Inside MFISD’s props C and D: ‘Are we OK being OK?’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Four propositions—A, B, C, and D—totaling $172.2 million worth of bonds for the…
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Locals learn science behind proposed Briggs-Oakalla water zone
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District hosted an introductory public meeting April 22 to present…
MFISD election: Place 1 seat
The race for the Place 1 seat on the Marble Falls Independent School District Board…
Locals chartering bus to testify for second quarry bill at Capitol
Another major quarry restriction bill is up for hearing Thursday, April 24, at the Texas…
Inside MFISD’s Props A and B: Long lines, no space, no time
EDITOR’S NOTE: Four propositions—A, B, C, and D—totaling $172.2 million worth of bonds for Marble…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of April 21, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
City/school elections guide
Highland Lakes city and school elections are rapidly approaching, and several big decisions are on…
Public meeting over Briggs-Oakalla groundwater management zone April 22
To address a growing strain on water supplies in the Briggs-Oakalla area in northeast Burnet…
Llano Regional Hospital admin resigns
The newly formed Llano Regional Hospital is searching for a chief administrator following the recent…
MFISD to voters: Bond will not increase property tax rate
During the May 3 election, Marble Falls Independent School District voters will decide whether or…
LCRA steps up for Steps Forward Day
Dozens of Lower Colorado River Authority employees dedicated their time to community projects across the…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of April 14, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are…
Burnet County grounds spaceport talks
A lack of public support along with concerns from northeast Burnet County residents stalled discussion…
Troxclair quarry bill left pending in Texas House committee
A bill that would restrict mining operations near sensitive public lands was left pending in…
Landowners, leaders, and lawyers rally against railway
Togetherness was on display Tuesday, April 8, at Hill Country Fellowship in Burnet, where leaders…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Burnet and Llano counties have joined National Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts for April. Both…
Troxclair’s quarry bill heads to committee
A bill introduced by state Rep. Ellen Troxclair to curb aggregate mining near environmentally sensitive…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of April 7, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours beforehand so are not always…
Burnet County spaceport talks brought down to earth
If formed, the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corp. could bring jobs, economic growth, infrastructure improvements,…
Burnet and Lampasas counties co-hosting town hall on railway
Burnet and Lampasas counties are joining forces for a town hall and workshop on a…
Llano hospital rebranded following Mid Coast departure
As of April 1, Mid Coast Medical Center-Central is Llano Regional Hospital. The name change…
State watchdog recommends reversal of rock crusher permit near Burnet
A state environmental watchdog group has recommended overturning a recently approved air-quality permit for a…
Ag producers eligible for emergency loans with ‘natural disaster’ designation
Burnet and Llano counties are among 86 counties in Texas that have been designated “natural…
Ex-librarian gets $225K settlement
Former Kingsland head librarian Suzette Baker reached a $225,000 settlement with Llano County on March…