PEC training center in Marble Falls addresses lineworker shortage
Nick Morris began his career with the Pedernales Electric Cooperative seven years ago, graduating in…
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 11, 2021
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LCRA completes $51 million Buchanan Dam upgrade; could raise lake level
The completion of a $51-million upgrade at Buchanan Dam could lead to raising the lake…
Former Austin city councilor vies for state House seat that could represent Burnet County
Former Austin City Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair announced she is running for the Republican nomination for…
Llano County seeks public input on Transportation-Economic Development Plan
Llano County residents can share their thoughts and comments on the Llano County Transportation and…
Entertainer and gubernatorial candidate Chad Prather speaking at local GOP dinner
Republican candidates for Texas governor are visiting Highland Lakes Republican Women events starting with Chad…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 4
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Burn bans lifted after rainstorms
After the Highland Lakes received several inches of rain this week, officials lifted burn bans…
Voter registration deadline Oct. 4 for Texas constitutional election in November
Eight proposed amendments to the Texas constitution are on the ballot in the Nov. 2…
Big Chief sells for $2.8M; resort and county at odds over $5 boat ramp fee
Big Chief RV Resort on Lake Buchanan has a new owner but also a bit…
Old Burnet County Jail remodel nears end
Renovations at the historic jail on the Burnet County Courthouse square could be finished and…
Burnet County burn ban approved
Burnet County is now under a burn ban after three commissioners voted to approve it,…
Texas Parks and Wildlife hopes to lead more people outdoors through R3 plan
The Texas outdoors has a problem: not enough people getting outside to hunt and fish….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 27
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New Burnet County Sheriff’s Office communications center gets a 10-4
The new communications center for the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office went online Wednesday, Sept. 22,…
Jeff Sellers running for Burnet County Precinct 3 justice of the peace
Jeff Sellers has announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for justice of…
PEC board cleans up policies, sets annual meeting date
Policy cleanup dominated the agenda at the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board of directors meeting Friday,…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 20
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Burnet County adopts longevity pay plan
Burnet County approved a longevity plan that rewards county employees for staying with their jobs….
LBJ National Historical Park has new superintendent
Justin Bates is the new superintendent of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Stonewall…
Burnet County applying for grant to pay for possible capital murder trial
The first steps are being taken by Burnet County to possibly fund and hold a…
No burn ban, county defender’s office expansion, more at commissioners meeting
No burn ban for Burnet County — at least not yet — commissioners decided at…
HR Director Luther running for Burnet County clerk position
Sara Ann Luther recently announced she is seeking the Republican nomination for the Burnet County…
Sisters United Alliance president to speak to Burnet County Democrats
Sherrie Matula, the co-founder and president of Sisters United Alliance, will share how to get…