MF purple pipe to save potable water
Pipes to take treated effluent from the Marble Falls
wastewater treatment plant to Johnson Park will be laid in the next few months,
saving tens of thousands of gallons of potable water for resident use. Read more... |
M’lakes rezoning plan upsets some golfers
A plan by the City of Meadowlakes
to rezone and sell lots that are part of Hidden Falls Golf Course has upset
citizens that believe the move will compromise the quality of the course. Read more... |
Sales tax revenue on increase
Both Burnet and Llano counties have started 2013 off with
some good economic news, as both will see increases in the amount of December
sales tax allocations they receive this month compared to last year. Read more... |
Remote systems reduce utilities use
In an effort to use water and electricity more efficiently,
the Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Department has installed wireless systems
that allow staff to control park irrigation and facility air conditioning
online. Read more... |
Texas comptroller releases biennial revenue estimate
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released the state’s Biennial
Revenue Estimate, showing the state is projected to have $101.4 billion
available for general-purpose spending during the 2014-15 biennium. Read more... |
Miller terminated as GShoals CM
In a special meeting Thursday night, the Granite Shoals City Council exercised a contract option to terminate the city manager at the end of a year. Read more... |
Council passes S&W incentives deal
The incentives agreement between Scott & White
Healthcare and the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation has been given
the final green light after city council approved the deal that will see $2.5
million given to the healthcare corporation for their investment in the local
hospital. Read more... |
Courthouse bustles as officials take the oath of office
Relatives and friends of Burnet County’s elected officials,
along with law enforcement personnel and a smattering of plain old political
junkies overflowed the second-floor courtroom in the county courthouse Tuesday
morning. Read more... |
MF to join water coalition after council vote
Marble Falls City Council has passed a resolution allowing the city to join dozens of other municipalities in a coalition of Lower Colorado River Authority firm water customers. Read more... |
Sales tax allocations up for Burnet, Llano counties
Sales tax figures are up from this time last year in Burnet County,
and Llano County continues an upward trend,
according to data from the State Comptroller Susan Combs’ office. Read more... |
