Johnson City zoo animals killed in attack
Dogs attacked and killed 10 sheep and lambs in the Exotic Resort Zoo’s petting area…
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Family Dollar coming to Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals is getting a Family Dollar. The discount store sells beauty products, home goods,…
Cottonwood Shores upgrading parks, including playscape and more trees
The playscape for Cottonwood Shores’ Aspen Park is expected to arrive shortly after the first…
Granite Shoals resident cherishes second lease on life after severe COVID
Illness wasn’t typically part of 61-year-old Preston Williams’ normally healthy life, but in December 2020,…
TXB convenience store in Cottonwood Shores closer to construction
TXB has applied for building permits to begin construction of a Market and Fuel Center…
Granite Shoals brings stakeholders together to consider city’s path forward
In an effort to stay ahead of the coming growth, Granite Shoals city leaders invited…
City of Granite Shoals opts into national class action opioid settlement
While Granite Shoals city leaders aren’t sure yet on how they will spend the money…
Meadowlakes sewer bills to drop by $5
Meadowlakes residents will see a $5 reduction on monthly sewer bills beginning Jan. 1, 2022,…
John Ortis promoted to captain of Granite Shoals Police Department
John Ortis took the oath of office as captain of the Granite Shoals Police Department…
Granite Shoals ordinance remains in place to allow New Year’s Eve fireworks
After reviewing the Granite Shoals fireworks ordinance approved last summer, the City Council renewed its…
Cottonwood Shores approves funding for water system protection efforts
Planning ahead for possible inclement weather and power outages, the Cottonwood Shores City Council approved…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 20
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Burnet council approves contract for city comprehensive plan
The Burnet City Council on Dec. 14 authorized entering a $252,368 professional services agreement contract…
Marble Falls Fire Rescue’s Coy Guenter returns to work after cancer treatment
Marble Falls Fire Rescue Capt. Coy Guenter returned to full-time duty Tuesday, Dec. 14, after…
Burnet man arrested on California homicide charge awaiting extradition
A California sheriff’s department has charged a Burnet man with homicide and is in the…
Ex-Johnson City official pleads guilty to embezzling $1M; faces 10 years in prison
A former Johnson City official entered a guilty plea in federal court for embezzling more…
Overflowing trash leads to dumpster ordinance review in Granite Shoals
A trash pickup billing misstep left garbage piled up over the Labor Day holiday weekend…
Driver gets no jail time in 2018 death of Marble Falls physician
A Travis County district judge sentenced the driver of a car who killed a 32-year-old…
Task force looking for stolen vehicles; Corvette spotted in Bertram
The Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office are looking…
Marble Falls man one of three state Most Wanted Fugitives recently arrested
Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives are back in custody following their arrests, including…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 13
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Granite Shoals turns to veteran firefighter with community ties to lead department
Tim Campbell is the new Granite Shoals Fire Rescue chief after serving 17 years as…
Marble Falls approves projects with funding from American Rescue Plan Act
The bulk of $1.74 million in federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will go toward…
Uptick in ticket sales at Marble Falls ice rink
After a short opening weekend and an unusually hot start to the season, ticket sales…