GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 20, 2023
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News
Granite Shoals drives forward on major street work
The Granite Shoals City Council and city administration discussed the status of major street repairs…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley suspended without pay over indictment
Burnet County Judge James Oakley was suspended without pay from his position by the State…
One killed, 2 injured in US 281 collision
A 46-year-old Granite Shoals man was killed in a head-on collision early March 16 on…
Burnet police unveiling vehicle spotlighting child abuse prevention
The Burnet Police Department is holding an unveiling ceremony for a new patrol vehicle dedicated…
Jeff Beltran named Marble Falls Firefighter of the Year; Sam Stacks honored
Two Marble Falls first responders were honored, one posthumously, during the Hill Country 100 Club…
Granite Shoals honors first responders, announces Meet the Pilots
The Granite Shoals City Council recognized two of the city’s first responders for awards they…
MFISD student job fair April 11; employers can sign up now
Marble Falls Independent School District students can learn about local employment opportunities during an upcoming…
Llano County gets clean bill of financial health in annual audit
Llano County was given a favorable assessment of its financial health during a review of…
Commissioners in negotiations to fix dangerous Spicewood intersection
The future of a dangerous intersection in Spicewood remains in limbo. The Burnet County Commissioners…
Marble Falls blocks apartments in favor of commercial opportunities
A zoning change to make way for a 237-unit apartment complex near Panther Hollow was…
H-E-B cracks down on mischievous middle schoolers
The Marble Falls H-E-B, 1503 RR 1431, intends to take action against unattended students from…
Street closure makes way for Kingsland community space
A short stretch of county-maintained road in Kingsland is closing to make way for a…
Texans could vote on permanent daylight saving time
Legislation proposed by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Senate Bill 2329 and Senate Joint Resolution 86,…
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…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 13, 2023
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Burnet County judge released on bonds after turning himself in
Burnet County Judge James Oakley turned himself in for processing at the Lampasas County Jail…
Marble Falls congregation leaving UMC
First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls is leaving the national conference over the status…
Groundwater district to hold public hearing on permits March 21
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is holding a public hearing on three well permit…
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…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley indicted on four charges
A grand jury indicted Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Tuesday, March 7, on four…
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…