Granite Shoals interviews top candidates for city manager
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council took its first…
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Texas DPS warns motorists to avoid bad behavior during July 4 holiday; troopers out in force
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — From drunken and distracted driving to seatbelt and speeding violations,…
Following projected revenue loss, Marble Falls considers lowering Lakeside Pavilion rental rates after 2016 hike
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — The Parks and Recreation Commission is re-evaluating fees…
PEC’s Marble Falls district office opens June 7 with more features
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Pedernales Electric Cooperative members will have plenty of…
Horseshoe Bay considers ban on Saturday construction prior to Sunday holidays
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — Area builders are pushing back on a proposal…
Mining opponents vow to continue lawsuit after AG opinion favors TCEQ permit process
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY AUSTIN — Opponents of a planned rock crushing facility south of…
Winery strikes deal to lease Badger Building from Burnet EDC
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — A San Saba-based winery has agreed to a deal…
RR 1431-U.S 281 intersection on proposed upgrades list for $1.6M
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Another project aimed at easing congestion at a…
May 5 elections feature handful of contested races, city charter amendments
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Highland Lakes voters have one more opportunity to cast their…
OPINION: Local elections May 5 need your attention
“Everything’s bigger in Texas.” That’s been an unofficial slogan for the Lone Star State for…
In Texas, emergency preparation supplies are tax-free this weekend
AUSTIN — Now is the time to prepare for an emergency and stock up on needed…
Municipal and school district elections in Burnet, Llano counties
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While not as “glamorous” as the major party primaries or…
Texas governor issues disaster declaration in Burnet County due to drought
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — A combination of high winds and lack of rain prompted…
Granite Shoals park rental fees go up due to left-behind trash and alcohol rule-breakers
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Those wishing to rent parks in the city…
PEC District 1 incumbent not running, 3 candidates vying for spot
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — As the candidate nomination process for the Pedernales Electric…
Marble Falls parks commissioner raises flooding concerns at meeting
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — While city leaders discussed utility work to support…
PEC accepting director nomination applications for Districts 1, 6, 7
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting board of director nominations…
Granite Shoals hires company to find interim city manager
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council is tapping an…
ELECTIONS: Two Burnet County races headed to runoff elections
BURNET — The two contested Republican Primary races for Burnet County offices are headed to…
ELECTIONS: Llano County judge decided; one race goes to runoff
LLANO — Llano County is getting a new county judge after Republican voters gave the…
Granite Shoals City Manager Ken Nickel resigns at City Council meeting
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — In an unexpected move, Granite Shoals City Manager…
OPINION: Solving the property tax paradox in Texas
In the March 6 primaries, both the Republican and Democrat ballots have an item proposing…
Texas Republican and Democratic primaries voting guide 2018
BURNET — The race is on for Texas Democratic and Republican primary candidates. Election Day…
Early voting underway in Republican, Democratic primaries
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Early voting in the primaries for the Republican and Democratic…