New Kali’s Law requires emergency kill switch on boats
EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any…
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District Attorney Sonny McAfee named Prosecutor of the Year
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recognized District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee on August 22…
Concrete pour begins at Inks Lake State Park boat ramp
STAFF WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Concrete pouring for the new boat ramp and dock began August…
Up to 50,000 gallons of wastewater leaked into Lake LBJ from busted KMUD line
A leak in a Kingsland Municipal Utility District line has resulted in up to 50,000…
PEC offers grants to nonprofits for energy-efficiency projects
For a nonprofit, $5,000 is a big boost for its programs. And thanks to Pedernales…
Roger Williams: Biggest issue facing U.S. is national debt
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON U.S. Rep. Roger Williams shared what might be a different view than…
Zebra mussels found in Lake LBJ; Marble Falls probably next
FROM STAFF REPORTS More bad news for the Highland Lakes as the Texas Parks and…
LCRA grant may help Granite Shoals residents save at the tap
With a $6,050 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the city of Granite Shoals…
Congressman Mike Conaway won’t seek re-election in 2020
Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Midland) announced July 31 that he will not seek re-election in 2020….
Burnet County tables bar hours request due to wording
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A vote to extend a Bertram-area bar’s hours was put on…
Llano County again denies Kingsland tiny home community; burn ban enacted
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Another attempt by a developer to create a tiny home community…
PEC Board of Directors elects officers at July meeting
During its July meeting, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors elected officers. Those serving…
LCRA adding solar power for wholesale electricity customers
The Lower Colorado River Authority is turning to the biggest energy source in the solar…
Storm and state hamper Llano County budgeting
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS In developing the upcoming 2019-20 budget, Llano County officials have had…
County to trade road repairs for Kingsland park water access
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS With the recent re-opening of Kingsland Community Park, Llano County commissioners…
City office schedules and trash pickup week of July 4
City halls across the Highland Lakes are observing the Fourth of July national holiday on…
LCRA accepting grant applications from nonprofits through July 31
After awarding more than $470,000 in grants, the Lower Colorado River Authority is looking for…
County considers sidewalks grant for high-traffic area near Kingsland schools
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County Precinct 3 Commissioner Mike Sandoval presented preliminary information for…
Oakley and Powers retain PEC Board of Director seats
FROM STAFF REPORTS Incumbents James Oakley and Jim Powers kept their seats on the Pedernales…
JP feels like ‘stepchild’ regarding security at south annex
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Two justices of the peace told Burnet County commissioners they are…
LCRA program awards $111,000 in grants to first responders
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lower Colorado River Authority handed out more than $111,000 in grants…
LCRA moving water downstream from full Lake Buchanan
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lower Colorado River Authority began moving water downstream from a very…
Two out-of-state utility line workers killed at TX 71 job site
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two construction crew workers were killed June 1 in a job site…
Texas breweries toast passage of beer-to-go amendment
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Craft breweries in the state raised a glass in celebration May…