The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from March 6 – March 12, 2026, according to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Roger Clifford Alexander, 62, of Marble Falls was arrested March 6 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon, displaying fictitious license plate. Released on March 7 on $16,500 in bonds.

Dustin Tyler Lee Caddell, 31, of Burnet was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated. Released on March 8, credit time served.

Willis Earls Jr., 47, of Round Rock was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams. Released on March 8, credit time served.

Jacob Daniel Garcia, 35, of Burnet was arrested March 6 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid. Released on March 7 on $500 in bonds.

Eddie Garcia Lopez, 36, of Austin was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 6 on $2,500 in bonds.

Chance Lee Milanovich, 30, of Bertram was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): resisting arrest, search, or transportation, failure to identify to a peace officer. Released on March 7 on $2,250 in bonds.

Timothy Joseph Naumann, 18, of Leander was arrested March 6 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of marijuana of more than 2 ounces but less than 4 ounces. Released on March 7 on $2,500 in bonds.

John Paul New, 47, of Leander was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, four counts, driving while intoxicated, third charge or more.

Trevor James Pollard, 33, of Kingsland was arrested March 6 by the Horseshoe Bay Police Department (HSBPD): parole violation.

David Soria Jr., 34, of Austin was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): terroristic threat of family or household.

Anne Therese Wilder, 44, of Dripping Springs was arrested March 6 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 of more than 4 grams but less than 400 grams. Released on March 8, credit time served.

Yorniel Basulto-Rios, 26, of Austin was arrested March 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): false drug test using falsification device, possession of drug paraphernalia. Released on March 8 on $1,750 in bonds.

Jeremy Mitchell Brackin, 41, of Kingsland was arrested March 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): displaying expired license plates, no motorcycle endorsement. Released on March 8 on $500 in bonds.

Melanie Sue Rodriguez, 49, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested March 7 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): elderly credit card or debit card abuse.

Gwendolyn Monique Fraise, 44, of Kingsland was arrested March 8 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): criminal trespassing. Released on March 8 on $5,000 in bonds.

Stacey Ann McGee, 61, of Burnet was arrested March 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): tampering or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. Released on March 8 on $15,000 in bonds.

Patricia Marielaine Shaver, 61, of Burnet was arrested March 8 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): theft of property valued more than $100 but less than $750.

David Anthony Smith, 32, of Kingsland was arrested March 8 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.

Lorenzo Martin Aldaba-Perez, 21, of Marble Falls was arrested March 9 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): violation of a bond or protective order.

Jackelyn Diane Bernal, 47, of Burnet was arrested March 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol.

Jorge Camacho Jr., 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 9 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): failure to appear, driving while intoxicated, driving while license invalid. Released on March 11 on $11,000 in bonds.

Devin Patrick Legier, 28, of Kingsland was arrested March 9 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): expired license plate registration. Released on March 10 on $250 in bonds.

Johnny James Noel, 47, of Georgetown was arrested March 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.

Jesus Alberto Palau, 38, of Houston was arrested March 9 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Released on March 10 on $1,500 in bonds.

Trevor James Pollard, 33, of Kingsland was arrested March 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon.

Pr Pylant, 48, of Llano was arrested March 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated.

Patricia Marielaine Shaver, 61, of Burnet was arrested March 9 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.

Terry James Fisher, 54, of Marble Falls was arrested March 10 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2 of less than 1 gram. Released on March 10 on $2,500 in bonds.

Courtney Jo Gadus, 35, of Burnet was arrested March 10 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): displaying an expired single state registration.

Yogendra Gautam, 25, of Burnet was arrested March 10 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated. Released on March 11 on $1,500 in bonds.

Trevor James Pollard, 33, of Kingsland was arrested March 10 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): expired motor vehicle registration.

Jerry Dee Robertson, 22, of Bertram was arrested March 10 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): defective equipment: no stop lamp, expired registration, failure to appear. Released on March 11 on $1,500 in bonds.

Christopher Lee Hays, 49, of Burnet was arrested March 11 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brady Lynn Murphy-Claiborne, 21, of Marble Falls was arrested March 11 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Released on March 11 on $50,000 in bonds.

Meagan Rae Allen, 39, of Meadowlakes was arrested March 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, third charge or more.

Javier Bedolla, 36, of Round Rock was arrested March 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.

Jose Manuel Garcia, 35, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 12 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): public intoxication. Released on March 12 on $500 in bonds

Tina Marie Garza, 41, of Burnet was arrested March 12 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): criminal mischief of more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.

Rocky David Gwin, 39, of Marble Falls was arrested March 12 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication.

Christopher Lee Hays, 49, of Burnet was arrested March 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, violation of an occupational drivers license.

Johnny Lara, 61, of Burnet was arrested March 12 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, displaying fictitious license plate.

Joseph Preston Richardson III, 23, of Alpine was arrested March 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): collision involving damage to vehicle of more than $200.

Romeo Alexander Rincon, 21, of Spring Branch was arrested March 12 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated with a BAC of greater than 0.15.

Samantha Florance Soto-Franco, 31, of Granite Shoals was arrested March 12 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): pedestrian crossing between intersection where prohibited, prohibited substance or item in correctional or civil commitment facility, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram.

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Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this story is published. Check the links for more information. 

Tuesday, Mar. 17

Horseshoe Bay City Council

3 p.m. regular meeting 

Council Chambers, 9101 W. FM 2147 in Horseshoe Bay 

On the agenda:

• public hearing on cut and fill variances
• discuss and take action on completing final negotiations for a contract for service with Cottonwood Shores
• Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) upcoming project presentation

Marble Falls City Council

6 p.m. regular meeting 

Council Chambers, 800 Third Street in Marble Falls

On the agenda:

• discuss and take action on approving ordinance to allow golf carts on designated streets
• Hill Country 100 Club city award recipients
• update from municipal court

Meadowlakes City Council

6 p.m. regular meeting 

Totten Hall, 177 Broadmoor St. in Meadowlakes

On the agenda:

• discuss and take action on update on community center complex project & golf cart facility
• discuss and take action on warning sirens 
• mayor announcements

Wednesday, Mar. 18

Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors

9 a.m. regular meeting 

District Office, 225 S Pierce Ste 104 in Burnet

On the agenda:

• updates on property at 303 Bluebonnet Dr.
• consider and take action on sponsorship for 4-H water ambassador program 
• staff reports

Thursday, Mar. 19

Cottonwood Shores City Council 

6 p.m. regular meeting 

Civic Center, 4111 Cottonwood Drive in Cottonwood Shores

No agenda was posted at this time.

Sunrise Beach Village City Council 

6 p.m. regular meeting 

Civic Center, 124 Sunrise Dr. in Sunrise Beach

On the agenda:

• discuss and take action on water project Phase 1 implementation
• discuss and take action on ESD No. 5 Interlocal Ground Lease
• discuss and take action on water conservation

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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has predicted a mixed spring season of wildflowers throughout Texas, with varied rainfall and drought patterns across the state creating microclimates that will bloom several different plants.

According to the LBJ Wildflower Center’s wildflower forecast, Texans may be able to glimpse the flaming and fuzzy firewheel, and the leafy purple horsemint, if there’s more rainy weather late in the season.

“If early spring bloomers are a little more sparse, later spring and summer flowers have more room to flourish,” reads the forecast. “Additionally, the tough, woody Carolina jessamine – (LBJWC’s) Wildflower of the Year – is already putting on a spectacular show both visually and fragrantly.”

Future blooms aside, the Highland Lakes have already seen peeks of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes scattered along the hilly roadways, offering plentiful picture-perfect scenes.

The LBJ Wildflower Center is a branch of the University of Texas at Austin system that serves as the State Botanic Garden and Arboretum of Texas, and strives to further Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental legacy.

As more plots of paintbrushes, primroses, and daisies appear throughout the area, be sure to check out the comprehensive Hill Country wildflower identification guide on 101HighlandLakes.com.

For more information on wildflowers or on this season’s predictions, visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s website.

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Bluebonnets are in bloom and wildflowers have run wild, signaling the start of an early spring and a well-deserved holiday vacation for several members of the Hill Country.

With the Llano, Marble Falls, and Burnet school districts headed into a week-long break starting Friday evening, March 13, plenty of activities are to be enjoyed over the next 10 days.

Check out some of the community events headed to the Highland Lakes this spring break below.

Friday, March 13

• Lucky Lunker Fish Fry, 814 Euel Moore, Kingsland, 5-7 p.m.
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Jeremy Parsons at Carter Creek Winery, 4064 W. U.S. 290, Johnson City, 6-9 p.m.
• Oldies But Goodies Car Show, 832 Texas 71, Llano, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 14

• Lucky Lunker Big Bass Contest, 814 Euel Moore, Kingsland
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Pi Day at Science Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Johnson Settlement Walk, 100 E. Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• St. Paddy’s Party at Round Mountain Cider Mill, 222 Lee Lane, Round Mountain, all day
• Krissy Taylor at Carter Creek Winery, 4064 W. U.S. 289, Johnson City, 6-9 p.m.
• The Lonestar Souvenirs at The Wave Bar & Grill, 200 S. Wirtz Dam Road, Cottonwood Shores, 7-10 p.m.

Sunday, March 15

• Lucky Lunker Big Bass Contest, 814 Euel Moore, Kingsland
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Reflection Exhibit at the Llano Art Gallery, 503 Bessemer Avenue, Llano, noon-4 p.m.

Monday, March 16

• Backbone Adventure Camp, 1704 Second Street, Marble Falls, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Petting Zoo at Harmony Park, 215 Main Street, Marble Falls, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 17

• Backbone Adventure Camp, 1704 Second Street, Marble Falls, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Irish Storyteller Liz Weir at Burnet Library, 100 E. Washington, Burnet, 10 a.m.-noon
• Dig Into Spring at Spicewood Library, 1011 Spur 191, Spicewood, 10:30-noon
• Big Rig “Petting Zoo” at Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, Marble Falls, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Downtown Marble Falls Farmers Market, Third & Main Street, Marble Falls, 4-7 p.m.
• St. Patrick’s Day Storytelling, 147 E. Vaughan Street, Bertram, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Karaoke and Tacos at Rae’s Bar & Grill, 904 Third Street, Marble Falls, 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18

• Backbone Adventure Camp, 1704 Second Street, Marble Falls, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Talking Bees Roadshow at Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, Marble Falls, 10-11 a.m.
• Rock Painting at Spicewood Library, 1011 Spur 191, Spicewood, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, S. Gabriel Street, Bertram, 10:30 a.m.-noon
• Karaoke at Joe’s Bar, 107 W. Main Street, Llano, 8-11 p.m.

Thursday, March 19

• Backbone Adventure Camp, 1704 Seconds Street, Marble Falls, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Reflection Exhibit at Llano Art Gallery, 503 Bessemer Avenue, Llano, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Wildlife Animal Show at Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, Marble Falls, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Maker Space at Spicewood Library, 1011 Spur 191, Spicewood, 3-5 p.m.

Friday, March 20

• Backbone Adventure Camp, 1704 Second Street, Marble Falls, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Block Party: Lego Fun at Spicewood Library, 1011 Spur 191, Spicewood, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Logan Papp at Carter Creek Winery, 4064 W. U.S. 289, Johnson City, 6-9 p.m.
• Oldies But Goodies Car Show, 832 Texas 71, Llano, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Bun B with Kirko Bangz at Round Mountain Cider Mill, 222 Lee Lane, Round Mountain, 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

• Kingsland Garden Club Plant Sale, 1801 W. RR 1431, Kingsland, 8 a.m.-noon
• 34th Annual Bluebonnet Airshow, 2402 S. Water Street, Burnet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Llano Farmers and Crafters Market, 832 Texas 71, Llano, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Johnson Settlement Walk, 100 E. Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Paul Cash Band at Carter Creek Winery, 4064 W. U.S. 289, Johnson City, 6-9 p.m.
• Ted Nugent with Suede at Round Mountain Cider Mill, 222 Lee Lane, Round Mountain, 7-10 p.m.
• Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch, 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22

• Sweet Berry Farm Picking, 1801 FM 1980, ​Marble Falls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Reflection Exhibit at Llano Art Gallery, 503 Bessemer Avenue, Llano, noon-4 p.m.
• Stoney LaRue at Round Mountain Cider Mill, 222 Lee Lane, Round Mountain, 6-10 p.m.

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Granite Shoals is asking residents to complete a community assessment survey that will serve as a baseline for the city’s new comprehensive plan.

The 14-question survey is intended to gather perspectives from city leadership, residents, and community partners about current conditions in the city and what changes they would like to see in the future. The feedback will help identify priorities for the comprehensive planning process and will be discussed in upcoming meetings.

Residents can fill out the survey here.

A comprehensive plan is a long-term roadmap that guides how a city grows, including decisions about land use, development, infrastructure, and community services.

Granite Shoals’ last comprehensive plan was adopted in 2010, and focused on managing population growth while preserving the city’s small-town, lakeside character. Key priorities included improving infrastructure including developing a municipal wastewater system, upgrading roads and utilities, guiding commercial growth along major corridors, maintaining single-family neighborhoods, expanding parks and recreation, strengthening public services, and improving the city’s appearance.

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The Marble Falls Library Thrift Store, at 300 Avenue J, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 12, celebrating the completion of major renovations to the beloved building.

The store partially reopened on March 6, but it will host an official grand opening ceremony from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, with a return to normal business hours thereafter. 

The thrift store serves as a major funding source for the Friends of the Marble Falls Library group, which provides critical support for the Marble Falls Public Library and scholarships for Highland Lakes area high school seniors.

“We wouldn’t exist without the support of our community,” store manager Cassie Payne told DailyTrib. “They are everything to us.”

The big renovations include an expansion of the original 8,000 square-foot space to 15,000 square feet, and a complete remodel of the interior, giving it an open floor plan. The work began in February 2025.

According to Payne, one of the major benefits of the renovations is more space to receive donations and organize inventory.

dakota@thepicayune.com 

Canyon Ranch Austin, a 600-acre wellness retreat, should be opening in Spicewood by September of this year. The resort, with an estimated $130 million price tag, is expected to bring hundreds of job opportunities to the Highland Lakes area. 

The retreat’s sprawling property is just a few miles northeast of the city of Double Horn, on Flying X Road near the Colorado River. According to developers, the buildout is about 60 percent complete, and the project is on schedule for its September opening. 

Canyon Ranch Austin will have the largest spa in Texas, with 37 treatment rooms, multiple pools, salons, lounges, 20 health and performance professionals, a 15,000 square foot fitness facility, hiking trails, and more. The business also bills itself as the first and only resort in the world dedicated specifically to women’s wellness.

While the first phase of development is just the 140-room wellness resort, eventually there are plans for a residential component on the property with up to 150 homes slated for construction in the next five years.

At full buildout, the retreat will need about 400-500 employees. According to Chief Human Resources Officer Zilphia Taylor, hiring should begin sometime in July or August of this year.

“Fundamentally, it’s our opportunity to spread the wealth of well being in the local market and local community and there is the element of bringing local jobs into the community as well,” she told DailyTrib.

Taylor emphasized the desire of the company to fill as many roles as possible using local talent. The property needs fundamental staffing, like cooks, servers, housekeeping, landscapers, accountants, and sales and administrative staff. But it also needs specialized workers, like nutritionists, massage therapists, chiropractors, nurses, acupuncturists, estheticians, spiritual wellness guides, doctors, and more.

The resort itself has been in the works since 2021, with the residential component receiving preliminary plat approval from Burnet County in 2025. 

According to the Lower Colorado River Authority, Canyon Ranch Austin is permitted to use up to 262 acre feet of water from Lake Travis per year. For reference, Horseshoe Bay Resort is permitted for 1,475 acre feet. 

The resort also has a 10 acre-foot permit with the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District for a well on the Marble Falls Aquifer. According to CTGCD General Manager Mitchell Sodek, they are working towards acquiring a larger well permit in the future. 

Canyon Ranch Austin’s ownership is based out of Fort Worth. This is the latest and largest property in the Canyon Ranch lineup, which includes other resorts and retreats in Las Vegas, Nevada; Tucson, Arizona; and Lenox, Massachusetts. 

dakota@thepicayune.com 

Residents of Horseshoe Bay should prepare for several planned daytime power outages in March and April as Pedernales Electric Cooperative upgrades electrical equipment in the area.

Power will be shut off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 24, March 25, April 7 and April 8 while crews work to double the system’s voltage capacity from 7.2 kV to 14.4 kV, helping manage growing demand and improve reliability.

Crews and contractors will be working in the area during the outages, and residents are asked not to approach work sites. If severe weather occurs, the work will be rescheduled.

Residents who rely on life-sustaining medical equipment should arrange backup equipment or plan to stay elsewhere during outages. Residents are also reminded to keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.

If power is not restored by 3:30 p.m., customers should report it by texting “outage” to 25022, visiting map.mypec.com, using the SmartHub app or calling PEC at 888-883-3379.

maci@thepicayune.com

Construction of the Wirtz Bridge is moving forward after major delays due in part to the discovery of prehistoric artifacts on the build site. Work was expected to begin on the project in the fall of this year, but that timeline has been pushed back.

The bridge would span Lake Marble Falls just west of Cottonwood Shores, providing a connecting route between RR 1431 and FM 2147 over the Colorado River. This would give drivers the ability to avoid circuitous crossings over the Highland Lakes chain at the U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls or the RM 2900 bridge and Slab Road in Kingsland. 

According to Burnet County Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery – who is representing the county in the project’s development – if all goes according to plan, construction could begin on the bridge by fall 2029 and be completed by 2031.

“You should be able to drive across it by 2031,” he told DailyTrib.

The bridge had to undergo a slight redesign in March 2025 after the discovery of the artifacts near its proposed route during an environmental review of the project. An archaeologist with the Texas Historical Commission reportedly discovered evidence of Early Archaic Period (8,000-6,000 B.C.) human activity, including rocks that appeared to be cracked by fire, a spear point, and stone fragments that indicated tool crafting. 

According to Dockery, it is still unclear what the exact path forward will be with the dig site, but the bridge construction should no longer impact it.

The redesign following the archaeological findings added about a year to the bridge’s construction timeline. 

Dockery also said that the resignation of former Burnet County Judge James Oakley in December 2024, who had been spearheading its development, also caused some delays.

The project largely depends on the plans of the Texas Department of Transportation, which will actually be building the bridge. Burnet County is financially responsible for acquiring the necessary rights-of-way, easements, and utility relocations to accommodate the bridge. But TxDOT will take on the estimated $35 million buildout, funded by state and federal dollars.

The exact costs to the county are still unknown, but a 2024 estimate put it at about $3 million. 

“All we can do is play by the rules, so we are going to follow every state and federal law we can to ensure that our funding isn’t jeopardized,” Dockery said. 

dakota@thepicayune.com