Friday last day of early voting in GOP, Democratic primary runoffs; Election Day is May 22
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Early voting in the Republican and Democratic primary election runoffs…
Government
Early voting for GOP, Democratic primary runoff elections May 14-18
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With the school and municipal elections behind us, the focus…
Gravel truck crash in Spicewood reinforces concern about Texas 71 travel danger
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SPICEWOOD — Leah Hughes of Spicewood was headed back to work…
RR 1431-U.S 281 intersection on proposed upgrades list for $1.6M
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Another project aimed at easing congestion at a…
HIGHLAND LAKES ELECTIONS: Longtime council member unseated
FROM STAFF REPORTS GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council will get three new…
May 5 elections feature handful of contested races, city charter amendments
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Highland Lakes voters have one more opportunity to cast their…
OPINION: Local elections May 5 need your attention
“Everything’s bigger in Texas.” That’s been an unofficial slogan for the Lone Star State for…
In Texas, emergency preparation supplies are tax-free this weekend
AUSTIN — Now is the time to prepare for an emergency and stock up on needed…
Llano County judge-elect, Llano ISD incumbent faces resignation if he wins board election
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Should he win back his Llano school board incumbency…
Municipal and school district elections in Burnet, Llano counties
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While not as “glamorous” as the major party primaries or…
Burnet County officials propose reuse and recycle center on 9 acres donated by city
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — City and county officials have agreed to a land…
Texas governor issues disaster declaration in Burnet County due to drought
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — A combination of high winds and lack of rain prompted…
Granite Shoals park rental fees go up due to left-behind trash and alcohol rule-breakers
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Those wishing to rent parks in the city…
PEC District 1 incumbent not running, 3 candidates vying for spot
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — As the candidate nomination process for the Pedernales Electric…
Opening of PEC Marble Falls operations center pushed to June
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Officials rescheduled the grand opening of the new Pedernales…
Wirtz Dam Road bridge, US 281 project on recommended funding list
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — A handful of Burnet County road projects have…
Prevention is key to protecting upper Highland Lakes from invasive mussels
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — With boating season getting underway, Texas Parks and Wildlife…
TxDOT project to preserve history, build new Llano River bridge
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY CASTELL — Llano County residents will consider safety vs. the historical…
Burnet County officials call for TxDOT road upgrades on crash-prone Texas 71 in Spicewood
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SPICEWOOD — Burnet County officials on March 15 descended upon the…
PEC accepting director nomination applications for Districts 1, 6, 7
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting board of director nominations…
ELECTIONS: Two Burnet County races headed to runoff elections
BURNET — The two contested Republican Primary races for Burnet County offices are headed to…
ELECTIONS: Llano County judge decided; one race goes to runoff
LLANO — Llano County is getting a new county judge after Republican voters gave the…
Body, vehicle cameras to give Llano County deputies edge on the scene
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputies will arm themselves with…
PEC accepting applications for $100,000 in high school scholarships
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — The Pedernales Electric Cooperative launched its scholarship program application…