State Rep. Terry Wilson will talk about the accomplishments of the 86th Texas Legislature during the Burnet County Republican Women’s meeting Thursday, November 14, in the Reed Building in Burnet. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. Guests are welcome. Lunch is $15. RSVP to Gail Teegarden at gailteegarden7@gmail.com. Wilson represents District 20, which includes Burnet and […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any vessel that has not come equipped with an (emergency cut off switch),” according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials. A new boating law goes into effect in Texas on September 1 that requires all watercraft less than 26 feet […]

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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two state legislators representing the Highland Lakes have been busy since bill filing began Nov. 19 for the Texas Legislature’s 86th session. The session begins Jan. 8, 2019. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — After the state enacted standards two years ago requiring Texas high school students to endure 15 end-of-course exams during their four years, state leaders forced a reversal during the 2013 session and passed legislation slashing that requirement by 10. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — With recent droughts looming on the minds of residents and state leaders, the Texas Legislature took a step to help address future water needs May 20. (more…)

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