HTeaO at 909 Avenue H in Marble Falls opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 16, after a long time brewing. Offerings include coffee in the morning, over 25 varieties of iced tea, and a secret menu with a host of unique flavors.
“I’m on top of the world right now,” said co-owner Mark Urquhart, who opened the franchise with co-owners Garrett Gray and Jim Reagan.
Issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the start date.
“We bought this property four years ago thinking that we’d be open in one year,” Urquhart said. “We just really believed that this was something that God had put in front of us, and we had to see it through.”
Hours for the Marble Falls franchise are from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. HTeaO has over 450 franchises that are either in operation or in the development pipeline in 14 states. The company was started in 2008 by Kim and Gary Hutchens of Amarillo.
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Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick each recently demanded that Texas House District 19 candidate Kyle Biedermann stop using their images and statements in campaign materials. Biedermann is running against incumbent Rep. Ellen Troxclair and challenger Manny Campos for the Republican nomination in the March 5 primary election. District 19 includes Burnet County.
“As you know, he (Abbott) has endorsed your opponent,” wrote Abbott’s campaign manager, Kim Snyder, in a cease-and-desist letter dated Feb. 8. Abbott endorsed Troxclair on Nov. 20, 2023.
Patrick posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, making it clear he was not endorsing anyone in the race and insisting Biedermann stop using images of or quotes from him in campaign materials.
“I’m calling on him to stop this immediately,” Patrick said in the post. “Please share to spread the truth.”
Both the letter and the social media post were made in response to Biedermann campaign mailers sent to potential voters that used images of the governor and lieutenant governor.
In one mailer, a photo of Biedermann shaking hands with Abbott is superimposed onto a picture of a wall of barbed wire. The photo was taken when then-Rep. Biedermann was in the Texas House working on border security bills. The Fredericksburg resident represented District 73 from 2017-23. The district was redrawn in 2022 as District 19, which includes all of Burnet, Blanco, Gillespie, and Kendall counties and 6 percent of Travis County.
“I never claimed an endorsement (from Abbott),” Biedermann said. “I worked with Abbott for six years, so I never thought it was a problem to have a picture of him with me when we worked together on passing a bill.”
A second mailer uses a photo of Patrick above a quote urging Republican primary voters to ask legislative candidates whether they plan to return Rep. Dade Phelan to the Speaker of the House position if he wins re-election to his seat.
“If they say yes, then that voter should vote for the opponent,” reads the quote from Patrick on the Biedermann mailer, a sentiment Biedermann shares. Phelan is a Republican but has come under fire for supporting the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2023. The state Senate did not convict Paxton.
Biedermann said the mailer was to point out that Troxclair voted for Phelan as speaker in 2023, calling into question her conservative principles.
In a statement to DailyTrib.com, Troxclair defended her credentials.
“My opponent simply has nothing to run on or show for his many years in office,” Troxclair said. “Faced with my staunch conservative record, relentless work to secure the border, and endorsements from Governor Abbott to the NRA, he’s decided he’s willing to lie to get elected.”
Biedermann called his six-year House record “stellar.”
“Here’s what happens,” he said. “Very rarely is there ever a six-year state representative with a stellar record who has worked with Gov. Abbot to pass legislation and passed that legislation with 100 votes. Usually, you have a challenger who has never been in the Legislature.”
He also pointed to his work with Patrick on other conservative issues, including quashing proposed changes to the Alamo.
“I worked with him for six years,” Biedermann said. “Being one of the more conservative members of the House, I worked very closely with Patrick to pass legislation that the House would then sit on. I had a good working relationship with Patrick. I never said he endorsed me.”
Troxclair accused Biedermann of using deceitful tactics to get elected.
“It’s going to backfire because Hill Country residents won’t fall for it,” she said. “Voters want leaders who are principled and honest, not people who will lie and cheat in their desperation for office.”
The third candidate in the race, Manny Campos of Marble Falls, told DailyTrib.com he was aware of the controversy but had not seen the mailers in question.
“I did see the cease-and-desist letter (from Abbott’s campaign),” he said. “I think anything that a candidate does to bring into question the integrity of the election process also puts into question the integrity of all candidates, and that cannot be tolerated.”
Early voting in the Republican and Democratic primaries is Feb. 20-March 1. Election Day is March 5.
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Burnet city and county leaders are teaming up for a town hall about the April 8 total solar eclipse that is expected to bring a massive influx of visitors to the Highland Lakes. The informational event is Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson St. Identical presentations will be given at 9 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. that day. Admission is free.
“Gather with others in the community and learn the planning the city and county have underway for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse,” reads a media release from the city of Burnet.
Representatives from the Burnet police and fire departments, the county’s Emergency Management and Tourism and Marketing offices, and the local AgriLife Extension Office will brief residents and business owners on logistics, public safety, and preparedness during the celestial event.
Burnet County lies directly in the path of the coming eclipse, which makes it a prime location for visitors from the Austin metropolitan area and the throngs of tourists that typically seek out solar eclipses.
Burnet has been planning for the event for months. The Chamber of Commerce brought in eclipse expert and Hill Country Alliance Night Sky coordinator Dawn Davies for a presentation in February 2023 to communicate the potential magnitude of the event.
“Nothing like this, on this scale, cutting across a major swathe of our state, is going to happen again for hundreds of years,” she said during her initial presentation. “I have looked out as far as the year 3000, and I have not found an eclipse that cuts through Texas this significantly.”
Davies said the town of Madras, Oregon, exploded from a population of 7,500 to over 100,000 during the 2017 total solar eclipse, purely due to eclipse tourism.
“I understand these numbers are a bit shocking, but this is the reality of it,” she said.
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Gillen’s Candies + Wine has something for everyone. The eclectic store opened its doors Feb. 10 at 203 Main St. in downtown Marble Falls. Shoppers will find craft beer, wine, candy, and gourmet goods such as olive oil, vinegar, spices, seasonings, olives, and jams.
Gillen’s also touts an extensive collection of locally made pottery and home goods.
“We want to create experiences for people,” owner Steve Gillen said. “It’s a great place to meet with your friends in a laid-back atmosphere.”
He aims to test the palates of patrons with foods from around the world.
“When you really delve into olives, chocolates, and grapes and such, the land has so much to do with how the flavors actually come out,” he said.
This is the third spot for Gillen’s Candies + Wine, which started in Blanco County in 2017 before moving to Lampasas in 2021.
“We’re hoping for a good economy,” said Gillen on why he chose to bring his business to Marble Falls.
The store’s origins actually go back to the late 1800s, when Gillen’s great-grandfather opened a business in Lincoln, Nebraska.
“Our logo is 106 years old,” Gillen said. “My grandfather’s business operated until 1943, when the government froze prices on everything. When they did that, it put my grandfather out of business.”
Gillen’s Candies + Wine is open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information.
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Five GOP candidates for the U.S. House District 31 seat were represented at a Burnet County Republican Party forum on Feb. 8 at the Burnet Community Center. Four spoke in person and hit upon what they perceived to be key issues facing the country. A representative of incumbent U.S. Rep. John Carter praised his accomplishments while in office.
Early voting in the March 5 primary election is Feb. 20-March 1.
The winner of the District 31 Republican primary will face off against the winner of the Democratic primary, which includes candidates Rick Von Pfeil, Brian Walbridge, and Stuart Whitlow.
District 31 has an estimated population of 766,987 as of the 2021 census and includes all of Burnet, Bosque, Coryell, and Hamilton counties. It also includes large portions of Williamson and Bell counties. Burnet County makes up about 6.5 percent of the district’s population. Carter has held the seat since 2003.
U.S. House representatives serve two-year terms, form legislation and policy at the federal level, and serve on congressional committees.
The introductions are in order of how the candidates were presented during the forum. Each candidate was given three minutes to speak.
Williams grew up in Beaumont, but has lived in Georgetown for 38 years. He was born in Woodbury, New Jersey. He served with the Austin and Beaumont fire departments and worked as a communications officer for the Emergency Operations Center for hurricanes and tropical storms.
“I’m a (member of the Sons) of the American Revolution. I was born when Ike (Dwight D. Eisenhower) was in the White House, and I’ve been supporting Republican causes and candidates all my life.
“I’m an American first, Republican, and a MAGA (Make America Great Again) Texan. If you can tell a cowboy from a cowgirl, you just might be a MAGA Texan as well. I’ve got God in my heart, the constitution in my head, and the courage to fight for ’em. Help me go to Washington and fight for ’em.”
Carter was not present at the forum but was represented by his spokesman, Mike McCloskey.
Carter has represented U.S. District 31 since 2003. He was born in Houston but has been based in Round Rock for decades, serving as the 277th District Court judge for Williamson County from 1981-2001.
McClusky took the three minutes to hit home the advantages of Carter’s long tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives and what he has accomplished in that time.
“Congressman John Carter is the one who has the years of effective elected government experience, getting so much done because of the influence he has, because it takes years to develop relationships and demonstrate capability.”
He said Carter led the charge on border security policy, rejected the gender reassignment surgery policy, invested in military bases and transportation infrastructure, and supported law enforcement throughout his time in the House.
He is endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, and Texas District 24 Sen. Pete Flores.
Garapati is on his third run for the District 31 seat. Born and raised in India, he has lived in the United States since 1997. He founded and operates a real estate investment firm in Austin, runs a small ranch in Travis County, and owns commercial real estate in 13 states.
“I’m a businessman, not a politician. I’m the only candidate in the race not taking any campaign contributions, not taking a salary if I go to Congress.
“Texas is the last stand for freedom folks, if we lose Texas to the Democrats, America will become a socialist country.
“Give me a chance to serve you. I promise to work really hard. I promise to fight for you to get our country back on track and get a government that works for the people, by the people, and of the people.”
Latimer is a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of West Point military academy. He is based in Bell County and is the former chair of the Bell County Republican Party.
He described himself as a small-business owner and a proud Texas conservative.
“Our constitution was designed for separation of powers. We have unelected bureaucrats who have their own opinion of what should happen in mind rather than yours. That’s not OK. That’s called tyranny.
Latimer used his time to assert the importance of sticking to the framework of the constitution and the separation of powers between federal and state governments.
“Let Texas be Texas. Let Texas prove that freedom actually works. That is how we are going to advance as a country.”
Abel is a U.S. Army veteran based out of Bell County. He is from a military family and was born in Bremerhaven Army Airfield in Germany.
He used his time to establish his emphatic support of Second Amendment (gun) rights, U.S. energy independence, medical autonomy, and border security.
“I don’t believe any law-abiding citizen should have their Second Amendment rights restricted in any way.
“We’ve got more recoverable oil in the country than any other country in the world. We need to go ahead and stop putting restrictions and allow us to use the resources we have right here at home.
“I don’t believe anybody should ever be forced to take a vaccine, especially not one that hasn’t had the prior testing.
“The border is a complete disaster. We need to build the wall as a barrier, get more border patrol agents, use the technology available, stop catch-and-release, and go to catch and deport.”
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Two of the three candidates for the Precinct 3 seat on the Llano County Commissioners Court took some tough questions from the audience during a Feb. 13 forum hosted by the Highland Lakes Republican Women in Kingsland.
Candidates Karen Shaw and Brent Richards were asked about economic development, book banning, and past party affiliations. Candidate Bull Guthrie was unable to attend because of a family medical emergency, he told DailyTrib.com after the meeting. He sent DailyTrib.com a statement, which can be found at the end of this story.
HLRW member Bonnie Wallace served as timekeeper. All questions came from audience members.
The first question went to Shaw and questioned her allegiance to the Republican Party, asking if she was a registered Republican. Shaw pointed out that, in Texas, voters don’t register by party.
“One of the nice things about this country is you can vote however you want to vote in the national election regardless of how you vote in the primary,” she answered. “I vote the person, not the party. For this election, I feel like the traditional Republican values are my values, and that’s what’s reflected in Kingsland. And that’s why I’m running as a traditional Republican.”
Shaw and Richards were asked to recount how they have been involved in local politics in the past.
Richards said he and his wife were delegates to state Republican conventions while living in Fort Worth and San Antonio. Locally, they have been delegates to county GOP conventions.
“We’ve been fairly involved with the politics in this area, all of Llano County all of the 14 years we’ve lived here,” he said.
Shaw said she has not been actively involved in local politics.
“It’s really a shame local elections have to have politics involved in it,” she said. “The whole purpose once you get elected is to serve every person in the county. When someone comes up to me with a problem, my first question won’t be, ‘What party are you in?’ It will be, ‘How can I help?’ We aren’t working for a party. We are working for the people.”
Richards commented on a follow-up question about Republican values.
“I’ve always been a Republican,” he said, adding that he is against abortion and “transgenderizing” children. “With that said, as a commissioner, commissioners are kind of neutral on all those issues. They don’t go out and say, ‘We believe in non-binary and whatever you want to call yourself.’ They take care of budgets, they take care of roads, they take care of everyday things. I’m a Republican, but as a commissioner, I’m kind of neutral. I’m here to serve.”
The first question about issues involved the Llano County Library System lawsuit, which is currently before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Shaw and Richards were asked how they would handle the issue of banning library books that the “county commissioners are currently embroiled in.”
Brent said he was against subjecting children to any type of pornography.
Shaw agreed, but said the lawsuit could have been avoided if the commissioners had followed their own current set of rules and regulations.
“They didn’t follow their own policies, and it got blown way out of proportion,” she said. “If you’ve got policies and procedures, you should follow them. If you don’t like the policies, you should change them.”
A question about finances and supporting the Llano County Sheriff’s Office followed.
“We have a small jail with a lot of problems,” said a member of the audience. “Our new sheriff will need all the help he can get. Where are you going to get the money for the Sheriff’s Office?”
Currently, two people are running to replace Sheriff Bill Blackburn, who is retiring after 16 years.
Shaw cited her 44 years with the Houston Independent School District, where she was instrumental in funding and building two new high schools.
“One thing you learn is that there’s never going to be enough,” she said. “You have to know how to best spend the money you’ve got. As a commissioner, you have to look at all the different requests and prioritize.”
Richards pointed to available grant money that can be used to take the pressure off of local taxpayers, specifically citing a $300,000 grant recently awarded to the Sheriff’s Office.
“You look at all the departments and what they submit and what they want, including the Sheriff’s Office,” he said. “The county takes everyone’s requests and works with it. That grant money can be used directly for the Sheriff’s Office.”
Candidates were also asked, “What is the biggest thing you are waiting to get a hold of if elected?”
Richards, who has a background as a civil and traffic engineer, answered with roads.
“Roads are always something that needs taking care of,” he said. “I’m also excited to be able to serve the community. Everything I do is to serve somebody.”
Shaw said she was excited to serve the community in a different way than she has been. She volunteers for her church and at a local food pantry and serves on several boards.
“I want to be able to see the big picture and take the things we see and see what we can accomplish,” she said. “Change is coming, and either Kingsland leads the change or we get steamrolled by it. I want to lead the change.”
In their closing statements, Shaw echoed sentiments from a previous question about serving Kingsland.
“I’m interested in representing the Kingsland I know and love,” she said. “I appreciate how the community has helped Kingsland to grow. We have to grow the community the way we want it to grow. I believe in change, but change at our pace.”
Richards pointed to his 29 years of experience in traffic and civil engineering and working with multi-million-dollar budgets.
“I’m familiar with everything the commissioners work at,” he said before addressing an earlier question about whether or not Kingsland should incorporate.
“You’re looking at two or three years before even voting to become a city,” he said. “Then, it’s two or three years before everything is in place so they can stand on their own.”
After the forum, the third candidate in the race, Bull Guthrie, submitted the following statement to DailyTrib.com
“I am a 4th generation Texan, retired law enforcement, and Kingsland Realtor. A County commissioner has a duty to represent the interests of the residents of the precinct. Those interests include roads and potholes, but so much more as well. In today’s uncertain times, the commissioner must understand and be able to work with the new sheriff as he combats crime in Kingsland. This is paramount for the safety of the citizens of Kingsland.
“Understanding budgeting is also very important. The people of Kingsland and Llano County can’t afford a massive tax hike to pay for golden streets and silver bridges. We must be able to balance needs, wants, and the actual budget. Having created and implemented large governmental budgets, worked as a chief of police, and worked as an appointed officer for a commissioners court sets me apart from the other candidates. I appreciate the huge support I have received from Kingsland leaders, and I hope to represent the precinct to the highest standards.
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The two Republican candidates for Burnet County Precinct 2 constable shared their views on the job and asked for voters’ support during a Feb. 8 forum in Burnet. Incumbent Constable Garry Adams touted his experience, while challenger Donald Brian Knowles promised to be a “driven servant” in office.
The Burnet County Republican Party hosted the event for GOP candidates in several races in the March 5 primary election. Early voting runs Feb. 20-March 1.
With no Democratic challenger, the Republican constable nominee will take office in 2025.
Constables serve court documents such as writs and subpoenas, act as bailiffs in court, and handle civil enforcement. They also have the full powers of a Texas peace officer and the ability to carry out the same duties, including making arrests and writing citations.
Adams and Knowles were both allotted three minutes to introduce themselves, one minute to answer each of five questions, and one minute for a conclusion. The answers are presented below in the order the questions were asked by the moderator during the event.
Knowles shared his 13 years of experience in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and 11 years as an officer with the Round Rock Police Department. He is currently a patrol sergeant with the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office. He is also a hostage negotiator, a mental health officer, and a member of the county’s firearm cadre.
“I moved to Burnet County and decided this is where I wanted to police. I wanted to police in my own community, make it better.
“I’m ready to start building partnerships with communities and local businesses and be visible out there in the community, letting them see me, letting them see my work, and I would appreciate y’all’s support”
Adams has held the office of Precinct 2 constable since 2013 and was named Constable of the Year in 2016 and 2019. He holds a Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate, graduated from the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute, served as a reserve deputy under two Burnet County sheriffs, and has lived in Burnet since 1983.
“Loyalty is the foundation of my office. I treat everyone with respect.”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION 1: What are the duties of a Burnet County constable?
Knowles: “There’s a whole lot of civil process, but along with that also comes you’re the chief law enforcement officer of that precinct and there’s a lot more responsibilities than just the court.”
Knowles recounted walking along Hill Street in Burnet and experiencing dangerous traffic conditions. He said he would take it upon himself as constable to spend more time on regular enforcement rather than the core civil work with which the office is tasked.
“There’s a lot more that could be done as a constable, and not just civil paperwork. You’re out there and you need to enforce the law and be visible, and you need to be in the community protecting the community.”
Adams: “We’re mandated by the Texas Constitution to serve papers and bailiff court. Then you’re a Texas peace officer, so you’re entitled to do anything any peace officer can do within the state.
“You can arrest people on warrants, you can write tickets, do stops however you want to do them. As the constable in Precinct 2, sometimes you have more time going to Llano serving truancy papers than you do getting to work elsewhere.”
Adams explained that much of his time could be spent on travel, due to the vast coverage area that comes with the constable job, and he countered Knowles’ assertion that more time could be spent on things like running traffic.
“Working traffic is fun, but you don’t always have time.”
QUESTION 2: Why do you want to serve as constable?
Adams: “I like serving my constituents and my county. My office is primarily in Precinct 2, but we can work the entire county. I like serving my constituents and the people of Burnet County.”
Knowles: “I believe we need a visible constable that is out there for the people by the people and working with the people, not just the community but also local businesses.
“One thing that I live by is that enough is not enough; sometimes we need more. Sure traffic is not going to be your only duty as a constable, but you can be visible and you can let people know that you’re out and about so that they might slow down, they might stop at those stop signs, they might not break into those houses.”
QUESTION 3: How long have you been in law enforcement and what experience do you have?
Knowles reiterated his experience in law enforcement, citing 11 years with the Round Rock Police Department, six of which were spent as a K-9 handler. He also noted his Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate and doing drug interdiction work on the Interstate 35 corridor.
He again stated that he is currently a patrol sergeant with the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and functions as a mental health officer, a hostage negotiator, and a trainer in the firearms cadre.
Adams stated he has worked with or alongside law enforcement for 27 years between reservist roles with the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and the Burnet Police Department. He also noted he had already been doing the job of Precinct 2 constable for nearly 12 years.
QUESTION 4: What could you do to make the Precinct 2 constable’s office run more efficiently?
Adams: “At this time, I think (the office) runs as efficiently as it can. We receipt all of our papers in when we can do it, and we serve our papers when we can find the people to serve.”
Knowles: “I will never quit learning. One thing that I’ve never done, even starting from my military career, is stop my learning and stop my knowledge. I would also seek those that have the knowledge so that I could better myself.”
QUESTION 5: What management experience do you have?
Knowles: “I would say I have almost zero management experience. What I have is leadership experience, and there is a drastic difference. Leadership is all about training, mentoring, and leading. Managing is just about being able to put in the time clock, watch videos, give people days off, track calendars, and stuff like that.
“But, I also have to manage everything for all of my deputies that are under me on their shift.”
Adams: “Starting in 1983, I ran a business, paid bills, ran employees, and was able to give tasks out that needed to be done, taking care of all the people that came into that business. And then we started another business and then we took care of that.
“I am the constable now, and when we have a budget, you have to work with and you’ve got to stick with what you’ve got. And we don’t have a lot. So that being said, you have to stick within your budget.”
CONCLUSIONS
Knowles: “I’m not a politician, even though I have to be elected for this position.
“I vow to work hard with the community, the businesses, the local law enforcement agencies all in the county and even outside of the county. I vow to uphold and protect the constitution and keep my work ethic that I’ve always had. Enough is never enough for me. I always have to do more.”
Adams: “I’m a professional with a positive attitude, and I’m always real helpful with integrity.
“With pride, I’ve dedicated myself to the community, and I’m compassionate for Burnet and Burnet County. I’d be honored to continue my service for you as the constable for Precinct 2.”
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Highland Lakes residents seeking seats on city councils or school boards have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, to submit their applications to be on the ballot for the May 4 elections. Early voting is April 22-30.
Call your local city secretary or school district superintendent’s office to receive more information.
Below is a list of every candidate who has filed as of the morning of Feb. 14:
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