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Candidates vying for Pct. 3 commissioner

Candidates vying for Pct. 3 commissioner

The upcoming Burnet County Republican runoff includes one race between two candidates for Burnet County commissioner for precinct 3 – Chad Collier and Homer D. Will. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

County tax assessor collector runoff

County tax assessor collector runoff

Voters are going to the polls this week for a local Republican party primary runoff for the May 28 election in Burnet County. Also, early voting is underway May 20-24. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

KMUD set to open new lift station next month

KMUD set to open new lift station next month

The Kingsland Municipal Utility District board of directors plans to open the new Woodyville Lift Station early next month. Plans are underway now to complete Woodyville station operations by June 1 near H-E-B Groceries in Kingsland at 212 RR 2900. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

Granite Shoals, Humane Society mend differences

Granite Shoals, Humane Society mend differences

The city of Granite Shoals and the Hill Country Humane Society (HCHS) have decided to rekindle a partnership to help the community take care of stray dogs and cats. Granite Shoals Mayor Ron Munos told The Highlander that the city had signed a contract with the HCHS to accept strays that was “about the same as the contract we had before.” The city will pay the society $30,000 a year for the annual contract, Munos said. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

Llano County finds no voting issue

Llano County finds no voting issue

According to Llano County Attorney Dwain K. Rogers, the investigation of a complaint alleging violations of the Texas Election Code during the March 2024 Republican primary in Llano County has been concluded with no charges being filed. Normally, investigations of citizen complaints, both civil and criminal, are not publicly disclosed upon completion and rejection of a complaint. Unfortunately, a recent text message that discloses the existence of the investigation has been sent out to Llano County residents today. Because this information has been made public, it has required this office to respond. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

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Llano County Attorney's Office hires sheriff-elect

The Llano County Attorney recently hired Llano County Sheriff-elect Marquis Cantu as a parttime investigator. “I am very pleased with his attention to his duties and his willingness to assist in whatever I ask of him,” County Attorney Dwain Rogers told The Highlander this week. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM

Friday, May 17, 2024 Edition

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05/17/2024 01:48 PM

BCSO to work with auditor on OT

BCSO to work with auditor on OT

Sheriff's Office. During departmental updates at the regular meeting, Burnet County Chief Deputy Alan Trevino reported all county jail staff positions are filled. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property

County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property

The Burnet County Commissioners recently indicated they have lost almost all of their patience with one privately- owned property filled with piles of de bris due west on Texas 29. During the near future, the owner and occupiers at 208 Deer Springs between Maggie Lane and Spring Creek must abate health and safety hazards and “nuisances” on their property or face consequences, County Attorney Eddie Arredondo told the commissioners during the May 14 meeting. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Runoff early voting May 20-24

Runoff early voting May 20-24

The local runoff election in Burnet County features two races – the tax assessor- collector and county commissioner – for the May 28 election. Early voting is open 7 a.m. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Marble Falls secures new water supply

Marble Falls secures new water supply

Marble Falls City Council recently accepted transfer of a deed from the Ellison Roper Land Corporation and other parties to the city, effectively giving Marble Falls residents access to an additional groundwater resource. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

A view of Lake Buchanan just off FM 2341 May 15 offers a look at rising water levels from recent rain. Connie Swinney/ The Highlander

Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis

For the past two weeks, scattered thunderstorms have dumped from 1-5 inches of rain with each event in areas throughout the Highland Lakes. “The level of Lake Buchanan is expected to slowly rise within a range of 1,003 'It’s important to remember that although lake levels are up a bit, our water supply reservoirs remain stressed by the ongoing drought.' — John Hofmann LCRA Vice President of Water - 1,004 feet msl over the next several days,” John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water, told The Highlander. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Eric Bullard loaded his equipment May 15 to prepare to head home after spending the day on Lake Buchanan. He welcomed the rise in lake levels but found the water murky and choppy. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels

Eric Bullard traveled from Killeen May 15 to visit and fish on Lake Buchanan – just after a swell of several days of stormwater deposited into the waterway. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Edition

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05/14/2024 09:15 AM

LlanoCo seeking fed funds for law center

LlanoCo seeking fed funds for law center

new county criminal justice center during the next 18 months or longer. Toward that end, the county commissioners recently authorized Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham to apply for funds of more than $4.8 million from the U.S. 05/14/2024 02:57 AM

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