ON THE AGENDA: Burnet and Granite Shoals city councils
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Granite Shoals recall effort pushed to May 2021 election
A proposed recall election for Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger and Councilor Bruce Jones will…
ESD No. 3 increases fire services payment to Granite Shoals
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 3 voted Sept. 3 to increase its annual payment…
Granite Shoals budgets for additional part-time firefighters
The city of Granite Shoals has budgeted an extra $144,022 this year to hire six…
Granite Shoals to allow backyard chickens and beehives
After some give and take, the Granite Shoals City Council gave the thumbs-up to backyard…
Granite Shoals police chief asks city for more officers and vehicles
Granite Shoals Police Chief Gary Boshears is asking the city for more patrol officers and…
Group of Granite Shoals residents petitioning to recall mayor, councilor
An organized group of Granite Shoals residents is petitioning for the City Council to hold…
Granite Shoals eyes cut in property tax rate, reaches animal services deal
The Granite Shoals City Council is eyeing a slight cut to the 2020-21 property tax…
Granite Shoals council members fail to rescind city manager’s raise
One week after the Granite Shoals City Council approved a $37,000 pay raise and four…
Granite Shoals city manager gets $37,000 raise
City Manager Jeff Looney’s new salary of $162,000 puts him in line with what other…
Granite Shoals sports complex over budget, burn ban issued, and more
Granite Shoals city leaders are looking for ways to shave almost $100,000 in costs from…
Granite Shoals issues face mask order
Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger issued a face covering order effective Tuesday, June 30, to…
Granite Shoals consolidation move could save half-million dollars
The city of Granite Shoals has consolidated its general obligation and bond debt, which will…
Granite Shoals approves contract for Prairie Creek Road work
A week after talking about needed improvements to Prairie Creek Road, Granite Shoals City Council…
Granite Shoals to fix issues on Prairie Creek Road after previous work
Prairie Creek Road remains a priority for the city of Granite Shoals. The City Council…
Retired surgeon newest member of Granite Shoals City Council
Had the COVID-19 pandemic not occurred, Steve Hougen would have taken the Granite Shoals City…
Granite Shoals councilor resigns; reopening offices on agenda
Two days after the Granite Shoals City Council appointed Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards to fill the…
Granite Shoals fills vacant seat
Three times was the charm for Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards in landing the Place 5 seat…
Granite Shoals OKs purchase of four lots for new water tower
Granite Shoals City Council found a spot for its new water tank, approving spending $27,500…
Granite Shoals to help residents suffering hardships with water bills
The city of Granite Shoals is devising ways to help residents suffering economically due to…
Granite Shoals City Council seeks candidates for open seat after resignation
Granite Shoals City Council has started the process of finding a replacement for Councilor Todd…
Granite Shoals takes advantage of low interest rates to issue water bonds
With such low interest rates, the city of Granite Shoals jumped at the chance to…
Granite Shoals approves $45K to address drainage on Churchill, Kingswood
The Granite Shoals City Council on February 25 approved spending $45,750 to address drainage issues…
On the Agenda: County, city, and school board meetings
Local governments convene weekly to discuss and take action on items of interest. Here is…