Ort faces censure, ethics committee
The Granite Shoals City Council voted unanimously during a special meeting Monday, Sept. 19, to…
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Investigation sheds light on Granite Shoals city consultant fees
Granite Shoals city officials have determined that $3,450 of city funds were used to pay…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 19, 2022
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Granite Shoals councilor at center of social media controversy
Controversy surrounds Granite Shoals City Councilor Phil Ort, who is the subject of a special…
Granite Shoals trash pickup rates to go up 22 percent with new contract
The Granite Shoals City Council approved a new contract with Waste Management that will result…
UPDATE: Granite Shoals City Councilor Phil Ort rescinds resignation
Granite Shoals City Councilor Phil Ort rescinded his Sept. 12 resignation at the request of…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For week of Sept. 12, 2022
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Unidentified aircraft raises concern at Granite Shoals airport
An unknown aircraft landed at 2:24 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Granite Shoals airport and…
‘Bigger and better’ community outreach focus of new Granite Shoals police chief
John Ortis was officially sworn in as Granite Shoals police chief during a special meeting…
Highland Lakes Teen Court expands, needs young jurors and attorneys
A Marble Falls teen court system that uses teens as attorneys and jurors is extending…
Residents express concerns over Granite Shoals Dark Skies Lighting Ordinance
A proposed Dark Skies Lighting Ordinance was tabled at the regular meeting of the Granite…
Granite Shoals council investigates suspicious consultant fees
At least $3,450 was paid to a part-time economic development consultant by the city of…
New police chief named in Granite Shoals
Capt. John Ortis was named the new Granite Shoals police chief on Friday, Aug. 19, by…
5-year-old battling cancer made honorary Granite Shoals police officer
Isabella Solorzano, a 5-year-old Granite Shoals resident battling neuroblastoma for the second time, was made…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 8
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Granite Shoals upgrades drinking water treatment, awaits TCEQ’s approval
Upgrades to Granite Shoals’ water treatment process are in place and awaiting final approval from…
UPDATE: Granite Shoals police chief offered Lago Vista job
The city of Lago Vista officially offered the position of chief of police to Gary…
Granite Shoals parkland issue moves forward with lease agreement
The Granite Shoals City Council voted to lease rather than sell a sliver of parkland…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 25
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Preliminary Granite Shoals budget predicts increases in city revenue, salaries
Staffing issues, taxes, and property values highlighted the Granite Shoals City Council’s preliminary budget during…
Granite Shoals delays hiring process for new city manager
The Granite Shoals City Council once again delayed a decision on the process for hiring…
Sale of small piece of Granite Shoals parkland remains in limbo
The Granite Shoals City Council continued to deliberate on the sale of a small portion…
Long-awaited patrol vehicles arrive at Granite Shoals Police Department
Four new vehicles were picked up by the Granite Shoals Police Department on July 5…
Granite Shoals City Council cancels June 28 meeting
The June 28 regular meeting of the Granite Shoals City Council was canceled and rescheduled…