Flores, Troxclair receive Texas legislative committee appointments
The newly elected state representative and state senator for Burnet and Llano counties have received…
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Property tax bills would bring relief to communities with disabled vets
State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) filed a bill on Tuesday, Feb. 7, that would offer…
PEC community grant applications due by April 3
The deadline to apply for a community grant of up to $5,000 from the Pedernales…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: Week of Feb. 6, 2023
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Jurisdiction troubles school resource officer search in Spicewood
Spicewood Elementary School wants a school resource officer, but, because of its location, that person…
Apply for PEC scholarships through March 20
Students have until March 20 to apply for Pedernales Electric Cooperative scholarships. The 2023 application…
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office burning through overtime early in fiscal year
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is almost over its overtime budgets, despite the county only…
Ex-PEC board member prepares for fight to get on 2023 ballotÂ
A former director on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board has filed to run for the…
City of Bertram, quarry granted increases in groundwater use
The city of Bertram and Capitol Aggregates Inc. were granted large increases to their groundwater…
Attorney hired to facilitate Llano County property trade
The Llano County Commissioners Court voted to hire an attorney to handle the multimillion-dollar property…
LCRA building Central Texas peaker plant to support power grid
The Lower Colorado River Authority is building a new power plant in Central Texas, which…
Llano County puts burn ban in place despite incoming rain
Llano County enacted a burn ban during the Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Monday, Jan….
Bill pay to return to PEC lobbies in February
By the end of February, Pedernales Electric Cooperative members once again will be able to…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 23, 2023
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Legislation, roundtable push for bigger voice in LCRA, water issues
State Sen. Donna Campbell plans to file a bill during the current Texas legislative session…
Marble Falls highway intersection getting $4.27M facelift for big trucks
The intersection at RR 1431 and U.S. 281 in Marble Falls will receive a $4.27…
LCRA raises rates for rice farmers
The Lower Colorado River Authority is increasing the rates for its interruptible water customers to…
LCRA begins $76M, three-year Wirtz Dam project to replace floodgates
The Lower Colorado River Authority is starting a $76 million, three-year project to remove and…
Growth driving millions of dollars in Burnet County roadwork projects
Extensive expansions and improvements to Burnet County’s major roads are in the works to accommodate…
Most of Granite Shoals council seats up for grabs in next election
Five of the seven seats on the Granite Shoals City Council will be on the…
Filing for city elections begins Jan. 18
The filing period for city elections across the Highland Lakes opens Wednesday, Jan. 18. Residents…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 16, 2023
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So you want to run for your school board? Free webinar Feb. 8
A free webinar on Feb. 8 can help prepare those interested in running for one…
Burnet County gets new emergency management coordinator
Derek Marchio took over as Burnet County emergency management coordinator on Jan. 9 following the…