PEC training center in Marble Falls addresses lineworker shortage
Nick Morris began his career with the Pedernales Electric Cooperative seven years ago, graduating in…
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NEW BIZ: Host events at The Venue on Main in Marble Falls
Marble Falls residents and visitors can now host wedding receptions, birthday parties, and other events…
First Cottonwood Shores apartments proposed; zoning change needed
A lot on Cottonwood Shores Drive behind Julie’s Cocina, Dollar General, and the Century Plaza…
As latest COVID-19 variant wanes, Highland Lakes eyes active flu season
Taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 over the past 18 months helped keep…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 11, 2021
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Highland Haven city secretary arrested for intoxicated manslaughter
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers charged the Highland Haven city secretary with felony intoxicated…
LCRA completes $51 million Buchanan Dam upgrade; could raise lake level
The completion of a $51-million upgrade at Buchanan Dam could lead to raising the lake…
NEW BIZ: 7-Eleven opens on 281 South in Marble Falls
The new 7-Eleven convenience store, 1901 U.S. 281 South at FM 2147 East in Marble…
Amid delays, new Granite Shoals Supermarket aims to open before Christmas
Construction continues at the site of the Granite Shoals Supermarket, 7911 RR 1431 East, which…
Former Austin city councilor vies for state House seat that could represent Burnet County
Former Austin City Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair announced she is running for the Republican nomination for…
Marble Falls Fire Rescue to lease new engine
Marble Falls Fire Rescue will enter a turn-in lease agreement with PNC Equipment Finance for…
Stakeholder committee needed for Krause Springs, Little Cypress Creek watershed project
A Krause Springs Stakeholder Committee will be formed after a public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12,…
Llano County seeks public input on Transportation-Economic Development Plan
Llano County residents can share their thoughts and comments on the Llano County Transportation and…
Cottonwood Shores unveils new website
The city of Cottonwood Shores has a new website that officials say will make information…
Entertainer and gubernatorial candidate Chad Prather speaking at local GOP dinner
Republican candidates for Texas governor are visiting Highland Lakes Republican Women events starting with Chad…
Local inventor on ‘Shark Tank’ Oct. 8
CORRECTION: The date of Lockwood’s product video on The Grommet was actually 2019, not 2016…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 4
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Voter registration deadline Oct. 4 for Texas constitutional election in November
Eight proposed amendments to the Texas constitution are on the ballot in the Nov. 2…
Big Chief sells for $2.8M; resort and county at odds over $5 boat ramp fee
Big Chief RV Resort on Lake Buchanan has a new owner but also a bit…
Next stage of Lakeside Park improvements to begin as EDC signs agreement
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. will work with Stantec, an engineering services company, in…
COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens in Burnet; doctor’s referral needed
A new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens in Burnet Friday, Oct. 1, announced Gov. Greg…
With $1M tax note, Granite Shoals departments to get vehicles, equipment
Granite Shoals water, streets, parks, fire, and police departments soon will get new vehicles and…
Old Burnet County Jail remodel nears end
Renovations at the historic jail on the Burnet County Courthouse square could be finished and…
Granite Shoals concludes 2020-21 fiscal year budget in the black
The city of Granite Shoals wrapped up its 2020-21 fiscal year budget a half-million dollars…