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Granite Shoals Municipal Judge Frank Reilly steps forward to accept his appointment as precinct 4 justice of the peace upon the retirement of Debbie Bindseil. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander
Commissioners tap replacement for JP spot
The Burnet County Commissioners Court gave a fond farewell to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Debbie Bindseil during their recent meeting. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM
Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery was selected as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization representative for Burnet County. Contributed photo
Details emerge in county judge search process
Burnet County Commissioners Court recently clarified details for the appointment process for a county judge to fill the unexpired post. During the Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM
Sheriffs office calls jump by 13%
Sheriffs office calls jump by 13%
Despite a hike in calls for service from the previous year, Burnet County Sheriff’s Office officials say peace officers have maintained expeditious response times. Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Trevino reported Dec. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM
Filing begins for school, city candidates
Filing begins for school, city candidates
The filing deadline is underway for candidates vying for election in May for entities including school boards, cities, municipal utility districts and emergency services districts. Wednesday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM
Local patriotic celebration marks inauguration day
Local patriotic celebration marks inauguration day
As a new president prepares to lead the country, local Republicans want the community to join in on a down home Inauguration Celebration. Burnet County Republicans are hosting the event on Monday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM
Charge cell phones and stock your emergency kit. Include food, water, blankets, batteries, chargers, and other essential items. Contributed/PEC
PEC standing by for cold with all hands-on-deck
Following last week’s cold snap, Pedernales Electric Cooperative continues to monitor weather conditions closely as another batch of cold, arctic air is forecast to ascend over Texas this weekend. The latest front is expected to begin with very cold and dry air arriving Saturday, Jan. 18, with chances for precipitation across PEC’s service area Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures are also expected to remain below freezing for more than 48 hours in some parts of the Hill Country. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM
Marble Falls police swarmed a vehicle Jan. 16 just around 2:30 p.m. with weapons drawn on Second Street, west of Avenue N. The suspect, in his 50s, eventually surrendered about an hour an half later following a tense standoff. Contributed/Haley Booe
Distraught man taken into custody following standoff
01/16/2025 04:08 PM
LCRA to review quarry permit application
LCRA to review quarry permit application
A mining company has entered another phase of permit applications this month by making a request to the Lower Colorado River Authority. Asphalt Inc. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM
Seth Smith shows thumbs up with his right hand and holds a cupcake in his left hand to help Debbie Bindseil celebrate her upcoming retirement during a celebration Jan. 11 at the Spicewood Community Center.
Retiring JP recalls years of public service
After almost three decades of dedicated and valuable public service, Burnet County Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Debbie Bindseil plans to retire next month. 01/14/2025 02:02 AM
File photo Spice wood Elementary School students partici - pate in a number of hands-on activities, including a recent presenta tion and tour with Pedernales Electric Coopera tive.
Spicewood Elementary honored by magazine
Students and employees at Marble Falls ISD’s Spicewood Elementary School had much to celebrate this holiday season. The U.S. News and World Report magazine named the school one of the nation’s best, awarding it the “U.S. News badge.” 01/10/2025 02:00 AM
Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham (left) swore in Marquis Cantu Jan. 1 to assume the role as sheriff for the Llano County Sheriff's Department. His wife Sarah and their young daughter were also in attendance.
Llano County swears in new sheriff
Marquis Cantu will assume Llano County sheriff duties Jan. 1 after being sworn in by Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham on that day. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM
Former preacher on trial for alleged abuse
Former preacher on trial for alleged abuse
The trial of an elderly former preacher from a Marble Falls church started this week in 424th Judicial District Court. Francis Young is on trial for alleged sex abuse of two children that reportedly began May 2023. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM
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BCSO closes alleged threat probe against JP
Officials recently released documents detailing a “threat” investigation against a Burnet County justice of the peace, which authorities determined did not rise to the level of a crime. Pct. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM
Council opts to join suit against natural gas group
Council opts to join suit against natural gas group
Marble Falls City Council tackled three main issues during its first meeting of New Year 2025. One modest but focused group, about 30 attendees, saw the council deliberate during the Jan. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM
Marble Falls EDC notes early slight sales tax revenue drop
Marble Falls EDC notes early slight sales tax revenue drop
The Marble Falls Economic Corporation started New Year 2025 on a somewhat disappointing note. During his report to the EDC board during the Jan. 01/10/2025 02:00 AM
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