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Quarry bill would prohibit mining near venues

A second aggregate operation control bill could gain traction in a state committee hearing this week. Texas House Bill 5151, sponsored by State Rep. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

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Auditor leaves for job in Tyler

Burnet County has posted help wanted signs for two key openings now within its electronic window. During the April 22 meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court will announce they’re trying to fill positions for county auditor and court administrative director. 04/22/2025 04:02 AM

Contributed photo LCRA employees, Matt Phillips and Monica Masters, planted droughttolerant plants at the city business park in Marble Falls during LCRA's Steps Forward Day.

LCRA, PEC volunteers spruce up communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Budget changes on the agenda

Budget changes on the agenda

Marble Falls City Council plans to complete its second and final reading of several proposed amendments to the budget during its upcoming meeting. Council members plan to examine proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during tonight’s April 15 meeting at city hall, 800 Third Street. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Nat ural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Rock crusher hearing dissects permit process

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club

Funds from McDonald’s will benefit 100 Club

Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The fundraiser will take place on Good Friday from 11 a.m. 04/15/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle urged attendees to battle a proposed new railway along U.S. 281. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Residents voice rail line concerns

On April 8, more than 200 local residents voiced fierce opposition at a town hall on a planned railroad line re-activation in northern Burnet County. The meeting was held at the Hill Country Fellowship main auditorium, 200 Houston Clinton Drive. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners stall on Spaceport launch

Burnet County commissioners reviewed bylaws involved in the potential participation of the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) with Williamson County, during the April 8 regular meeting. 04/11/2025 03:55 AM

Commissioners to take space development vote

Commissioners to take space development vote

The Burnet County Commissioners Court plans to “discuss, consider and take appropriate action” related to proposed amended by-laws for the fledgling Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC) during their meeting today, April 8. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Cops probe pedestrian versus car crash

Cops probe pedestrian versus car crash

his life after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

Cheryl Westerman (Ms Lollipop) of Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is sponsoring the 5th Annual Downtown Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18.

Volunteers needed for downtown egg hunt

A downtown Easter egg hunt event is welcoming volunteers to assist with guiding families through the safest routes to go business-to-business. Cheryl Westerman (Ms Lollipop) of Ms Lollipop Parties Fun & Gifts is hosting sponsoring the 5th annual Downtown Business Egg Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18. 04/08/2025 03:53 AM

On March 16, Burnet County Sheriff's Office deputies seized nine suspected cockfighting roosters (pictured here at the BCSO carport) after a traffic stop, ending in an arrest. Contributed/BCSO

BCSO: cockfighting ring probe underway

Local law enforcement is zeroing in on an alleged cockfighting operation that may involve a number of locations in Burnet and adjacent counties. The most recent arrest involved an illegal alien suspect from Mexico. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

In December 2019, a Spicewood resident captured aerial images using his drone unveiling a suspected rooster housing operation, adjacent to Ranches at Double Horn, off County Road 404 in Burnet County. File photo

$5K reward offered for tips about cockghting

Local authorities welcome tips about suspected criminal operations in the area, following a recent arrest on a cockfighting charge. On March 16 authorities nabbed an illegal alien suspect from Mexico in northern Burnet County with cockfighting. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Legal counsel asks TCEQ to remove quarry permit

Legal counsel asks TCEQ to remove quarry permit

The Office of Public Interest Counsel (OPIC) released a response March 28 to a state legislator’s call to overturn the permit of a proposed rock crushing operation in Burnet County. OPIC issued their review following a complaint about an air quality permit granted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

Marble Falls city council plans mid-year budget review

Marble Falls city council plans mid-year budget review

Six months have passed since the Marble Falls City Council adopted a budget for the current fiscal year. During the upcoming meeting, council members plan to discuss and review adjustment proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. 04/01/2025 03:50 AM

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