LCRA board gives ‘go ahead’ for lower basin reservoir to relieve drain on Highland Lakes
AUSTIN — The Highland Lakes could get some relief in the future from downstream water…
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LCRA proposes floating barge intake for Spicewood Beach water
SPICEWOOD BEACH — Officials have proposed a $1.2 million floating water-intake system as a long-term…
New congressman shares plans for ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ with Burnet County constituents
BURNET — If anybody had any doubts what freshman U.S. Rep. Roger Williams’ goals were…
Burnet County officials take Jan. 1 oaths
BURNET — With right hands raised and families nearby, about 20 local elected officials took…
LCRA votes to ask state to keep 2011 emergency drought measures
AUSTIN — Without a significant amount of rain falling in the upper portion of the…
Granite Shoals city manager fired after citizens’ complaints
GRANITE SHOALS — City council members have terminated the employment of City Manager Judy Miller…
Wet weather clears way for Burnet County to lift burn ban
BURNET — The Burnet County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban during a regular meeting…
LCRA board considering measures that could curtail water releases for rice farmers
AUSTIN — The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors will vote Jan. 8 on…
It’s tax and budget time again in the Highland Lakes
BURNET — It’s a rite of fall for local governments — setting tax rates. And…
Burnet County grapples with illegal dumping; waste collection Sept. 29
MARBLE FALLS — No one wants to hear that Burnet County is a dump, which…
Burnet County commissioners table request by constables for pay raise
BURNET — Burnet County commissioners Aug. 28 tabled a request by constables for a 30…
Fiscal responsibility top issue in Llano County commissioner’s race
LLANO — Two candidates vying for the Llano County Precinct 1 commissioner’s seat say the…
Adams, Hagen vie for the Precinct 2 constable badge
BURNET — Voters will choose the new Burnet County Precinct 2 constable Tuesday during the…
Horseshoe Bay councilman cautions against high-rises in Summit Rock
HORSESHOE BAY — A development re-zoning request has at least one councilman raising concerns about…
LCRA sell-off plan raises the ire of Burnet County officials
AUSTIN — As the Lower Colorado River Authority moves to sell costly retail water and…
Juvenile justice moves to next level
BURNET — Emboldened by the success of an anti-sexting campaign, juvenile justice authorities are planning…
Pollock calls foe’s ad ‘garbage,’ says he’s paying his back taxes
MARBLE FALLS — A political ad focusing on thousands in back taxes owed by sheriff’s…
On campaign trail, Pollock talks jail issues
Editor’s note: Now that May 29 is the date of the party primaries, The Tribune…
Showdown looming over LCRA water plan
AUSTIN — The water war between the Highland Lakes and rice farmers reaches a critical…
Lawmaker calls for desalinization plants to solve water woes
BURNET — Fresh approaches including desalinization plants must be found to solve the problem of…
Rep. Howard vows to reform LCRA board
BURNET — A state lawmaker is vowing to make waves again by introducing legislation to…
TxDOT closing up stops
BURNET — Health issues, criminal activity and high maintenance costs are leading to a shutdown…
Burnet County burn ban still on due to dry weather
BURNET — As rain remains scarce Christmas week, a burn ban is still in effect…
PEC grant writers find cash for Spicewood volunteer firefighters
JOHNSON CITY – Five nonprofits including Spicewood’s volunteer fire agency — which is still recovering…