PEC customers can save money through solar energy program without panels
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative launched special rate savings for customers…
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Real linemen wear pink: PEC dons color for breast cancer awareness
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — The Pedernales Electric Cooperative linemen have turned in their…
Register to vote by Oct. 10 to decide on city elections, state amendments, more
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — During a non-presidential election year, voters go to…
You can now text 911, but only if necessary
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Highland Lakes residents can now use text messaging to…
TCEQ unveils public meeting process on rock crusher air quality permits
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY AUSTIN — As the potential approval of air quality permits for…
Burn bans lifted as Highland Lakes experiences wet, cooler weather
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Recent wet weather and fall-like conditions prompted Llano County officials…
Llano County commissioners weigh in on proposed Burnet County rock crusher
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — Llano County commissioners sidestepped sending a resolution in…
Burnet County emergency officials prepare for toxic chemical disaster
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — With four major thoroughfares running through Burnet County, the types…
Longtime investigator, councilman joins Burnet County Sheriff’s Office
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Sheriff Calvin Boyd announced the appointment Sept. 26 of Capt….
Burnet County launches radio tower upgrade plan with $1.82M award
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — An aging radio tower system in Burnet County will…
State rep pushes for public meeting on rock crusher; protest planned
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Opponents of a proposed rock crushing facility have…
PEC’s Marble Falls center on schedule for January 2018 move-in
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — The new Pedernales Electric Cooperative Northwest Operations Center is…
Burnet County commissioners join fight against proposed rock crusher
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Burnet County commissioners have joined the fight against…
Highland Lakes residents eligible for LCRA rebates in conservation effort
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Highland Lakes residents could get up to a $600…
Llano County commissioners consider solar farm deal for school revenue
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Llano County commissioners proposed leasing several thousand acres of…
PEC sends staff to help restore Florida power in wake of Hurricane Irma
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative sent staff and resources to…
New Texas laws: Swords, balloon hunts, and no more texting and driving
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — With the first day of September comes signs of…
PEC on standby as Harvey could bring bad weather, outages
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — Gulf Coast residents aren’t the only Texans paying attention…
Groups take aim at ‘double-decker’ billboard height proposal
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY AUSTIN — A recommendation to double the allowed height of billboards…
Llano County offices reopen; driver’s license service still on hold due to water damage
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Crews have reopened some Llano County offices Aug. 18,…
U.S. Rep. Williams in Marble Falls touting tax cuts, Main Street America
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — U.S. Rep. Roger Williams laid out his vision for…
Llano County declines defunding jail in 2017-18 budget
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Llano County commissioners approved a proposed budget Aug. 14…
Granite Shoals proposes property tax rate bump to increase fire protection
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council is proposing to…
Granite Shoals City Council special meeting on tax rate, road bond
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council will hold a…