
Wet weather clears way for Burnet County to lift burn ban
BURNET — The Burnet County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban during a regular meeting…
LCRA board considering measures that could curtail water releases for rice farmers
AUSTIN — The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors will vote Jan. 8 on…
It’s tax and budget time again in the Highland Lakes
BURNET — It’s a rite of fall for local governments — setting tax rates. And…
Burnet County grapples with illegal dumping; waste collection Sept. 29
MARBLE FALLS — No one wants to hear that Burnet County is a dump, which…
Burnet County commissioners table request by constables for pay raise
BURNET — Burnet County commissioners Aug. 28 tabled a request by constables for a 30…
Fiscal responsibility top issue in Llano County commissioner’s race
LLANO — Two candidates vying for the Llano County Precinct 1 commissioner’s seat say the…
Adams, Hagen vie for the Precinct 2 constable badge
BURNET — Voters will choose the new Burnet County Precinct 2 constable Tuesday during the…
Horseshoe Bay councilman cautions against high-rises in Summit Rock
HORSESHOE BAY — A development re-zoning request has at least one councilman raising concerns about…
LCRA sell-off plan raises the ire of Burnet County officials
AUSTIN — As the Lower Colorado River Authority moves to sell costly retail water and…
Juvenile justice moves to next level
BURNET — Emboldened by the success of an anti-sexting campaign, juvenile justice authorities are planning…