Troxclair moves to stop rock crusher, introduces bill to tighten quarry rules
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair on Monday, March 3, filed a motion to overturn the Texas…
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LCRA announces water restrictions, no downstream releases
The Lower Colorado River Authority on Monday, March, 3, announced it will raise its drought…
Burnet County seeks fund for hospitals to recoup Medicaid treatment costs
Burnet County commissioners are pushing for state lawmakers to draft legislation that could help local…
Burn bans back after planned fires go wild, risk rises
The Burnet County Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban Monday, March 3, after a series…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 3, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Bertram set to cancel election due to lack of candidates
Bertram might cancel its upcoming election after only two candidates filed for three available City…
Burnet County prepares for voting machine mandate amid public concerns
With a 2026 deadline looming for Texas counties to update their voting equipment, Burnet County…
One contested seat for LISD board
The Place 2 seat on the Llano Independent School District Board of Trustees is up…
MFISD launches bond election education website
The Marble Falls Independent School District launched a website Feb. 25 that’s dedicated to educating…
Still no clear plan for judge appointment
Burnet County commissioners took no solid action on the appointment of a new county judge…
LCRA announces invasive plant removal schedule, rebates
The Lower Colorado River Authority will refund up to 50 percent (maximum of $7,500) of…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 24, 2025; Burnet County judge appointment deliberation
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting, so they…
A better picture of Burnet County groundwater
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District recently unveiled its revamped website with improved accessibility and…
Street maintenance tax, one contested race on Cottonwood Shores ballot
Cottonwood Shores voters will select a new Place 2 councilor and decide whether or not…
One contested race for MFISD board
The race for the Place 1 seat on the Marble Falls Independent School District Board…
Burnet County town hall to guide election equipment purchase
Burnet County is hosting a town hall to gather public input before officials purchase new…
Granite Shoals mayor has challenger
Of the four Granite Shoals City Council positions up for election May 3, only the…
Burnet election has contested races
The Burnet election in May features contested races for mayor and three at-large City Council…
3 of 4 Marble Falls city races uncontested, including mayor
Only one of the four seats up for election on the Marble Falls City Council…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 17, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are…
Rep sends out call to action on crusher
Texas state Rep. Ellen Troxclair sent out an “action alert” against a proposed rock-crushing facility…
Burnet County commissioners postpone judge appointment after tie vote
The Burnet County judge seat remains vacant and the next step to appoint one is…
PEC scholarships available for students and adults
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program now through 11:59…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 10, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…