New Spicewood tower a boost to first responders, internet users
Construction is underway on a new communications tower at the Burnet County Emergency Services District…
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 13, 2023
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Marble Falls congregation leaving UMC
First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls is leaving the national conference over the status…
Energy firm proposes $85M battery bank in Burnet County
The Burnet County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from representatives of Black Mountain Energy Storage,…
Roundabout possible for Nature Heights Extension Project
A roundabout could be placed at the future intersection of Nature Heights Drive, Park Ridge…
Smith is Granite Shoals city manager
The Granite Shoals City Council voted 5-2 to hire Interim City Manager Peggy Smith for…
Fire Chief Sander to become assistant city manager of Marble Falls
Fire Chief Russell Sander will take over as Marble Falls’ assistant city manager on April…
Phoenix Center walk-in mental health clinic for kids opens April 18
The Phoenix Center plans to open a walk-in mental health clinic on April 18 at…
Granite Shoals picks up on litter problem
The Granite Shoals City Council and Hill Country Litter Lifters are collaborating on a thorough…
Submit questions for Granite Shoals council candidates forum
Send in your questions now for the Granite Shoals City Council candidates forum set for…
Submit questions for Marble Falls council candidates forum
Marble Falls residents can submit questions from now through March 22 for a City Council…
BIZ: Bertram Library cafe space under new management
A coffee shop and cafe will soon replace Texas Pecan Cake Shop in a leased…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 6, 2023
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BIZ: FRESH Air & Food community space coming this summer
FRESH Air & Food, a new food truck court and community space, is planned for…
Workforce Network gets $40K for job training facility
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. board directed $40,000 of funding to Workforce Network Inc….
Granite Shoals approves long-debated land sale
After a year-long, often contentious debate, Granite Shoals city councilors finally approved an ordinance allowing…
Music on Main gets $10,000 grant
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors awarded $10,000 of community leverage grant…
Burnet County puts brakes on 3-way stop
The Burnet County Commissioners Court rescinded an order to create a three-way stop on County…
Granite Shoals to review interim’s performance for city manager job
The Granite Shoals City Council will conduct an in-depth performance review of Interim City Manager…
Timed spots, more spaces possible fixes to downtown parking
Creating timed spaces on Main Street is one solution to a lack of downtown parking…
Sander nominated for Fire Chief of the Year
Marble Falls Fire Chief Russell Sander is up for Fire Chief of the Year. He…
Hundreds get free dental care at mobile clinic
Over 500 patients received free dental care during a Texas Mission of Mercy popup clinic…
Pecan Valley sidewalks one step closer
The Marble Falls City Council approved about $270,000 worth of engineering services for the Pecan…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 27
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