Granite Shoals can’t force plant to take action on violations; city tests lake water
The Granite Shoals City Council on Sept. 9 had one question for city staff after…
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Meadowlakes to study need for police force
Meadowlakes is forming a task force to study whether or not the city should establish…
Sheriff deals with staffing challenges
Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd is a big proponent of proactive law enforcement, but with…
Marble Falls awards construction contract for sewer pipe improvements
The Marble Falls City Council awarded a $480,590 construction contract for sewer pipe improvements during…
Private Granite Shoals wastewater plant cited, including for lake sludge
A private wastewater treatment facility in Granite Shoals faces a number of state violations, including…
Governor signs partisan election law
With the stroke of his pen on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into…
Cottonwood Shores water and wastewater rates increasing 5 percent
Cottonwood Shores residents will see a 5 percent increase in their water and wastewater rates…
Free YMCA Wellness Wednesdays sessions in person and online
The YMCA of the Highland Lakes at Galloway-Hammond invites residents to get up and move…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 6
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Lampasas man charged with murder in two Burnet County deaths; victims named
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies have charged a 33-year-old Lampasas man with the murders of…
Marble Falls EDC funds Johnson Park upgrades through community grant
Improvements are coming to facilities at Johnson Park, 230 Avenue J. The Marble Falls Economic…
Burnet business owners: New chamber executive director wants to help you grow
Allison McKee is out and about in Burnet, meeting business owners to find out what…
NEW BIZ: Wakes2u wakeboard, skate, and surf shop opens in Marble Falls
Surf’s up at Wakes2u, a new wakeboard, surf, and skate shop at 701 U.S. 281…
Sept. 1 brings bounty of new Texas laws
More than 660 bills passed by the 87th Texas Legislature become law on Wednesday, Sept….
HCCT’s Mike Rademaekers makes final curtain call after battling COVID-19
Hill Country Community Theatre Executive Director Mike Rademaekers, 59, died Sunday, Aug. 29, after a…
LCRA seeks public input on proposed Highland Lakes dredging ordinance
The Lower Colorado River Authority is taking public comments on a proposed dredging ordinance for…
Burnet City Council approves citizen advisory board for police department
The Burnet City Council approved the establishment of a Citizen Advisory Board for the Burnet…
Granite Shoals officer nabs parole violation suspect with drugs
A 28-year-old Goldthwaite man is in custody after trying to get away from Granite Shoals…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 30
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Labor Day weekend spike expected; more vaccinations needed to reach herd immunity
The number of COVID-19 cases in Burnet County might be high now, but another spike…
U.S. 281 hole repaired; not a sinkhole
A hole on U.S. 281 south of Marble Falls that forced a road closure Aug….
Horseshoe Bay drops fee in internet bills
Vyve Broadband customers living in Horseshoe Bay will soon see a small reduction in their…
Federal stimulus money for Granite Shoals might go to water upgrades
The city of Granite Shoals received its first of two payments of $630,243.56 from the…
Burnet County nixes sixth polling place
A proposed sixth polling place for the Nov. 2 special election on eight constitutional amendments…