PEC accepting D.C. Youth Tour applications
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative is seeking the brightest youth in its coverage area for a…
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Burnet County to livestream and record government meetings
The Burnet County Commissioners Court will officially begin livestreaming and archiving video recordings of public…
Burnet County reins in proposed raises during charged meeting
The Burnet County Commissioners Court scaled down proposed maximum pay increases for elected officials in…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 1, 2024
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Burnet County closer to decorum changes
The Burnet County Commissioners Court continues to tweak a proposed re-draft of its Rules of…
Former Burnet County HR director returns as interim after nepotism ruling
Former Burnet County Human Resources Director Shirley Bullard was hired Wednesday, Oct. 25, as interim…
Sheriff’s Office audit to begin soon; DA doing own investigation
Meetings with the Burnet County Human Resources Department are expected to begin by Friday, Oct….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 25
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Listen to Dave Rhodes on KBEY’s ‘Monday with the Mayor’
An interview with Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes will air on KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
New Texas law could open door to ‘unscrupulous development’
A new Texas law due to take effect on Sept. 1, 2023, has Burnet County…
New state laws hamper city powers
One of three bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is known as…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For week of May 1, 2023
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Kingsland man named Hill Country liaison for Sen. Flores
Kingsland resident G.R. “Willie” Gonzalez and state Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) met on Jan. 1,…
Marble Falls council briefed on state bills that would affect local control
Multiple bills filed in the 88th Texas Legislature could hamper the ability of cities to…
Commissioner Dockery to run county in Judge Oakley’s absence
The Burnet County Commissioners Court selected Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to handle the…
Burnet County commissioners to appoint leader in Oakley’s absence
The Burnet County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March…
Groundwater conservation district ponders stakeholder meetings
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board President Ryan Rowney wants to hold regular stakeholder meetings,…
Flores, Troxclair receive Texas legislative committee appointments
The newly elected state representative and state senator for Burnet and Llano counties have received…
Property tax bills would bring relief to communities with disabled vets
State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) filed a bill on Tuesday, Feb. 7, that would offer…
Attorney hired to facilitate Llano County property trade
The Llano County Commissioners Court voted to hire an attorney to handle the multimillion-dollar property…
Legislation, roundtable push for bigger voice in LCRA, water issues
State Sen. Donna Campbell plans to file a bill during the current Texas legislative session…
Filing for city elections begins Jan. 18
The filing period for city elections across the Highland Lakes opens Wednesday, Jan. 18. Residents…
Llano County seeks new attorney for JLK event center trade
The Llano County Commissioners Court voted to terminate services with a law firm that had…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 19
Tuesday, Dec. 20 Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District 9 a.m. public hearing 607 N. Vandeveer…