Drought eases up on Burnet County groundwater
After years of critical drought conditions in Burnet County, recent rains have turned the tide….
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
What is next for the Hoover Valley Road rock crusher?
Asphalt Inc., also known as Lone Star Paving, has the greenlight from two state agencies…
Locals learn science behind proposed Briggs-Oakalla water zone
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District hosted an introductory public meeting April 22 to present…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of April 21, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Public meeting over Briggs-Oakalla groundwater management zone April 22
To address a growing strain on water supplies in the Briggs-Oakalla area in northeast Burnet…
Groundwater district zones in on Briggs-Oakalla area
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is taking its first step toward managing Burnet County…
A better picture of Burnet County groundwater
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District recently unveiled its revamped website with improved accessibility and…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 20, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting and are…
From California to France, new groundwater director has wellspring of knowledge
Reno Lamb was officially sworn in as the Precinct 3 director for the Central Texas…
With ‘extreme’ drought stage comes well restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District on Dec. 20 officially moved Burnet County into an…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 16, 2024
The following Highland Lakes entities are meeting the week of Dec. 16. Agendas are posted…
Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction
Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15 percent in…
Bertram gets additional water rights despite missing aquifer study
The city of Bertram secured an amendment to its groundwater permit Nov. 20, adding 103…
Burnet County water supplier fined unpermitted well
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District on Nov. 20 fined Whitewater Springs Water Supply Corp….
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District welcomes new attorney
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District has a new water law attorney to help guide…
New tags and inspections for Burnet County well owners
Burnet County well owners will get new tags with QR codes that link to the…
Hearing on groundwater district tax rate is Sept. 17 in Burnet
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is holding a public hearing on Sept. 17 over…
Two groundwater violators agree to comply to rules; one fined
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District held a show cause hearing on Monday, Aug. 19,…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 19, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 22, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
A sign of groundwater conservation need
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District has turned to public education to raise awareness of…
Growing Bertram needs groundwater study before usage increase
The city of Bertram is trying to expand its annual groundwater allowance to spur development,…
Groundwater officials reduce drought stage, ease restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District has downgraded the drought stage for Burnet County and…
Bertram wants more groundwater
The city of Bertram wants to bump up its allowable annual groundwater use by 13…