Texas constitutional election Nov. 2
Highland Lakes voters can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov….
Government
Save Lake LBJ hopping bus to LCRA meeting in protest of dredging ordinance
In a last-ditch effort to oppose commercial dredging in the Highland Lakes, Save Lake LBJ…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 1
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PEC solar study to be released Nov. 16; new rates decided in December
A value of solar study by the Pedernales Electric Cooperative will be complete and available…
Early voting in Texas constitutional election ends Friday; Election Day is Nov. 2
Voters have a few days left to cast their ballots early in the Texas constitutional…
Burnet County approves opioid settlement; honors retiring librarian
Burnet County commissioners approved a settlement with Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a national…
Burnet County to get new state, federal representation with redrawn districts
UPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott signed the new U.S Congressional districts, state Senate districts, state House…
LCRA raises firm water rates by $10 per acre-foot, effective January 2022
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors made official on Wednesday, Oct. 20, what…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 25
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Weather may delay U.S. 281 construction
Construction along a stretch of U.S. 281 just south of Marble Falls is taking longer…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 18
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Early voting starts Oct. 18 for Texas constitutional election
Texans have amended the state’s constitution more than 500 times since it was adopted in…
Inks Lake State Park due big makeover
Inks Lake State Park is in the beginning stages of a major makeover that will…
New courtroom and county offices proposed for Texas 29 land in Burnet
The process to possibly build a new courtroom and county offices on four acres on…
PEC training center in Marble Falls addresses lineworker shortage
Nick Morris began his career with the Pedernales Electric Cooperative seven years ago, graduating in…
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…