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Board keeps Stage 3; reveals tax impact

Board keeps Stage 3; reveals tax impact

The Central Texas Groundwater District Board of Directors determined the district should continue to impose Stage 3 severe drought status restrictions until further notice. Meaning mandatory water reduction of 10% will stay in place through the next several weeks. 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

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Meadowlakes picks city manager

Meadowlakes city leaders selected a city manager after whittling down a list of dozens of applicants with the assistance of an outside firm. Officials announced the hiring of William Kenneth De Roos, 31, of Nebraska, following a special meeting on Sept. 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

Police agencies join forces for hi-tech forensics

Police agencies join forces for hi-tech forensics

During the Sept. 17 meeting, the Marble Falls City Council voted 6-0 to approve an interlocal agreement between the Marble Falls and Burnet police departments, a partnership to let both departments share advanced computer software designed to close digital forensic investigations. 09/20/2024 04:38 AM

From left, Martha Tyroch, Stacy Smith, Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jim Luther Jr., Randy Printz, Burnet Mayor Gary Wideman, Nan Manning and Jay Folta listen as Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining spokesperson Fermin Ortiz addresses the Town Hall meeting audience Sept. 14. Raymond...

Hundreds rally to oppose Hoover Valley rock plant

Opponents of a proposed rock crusher want residents to remember the Texas Commis sion on Environment Quality Air Quality Permit number 176835. This number may help dis- rupt the future of Burnet Coun - ty, according to local officials and residents. 09/17/2024 04:36 AM

Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 Edition

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Marble Falls school district quells threat concerns

Marble Falls school district quells threat concerns

A social media furor in connection with alleged school safety threats prompted school officials statewide to enhance security and calm fears on campuses. On Sept. 09/13/2024 04:33 AM

Burnet County endorses Alliance land law memo

Burnet County endorses Alliance land law memo

For more than one year, local officials have felt fear and loathing regarding House Bill 3697, one bland land bill Texas lawmakers approved last year, related to county approval and regulation of subdivision plans, com- monly known as "plats." 09/13/2024 04:33 AM

Rock crusher plan sees blowback from county commissioners

Rock crusher plan sees blowback from county commissioners

Burnet County commissioners recently decided to side with several concerned residents regarding the Hoover Valley proposed construction rock and concrete crushing facility. They don’t want it. 09/13/2024 04:33 AM

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Rotary 9/11 Ceremony remembers the fallen

The Rotary Club of Marble Falls hosted a ceremony to remember the terrorist attack on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. 09/13/2024 04:33 AM

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Housing foundation charts course with new CEO

A benevolent housing and services organization welcomed new leadership, who will guide development projects and philanthropic activities into new directions. The Texas Hous - ing Foundation (THF) Board of Directors Aug. 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

Approximately 200 people attended a meeting Sept. 1 to find out more about a pro posed rock crushing operation just outside Burnet. Contributed/Fermin Ortiz

Opponents rally against proposed rock crusher

Plans for a proposed rock mining operation in Hoover Valley prompted a contentious gathering Sept. 1 of concerned Bur- net County citizens. 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

Marble Falls approves budget

Marble Falls approves budget

It is a done deal. During the Sept. 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

Current lighting on the U.S. 281 bridge glows under the structure. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

EDC hopes state will assist new bridge lighting

The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. (MFEDC) devoted its last meeting of the cur- rent fiscal year to a brief review of key topics. 09/06/2024 04:29 AM

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 issue

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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

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