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Over two weekends in August, Burnet PD conducted training sessions that brought together BCISD Guardians, Burnet Police, Bertram Police, noncommissioned officers, and retirees who are maintaining their TCOLE licenses. Contributed photos

Neighboring school district welcomes critical training

In the wake of the trag ic Uvalde school shooting, Advanced Law Enforce ment Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) has become a Texas Commis - sion on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)-mandated re- quirement for all officers every two years. Officials say Bur - net PD was ahead of the curve, having already begun hosting this critical training well before the incident in Uvalde. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

Hunters must purchase valid hunting licenses for the 2024-25 before hitting the field. Contributed photos

Texas Game Wardens offer tips for safe, enjoyable dove hunt

Hunters were off to a good start Sept. 1 opening of dove season with sig - nificant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations. 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to offer exam sessions

Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to offer exam sessions

A nonprofit group has its eye on boosting its membership and assisting the public in learning more about becoming amateur radio operators. The Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club in Marble Falls is offering the Amateur Radio Technician, General, and Am- ateur Extra exams, at the EMS office at 609 Indus trial Blvd, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Our next sessions will be on September 28, 2024 @1:30 PM CDT (1330 hrs.) and October 26, 2024 @ 2:00 PM CDT (1400 Hrs.). 09/03/2024 04:27 AM

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MFHS greenhouse repair to top $42K

trict’s greenhouse that got damaged during a hailstorm in April. The board of trustees voted Monday, Aug. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM

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Money laundering suspect steals $160K

In an undercover sting operation, Granite Shoals police investigators tracked down and arrested an alleged fraud suspect accused of stealing over $100,000 from a 62-year-old resident. The arrest took place on Saturday, Aug. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM

Alex Dupre submitted her photo, 'Daydreaming,' in the Granite Shoals Legacy Tree Photo Contest and won 3rd Place. Mayor Ron Monos recognized her and other winners during the Granite Shoals City Council meeting Aug. 27. Contributed photo

Granite Shoals city officials pick winning oak tree pic

Back in July, Granite Shoals Mayor Ron Munos issued a proclamation establishing July as Heritage Oak Tree Celebration Month, to inspire admiration and appreciation for the many trees preserved throughout the city. 08/30/2024 04:24 AM

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Meadowlakes city manager retiring

The Meadowlakes city manager will retire after more than 45 years with the municipality, which he guided during its transformation from a MUD to an incorporated city. Johnnie Thompson’s contract expires Sept. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Cottonwood Shores looks to improve streets with grant

Cottonwood Shores looks to improve streets with grant

The Cottonwood Shores City Council recently approved hiring a grant administrator to tackle an issue with roadway safety. City officials have launched an effort to secure funds through National Roadway Safety Strategy to design a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to improve and widen streets within the city limits. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Horseshoe Bay deals with water issue

Horseshoe Bay deals with water issue

Horseshoe Bay citizens need to cut back 20% of their landscape irrigation, as crews work on repairs of a mechanical failure at one of the municipality’s plants, officials say. City leaders sent the notice Aug. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Marble Falls offers first look at city budget

Marble Falls offers first look at city budget

During its upcoming meeting, Marble Falls City Council plans to conduct its first formal reading of the city’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Commissioners propose county officials pay increase

Commissioners propose county officials pay increase

During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court revised its plan to raise salaries for most county elected officials during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM

Granite Shoals updates on property management group

Granite Shoals updates on property management group

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Commissioners propose steady property tax rate

Commissioners propose steady property tax rate

During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners proposed a property tax rate of .3541 per $100 of property valuation during its recent meeting. “It is the same as last year,” Judge James Oakley said during the Aug. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM

Granite Shoals set to approve budget, tax rate

Granite Shoals set to approve budget, tax rate

Granite Shoals city council members Tuesday tentatively approved a budget for next year that calls for a tax rate increase of slightly more than three cents per $100 property valuation, but that’s intended to address some of the city’s capital improvement needs. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM

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