New gas station, retail for south 281
A new gas station with restaurant and retail space is under construction at 1840 U.S….
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Shelter gets dozens of hoarded dogs, offering free adoptions
The Hill Country Humane Society is offering free adoptions through Sunday, Oct. 1, after taking…
Burnet police unveil pink and purple patrol car for two causes
A new pink and purple patrol car supporting people fighting breast cancer and victims of…
Granite Shoals councilor pleads guilty to vandalism charge
Granite Shoals City Councilor Phil Ort on Sept. 22 pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge…
Granite Shoals city manager’s job in jeopardy
The Granite Shoals City Council is expected to consider firing City Manager Peggy Smith at…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 25
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Massive Llano County subdivision hits roadblock with lack of land
After two developers pitched a massive master-planned community to the Llano County Commissioners Court on…
Marble Falls adopts higher budget, lower tax rate
Like all the other taxing entities in Burnet and Llano counties, the Marble Falls City…
Kingsland man found dead in western Travis County; arrest made
Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the death of Martin Rivera Montezuma, a 28-year-old…
Cottonwood Shores police get NRA grant for equipment
The Cottonwood Shores Police Department received a $3,631 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation…
Candidates set for Horseshoe Bay election
Horseshoe Bay City Council races are set for the Nov. 7 election. Early voting is…
Capstone Ranch residents sound off on water system purchase
Rate increases and a lack of communication topped a list of issues for Capstone Ranch…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week Sept. 18, 2023
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Full house at Horseshoe Bay town hall
More than a hundred Horseshoe Bay residents filled the ballroom of the Horseshoe Bay Yacht…
BIZ: Horseshoe Bay Resort’s Waterfront Bar and Grill now open to public
Horseshoe Bay Resort’s Waterfront Bar and Grill opened to the public on Sept. 7, expanding…
Growth and drought strain water supply
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NEW BIZ: Cold Copper grand opening features petting zoo, longhorn rides and more
Cold Copper Commodities Company feed, tack, and meat store is hosting a carnival-like grand opening…
Marble Falls prepares to buy $7M groundwater system over protests
Marble Falls city officials moved forward with a $7 million contract to buy the Capstone…
Horseshoe Bay town hall Sept. 13
Horseshoe Bay Mayor Cynthia Clinesmith will talk about the State of the City during a…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 11, 2023
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Burnet woman pleads guilty to murder in drunk driving death
A 58-year-old Burnet woman pleaded guilty to murder on Sept. 7 in the 2022 drunk…
Crisis Network adding healthcare services
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network is adding healthcare to its client services, expanding on its…
Granite Shoals OKs budget consultant with deadline looming
The Granite Shoals City Council voted to hire a consultant for the 2023-24 fiscal year…
Llano County nixes variance request from Kingsland development
The Llano County Commissioners Court denied a requested building variance for a high-dollar subdivision in…